Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker explores: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing deposits & opening escrow, Return of deposit to buyer, Why do we take a deposit from buyers when preparing & executing a purchase agreement contract? By Lee Petsas View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts
Ron Hottes walks you through the steps in selling a business through a business broker. It all starts with: An initial meeting between the Business Owner (Seller) & Seller’s Broker where the selling process is explained and a free valuation is used to determine the value of the business. By Ron Hottes View All Ron Hottes Blog Posts
Owners often ask agents to sell business offerings for them. It's usually more difficult than selling houses when working to find a buyer for a business, to satisfy contingencies and close escrow. Business sales intermediaries—either agents or brokers—may want large fees, but often are worth it. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
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. By Christina Lazuric, CBI View All Christina Lazuric, CBI Blog Posts
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. By Christina Lazuric, CBI View All Christina Lazuric, CBI Blog Posts
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. By Christina Lazuric, CBI View All Christina Lazuric, CBI Blog Posts
Most California Business Brokers don't think the rate of business sales will soon return to the levels recorded before 2008, when the financial problems began. In fact 45% think the market has changed for the foreseeable future. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
There is a difference between a certified business broker and a business broker who is not certified. The certified designation is granted by the International Business Brokers Association, Inc. to those who meet its criteria. Peter Siegel, MBA of BizBen.com explains the criteria for becoming a certified business broker. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Small business sales in California inched up last month compared to the same period last year. November 2010 figures were down from year-high sales volume recorded the month before.
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While much of the negotiating for purchase of a small California business is conducted at arms length, meaning that the principal is not present when his or her offer or counteroffer is presented to the other party, there are times when buyer and seller find themselves at the same table, where they attempt to come to an agreement on a deal. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts