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Business Sellers Need To Be Optimistic, But Realistic As Well


Contributor: Ron Hottes | May 10, 2012

If you are a small business owner thinking of selling your company you need to be realistic on how the sale will move forward. You need to put just as much preparation into the sale of your business as you did when you started it. Ron Hottes, a Southern California business broker discusses this topic.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, How To Sell A Business, Selling A Business



When Seemingly Smart Buyers Make Fatally Not So Smart Decisions!


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | May 10, 2012

If you are buying a business, you probably have really good ideas about changes you would like to implement and ideas to sell more, be more efficient and more organized. Christina Lazuric an Orange County business broker chats about business buyers and their decision making processes.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Buying A Business, How To Buy A Business



Workshops: Build Wealth And Secure Your Future by Buying And Selling Businesses




Build wealth and secure your future by learning how to buy and sell businesses at Global Perspective’s workshops located in the business district of Century City. The workshops are informative step-by-step instructional courses designed to give you the knowledge, material and structure needed to financially change your life.

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 Categories: Buying A Business, California Educational Events, How To Buy A Business, How To Sell A Business, Selling A Business



Northern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat


Contributor: Brad Steinberg | May 7, 2012

Looking to buy a Northern California laundry? You need to attend the upcoming PWS seminar: How To Buy A Northern California Laundry Seminar on in San Francisco, California.

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 Categories: California Educational Events, How To Buy A Business



Southern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat


Contributor: Brad Steinberg | May 7, 2012

Looking to buy a Southern California laundry? You need to attend the upcoming PWS seminar: How To Buy A Southern California Laundry Seminar in Los Angeles, California.

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 Categories: California Educational Events



Restaurant Buyer Seeks Multiple Restaurants In SF Bay Area




Restaurant Acquisition Group seeks to buy San Francisco Bay Area restaurants for sale. Areas Wanted: San Francisco Bay Area Counties Include: Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Marin, Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo. Restaurant Size Wanted: 1000 sq. ft. to 2000 sq. ft. max. Maximum Selling Price: up to $200,000. Call Sam at 925-203-5733 if you have a restaurant that matches this criteria.

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Selling Or Buying A Coffee Shop - Six Important Items


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | April 30, 2012

Christina Lazuric with California Business Brokers in Orange County chats about buying and selling coffee shops after her efforts of just selling one. She discusses rent, location considerations, & questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of buying a coffee shop.

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Properly Prepared Purchase Agreements


Contributor: Lee Petsas | April 3, 2012

A properly prepared purchase agreement is of foremost importance in any business purchase. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker defines what should be in a purchase agreement when buying a business.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Buyer Experiences, Deal And Escrow Issues, How To Buy A Business



Coin Laundry Evaluation - How To Value Coin Laundries


Contributor: Chuck Post | April 3, 2012

The laundry business model and the full justification of value of the business are based on its anticipated longevity. In this blog/article industry specialist Chuck Post covers the topic of coin laundry valuations.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Valuation Issues



Serious Buyer Seeks Businesss In Ventura County Area, Conejo Valley




A buyer contacted me last week seeking a business in the Ventura County area. Here is his request if you know of a established business for sale that matches his rquest: I would like to purchase an established business, or group of businesses, with verifiable cash flow in excess of $350,000 per annum. I am interested in established businesses with at least three years of operating history located in Ventura County, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley or the West San Fernando Valley.

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Cash Flow, SDE - Determining The Worth Of A Small Business


Contributor: Ron Hottes | March 20, 2012

The value of the small business is mostly determined by the cash flow (or business brokers use the term "Seller's Discretionary Earnings" instead to be more accurate). This article explores cash flow, SDE - determining the worth of a small business.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Valuation Issues, How To Sell A Business



What Is Involved In Selling A Franchised Business?


Contributor: Barry Evans | March 1, 2012

Steve Fitzgerald a Southern California business broker discusses parts of the franchise agreement that pertain to sale of the franchise, that should be understood by potential franchise buyers.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Franchises For Sale, How To Sell A Business, Selling A Business



Business Appraisals, Blended Is Better!


Contributor: Bob Klein | March 1, 2012

There are a number of traditional accounting methods used to calculate business worth. None of these methods individually addresses all of the items that create value. Bob Klein with Business Appraisals discusses this topic on the BizBen.com Blog.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Valuation Issues, Buying A Business, Selling A Business



Showing Your Business - Tips For Business Buyer Visits


Contributor: Bob Klein | February 14, 2012

Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process and how it is done will greatly effect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks and how you react to the prospective buyer. Bob Klein with Business Appraisals discusses this topic with BizBen.com Blog readers.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, How To Sell A Business, Selling A Business



Sell Your Business Fast


Contributor: Ash Rasaei | February 14, 2012

Selling a business can be a time-consuming process packed with many challenges and obstacles. It doesn't have to be that way. Ash Rasaei a Los Angeles Business Broker chats about the process of selling a business.

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Good Management Beats A Good Location When Buying A Restaurant


Contributor: Jeff Back | February 14, 2012

It's not just a good location when buying a restaurant. What makes a difference time and time again is the difference in management. Good management is the key to success. Jeff Back, restaurant sales specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area discusses this topic with BizBen.com Blog readers.

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Why Sell Your Business? Broker Christina Lazuric Explains Why Owners Sell


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | February 8, 2012

Christina Lazuric, an Orange County Business Broker explores why owners of small businesses elect to sell their business. Retirement, lack of capital, illness, boredom are just a few of the reasons.

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What To Do When Your Business Isn't Fun Anymore


Contributor: Bob Hughes | February 8, 2012

Just because its time to sell your business does not mean you're throwing in the towel. Many times small business owners are ready to move on to other things; retirement, a new job, a new venture, more time with family, a focus on personal health, or any combination of factors. Bob Hughes a Coachella Valley Business Broker discusses this topic for BizBen.com Blog readers.

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When Taking A Listing - Does It Feel Right?


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | January 31, 2012

In the beginning you'll take almost any kind of listing to get your business moving but over time you realize the sense in being a little more discriminating. Christina Lazuric, an Orange County business broker warns about listening to your gut before taking on a new listing.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Broker Information, Business Broker Issues, How To Sell A Business



Preparing To Sell Your Company - Helpful Tips From A Business Broker


Contributor: Barry Evans | January 12, 2012

San Diego Business Broker Steve Fitzgerald discusses tips on preparing your company for sale. Helpful tips for all small business owers to consider.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, How To Sell A Business, Selling A Business



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Recent Posts
Business Sellers Need To Be Optimistic, But Realistic As Well
When Seemingly Smart Buyers Make Fatally Not So Smart Decisions!
Workshops: Build Wealth And Secure Your Future by Buying And Selling Businesses
Northern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat
Southern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat
Restaurant Buyer Seeks Multiple Restaurants In SF Bay Area
Selling Or Buying A Coffee Shop - Six Important Items
How To Buy A Coin Laundry - Live Workshop - San Diego Saturday 6/2
Using Rules Of Thumb To Value A California Small Business
Properly Prepared Purchase Agreements

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