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Posts tagged 'business for sale'
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Posted on November 18, 2009
Night Club, Bar, Tavern For Sale Leads BizBen Searches
What was popular with BizBen site searchers yesterday? Of the 290 newly posted listings for sale, viewers clicked on these postings most often: a Central Valley Night Club/Bar/Tavern, a San Francisco Bay Area Manufacturing, Wholesale, Sales Company, a Laguna Hills Restaurant, an Ontario Dessert Franchise, a Temecula Bagel & Burger Shop.
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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 October 19, 2009 Contributed by Lee Petsas
Qualifying Business Buyers: Lee Petsas Discusses Strategies
A small busines owner recently asked the question on the BizBen blog, "how do I qualify potential business buyers to see if they are truely interested in buying my business?" Lee Petsas, business broker addresses how he handles potential business buyers when they request information on a business for sale listing.
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Posted on July 29, 2009 Contributed by Tawnya Gilreath, CBB
How Escrow Protects You In A Business Transaction
In dealing with business sales, often times the Seller or the Buyer will ask about the use of an escrow company. The seller may say, Why can't the buyer just pay me cash or give me a cashier’s check? Tawnya Gilreath a Los Angeles County business broker discusses why it's always a good idea to utilize specialized escrow services to close a deal.
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Posted on July 22, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
California Business Sales This Year Are Just Short of 9,000
A total of 8,999 small California businesses were sold in 2009, as of July 19, with a slowdown, in the most recently completed week. We’re watching some interesting movements in business sales figures this year with competing pressures at work. Peter Siegel, Founder of BizBen chats about recent small business sales figures.
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Posted on July 9, 2009 Contributed by Cyrus Safavian
401(k) Retirement Financing – It's Not a Secret Any Longer
If you have been considering starting a new business, or purchasing an existing business, you have probably been considering first how to capitalize your investment. Did you know you could use your retirement funds to finance a business without having to pay taxes and penalties? Enter a new form of business financing that relatively few are familiar with today- 401(k)s, IRAs and other tax deferred retirement plans. Cyrus Safavian walks you through the process of financing utilizing your retirement funds.
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Posted on July 9, 2009 Contributed by Lee Petsas
Structuring Owner Carry Notes
Due to the current state of the Credit Markets and Bank Financing, Seller financing is more important then ever in facilitating the actual close of escrow in a Business Sale. Everyone is aware of the difficulties in procuring financing on small businesses these days. Everything must be perfect. At one point a few years ago I think I could have gotten my family dog a loan. Today worthy buyers are still getting rejected. The bail out has not reached Main Street. Lee Petsas, business broker walks us through the nuances of owner carry notes - i.e. seller financing.
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Posted on April 21, 2009 Contributed by Joe Ranieri
Life (or Death) Of An Orange County Restaurant Deal
Any deal when selling a business tends to have a life of its own. Joe Ranieri discusses a restaurant deal in Orange County that has had many twists and turns. This article shows what types of issues can and do come up when selling a business or in this case a restaurant.
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Posted on April 9, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
Interpreting Reported Earnings From Sellers
New business brokers--perhaps those who've been selling homes in the past and are switching over--may be baffled about how to advertise seller's earnings if they've listed a business opportunity. Here are some guidelines for understanding the seller's earnings statements.
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Posted on January 28, 2009
310 California Businesses For Sale Stats: 1/12-1/18 2009
310 California businesses were sold by business owners of small businesses, business brokers, & real estate agents for the week of January 12, 2009 and January 18, 2009.
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Posted on December 21, 2008
Sales of Manufacturing Businesses Rise in California
Manufacturing small businesses are big sellers in California. They command higher puchase prices but also have higher cashflow. Subscribe to RSS or email reports to see the latest manufacturing businesses for sale.
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Posted on November 21, 2008
216 Small Businesses Sold Last Week 11/10 thru 11/16
216 California businesses were sold by business owners of small businesses, business brokers, & real estate agents for the week of November 10, 2008 and November 16, 2008.
