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Posts tagged 'business opportunity'
The following posts are associated with the 'business opportunity' tag.
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Posted on November 30, 2007
Sell Business Tip: Be Postive About The New Owner
Todays Sell Business Tip: Be Postive About The New Owner - When you've sold your business it's time to be positive about the new owner. BizBen viewers rated an American bar & grill company, an Italian restaurant listing, and an ice cream franchises 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 23, 2007
Sell A Small Business Tip: Sell High Not Low
Todays Sell A Small Business Tip: Sell High Not Low - Think of other investments and apply it to selling a business. You don't want to sell an investment at the lowest point. BizBen viewers rated a dry cleaners company, a tanning salon opportunity, and a packaging manufacturing listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 15, 2007
Purchasing A Business Tip: Type Of Business That Is Right For You
Todays Purchasing A Business Tip: How to Decide The Type Of Business That Is Right For You - Review your skills, education, talents, interests, and work experience. BizBen viewers rated a vending machine opportunity, a laundry mat listing, and an auto repair/tires 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 7, 2007
Sell A Business Tip: Always Ask Rather Than Assume
Todays Sell A Business Tip: Always Ask Rather Than Assume - You don't need to be demanding to make your wants known. BizBen viewers rated a GNC store franchise company, a car wash business, and a micro brewery 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 31, 2007
Small Business Purchase Tip: Investigate, Investigate
Todays Small Business Purchase Tip: Investigate, Investigate - If you are looking at a business to buy, investigate more than just the financials. BizBen viewers rated a juice it up franchise business, a carpet cleaning company, and a fitness franchise 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 24, 2007
Car Wash Selling Tip: Determine The Value of Your Business
Todays Car Wash Selling Tip: Free Resources To Help You Determine The Value of Your Business - Business brokers or appraisers sometimes conduct free seminars to help people value their small business. BizBen viewers rated a RV rental service opportunity, a market /beer wine listing, and a tax preparation business as some of the more popular California business opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 17, 2007
Business Purchase Tip: Do Not Understate Sales
Todays Business Purchase Tip: Do Not Understate Sales - Some owners of franchises may be tempted to understate their sales to save on royalty fees. BizBen viewers rated a fosters freeze company, a full service car wash listing, and a postal franchise 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 10, 2007
Business For Sale California Tip: Carry On With Business As Usual
Todays Business For Sale California Tip: Carry On With Business As Usual - Don't become so obsessed with selling your business that you do not mind the business. BizBen viewers rated a specialty retailer business, a pizza restaurant opportunity, and a gas station with real estate company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 3, 2007
Purchase Businesses Tip: Control Your Destiny
Todays Purchase Businesses Tip: Control Your Destiny - Some people like to control their own destiny, be their own boss, make their own raises, and direct their own work life. BizBen viewers rated a Quiznos franchise listing, a residential care center opportunity, and a clothing 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 September 26, 2007
Sell A Business Tip: Prevention Better Than A Lawsuit
Todays Sell A Business Tip: Prevention Better Than A Lawsuit - Do all you can to make sure everything and accurate for closing the deal. BizBen viewers rated a american bar & grill opportunity, a wall fountain listing, and a french retaurant company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 19, 2007
Selling Biz Tip: Have A Mini Business Plan Ready
Todays Selling Biz Tip: Mini Business Plans Are Great For Buyers Needing Financing To Buy Your Business - Before you sell your business, think ahead and write a mini business plan (4-10 pages) that describes your business and the industry you are in. BizBen viewers rated a car wash service business, a carpet cleaning company, and a machine 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 September 12, 2007
Buy Biz Tip: Dealing With Difficult People And Demands
Todays Buy Biz Tip: Dealing With Difficult People And Demands - Part of owning your own business is dealing with people, especially if you buy a restaurant or service business. BizBen viewers rated a gas station/mart with real estate, a postal annex opportunity, and a children's boutique business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 5, 2007
Selling Business Tip: Sibling Rivalry Can Destroy Business
Todays Selling Business Tip: Sibling Rivalry Can Destroy Business - Let's say you want to sell your business or grant it to your heirs. BizBen viewers rated a hotel company, an adult care center opportunity, and an ice cream franchise listing as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by small business owners, business brokers, and agents.
