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Posts tagged 'business broker'
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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 19, 2007
Taking Possession Of Business Prior To Escrow Closing
Is there a way to take possession of the business prior to closing escrow? I am turning this one over to a BizBen Blog Contributor - Mel Jones at Paramount Restaurant Brokers, Inc. - to answer this question for my readers.
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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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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 15, 2007
Why Brokers May Not Be Responding To You
I just received this email from a business buyer who claims he emails brokers and owners about their listings advertised and he doesn't get a response back. Many buyers make the mistake of not being very assertive when searching and responding on businesses for sale that are posted.
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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 May 8, 2007
Feedback From A Business Buyer About A Business Broker
Ever wonder why over 70% of California small businesses never end up selling? There are many reasons why, however I got an email from a buyer on BizBen who has had several frustrating experiences with business brokers and agents searching for a business to buy.
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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 25, 2007
Business For Sale Broker Tip: A Business Broker Qualifies Buyers
Today's Business For Sale Broker Tip: A Business Broker Qualifies Buyers - You can waste a lot of time talking to people who are not prepared or able to buy your business. BizBen viewers consisting of business buyers, business brokers, and business owners ranked a chauffeur service business, a cocktail lounge opportunity, and a auto body shop listing as some of the more popular California business opportunities that were added online yesterday on BizBen.com.
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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 28, 2007
Business Broker Tip: Broker Will Maintain Confidentility
Today's Business Broker Tip: A Business Broker Will Maintain Confidentility - Anyone who sells a business should be extremely concerned about confidentiality. BizBen viewers rated a recording studio listing, a car wash with real estate, and a deli and bakery company as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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