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Posts tagged 'business appraisal'
The following posts are associated with the 'business appraisal' tag.
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Posted on May 20, 2007
Buying Businesses Tip: Know Who The Broker Works For
Today's Buying Businesses Tip: Know Who The Business Broker Works For - It's more common for business brokers to work for sellers but if you're buying a business you can also get representation. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store business, a water store/systems opportunity, and a salon company as some of the more popular California business opportunity listings for sale that were added by business brokers, small business owners, and agents yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 13, 2007
Buy A Small Business Tip: Get a Noncompete Agreement
Today's Buy A Small Business Tip: Get a Noncompete Agreement From Seller - It's wise to protect yourself from the unknown. BizBen viewers rated an auto repair shop business, a floor maintenance company, and a restaurant/lounge listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were added yesterday by business owners, business brokers, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 21, 2007
Sell Businesses Tip: Transfering A Business To Family
Today's Sell Businesses Tip: Do Not Make This Mistake When Transfering A Business To Family - You don't want to be stuck with a large tax bill when you sell your business. BizBen viewers rated a fast food restaurant business, a women's boutique listing, and an art education center opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 13, 2007
Sell A California Business Tip: Consider Creating A Web Site
Today's Sell A California Business Tip: Consider Creating A Web Site - The Internet can be part of any business, no matter how small or large it is. BizBen viewers rated a carpet cleaning company, a mail & shipping center listing, and a jewelry supply store business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 5, 2007
Buy An Existing Curves Franchise Tip: Less Cash Down
Today's Buy An Existing Curves Franchise Tip: Less Cash Down - Some franchises provide financial assistance to buyers. BizBen viewers rated a smoke shop listing, a tent/party rental company, and a smog test 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 March 29, 2007
Buy Business California Tip: Ask Yourself These Questions
Buy Business California Tip: Ask Yourself These Questions - To help you evaluate a business, ask yourself some questions as if you were a potential manager or employee of the business for sale. BizBen viewers rated a beauty supply/salon opportunity, a sports bar/lounge business, and a liquor market listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 24, 2007
Business Worth Tip: Use A Multiple Not Revenue
Today's Business Worth Tip: Use A Multiple Not Revenue To Determine Business Value - Businesses are usually valued as a multiple of their annual revenue. BizBen viewers rated a auto repair & smog opportunity, a clothing boutique listing, and a mailbox/shipping company as some of the more popular California business for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday online at BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and small business owners throughout California.
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Posted on March 22, 2007
Business For Sale In CA Tip: Characteristics Of A Motivated Buyer
Today's Business For Sale In CA Tip: Characteristics Of A Motivated Buyer - An ideal business buyer feels the need and urgency to buy a business. BizBen viewers rated a dry cleaners opportunity, a garage door service listing, and a liquor store/market business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 14, 2007
Sell Business Tip: Document Business Processes
Today's Sell Business Tip: Document Business Processes - If you haven't already, create a process or operations manual. BizBen viewers rated a fitness studio listing, a restaurant business, and a cafe opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 7, 2007
Business Buyers Tip: Competing Interests
Today's Business Buyers Tip: Competing Interests - Buying a viable business can be a complex and emotional experience for both the business buyer and the seller. BizBen viewers rated a cold storage service opportunity, a bar business, and an espresso cafe company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on February 19, 2007
Buy A Gas Station Tip: Buy A Steady Income
Today's Buy A Gas Station Tip: Buy A Steady Income - Owning a gas station or convenience store can be very profitable. BizBen online viewers looking to buy small businesses including gas stations rated a aircraft parts manufacturing listing, a gas station with mart, and a salon spa service business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were added online yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on February 12, 2007
Sell A California Business Tip: Perspective Buyers
Today's Sell A California Business Tip: Business Brokers - Beware Of Perspective Buyers Who Try To Buy Direct. Sometimes a propective business buyer will try to buy direct, trying to "go around the business broker who represent the business owner. BizBen viewers rated a bail bond service opportunity, a gas station with real estate, and a coin laundry company as some of the more popular California business for sale listings and franchises that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 28, 2007
Buy A Business In California Tip: Accounts Receivable Pricing
Buy A Business In California Tip: Do Not Pay Full Price For Accounts Receivable - When it comes to accounts receivable for the business you're buying, don't take all the risk. BizBen viewers rated a vacation resort opportunity, a cafe listing, and a gas station/mart with real estate as some of the more popular California business opporunties, small businesses, and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers and small business owners.
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Posted on January 24, 2007
Business Valuation Tip: Utilizing Book Value
Today's Business Valuation Tip: Valuing A Business Using The Book Value - When you do a business valuation based on the accounting books of the business it's called the book value. BizBen viewers rated a legal documents franchise, a liquor store company, and a cigarette store opportunity as some of the more popular california businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 21, 2007
Buy A Business In California Tip: Be A Doer Not Just A Looker
Today's Buy A Business In California Tip: Be A Doer Not Just A Looker - It can be fun to look at all the types of businesses for sale. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store / deli listing, a tanning products company, and a Curves franchise as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 14, 2007
Business Acquisition Tip: Buy A Business You Can Improve On
Business Acquisition Tip: Buy A Business You Can Improve On - When you look at a business for sale that you consider buying, make sure you can improve it. BizBen viewers rated a restaurant supply company, a market listing, and a Taco Bell franchises as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 7, 2007
Franchises for Sale Tip: Have A Professional Business Valuation Performed Before Selling A Business
Franchises for Sale Tip: Have a professional business valuation performed before you sell your business - Getting a 3rd party professional business appraisal/valuation is important and critical for the process. BizBen viewers rated a Sprint/Nextel store opportunigy, a dry cleaning agency business, and a franchise sandwich company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on December 29, 2006
How To Buy A Business Tip: Train The Buyer After The Sale
How to buy a business tip: Train the buyer after the sale. Training the buyer of your business after you sell it should be included (usually 1-3 months is the norm). BizBen viewers rated a custom golf carts opportunity, a limousine service listing, and a graphics house business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale.
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Posted on November 22, 2006
Central Valley Flooring Franchise Opportunity For Sale Leads Top 10 California List Online
Business buyers on BizBen.com ranked a flooring franchise opportunity, a digital media service listing, and a flower wholesaler as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com yesterday by business brokers, small business owners, and intermediaries.
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Posted on November 1, 2006
Have Records Ready To Go - Tip, Gas Station/Quick Lube Listing For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
Thousands of BizBen viewers rated a gas station/quick lube listing, a swiss machine Shop opportunity, and a commercial roofing business as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, real estate agents, and owners of small and mid-sized California businesses.
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Posted on October 25, 2006
Quiznos Franchise Company For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
BizBen viewers rated a Quiznos Franchise Company, a Fitness Center Business, and a Liquor Store Opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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