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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 10, 2009
Fast Food Resturant For Sale Leads Searches
Over 200 new business listing postings were added yesterday and BizBen viewers top picks included a Westfield Mall Fast Food Resturant, Dallas, TX Liquor Stores, an Orange County Coin Laundry, a Placerville Health Food Store, a Tustin Chinese 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 October 8, 2009 Contributed by Van Merrill
Changes in the Self Service Laundry Business
This article is about how the coin and card laundry industry is changing and how we can cope and take advantage of those changes. Card Systems are the most revolutionary change in our business. They have been discussed at length in the past in just about every self service laundry magazine, editorial and convention to date. Van Merrill with Sparklean Laundry Systems Inc, discusses the card laundry industry.
Posted at 6:42am | 5 Comments
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Posted on September 29, 2009
How To Get Business Brokers To Return Your Call
Rodd Feingold writes a great article explaining one of the top reasons business buyers may not get a return phone call from business brokers and agents is because of their approach. Read more about what Rodd has to say about how to get business brokers to return your call!
Posted at 7:01am | 7 Comments
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Posted on August 10, 2009 Contributed by Bob Hughes
What To Do When Your Business Isn’t Fun Anymore
Just because its time to sell your business does not mean you’re throwing in the towel. Many times small business owners are ready to move on to other things; retirement, a new job, a new venture, more time with family, a focus on personal health, or any combination of factors. Bob Hughes with Hughes Properties explores these issues in this blog/article on BizBen.com
Posted at 8:58am | 5 Comments
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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.
Posted at 8:29am | 9 Comments
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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.
Posted at 7:01am | 3 Comments
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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.
Posted at 6:39am | 5 Comments
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Posted on June 4, 2009 Contributed by Ron Hottes
How To Hire A Good Attorney When Buying A Small Business
Businesses acquisitions come in all types and sizes, and so do lawyers, law firms and legal services. Hiring a good lawyer is very important because they can have a great amount of input over the success, or lack of success in purchasing a business. Careful selection of the right lawyer to guide you through the process of buying a business is critical. Most people spend more time shopping for groceries than they do for selecting a good lawyer. Southern California business broker Ron Hottes gives his perspective on utilizing attorneys when buying a small businesses.
Posted at 8:42am | 4 Comments
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Posted on May 28, 2009 Contributed by Ken Oppeltz
SBA Loan Changes Impacts Business Purchase Financing
Ken Oppeltz, business broker in San Diego discusses the changes the SBA has made and is considering for future policy to SBA loans. These policy changes will have a direct impact to financing the purchase of small businesses and action is needed now by all in our industry, small business owners, business buyers, etc to help educate our legislators and SBA officials the negative impact these actions will have.
Posted at 7:51am | 5 Comments
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Posted on May 18, 2009 Contributed by Jonathan Smith
SBA Head Notes Increase in SBA-Backed Lending
About 1,200 lenders have resumed making Small Business Administration-backed funds available for the expansion and purchase of small U.S. businesses in the past few weeks, following changes instituted by the federal government to encourage small business access to funds through efforts such as the SBA's 7(a) program.
Posted at 8:44am | 1 Comment
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Posted on May 14, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
Economic Conditions Demand Expanded Services
Declaring that "the present state of the economy demands intensified evaluations of small and mid-market business expenses" -- from leasehold/rent costs to debt service -- before a business can qualify for a sale or financing, Randall Barondess, C.B.B., director of the Thousand Oaks-based Business Brokerage Division of Troop Real Estate, Inc. announces expansion of its services to include such key offerings as financial recasting.
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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 April 5, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
Evaluating Residential Care Homes To Buy
Described in various ways, as licensed care homes, assisted living properties and residential care facilities, these enterprises can be very profitable and offer substantial potential for growth as the market for their services expands.
Posted at 10:03pm | 1 Comment
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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.
Posted at 4:30pm | 0 Comments
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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 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 10, 2008
Fewer Small California Businesses Changed Hands In August
Olympics and pre-election activities by political parties in August were distractions for some principals leading to slower sales of small business in California during the month. Many of the state's counties recorded declines in closed escrows compared with the prior months, but exceptions were noted. A rundown of sales by county follows.
Posted at 9:22pm | 0 Comments
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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
255 California Small Businesses Sell: Stats 8/11-8/17
255 California small business listings were sold by business owners, business broker intermediaries, & real estate agents between August 11, 2008 and August 17, 2008.
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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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