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Posted on November 4, 2009 Contributed by Chuck Post
Coin Laundry Evaluation: How To Value Coin Laundries
The laundry business model and the full justification of value of the business are based on its anticipated longevity. A laundry is more comparable to a commercial property with a ground lease and other businesses with extensive improvements than like most other business types. In this blog/article industry specialist Chuck Post covers the topic of coin laundry valuations.
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Posted on August 12, 2009 Contributed by D. Joe Atchison, CBI, CBB, CPA, MBA
Selling & Valuing Your Business – 101
Selling your business is not like selling residential or commercial real estate. Business broker D. Joe Atchison, Business Broker, CBI, CBB, CPA, MBA covers with our readers the differences in selling a small business vs. real estate, and valuations of small businesses.
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Posted on July 31, 2009 Contributed by Bob Hughes
What Is The Goodwill Of Your Business?
Goodwill is what a business owner has built into his business over the years that include: Reputation, Telephone number, Logos or trademarks, Customer lists, Vender list, Branding, Lease value, Web page, Marketing materials, or any other intangible item that goes into the sale of the business. Bob Hughes, a long time business broker in the Coachella Valley gives his definition of goodwill and what is included in this blog post/article.
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Posted on November 28, 2007
Buy Business Tip: Sign A Confidentiality Agreement
Todays Buy Business Tip: Sign A Confidentiality Agreement - Before starting due diligence, sign a formal confidentiality agreement. BizBen viewers rated a small restaurant listing, a welding business opportunit, and a gourmet hamburger company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 20, 2007
California Business Sale Tip: Choose Experienced Professionals
Todays California Business Sale Tip: Choose Experienced Professionals - As a seller you might want to choose professionals you already know to help sell your business. BizBen viewers rated a florist listing, a super market company, and a coffee shop business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 12, 2007
Business Acquisition Tip: Submit An Offer
Todays Business Acquisition Tip: Make An Offer If You Like A Business - Too many buyers are timid when buying a business and not willing to "pull the trigger" and sign a business purchase agreement to start the process of buying a business. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store listing, a Mexican restaurant opportunity, and a cartridge refill company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 5, 2007
Business Sale Tip: Time The Sale Right
Todays Business Sale Tip: Time The Sale Right - Timing is a critical factor when selling a business. When you sell can have a significant impact on the price you can get for it. BizBen viewers rated a convenience store company, an Italian restaurant opportunity, and a boutique listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 29, 2007
How To Buy A Company Tip: Look Far And Wide
Todays How To Buy A Company Tip: Look Far And Wide - The best business for you may not be in your back yard. BizBen viewers rated a GNC franchise opportunity, a gas station/mart company, and a day spa listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 22, 2007
Business For Sale Tip: Valuing Your Business
Todays Business For Sale Tip: Valuing Your Business - Business valuation is as much art as science. Every business is unique. BizBen viewers rated a mail service center company, a restaurant listing, and a coffee shop opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 15, 2007
Restaurant Buying Tip: Evaluate The Restaurant
Todays Restaurant Buying Tip: Evaluate The Restaurant - Look at each asset that is listed for with the business. BizBen viewers rated a supermarket company, a computer sales/service listing, and a liquor/grocery/deli opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 8, 2007
Business Broker Tip: Sell Your Business With A Business Broker
Todays Business Broker Tip: Sell Your Business With A Business Broker - When you hire a business broker to help you sell your business, you can continue to manage your business efficiently and profitably. BizBen viewers rated a copier/fax dealer company, a liquor store opportunity, and a deli / cafe business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 1, 2007
Restaraunt Buying Tip: Have Or Get Experience In The Industry
Todays Restaraunt Buying Tip: Have Or Get Experience In The Industry - If you don't have knowledge or experience related to the business you plan to buy you have little chance of getting a loan. BizBen viewers rated a juice franchise opportunity, a coin laundromat business, and an offsite hospice service listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 17, 2007
Sell Biz Tip: Document How The Business Runs
Todays Sell Biz Tip: Document How The Business Runs - Document your business operations. BizBen viewers rated a fast food restaurant company, a juice bar franchise opportunity, and a remodeling service listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 10, 2007
Buy Business Tip: Covenants Protect Buyers
Todays Buy Business Tip: Covenants Protect Buyers - If the date you sign the purchase agreement and the date of closing are different, a covenant can protect you. BizBen viewers rated a kiosk retailer listing, a gas station business, and a car wash lube gas opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 3, 2007
California Business For Sale Tip: Write It Down
Todays California Business For Sale Tip: Write It Down - Write down a letter that explains why and how you want to sell your business. BizBen viewers ranked a mail box franchise listing, a Dairy Queen business, and a Subway franchise opportunity as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were listed by small business owners, agents, and business brokers yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 28, 2007
CA Business Sale Tip: Run Your Business Like You Are Going To Sell It
Todays CA Business Sale Tip: Run Your Business Like You Are Going To Sell It - We have been giving a lot of tips for selling a business. BizBen viewers rated a Quinzno franchise company, a car wash with real estate, and a Carvel franchise business as some of the more popular California business opportunity listings for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and owners of small businesses in California.
