BizBen Articles http://www.bizben.com/bizben-articles.php Articles On Buying And Selling Small To Mid-Sized California Businesses http://www.bizben.com/images/peter-bw-sml.jpg BizBen Articles http://www.bizben.com/bizben-articles.php 21 Nov 2011 10:52:02 CST BizBen http://www.bizben.com en How To Find The Right Coin Laundry - A Buyers Guide http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-to-buy-a-california-coin-laundry.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1443.php#comments 21 Nov 2011 07:40:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-to-buy-a-california-coin-laundry.php Mike Hurrell with Golden State Laundry Systems discusses how to buy a California coin laundry. Topics include financing a coin laundry, what to look for, and what types of coin laundries are available. How Do I Sell My Business Without Getting Sued http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-do-i-sell-my-business-without-getting-sued-88321.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2131.php#comments 21 Nov 2011 05:29:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Legal Topics http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-do-i-sell-my-business-without-getting-sued-88321.php A question sellers ask: how do I sell my business without getting sued, isn't a subject just for discussions with lawyers. A seller can take some precautions to reduce potential legal problems. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com discusses this topic. Valuing A Small Business - Searching For Market Value http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-valuation-market-value-060409.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1148.php#comments 08 Nov 2011 06:25:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/business-valuation-market-value-060409.php There are a number of standard appraisal methods used to value a business that include, Asset approach, Income approach, Market approach (Comps), Capitalization of Earnings and Discounted Future Earnings. Bob Klein, a business valuation professional shares his view on searching for market value. When To Sell Your Business - Many Factors Play A Part http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/when-to-sell-your-business-33781.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1555.php#comments 04 Nov 2011 06:04:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/when-to-sell-your-business-33781.php Determining the right time to sell a private business is as much an art as a science, because there are so many factors at play and each business is unique. Christina Lazuric an Orange County Business Broker shares her experience on this issue. Before You Buy Gas Stations Ask These 5 Questions http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/before-you-buy-gas-stations-ask-these-5-questions-82362.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2123.php#comments 03 Nov 2011 08:19:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/before-you-buy-gas-stations-ask-these-5-questions-82362.php Looking to buy gas stations? Consider these five questions first to buy gas stations the smart way, saving lots of money and headaches. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses this topic on the BizBen.com Blog. Mentoring In How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/mentoring-process-081109.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1279.php#comments 03 Nov 2011 05:40:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/mentoring-process-081109.php Willard Michlin, CPA a due diligence specialist shares his views on the mentoring process in this article about how business buyers can "profit" from such a relationship. Liquidated Damages Provisions: A Good Idea? http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/liquidated-damages-provisions-a-good-idea-99853.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2355.php#comments 03 Nov 2011 07:14:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business How To Sell A Business Legal Topics http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/liquidated-damages-provisions-a-good-idea-99853.php In a contract, the parties may agree that damages for breach of that contract by a party shall be "liquidated." This means that the parties decide in advance what the party that breaches the contract must pay to the non-breaching party as damages for breaching the contract. Specialty Attorney Joe Sandbank explains this process. Before You Select A Business Broker - Do They Co-Broker? http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/before-you-select-a-business-broker-do-they-co-broker.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2106.php#comments 02 Nov 2011 11:12:00 CDT Business Broker Information Business Broker Issues How To Sell A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/before-you-select-a-business-broker-do-they-co-broker.php To receive the fullest exposure for selling their business, small business owners should make sure their listing broker is co-operating with other business brokers and agents. Christina Lazuric a Southern California business broker discusses this topic. Deposits With Purchase Agreements - Rules And Guidelines http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/purchase-agreements-deposits-060309.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1144.php#comments 02 Nov 2011 09:25:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Deal And Escrow Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/purchase-agreements-deposits-060309.php Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker discusses purchase agreements when buying or selling a business: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing Deposits and Opening Escrow, Return of Deposit to Buyer, Why do we take a deposit from a buyer when preparing and executing a Purchase Agreement Contract? Bob Klein Explores The Importance Of A Business Appraisal http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/bob-klein-explores-the-importance-of-a-business-appraisal-88743.