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Peter Siegel, MBA is a nationally known consultant and author - with over 25 years experience on the topic of selling, buying, and niche financing (the purchase of), small to mid-sized businesses. His clients include: business buyers, business owners/sellers, small business advisors, and business brokers. |
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Posts tagged 'business planning'
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Posted on June 17, 2007
Business Acquisition Tip: Why Deals Often Fail
Today's Business Acquisition Tip: Why Deals Often Fail - A business seller wants to get the best possible price for their business. BizBen viewers rated a furniture retailer listing, a tire franchise opportunity, and a tax preparation service business as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 10, 2007
How To Buy A Small Business Tip: Invest Your Time
Today's How To Buy A Small Business Tip: Invest Your Time - Since most people are completely unprepared about what it takes to buy a business, you need to know it will take time. BizBen viewers rated a garage door service opportunity, an accessories boutique business, and a Japanese restaurant listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 2, 2007
Buy A Business Tip: Manage Your Expectations
Today's Buy A Business Tip: Manage Your Expectations - No buyer will give away a profitable business. BizBen viewers of business buyers looking to buy a business rated a used car dealership company, a specialty store listing, and a car wash & c-store business as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 24, 2007
Purchase Business Tip: Get An Independent Appraiser
Today's Purchase Business Tip: Get An Independent Appraiser - Book value is almost always lower than market value. BizBen viewers rated a juice bar franchise business, a vending routes opportunity, and a dry cleaning shops 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 18, 2007
Buy A Business Tip: Focus Your Search
Today's Buy A Business Tip: Focus Your Search - Do not waste your time searching endless business for sale listings. BizBen viewers rated a driving school opportunity, a furniture retailer listing, and a diner and bar business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 11, 2007
Business Acquisition Tip: Do A Reality Check On Yourself
Today's Business Acquisition Tip: Do A Reality Check On Yourself - Owning a business can seem like a dream but it can become a nightmare if you aren't realistic. Business buyers, business brokers, and owners of small businesses on BizBen rated an upholstery shop company, a convenience/liquor store busienss, and an auto parts store opportunity as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 29, 2007
Buying A Business Tip: Check the Franchise Contract
Today's Buying A Business Tip: Check the Contract Before Buying A Franchise - Did you know franchise contracts are usually for a limited time? BizBen viewers - small business owners, buyers, and business brokers rated a bead store company, a liquor store listing, and a gas station & mart business as some of the more popular California business opportunity listings that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com for those buying a business.
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Posted on April 18, 2007
Business Sale Tip: Telling Everyone Your Biz Is For Sale
Today's Business Sale Tip: Do Not Make This Mistake: Telling Everyone Your Company Is For Sale - Don't forget that you are looking for quality of potential buyers, not just quantity. BizBen viewers online ranked a grocery store with real estate, a restaurant business, and a gas station/market company as some of the more popular California business sale opportunities that were listed yesterday and viewed by small business owners, buyers, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 11, 2007
California Business For Sale Tip: Carry On As Usual
Today's California Business For Sale 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 - business buyers, business brokers, agents, and small business owners rated a ice cream franchise opportunity, a dry cleaner plant business, and a pet store/grooming listing as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 3, 2007
Business Broker California Tip: Brokers Help Market The Business
Today's Business Broker California Tip: A Business Broker Will Help Market The Business - Business brokers use databases of prospective buyers through professional associations, and investment groups. BizBen viewers online rated a property management company, a custom frame shop listing, and a liquor store opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and owners of small California businesses.
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Posted on March 27, 2007
Buy Small Business Tip: Beware Of Fees
Today's Buy Small Business Tip: Beware Of Fees - Do as much work as possible before you get a formal offer. Online BizBen viewers - business buyers, small business owners, and business brokers rated a motorcycle sales opportunity, a martial arts academy business, and a movie theatre listing as some of the more popular California business opportunity listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 19, 2007
Business For Sale California Tip: Defer Income From Sale
Today's Business For Sale California Tip: Defer Income From Business Sale - If you are selling because you are retiring, it may make sense to decrease your taxes by deferring some of the profit. BizBen viewers online rated a grocery market opportunity, a mexican meat market company, and a cell phone store business as some of the more popular California small business opportunity listings for sale that were added yesterday by California small business owners, business brokers, and agentes on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 12, 2007
Business Brokers Tip: Experts Are Invaluable
Today's Business Brokers Tip: Experts Are Invaluable - As a business owner you are used to economizing and doing things yourself. BizBen viewers rated a womens boutique opportunity, a gourmet pizza business, and a pizza takeout company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 5, 2007
Buy A Business In California Tip: Can You Afford The Business
Today's Buy A Business In California Tip: Can You Afford The Business - One reason businesses fail is that the buyer could not really afford the business. BizBen viewers rated a dental office listing, a fast food with real estate, and a cafe business as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by owners of small California businesses, agents, and business broker intermediaries.
