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Business Buyer Experiences

The following posts are in the business buyer experiences category.




The Re-Tool Laundry - Redefining Your Model


Contributor: Chuck Post | January 9, 2012

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



Buying a Smog Test Only Shop? 10 Big Questions To Ask


Contributor: Willard Michlin, CPA, CFE | January 5, 2012

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



7 Steps To Buying A Liquor Store


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | December 12, 2011

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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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Buyer Experiences, Buying A Business, How To Buy A Business, Small Business Issues



Stories From Reality Business Broker World - Landlord Issues


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | December 6, 2011

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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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Broker Information, Business Broker Issues, Business Buyer Experiences, Buying A Business, Deal And Escrow Issues, Small Business Issues



Before You Buy Gas Stations Ask These 5 Questions


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | November 3, 2011

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.

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



Mentoring In How To Buy A Business


Contributor: Willard Michlin, CPA, CFE | November 3, 2011

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.

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Should You Do Due Diligence Yourself When Buying A Business?


Contributor: Willard Michlin, CPA, CFE | October 26, 2011

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.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Buyer Experiences, Deal And Escrow Issues, Deals Gone Crazy, How To Buy A Business



Are You Making Money In Your Laundry Investment?


Contributor: Chuck Post | August 30, 2011

As a Laundry Consultant, serving California Laundry Owners and Investors, I am afforded the opportunity to see and analyze why various laundries make or lose money. Chuck Post explores this topic on the BizBen Blog.

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



Visas Strategy Defined For Those Thinking Of Buying A Business


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | August 9, 2011

Business Broker Christina Lazuric explain and define the different types of Visa's utilized to buy California small and mid-sized businesses for sale on the BizBen.com Blog.

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



Properly Prepared Purchase Agreements


Contributor: Lee Petsas | July 27, 2011

A properly prepared purchase agreement is of foremost importance in any business purchase. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker defines what should be in a purchase agreement when buying a business.

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



Delays And Solutions When Beginning The Escrow Process


Contributor: Darleen Sweet | June 22, 2011

Darleen Sweet is with Central Escrow, Inc. discusses delays and solutions when beginning the escrow process when buying or selling a business. Darleen is a bulk sale specialist specializing in business for sale escrows in the Orange County area.

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



How To Be A Stronger Business Buyer


Contributor: Steve Fitzgerald | June 2, 2011

People who are looking to purchase a business are generally lumped into an overall category referred to as "Buyers". I can tell you from many years experience that all Buyers are not created equal. San Diego Business Broker Steve Fitzgerald shares his experiences.

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Car Wash For Sale Valuation And Tips - Car Wash Buyers Guide


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | May 17, 2011

Finding the best car wash for sale comes down to understanding your business strengths and the nature of the industry. BizBen.com Founder Peter Siegel with the help of car wash brokers discuss how to find a car wash for sale that will succeed.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Buyer Experiences, Business Valuation Issues, Buying A Business, How To Buy A Business, Small Business Issues



Biggest Complaints Regarding Business Buyers


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | March 25, 2010

Have the results back from surveying business buyers, business owners/sellers, and business brokers and agents about what annoys them most about the other participants in a deal. Some information was inevitable some was surprising.

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 Categories: Business Buyer Experiences, Buying A Business, Deal And Escrow Issues, How To Buy A Business



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Peter Siegel, MBA is a nationally known consultant and author - with over 25 years experience on the topic of selling, buying, and niche financing (the purchase of), small to mid-sized businesses. His clients include: business buyers, business owners/sellers, small business advisors, and business brokers.
This Blog contains observations, tips, news, events, and case studies relating to selling or buying a small business.
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