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

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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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

National Franchise Sales has been retained by the bankruptcy Estates of FORBCO Management Corporation; FORBCO Sizzler Partners, LP; W&J Higgins Investments, LP and L&G Restaurants, LLC to sell eight (8) Sizzler franchised restaurants in Southern California on February 29, 2012.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Franchises For Sale, Small Business Issues

Utility rates are on the rise. More and more, I am getting calls from laundry owners complaining of the costs, asking for ideas. So what is the answer? What is the best approach in combating these costs? And, how does a laundry owner say competitive? Chuck Post -coin laundry consultant to buyers and sellers - with PBI discusses strategies for keeping coin laundry utility costs under control.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Small Business Issues

Questions regarding earn outs in deal structures is starting to come up a lot these days. "Answers To Viewers Questions" section of the BizBen Blog we explore answers to the question, "Is this a good time for buyers and sellers to use "earn outs" so if the business value has slipped because of the economy, the seller stands to gain when things get better, and the buyer can get a good business at today's discounted price, then pay for its recovered value from proceeds of the business? Also, how do you recommend structuring the earn out" See what our panel of professionals and viewer comments have said to answer this question about some mistakes buyers of small businesses make.

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 Categories: Answers To Viewers Questions, BizBen Blog Contributor, Buying A Business, Deal And Escrow Issues

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

The total of 13,948 small and mid-sized businesses sold in California during 20ll represents an increase from the 13,329 deals completed the prior year. But a comparison shows a decline in activity during the last quarter of 2011 vs. the final three months of 2010.

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Willard Michlin, CPA discusses the tanning salon industry and how it pertains to the current state of buying and selling this type of small business.

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

The more prepared you are the better the transaction will go, so here are a few tips and guidelines that should better prepare you for selling your tax practice or CPA firm. Specialist business broker Christina Lazuric covers this topic.

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The new decade brings a new set of realities for individuals who want to know how to buy a California small business for sale from a business broker or an owner. Peter Siegel, Founder of BizBen.com and USABizMart.com explains.

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Business appraiser Bob Klein discusses business sales multiples and how they relate to buying and selling small businesses for sale.

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

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.

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

California laundry consultant and advisor Chuck Post discusses redefining your business model when seeking a re-tooled laundry.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Buyer Experiences, How To Buy A Business, How To Sell A Business

Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker addresses how he handles potential business buyers when they request information on a business for sale listing.

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Thinking of buying a smog test only shop? Know the 10 big questions before proceeding. CPA and due-diligence expert Willard Michlin explains what you need to know about smog test shops before buying one.

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Fully half of all the businesses that are sold are retail food storefronts. This includes franchise, non-franchise, sandwich shops, bagel shops, coffee shops, as well as good old fashioned sit-down restaurants. Half! Willard Michlin, CPA discusses his thoughts on buying and selling fast food businesses.

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Several factors influence a business sale. Steve Fitzgerald, business broker in San Diego explores these issues with BizBen Blog readers.

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Unlike many small businesses, due to strict regulations there are many steps that you must take before you can consider buying a liquor store. Peter Siegel with BizBen discusses the seven steps will put you on the right track to buy a liquor store legally.

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As a business broker, one of the most difficult parts of my job is dealing with landlords. Orange County is synonymous for unscrupulous landlords, and complicated, one sided leases. Christina Lazuric an Orange County Business Broker discusses dealing with landlords.

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