Blog Posts & Articles Related To: Selling A Business
21 Factors Affecting The Saleability Of A Business
This list of 21 factors determines the Saleability and value of a business being sold.
Selling A Business - Three Less Common Approaches
There are at least three strategies for selling a business that don't involve traditional methods of selling a small business. These ideas aren't for every owner/seller - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses these approaches. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Sellers: First Impressions Are Critical When Selling A Small Business
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Tawnya Gilreath, a Los Angeles County business broker explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one. By Tawnya Gilreath, CBI, CBB View All Tawnya Gilreath, CBI, CBB Blog Posts
How To Sell A Business In Today's Market
Tips about how to sell a business have changed since the economic crisis. Owners who want to retire or engage in a different business should understand some of the principals for successfully selling a business in the current market. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com offers four key ideas. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Sacramento County Small Businesses Sold Were Down In 2010
The number of Sacramento County small and mid-sized businesses sold in 2010 declined from the 2009 figure according to the BizBen.com Index Of California Small Business Sales. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Using Escrow Bulk Sale Services When Buying Or Selling A Business
The final part of the business for sale transaction process is the escrow. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com describes the escrow and bulk sale process in relation to buying and selling California small businesses. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Selling Your Business - Open Listings vs. Exclusive Listings
Joe Robertson, business broker discusses open listings vs. exclusive listings when putting a business on the market to sell. By Joe D. Robertson View All Joe D. Robertson Blog Posts
Tips For Getting A Vending Route Ready To Sell
Are you thinking of selling your California vending route? More business buyers than ever before are looking to buy such a business. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses tips for selling your vending route. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Despite Economic Woes - A Good Time To Buy Or Sell
Ron Hottes, Los Angeles County business broker explains why even now is a good time to sell or buy a small business for sale with the recession easing. By Ron Hottes View All Ron Hottes Blog Posts
Selling A Business Online - Advertising Tips For Sellers And Business Brokers
In this article Peter Siegel, MBA of BizBen.com gives advice to small business owners and business brokers critical tips to advertise and successfully sell a California business online. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Selling A Business - Three Common Mistakes To Avoid
Many California small business owners know that when selling a California business it's vital to get a landlord commitment and have relevant financial information ready for review. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses three common mistakes California owner/sellers need to avoid. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Get Your Business For Sale Pre-Qualified For SBA Loan Financing!
All sellers, agents, and business brokers should pre-qualify their businesses for sale for SBA loan business purchase financing, increasing the availability of more business buyers in the process. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains why in this article. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Adjusted Net Income - Adding Back In One Time Expenses
When selling a small business adjusted net income is very important when determining the valuation of the business. One time expenses like capital improvements can be added back to the bottom line for adjusted net income purposes.
Seller Training - An Overview About This Provision
Seller training from a business owner after a sale of a business can mean all the difference to a buyer and how successful the transition. This article by Peter Siegel of BizBen talks about different aspects of seller training after a small business has been sold. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Seller Expectations With SBA Loan Financing
It is not uncommon for Sellers to get uncomfortable when a Buyer requires a loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" By Tawnya Gilreath, CBI, CBB View All Tawnya Gilreath, CBI, CBB Blog Posts
Tips on Selling a Small Business in 2010
Think selling a small business today is like it was, say, 20 months ago? Much has changed in the economy and in the small business marketplace. And a seller should follow these six principles to achieve success when selling a small business. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Biggest Complaints About Sellers, Buyers, & Brokers
Selling or buying a small to mid-sized business is serious business so BizBen took a recent survey about three groups important to the process of buying/selling a business: small business owners/sellers, business buyers, and business brokers & agents. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
Can You Sell My Business Without Telling Anyone It's For Sale?
Maintaining confidentiality is not a simple task. It is a complex, interlocking process that has to be methodically practiced. The methodology that we believe most successful in maintaining confidentiality is using a business intermediary, an attorney, CPA or some other third party to act as a filter between the owner of the business and the prospective purchasers. By Peter Siegel View All Peter Siegel Blog Posts
