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What Is The Goodwill Of Your Business?


Contributor: Bob Hughes  ·  Posted on February 9, 2010

Goodwill is what a business owner has built into his business over the years that include: Reputation, Telephone number, Logos or trademarks, Customer lists, Vender list, Branding, Lease value, Web page, Marketing materials, or any other intangible item that goes into the sale of the business. Bob Hughes, a long time business broker in the Coachella Valley gives his definition of goodwill and what is included in this blog post/article.

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Coin Laundry Buyers Workshop - Saturday, February 13th In Los Angeles


Contributor: Chuck Post  ·  Posted on February 9, 2010

Los Angeles coin laundry workshop for buyers is being presented by Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker. In his Los Angeles workshop you will learn what to look for and also what to look out for when you are searching and buying a coin laundry.

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Find Your Passion In Your Work When Buying A Business


Contributor: Willard Michlin, CPA  ·  Posted on February 9, 2010

Willard Michlin, a 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 small business.

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Fast Food Restaurant, Beauty Salon, Liquor Store Lead Buyer Searches


Posted on February 9, 2010

Buyers of small businesses on BizBen yesterday selected a North County Fresh Fast Food Restaurant, a Sierra Foothills Restaurant & Bar, a Los Angeles Liquor Store & Deli, a Santa Clara Sandwich Shop, a West Hollywood Beauty Salon, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday.

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  Tags: business brokers, entrepreneurship, business broker



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Why Earnest Money Deposit Requirements Can Be High


Contributor: Tawnya Gilreath, CBB  ·  Posted on February 4, 2010

Tawnya Gilreath a Los Angeles area business broker explains why earnest money deposits serve two purposes. First, they show the Seller that you are serious about buying the business. Secondly, in the event that you as the Buyer default on the purchase agreement after due diligence and other contingencies have been removed, the earnest money deposit typically serves as liquidated damages to the seller.

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401(k) Retirement Financing – It's Not a Secret Any Longer


Contributor: Cyrus Safavian  ·  Posted on February 4, 2010

If you have been considering starting a new business, or purchasing an existing business, you have probably been considering first how to capitalize your investment. Did you know you could use your retirement funds to finance a business without having to pay taxes and penalties? Enter a new form of business financing that relatively few are familiar with today- 401(k)s, IRAs and other tax deferred retirement plans. Cyrus Safavian walks you through the process of financing utilizing your retirement funds.

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  Tags: business opportunity, business opportunities, business for sale



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Good Management Beats A Good Location When Buying A Restaurant


Contributor: Jeff Back  ·  Posted on February 3, 2010

People who know me know my opinion about what it takes to be successful in the restaurant business - and it’s not just a good location. What makes a difference time and time again is the difference in management. Good management is the key to success. Every time you hear its Location Location Location, I say it’s Execution Execution Execution! This blog post/article was written by Jeff Back, restaurant sales specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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  Tags: buying a business, sell a business, selling a business



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Pawn Shop, Sports Bar, Coin Laundry Lead Searches Yesterday - 350+ New Listings Posted


Posted on February 3, 2010

With over 350 new listings posted yesterday on BizBen viewers - top picks included a Santa Cruz Pawn Shop, a Hayward Restaurant, a Santa Clarita Sports Bar & Grill, a San Diego Male Stamina Pill Company, a Westminster Coin Laundry, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.

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FREE Online Webinar: Buying A Business With Retirement Funds - February 18th


Contributor: Cyrus Safavian  ·  Posted on February 2, 2010

In this free online webinar we will discuss how investing your 401(k) funds into a business works, the “do’s and dont’s” of operating the plan, and maximizing your 401(k)s profit potential while investing in your own future. Don’t miss out! One of the nation’s premier 401(k) business rollover specialists, Cyrus Safavian, is hosting the event to answer all of your 401(k) rollover questions.

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Coin Laundry Buyers Workshop - Saturday February 6th In San Diego


Contributor: Chuck Post  ·  Posted on February 2, 2010

Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker offers this live workshop to potential business buyers of coin laundries. In his San Diego workshop you will learn what to look for and also what to look out for when you are searching and buying a coin laundry.

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