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Posted on February 25, 2007
Buy A Small Business Tip: A Business Seller Is Not Objective
Today's Buy A Small Business Tip: A Business Seller Is Not Objective - The negotiations between a potential buyer and a seller can be loaded. BizBen viewers rated a auto body shop company, a bead store listing, and a auto repair 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 February 17, 2007
Quiznos Franchise For Sale Tip: Acquire Additional Franchises
Today's Quiznos Franchise For Sale Tip: Acquire Additional Franchises - If you buy an existing franchise and it does well, don't limit yourself. BizBen viewers rated a casino rental service opportunity, a sign service business, and a quiznos subs franchise as some of the more popular California businesses and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, small business owners, and agents.
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Posted on February 10, 2007
Small Business Seller Tip: Be Postive About The New Owner
Today's Small Business Seller 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 a taco quick serve company, a chimney sweep business, and a props manufacturing listing as some of the more popular California small businesses, opportunities, and franchises for sale that were added yesterday by small business owners, business brokers on BizBen.com.
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Posted on February 2, 2007
How To Buy A Small Business Tip: Ask The Seller To Train You
Today's How To Buy A Small Business Tip: Ask The Seller To Train You - Put in your purchase agreement that the seller will stay for around 30 days to help you learn the business. BizBen viewers rated a Quizno's classic sub business, a Sears retail dealer, and a home theater company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 19, 2007
Business For Sale In California Tip: Buy Or Start A Business?
Today's Business For Sale In California Tip: Buy A Business Or Start One? When you buy an existing business you have a history. BizBen viewers rated a carpet cleaning service opportunity, an Italian restaurant, and a auto detailing 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 January 12, 2007
Business Listing Tip: Know Where To Get The Down Payment
Business Listing Tip: Know where the down payment money will come from to buy a business - Money for a down payment to buy a business opportunity or franchise can come from many different sources. BizBen viewers rated a pizza/takeout opportunity, a Curves franchise, and a sign manufacturing business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 5, 2007
Purchase A Small Business Tip: Get The Signed Purchase Agreement Into Escrow
Today's Purchase A Small Business Tip: Get the signed purchase agreement into escrow. Get the signed purchase agreement into escrow immediately and sign off any contingencies as they are removed- remember TIME KILLS DEALS. BizBen viewers rated a pizza restaurant, a fast food restaurant, and a discount 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 December 19, 2006
Gas Station Sale On BizBen Tops Small Business List
A gas station sale with real estate, a hotel and restaurant, and a tile & stone store were some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com. Our tip for business buyers, business brokers, and business owners: Our Buyer Tip Today: Make An Offer If You Like The Gas Station Your Reviewing.
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Posted on November 14, 2006
Keep Communications Moving Forward - Tip | Golf Car Sales Opportunity For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
BizBen business buyer viewers rated a golf car sales opportunity, a machine shop business, and a dry cleaners agency listing as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were listed yesterday by business brokers, business owners, and agents on BizBen.com. Todays tip's on how to buy or sell a business include: 1. Business buyer due diligence, and 2. Keep the negotiating & communications moving forward!
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Posted on October 30, 2006
Convenience Store Business For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
Thousands of BizBen viewers rated a Convenience Store Business, a Indian Restaurant Listing, and a Restaurant Opportunity as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business broker intermediaries, real estate agents, and owners of small businesses throughout California.
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Posted on October 16, 2006
Maid Service Opportunity For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List, A Seller Carry Back Note Shows Confidence!
BizBen viewers rated a Maid Service, a Auto Repair Service With Real Estate, and a Chrome Finishing Manufacturing Shop as some of the more popular California businesses for sale. Todays tips for business buyers, small business owners, business brokers, and agents include: 1. Seller Carry Back Notes Shows That The Seller Believes In The Deal, and 2. Training The Buyer After The Sale Of Your Business Is Important.
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