http://www.bizben.com/blog/ The BizBen blog contains information about buying and selling small and mid-sized businesses. Topics include how to buy or sell business opportunities, franchises, and other aspects of selling and buying small businesses. http://www.bizben.com/images/peter-bw-sml.jpg http://www.bizben.com/blog/ 01 Feb 2012 21:59:16 CST BizBen http://www.bizben.com en http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/san-francisco-bay-area-coin-laundry-seminar-66729.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1938.php#comments 31 Jan 2012 10:10:00 CST California Educational Events How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/san-francisco-bay-area-coin-laundry-seminar-66729.php Looking to buy a Northern California laundry? You need to attend the upcoming PWS seminar: How To Buy A Northern California Laundry Seminar on in San Francisco, California. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/new-listing-intuition-061109.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1161.php#comments 31 Jan 2012 09:15:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Broker Information Business Broker Issues How To Sell A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/new-listing-intuition-061109.php 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. 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You need to attend the upcoming PWS seminar: How To Buy A Southern California Laundry Seminar in Los Angeles, California. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-workshops-26070.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1169.php#comments 31 Jan 2012 03:11:00 CST Buying A Business California Educational Events How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/coin-laundry-workshops-26070.php Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker offers this live workshop in San Diego to potential business buyers of coin laundries. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/chuck-post-discusses-coin-laundry-utility-rates.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1697.php#comments 23 Jan 2012 08:18:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Small Business Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/chuck-post-discusses-coin-laundry-utility-rates.php Utility rates are on the rise. More and more, I am getting calls from laundry owners complaining of the costs, asking for ideas. So what is the answer? 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"Answers To Viewers Questions" section of the BizBen Blog we explore answers to the question, "Is this a good time for buyers and sellers to use "earn outs" so if the business value has slipped because of the economy, the seller stands to gain when things get better, and the buyer can get a good business at today's discounted price, then pay for its recovered value from proceeds of the business? Also, how do you recommend structuring the earn out" See what our panel of professionals and viewer comments have said to answer this question about some mistakes buyers of small businesses make. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/preparing-to-sell-your-company-helpful-tips-from-a-business-broker-56834.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2433.php#comments 12 Jan 2012 09:28:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/preparing-to-sell-your-company-helpful-tips-from-a-business-broker-56834.php San Diego Business Broker Steve Fitzgerald discusses tips on preparing your company for sale. Helpful tips for all small business owers to consider. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/mixed-results-for-2011-california-business-sales-66819.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2432.php#comments 12 Jan 2012 08:11:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business For Sale Statistics http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/mixed-results-for-2011-california-business-sales-66819.php The total of 13,948 small and mid-sized businesses sold in California during 20ll represents an increase from the 13,329 deals completed the prior year. But a comparison shows a decline in activity during the last quarter of 2011 vs. the final three months of 2010. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/tanning-salons-should-you-consider-buying-one-6775.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2431.php#comments 12 Jan 2012 05:18:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Valuation Issues How To Buy A Business How To Sell A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/tanning-salons-should-you-consider-buying-one-6775.php 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. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/what-to-expect-when-selling-your-tax-practice-or-cpa-firm-77823.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2428.php#comments 10 Jan 2012 08:12:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/what-to-expect-when-selling-your-tax-practice-or-cpa-firm-77823.php 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. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-to-buy-a-business.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1526.php#comments 10 Jan 2012 05:30:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/how-to-buy-a-business.php The new decade brings a new set of realities for individuals who want to know how to buy a California small business for sale from a business broker or an owner. 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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. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/the-re-tool-laundry-redefining-your-model-88743.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2425.php#comments 09 Jan 2012 08:11:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences How To Buy A Business How To Sell A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/the-re-tool-laundry-redefining-your-model-88743.php California laundry consultant and advisor Chuck Post discusses redefining your business model when seeking a re-tooled laundry. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/qualifing-business-buyers-052809.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1136.php#comments 09 Jan 2012 05:28:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Buying A Business Deal And Escrow Issues How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/qualifing-business-buyers-052809.php Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker addresses how he handles potential business buyers when they request information on a business for sale listing. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-smog-test-only-shop-10-big-questions-to-ask-88975.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/2420.php#comments 05 Jan 2012 09:35:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Business Valuation Issues How To Buy A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/buying-a-smog-test-only-shop-10-big-questions-to-ask-88975.php Thinking of buying a smog test only shop? 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Willard Michlin, CPA discusses his thoughts on buying and selling fast food businesses. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/reasons-for-selling-a-business-082609.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/1311.php#comments 12 Dec 2011 05:46:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor How To Sell A Business Selling A Business http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/reasons-for-selling-a-business-082609.php Several factors influence a business sale. Steve Fitzgerald, business broker in San Diego explores these issues with BizBen Blog readers. http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/640-buying-a-liquor-store.php http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/640.php#comments 12 Dec 2011 04:03:00 CST BizBen Blog Contributor Business Buyer Experiences Buying A Business How To Buy A Business Small Business Issues http://www.bizben.com/blog/posts/640-buying-a-liquor-store.php Unlike many small businesses, due to strict regulations there are many steps that you must take before you can consider buying a liquor store. Peter Siegel with BizBen discusses the seven steps will put you on the right track to buy a liquor store legally.