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Bob Hughes Answers: What Is The Goodwill Of Your Business?
Goodwill is what a business owner has built into his business over the years. Bob Hughes, a long time business broker serving the Coachella Valley & the San Diego County area gives his definition of goodwill and what is included when buying and selling small to mid-sized businesses. By Bob Hughes View All Bob Hughes Blog Posts
Structuring Owner Carry Notes When Selling A Business
Due to the current state of the credit markets and bank financing, seller financing when selling a California small business is more important then ever in a business sale. Lee Petsas, Southern California business broker walks us through the nuances of owner carry notes - seller financing. By Lee Petsas View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts
Should You Buy Assets Or Stock When Buying A Business?
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. Ron Hottes, LA Area business broker explores the advantages and disadvantages from a business buyer's perspective. By Ron Hottes View All Ron Hottes Blog Posts
Unreported Income Claims - What Should A Business Buyer Do?
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement and go ahead with the purchase? By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Selling A California Business - 13 Crucial Steps
Only 30% of all California Businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a California business! If however you follow the strategies below (from the BizBen ProSell Program) you should see success! By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Find Your Passion In Your Work When Buying A Business
Willard Michlin, CPA a California due diligence consultant discusses finding that passion about your work when buying a small business. In this article he explores how to tap into that passion when searching for and buying your special California small business. By Willard Michlin View All Willard Michlin Blog Posts
Should You Knowingly Overpay For A Business?
Willard Michlin, CPA discusses why business buyers sometimes overpay to buy a small business and how to look at a deal and make sure you don't overpay to purchase a business. By Willard Michlin View All Willard Michlin Blog Posts
Buying A Coin Laundry - What All Buyers Need To Know
Buying a coin laundry like other types of small business purchases has its nuances. Chuck Post a business broker specializing in assisting those selling and buying coin laundries shares his knowledge with coin laundry buyers and what to watch out for when searching for and buying laundromats. By Chuck Post View All Chuck Post Blog Posts
Buying A California Business - 10 Important Items
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction! By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
What To Do When Your Business Isn't Fun Anymore
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. By Bob Hughes View All Bob Hughes Blog Posts
