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Why Sell Your Business? Broker Christina Lazuric Explains Why Owners Sell


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | February 8, 2012

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



What To Do When Your Business Isn't Fun Anymore


Contributor: Bob Hughes | February 8, 2012

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



When Taking A Listing - Does It Feel Right?


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | January 31, 2012

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



Preparing To Sell Your Company - Helpful Tips From A Business Broker


Contributor: Steve Fitzgerald | January 12, 2012

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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Tanning Salons: Should You Consider Buying One?


Contributor: Willard Michlin, CPA | January 12, 2012

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



What to Expect When Selling Your Tax Practice Or CPA Firm


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | January 10, 2012

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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Business Appraiser Discusses Business Sales Multiples


Contributor: Bob Klein | January 10, 2012

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



Liquidated Damages Provisions: A Good Idea?


Contributor: Joe Sandbank | January 9, 2012

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,



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



Factors That Influence When To Sell A Business


Contributor: Steve Fitzgerald | December 12, 2011

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

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



What Is The Goodwill Of Your Business?


Contributor: Bob Hughes | November 29, 2011

Goodwill is what a business owner has built into his business over the years. Bob Hughes, a long time business broker in the Coachella Valley gives his definition of goodwill and what is included in this BizBen.com article.

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



How Do I Sell My Business Without Getting Sued


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | November 21, 2011

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.

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When To Sell Your Business - Many Factors Play A Part


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | November 4, 2011

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.

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Before You Select A Business Broker - Do They Co-Broker?


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | November 2, 2011

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.

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 Categories: Business Broker Information, Business Broker Issues, How To Sell A Business



Where Is The Value Of A Coin Laundry


Contributor: Chuck Post | November 1, 2011

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.

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



What I Learned About Earn Outs - Advice From A Business Broker


Contributor: Christina Lazuric | October 26, 2011

Christina Lazuric, a business broker in Southern California explores earn-outs and her experiences of structuring one on her latest deal.

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



Selling A Business: When And How To Tell Employees


Contributor: Lee Petsas | September 29, 2011

Lee Petsas a Southern California business broker writes about his experiences relating to when to tell employees the business is for sale or has been sold.

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



How To Hire A Good Attorney When Buying A Small Business


Contributor: Ron Hottes | September 27, 2011

Hiring a good lawyer is very important because they can have a great amount of input over the success, or lack of success in purchasing a business. Southern California business broker Ron Hottes gives his perspective on utilizing attorneys when buying a small businesses.

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Owners - Do Not Make It Hard To Buy Your Business


Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA | September 27, 2011

Successful business sellers need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these strategies with BizBen Blog readers.

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Selling Your Business Note After You Sell Your Business


Contributor: Lee Petsas | September 26, 2011

There are companies who specialize in purchasing Business Notes (of course at a discount). You can sell all or part of your note. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker discusses this entire process in his latest article on BizBen.com.

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



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