BizBen Blog http://www.bizben.com/blog/ The BizBen blog contains information about buying and selling small and mid-sized businesses. Topics include how to buy or sell business opportunities, franchises, and other aspects of selling and buying small businesses. http://www.bizben.com/images/peter-bw-sml.jpg BizBen Blog http://www.bizben.com/blog/ 16 May 2012 22:44:58 CDT BizBen http://www.bizben.com en Business Sellers Need To Be Optimistic, But Realistic As Well http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/preparing-your-business-to-sell-061109.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1160.php#comments 10 May 2012 07:31:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/preparing-your-business-to-sell-061109.php 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. When Seemingly Smart Buyers Make Fatally Not So Smart Decisions! http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-buyer-decisions-113009.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1468.php#comments 10 May 2012 07:03:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-buyer-decisions-113009.php 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. Workshops: Build Wealth And Secure Your Future by Buying And Selling Businesses http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/build-wealth-and-secure-your-future-by-buying-and-selling-businesses.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2560.php#comments 10 May 2012 05:30:00 CDT Buying A Business California Educational Events How To Buy A Business How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/build-wealth-and-secure-your-future-by-buying-and-selling-businesses.php 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. Northern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/san-francisco-bay-area-coin-laundry-seminar-66729.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1938.php#comments 07 May 2012 18:10:00 CDT California Educational Events How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/san-francisco-bay-area-coin-laundry-seminar-66729.php 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. Southern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/los-angeles-area-coin-laundry-seminar-62719.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1939.php#comments 07 May 2012 17:23:00 CDT California Educational Events http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/los-angeles-area-coin-laundry-seminar-62719.php 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. Restaurant Buyer Seeks Multiple Restaurants In SF Bay Area http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/restaurants-wanted-restaurant-aquisition-group-66734.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2549.php#comments 30 Apr 2012 10:33:00 CDT Businesses Wanted To Buy Buying A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/restaurants-wanted-restaurant-aquisition-group-66734.php 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. Selling Or Buying A Coffee Shop - Six Important Items http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coffee-shop-tips-christina-lazuric-110209.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1432.php#comments 30 Apr 2012 07:20:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coffee-shop-tips-christina-lazuric-110209.php 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. How To Buy A Coin Laundry - Live Workshop - San Diego Saturday 6/2 http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-workshops-26070.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1169.php#comments 30 Apr 2012 06:11:00 CDT Buying A Business California Educational Events How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-workshops-26070.php Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker offers this live workshop in San Diego to potential business buyers of coin laundries. Using Rules Of Thumb To Value A California Small Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/using-rules-of-thumb-to-value-a-business-87236.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1971.php#comments 30 Apr 2012 05:21:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues Buying A Business Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/using-rules-of-thumb-to-value-a-business-87236.php Many business buyers try to use a rule of thumb to value a business. This is a valuable tool but if you actually try to purchase a business based on it, you are sure to regret it later. Willard Michlin, CPA discusses rules of thumb issues when buying a business. Properly Prepared Purchase Agreements http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/properly-prepared-purchase-agreements-77834.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2242.php#comments 03 Apr 2012 09:18:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/properly-prepared-purchase-agreements-77834.php 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. Coin Laundry Evaluation - How To Value Coin Laundries http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-valuations-070709.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1203.php#comments 03 Apr 2012 08:21:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-valuations-070709.php 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. Serious Buyer Seeks Businesss In Ventura County Area, Conejo Valley http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buyer-seeks-ventura-county-businesses-23456.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2521.php#comments 03 Apr 2012 06:38:00 CDT Businesses Wanted To Buy http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buyer-seeks-ventura-county-businesses-23456.php 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. Cash Flow, SDE - Determining The Worth Of A Small Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/value-of-a-business-071409.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1217.php#comments 20 Mar 2012 08:15:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues How To Sell A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/value-of-a-business-071409.php 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. Are You Making Money In Your Laundry Investment? http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/are-you-making-money-in-your-laundry-investment-77462.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2277.php#comments 20 Mar 2012 07:16:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/are-you-making-money-in-your-laundry-investment-77462.php As a Laundry Consultant, serving California Laundry Owners and Investors, I am afforded the opportunity to see and analyze why various laundries make or lose money. Chuck Post explores this topic on the BizBen Blog. What Is Involved In Selling A Franchised Business? http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/749-selling-a-franchise-opportunity.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/749.php#comments 01 Mar 2012 09:09:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Franchises For Sale How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/749-selling-a-franchise-opportunity.php 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. Business Appraisals, Blended Is Better! http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-appraisals-blended-is-better-68234.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2166.php#comments 01 Mar 2012 08:03:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues Buying A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-appraisals-blended-is-better-68234.php 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. Showing Your Business - Tips For Business Buyer Visits http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/showing-your-small-business-100809.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1391.php#comments 14 Feb 2012 08:15:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/showing-your-small-business-100809.php 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. Sell Your Business Fast http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/sell-your-business-fast-77645.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2469.php#comments 14 Feb 2012 05:14:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/sell-your-business-fast-77645.php 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. Good Management Beats A Good Location When Buying A Restaurant http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-selling-restaurants-032509.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/661.php#comments 14 Feb 2012 04:41:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Broker Issues Buying A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-selling-restaurants-032509.php 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. Why Sell Your Business? Broker Christina Lazuric Explains Why Owners Sell http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/reasons-selling-business-010510.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1509.php#comments 08 Feb 2012 09:02:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/reasons-selling-business-010510.php 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.