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Posted on August 30, 2007
Business For Sale In California Tip: Stop Negotiations
Todays Business For Sale In California Tip: Stop Negotiations - Once a sale agreement is signed by the buyer and seller, the deal is probably going to happen. BizBen viewers rated a cafe opportunity, a cigarette store business, and a market/gas station company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 23, 2007
Buy Businesses Tip: Get Training And Support
Todays Buy Businesses Tip: Get As Much Training And Support As Possible - If the seller is anxious to get their money and run, that's not a good sign. BizBen viewers rated a Cingular franchise company, a Baskin Robbins listing, and a beer & wine mart 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 16, 2007
Restaurant Selling Tip: Hire An Attorney To Help You
Todays Restaurant Selling Tip: Hire An Attorney To Help You Buy Or Sell A Restaurant - Don't try to sell or buy a restaurant without the help from an attorney. BizBen viewers rated a gas station with real estate, a sandwich franchises opportunity, and an ice cream franchise as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 8, 2007
Buy Small Business Tip: Explore The Industry
Todays Buy Small Business Tip: Explore The Industry - Research the industry that the business you want to buy operates in. BizBen viewers rated a market/submarina business, a lodge company, and a furniture retailer listng as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 1, 2007
Selling Business Tip: Watch Out For Taxes
Todays Selling Business Tip: Watch Out For Taxes - Trillions of dollars were accumulated by Americans who built careers and businesses in the period of prosperity after World War II. BizBen viewers rated a gifts & photo service listing, a liquor store company, and a beauty supply opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 25, 2007
California Business Sale Tip: Larger Payments
Todays California Business Sale Tip: Larger Payments - Sellers typically require a much higher down payment and expect repayment a lot sooner than banks. BizBen viewers rated a conenience store company, a hotel business, and a womens wear store listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 11, 2007
Buy An Online Business Tip: Internet Business In A Box
Today's Buy An Online Business Tip: Internet Business In A Box - There are a lot of Internet businesses for sale that are "business in a box" type web sites. BizBen viewers rated a souvenir store company, a restaurant/bar listing, and a care home company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 28, 2007
Business For Sale In California Tip: Offer Seller Financing
Today's Business For Sale In California Tip: Offer Seller Financing - The chances that your business will actually sell is much greater if you offer seller financing. BizBen viewers rated a gas station with real estate, a cell phone store business, and a jewelry company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 22, 2007
The Appropriate Steps In Buying A Business
Buying a business in appropriate steps is important. Joe Roberton, guest Blog contributor answers a question from a business buyer on the BizBen Blog.
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Posted on June 21, 2007
Buy A Small Business Tip: Contingencies In A Letter Of Intent
Today's Buy A Small Business Tip: Contingencies In A Letter Of Intent - A letter of intent is usually a legally binding document that commits you to buy a business. BizBen viewers rated a auto repair shop listing, a pizza restaurant business, and a gas station/mart opportunity as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were added on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 14, 2007
Selling A Small Business Tip: Keeping Emotions In Check
Today's Selling A Small Business Tip: Get The Best Price By Keeping Emotions In Check - It's easy to get emotionally wrapped up in buying or selling your small business. BizBen viewers rated a jewelry store company, a convenience store business, and a cafe listing as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 7, 2007
Business For Sale California Tip: Showing Condition
Today's Business For Sale California Tip: Get Your Business Into Showing Condition - Think of selling your business in the same way you might think of selling your home. BizBen viewers rated a metal fabrication company, a smoothie franchise business, and a screw machine shop 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 29, 2007
California Business For Sale Tip: Market Your Business For Sale
BizBen viewers: business buyers, small business owners, agents, and brokers rated a aquarium/pond business, a wedding/event company, and a spa sales/service listing as some of the more popular California business for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 24, 2007
413 California Small Businesses Sold Last Week
413 California businesses were sold by business owners of small businesses, business brokers, & real estate agents for the week of May 14, 2007 and May 20, 2007.
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Posted on May 15, 2007
Business Purchase Tip: Do Not Rush Due Diligence
Today's Business Purchase Tip: Do Not Rush Due Diligence - There are times a buyer feels pressure to act too fast. BizBen viewers rated a coffee shop opportunity, a womens fitness center listing, and a gifts & 30 minute photo company as some of the more popular California small business listings for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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