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Posts contributed by Lee Petsas

The following posts were contributed by Lee Petsas.




Qualifying Business Buyers: Lee Petsas Discusses Strategies


Contributor: Lee Petsas | January 9, 2012

Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker addresses how he handles potential business buyers when they request information on a business for sale listing.

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



Allocation Of The Purchase Price When Selling A California Small Business


Contributor: Lee Petsas | December 5, 2011

There are a handful of key asset categories in allocating or breaking down the purchase price allocation of a business sale. The allocation is required to complete the transaction. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker reviews this topic.

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



Deposits With Purchase Agreements - Rules And Guidelines


Contributor: Lee Petsas | November 2, 2011

Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker discusses purchase agreements when buying or selling a business: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing Deposits and Opening Escrow, Return of Deposit to Buyer, Why do we take a deposit from a buyer when preparing and executing a Purchase Agreement Contract?

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Deal And Escrow Issues



Structuring Owner Carry Notes


Contributor: Lee Petsas | October 21, 2011

Due to the current state of the credit markets and bank financing, seller financing is more important then ever in a business sale. Lee Petsas, business broker walks us through the nuances of owner carry notes - seller financing.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, Business Broker Issues, Deal And Escrow Issues



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



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



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



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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.
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