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2351.php#comments 01 Nov 2011 07:24:00 CDT Business Valuation Issues Deal And Escrow Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/bob-klein-explores-the-importance-of-a-business-appraisal-88743.php Would you buy or sell a house or commercial property without first having an appraisal? Most buyers and sellers of small businesses don't bother determining a business's true market value. Southern California Business Appraiser Bob Klein discusses why an appraisal is critical when purchasing a business. Where Is The Value Of A Coin Laundry http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/value-of-a-coin-laundry-82361.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1672.php#comments 01 Nov 2011 08:30:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/value-of-a-coin-laundry-82361.php The coin laundry is an all-cash, necessity of life service business. What could be better? Yet, understanding how the business justifies such a high purchase price is baffling. In fact, many times the value is so misunderstood that it results in investors over-paying. Sometimes grossly over-paying. LOI Tips - Binding VS Non-Binding Letters of Intent http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/loi-tips-binding-vs-non-binding-letters-of-intent-66732.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2350.php#comments 01 Nov 2011 09:03:00 CDT Deal And Escrow Issues Legal Topics http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/loi-tips-binding-vs-non-binding-letters-of-intent-66732.php Southern California Attorney Afshin Hakim discusses understanding the differences between a binding and non-binding letter of intent (LOI) is a crucial first step before getting too deeply involved in a purchase or sale of a business. Enjoy his article on the BizBen Blog. Working With The ABC - Inside Look At Liquor Licenses http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/liquor-licenses-working-with-the-abc-031509.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1005.php#comments 31 Oct 2011 07:15:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business Deal And Escrow Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/liquor-licenses-working-with-the-abc-031509.php A restaurant and bar specialty business broker gives us the inside look at California ABC liquor licenses - tips you won't find in an official manual! Jeff Back a Northern California restaurant/bar broker covers the topic of liquor licenses and working with the ABC. Buying A Liquor Store - 3 Questions To Consider Before You Purchase http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-liquor-store-3-questions-to-consider-before-you-purchase-77692.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2118.php#comments 31 Oct 2011 08:05:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-liquor-store-3-questions-to-consider-before-you-purchase-77692.php Buying a liquor store? First, ask yourself these three critical questions to find out if owning a liquor store is right for you. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com explores this topic. Should You Do Due Diligence Yourself When Buying A Business? http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/should-you-do-due-diligence-yourself-when-buying-a-business-35218.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2343.php#comments 26 Oct 2011 08:25:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Deal And Escrow Issues Deals Gone Crazy How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/should-you-do-due-diligence-yourself-when-buying-a-business-35218.php Willard Michlin - CPA, CFE chats about why you can do a large portion of the due diligence yourself, depending on your background, but you should never try to do it solely on your own. In this BizBen Blog he explores ways business buyers get themselves into trouble. What I Learned About Earn Outs - Advice From A Business Broker http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/what-i-learned-about-earn-outs-88763.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2342.php#comments 26 Oct 2011 07:31:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business How To Sell A Business Legal Topics http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/what-i-learned-about-earn-outs-88763.php Christina Lazuric, a business broker in Southern California explores earn-outs and her experiences of structuring one on her latest deal. Structuring Owner Carry Notes http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/structuring-owner-carry-notes-040209.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1039.php#comments 21 Oct 2011 08:28:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Broker Issues Deal And Escrow Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/structuring-owner-carry-notes-040209.php Due to the current state of the credit markets and bank financing, seller financing is more important then ever in a business sale. Lee Petsas, business broker walks us through the nuances of owner carry notes - seller financing. Understanding Seller Discretionary Earnings http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/understanding-seller-discretionary-earnings-88754.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2067.php#comments 12 Oct 2011 07:46:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/understanding-seller-discretionary-earnings-88754.php Christina Lazuric, an Orange County Business Broker shares her views with BizBen.com blog readers on understanding seller discretionary earnings when buying or selling a small business for sale. Buying A Business Checklist http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-business-checklist-88632.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2075.php#comments 12 Oct 2011 05:29:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Business Purchase Financing Buying A Business How To Buy A Business Small Business Financing http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-business-checklist-88632.php The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of both BizBen.com and BizBuyFinancing.com suggest six items for all business buyers. The Road Taken - Why Buying A Business May Make Sense http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/the-road-taken-why-buying-a-business-may-make-sense.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2097.php#comments 12 Oct 2011 05:43:00 CDT BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/the-road-taken-why-buying-a-business-may-make-sense.php Bob Hughes, a Palm Springs Area business broker discusses why individuals at a crossroads in their life consider buying a business and why it makes sense in these economic times.