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Posted on August 21, 2007
Small Business Acquisition Tip: Create The Possibility First
Todays Small Business Acquisition Tip: Create The Possibility First - By talking about how you want to buy a business you start your journey to find one. BizBen online viewers rated a vending route listing, a pizza franchise company, and a Curves franchise business as some of the more popular California small business for sale listings that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and business owners.
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Posted on August 14, 2007
Sell Business Tip: Sell When Things Are Good
Todays Sell Business Tip: Sell When Things Are Good - Usually the best time to sell a business is when the business is strong. BizBen viewers rated a bakery/coffee shop listing, an auto repair shop company, and a postal/ship center business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 6, 2007
Franchising Tip: Franshisor To Competitor
Todays Franchising Tip: Franshisor To Competitor - When a franchise location starts to become successful, a franchisor may want to move in and stake claim. BizBen viewers rated a postal service company, a market opportunity, and an auto repair service listing as some of the more popular California business opportunities and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday by small business owners, agents, and business brokers on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 30, 2007
Restaurant For Sale Tip: Talk To Your Landlord First
Todays Restaurant For Sale Tip: Talk To Your Landlord Before You Put Your Restaurant For Sale - Location matters when it comes to restaurants. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store business, a UPS store opportunity, and a restaurant listing as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, owners, and real estate agents.
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Posted on July 23, 2007
California Businesses For Sale Tip: Do Not Take Selling Your Business Casually
Todays California Businesses For Sale Tip: Do Not Take Selling Your Business Casually - The odds are against you selling your business. BizBen viewers rated a red brick pizza listing, an outdoor fixtures company, and an auto repair business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 16, 2007
Businesses For Sale Tip: Get Ready To Sell
Today's Businesses For Sale Tip: Get Ready To Sell Your Business - It's natural for people to procrastinate over life-altering decisions, like selling a business.
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Posted on July 9, 2007
SBA Startup Loan Tip: Have Extra Cash During Startup
Today's SBA Startup Loan Tip: Have Extra Cash During Startup - Many businesses fail quickly because they don't plan for enough money for the initial phase of business. BizBen viewers rated a womans boutique opportunity, a bar, nite club, pub listing, and a womans retailer company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 3, 2007
Small Businesses For Sale Tip: Make Your Business Scaleable
Today's Small Businesses For Sale Tip: Make Your Business Scaleable - Many small businesses are not very scaleable. BizBen users rated an auto accessory store opportunity, a pizza pasta franchise company, and a trade show producer listing as some of the more popular small businesses for sale in California that were listed by business brokers and owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 26, 2007
Selling A Business Tip: Read About Buying A Business
Today's Selling A Business Tip: Read About Buying A Business - If you know what a buyer is concerned about it will make you more effective as a seller. BizBen viewers rated a sign & banner shop company, a financial service opportunity, and a stump removal service business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 19, 2007
Franchise Buying Tip: Follow The System
Today's Franchise Buying Tip: Follow The System - One reason franchises fail is that the franchisee fails to follow the franchise system. BizBen viewers rated a women's fitness center business, a floor covering store opportunity, and a gift & art retailer listing as some of the more popular small California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 12, 2007
California Business Broker Tip: Evaluating A Business
Today's California Business Broker Tip: Get Help Finding Or Evaluating A Business - A business broker or a consultant can help you find potential businesses to buy. Business buyers and viewers on BizBen rated a convenience/liquor store company, a night club & bar listing, and an adult care center business as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by small business owners, agents, and business brokers throughout California.
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Posted on June 5, 2007
Sell A Small Business Tip: Getting Out Of Business
Today's Sell A Small Business Tip: Getting Out Of Business - It takes far longer to sell most businesses than you might think. BizBen viewers consisting of business buyers, agents, business brokers, and owners of small businesses, ranked a liquor store listing, a liquor store with real estate, and Curves franchises opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were added by business brokers, small business owners, and agents yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 26, 2007
Florist For Sale Tip: Gradually Improve Your Business
Today's Florist For Sale Tip: Gradually Improve Your Business - If you are smart you have started to prepare selling your business years before you are ready to. BizBen viewers rated a beer & wine mart business, an italian restaraunt, and a Curves For Women listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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