Posts contributed by Willard Michlin, CPA, CFE

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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Willard Michlin, CPA discusses why business buyers sometimes overpay to buy a small business and how to look at a deal and make sure you don't overpay to purchase a business.

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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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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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Everyone knows that when you buy a business you need to have an audit of the books to see where the seller may be hiding some facts. What is less understood is that a business analysis is even more important and should be done before spending lots of money on an audit. Willard Michlin, CPA discusses these issues in this blog/article.

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Due diligence issues are critical when buying a business. This article gives business buyers food for thought when investigating a possible business purchase.

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Willard Michlin, a due diligence consultant discusses finding that passion about your work when buying a small business. In this article he explores how to tap into that passion when searching for and buying your special small business.

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Many business buyers try to use a rule of thumb to value a business. This is a valuable tool but if you actually try to purchase a business based on it, you are sure to regret it later. Willard Michlin, CPA discusses rules of thumb issues when buying a business.

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Differences between a Business Appraiser, CPA auditor and Due Diligence Expert? Here are some insights that will be useful for someone engaged in, or planning to conduct due diligence when buying a California small business.

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Willard Michlin, CPA a due diligence and business valuation specialist for business buyers discusses, "Is Buying Medical Related Businesses Really The Best Way To Go?". He looks at different types of health related businesses for sale and if they are the best for business buyers at this time.

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Thinking about buying a coin laundry? Willard Michlin, CPA (due diligence specialist) shares some tips about what you should be thinking about when buying your next California small business laundromat.

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Adjusted net income is sometimes a difficult concept to grasp when buying or selling a business. Willard Michlin who provides a due-diligence service for business buyers in the Ventura and Los Angeles County area gives us his definition. Willard Michlin defines adjusted net income in this blog post/article.

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