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Posted on November 21, 2008
Northern California Gas With Mart For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Northern California Gas Station With Mart, a San Bernardino Count Educational Tools, a Santa Rosa Dog Grooming Service, an Orange County Restoration Service, a West Los Angeles Beauty Salon, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 14, 2008
Orange County Tile Showroom For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Orange County Tile Showroom, a Los Angeles County Auto Repair Shop, a Oxnard Coin Laundry, a Otay Mesa Area Restaurant, a Pomona Wireless Store, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 2, 2008
Bay Area Car Accessories Company For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top selections yesterday included a San Francisco Bay Area Car Accessories Company, a Foothills Area Engineering Service, a Sacramento Hair Salon, a Butte County Gas/Wash/Food Mart With Real Estate., a Northern California ICF Healthcare Service, as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, & business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 21, 2008
Sacramento Cellular Store For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Sacramento Cellular Store, a Beverly Hills Chocolate Shop/Cafe, a Marin County Market/Liquor Store, an Orange County Online Reseller, a Cental Orange County Cafe Coffee Shop, as some of the more popular California small business listings for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business broker intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 18, 2008
Southern California Manufacturer For Sale Leads
BizBen users top selections yesterday included a Southern California Manufacturing Company, a Southern California Telephone Systems Business, a Lancaster Salon, a San Diego Coffee Shop, a Los Angeles Area Party Supply Store, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, and owners of small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 14, 2008
September Records Fewest Small Business Sales
September was the slowest month of the year for small business sales in California, with only 1,187 companies changing hands--a decline of 39% compared to the 1,960 completed deals recorded in September, 2007.
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Posted on September 17, 2008
Orange County Childrens Hair Salon For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a S. Orange County Childrens Hair Salon, a Orange County Juice Franchise, a Sunland Bicycle Shop, a Orange County Baby/Kids Retailer, a Orange County Psychiatry Practice, an as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 6, 2008
San Fernando Valley Product MFG/Distributor For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a San Fernando Valley Product MFG/Distributor, a SF Bay Area CNC Machine Shop, a SF Bay Area Sporting Goods Business, an Inland Empire Personal Training Company, a Pacific Grove Japanese Restaurant, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com
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Posted on September 4, 2008
Greater LA Area Online Auto Dealer For Sale Leads
Viewer top searches on BizBen yesterday included a greater LA Area Online Auto Dealer, an Inland Empire Telecom/Data Service, an Orange County Candy Store, a Rancho Mirage Restaurant / Bar, a Santa Clarita Studio Distributor, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, and small business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 20, 2008
Los Angeles Fashion Jewelry Company For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Los Angeles Fashion Jewelry Company, a Downtown Area Restaurant, a North Bay Area Retro Diner, an Orange County Catering / Deli, a San Diego County Motorcycle Store, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized business opportunities for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, certified business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 19, 2008
Northern California ICF Healthcare Company For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Northern California ICF Healthcare Service, a Sacramento Area Engineering Service, a Butte County Gas/Wash/Food With Real Estate, a Foothills Area Engineering Service, a Metro San Diego Area Auto Repair/Smog Center, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized business listings for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers buying a businesss, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners looking to sell a business yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 16, 2008
Telephone Systems Company For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top search selections yesterday included a Southern California Telephone Systems Company, a Brentwood Chinese Restaurant, a San Diego Tanning Salon, a Garden Grove Buffet Restaurant, a Glendale Mail/Shipping Center, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, local business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners selling small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 14, 2008
Small California Business Sales Up 8.7% in July
BizBen reports an increase of 8.7% in sale of small California businesses in July compared to prior month. Siegel calls it “sign of underlying strength of demand” for small California
businesses.
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Posted on July 30, 2008
Santa Fe Springs Machine Shop For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Santa Fe Springs Machine Shop, a Palm Springs Ice Cream Franchise, a San Diego County Auto Dismantler, a SW Riverside Home Renovation Company, a San Leandro Pizza Restaurant, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 28, 2008
Arcadia Area BBQ Restaurant For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top selections on 7/27/2008 included an Arcadia Area BBQ Restaurant, a Los Angeles Carpet Cleaning Company, a San Bernardino County Gift Shop, a San Marcos Frozen Yogurt Shop, an Auburn Mr. Pickles Sandwich Franchise, as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale listings that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers and agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 16, 2008
Orange County Machine Shop For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Orange County Machine Shop, a Redding Night Club, a Santa Monica Printing/Copying Company, a Glendale Adult Day Care Center, a Orange County Smoke Shop, as some of the more popular small businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers in California, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 2, 2008 Contributed by Steve Fitzgerald
All SBA Lenders are NOT Created Equal
With “sub-prime” entering into the national lexicon and devastating many of the world’s financial institutions, it should not be surprising that there has been a direct affect on Small Business Administration (SBA) lenders as well. Many of these lenders joined in the lending exuberance of their mortgage cousins and are now feeling their pain. Some lenders have backed out of SBA loans altogether, and others tightened their requirements to the point where no one who actually needs the money would qualify to borrow it.
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