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Posts contributed by Ron Hottes

The following posts were contributed by Ron Hottes.




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



Cash Flow, SDE - Determining The Worth Of A Small Business


Contributor: Ron Hottes | August 29, 2011

The value of the small business is mostly determined by the cash flow (or business brokers use the term "Seller's Discretionary Earnings" instead to be more accurate). This article explores cash flow, SDE - determining the worth of a small business.

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



The Steps In Selling A Business With A Business Broker


Contributor: Ron Hottes | July 28, 2011

Ron Hottes walks you through the steps in selling a business through a business broker.

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



Should You Buy Assets or Stock When Buying A Business?


Contributor: Ron Hottes | July 26, 2011

Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. Ron Hottes, LA Area business broker explores the advantages and disadvantages from a business buyer's perspective.

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



Business Sellers Need To Be Optimistic, But Realistic As Well


Contributor: Ron Hottes | May 24, 2011

If you are a small business owner thinking of selling your company you need to be realistic on how the sale will move forward. You need to put just as much preparation into the sale of your business as you did when you started it. Ron Hottes, a Southern California business broker discusses this topic.

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



New Types Of Business Buyers Emerge In Current Economy


Contributor: Ron Hottes | March 22, 2011

One change that is emerging from the challenged business brokerage industry is several new types of business buyers many business brokers and agents are now seeing. Ron Hottes (business broker in Southern California) discusses the traits of these business buyers.

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 Categories: BizBen Blog Contributor, How To Buy A Business



Despite Economic Woes - A Good Time To Buy Or Sell


Contributor: Ron Hottes | January 11, 2011

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.

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



Ron Hottes Leaves Sunbelt Business Brokers


Contributor: Ron Hottes | September 18, 2007

Ron Hottes, Business Broker a longtime Sunbelt Business Brokers franchisee has left Sunbelt and merged with Business Team and opened a Southern California office

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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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