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Posted on October 26, 2009 Contributed by Jonathan Smith
SBA Loan Update: Global Cash Flow Requirements & Issues
Over the past few months one of the most challenges aspects of acquisition financing to overcome has been fulfilling the Global Cash Flow requirements. In years past most lenders would look at an acquisition to see if the business itself could support the debt being taken out for the purchase, support the ongoing business expenses and they really didn’t look at the other financial obligations of the new owner. Jonathan Smith - SBA Loan Consultant For Business Purchases - looks into this issue for BizBen Blog readers.
Posted at 8:41am | 2 Comments
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Posted on August 12, 2009 Contributed by D. Joe Atchison, CBI, CBB, CPA, MBA
Selling & Valuing Your Business – 101
Selling your business is not like selling residential or commercial real estate. Business broker D. Joe Atchison, Business Broker, CBI, CBB, CPA, MBA covers with our readers the differences in selling a small business vs. real estate, and valuations of small businesses.
Posted at 8:40am | 6 Comments
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Posted on July 31, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
BizBen In The News This Week
Recent inquiries by business reporters from a major metropolitan daily newspaper and a news radio affiliate demonstrate a growing interest on the part of the media in learning about the buying and selling of small California businesses during this economic crisis, and talking to BizBen to get information. BizBen was contacted this past week by Cyndia Zwahlen, small business reporter for the Los Angeles Times, and Melissa Culross, news anchor for KCBS Radio in San Francisco. Their questions concerned the level of business sales and how that activity reflects the current trends in the state and national economies.
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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 18, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
SBA Launches New 100-Percent Guarantee ARC Loan Program
Small businesses suffering financial hardship as a result of the slow economy may be eligible to receive temporary relief to keep their doors open and get their cash flow back on track through to a new loan program announced today by SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills.
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Posted on November 19, 2008
Rio Linda Fish, Ski Lake, Warehouse For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top views yesterday included a Rio Linda Fish/Ski Lake, Warehouse, a Marina Del Rey Hair Salon, an Orange County Smoke Shop, a North County Flower Shop, a Tarzana Wireless Store, as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, intermediaries, and small business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 1, 2008
Los Angeles Video Game Store For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Los Angeles Video Game Store, a S.F. East Bay Medical Staffing Co., a San Diego Area Mobile Food Unit, a South Bay Bar Lounge, a Los Angeles Tanning Salon/Spa, 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
Garage Organizing Company For Sale Leads
BizBen top selections yesterday included a California Garage Organizing Company, a Sacramento Area Family Restaurant, a Los Angeles Nanny Service, a Los Angeles Adult DVD Company, a Sherman Oaks Online Retailer, 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 8, 2008
San Francisco Auto Repair Shop For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top selections yesterday included a San Francisco Auto Repair Shop, an Imperial Beach Coin Laundry, a Orange County Car Wash, a SW Riverside Salon & Day Spa, a Oakland/Auto Row Automotive Repair, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were advertised and reviewed by business buyers, business broker/agents intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 2, 2008
South Bay Dollar Store For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen readers top picks yesterday included a South Bay Dollar Store, a Los Angeles Cabinet Shop With Real Estate, a San Diego Coin Laundry, a San Ramon Mail / Shipping Center, a South Bay Area Printing Franchise, as some of the more popular California small company for sale listings that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business broker intermediaries, agents, and owners of small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 29, 2008
Northridge Italian Restaurant For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Northridge Italian Restaurant, a Orange County Mexican Restaurant, a Hollywood Bar And Restaurant, a Garden Grove Auto Body & Detail, a San Joaquin County Golf Course, as some of the more popular small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 5, 2008
BizBen Top 20 On 6/3/08: La Habra Coin Laundry Leads
BizBen viewers top picks on 6/3 included a La Habra Coin Laundry, a Fremont Coffee Drive Thru, a Kearny Mesa Cabinetry MFG, a Riverside Count Sign Company, a San Mateo County Pizza Restaurant, an as some of the more popular small and mid-sized businesses for sale in California 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 May 19, 2008
ADA Lawsuits In California Town Worry Shop Owners
Small business owners in Eureka, California, are panicked over the closure of Eureka's Arctic Circle last month, fearing they could be targeted for a disabilities noncompliance lawsuit.
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Posted on April 23, 2008
SBA Sets 45 Day Extension To Effective Date Of SOP Changes
The U.S. Small Business Administration has agreed to a request from lenders that participate in the agency’s small business loan programs for a 45-day extension to the effective date of its modernized Standard Operating Procedure for lender and development company loan programs.
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Posted on April 23, 2008
Cyber Invitation to Annual U.S. Small Business Week
The importance of small business in the U.S. will be formally recognized this week (April 21 - April 25) with the annual celebration of U.S. Small Business Week.
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Posted on March 9, 2008
Should Small Business in California Fund Universal Healthcare?
Universal healthcare is the hot topic of the 2008 presidential elections. If you have concern that as an entrepreneur you will be forced to pay for benefits that your business cannot afford, you are not alone.
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Posted on January 11, 2008
Business.gov Has Tax Forms for Small Businesses
Business.gov is a helpful resource for small business owners. They have tax forms and compliance information. The site has 5,400 business and citizen forms. Find W-2 forms, wage and tax statements, employment eligibility verification, and W-4 forms. There is also a Business Resource Library to help small business owners.
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Posted on November 29, 2007
Business Broker Tip: Find A Specialist
Todays Business Broker Tip: Find A Specialist - Look for a full-time business broker who does a lot of business, not someone who does it on the side. BizBen viewers rated a mens hair salons opportunity, a gas station listing, and a bridal clothing 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 November 21, 2007
Business Purchase Tip: Limit Your Search Geographically
Todays Business Purchase Tip: Limit Your Search Geographically - When you search for a business to buy, where the business can matter a lot. BizBen viewers rated a distributor listing, a restaurant company, and a flower 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 November 14, 2007
Selling A Business Tip: Improve Your Chances
Todays Selling A Business Tip: Improve Your Chances - One way to improve your chances of selling is to be committed to selling. BizBen viewers rated a wings/pizza franchise listing, a home inspection company, and an auto repair opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 6, 2007
Buy Businesses Tip: Lower Price, Better Terms
Todays Buy Businesses Tip: Lower Price, Better Terms - Buyers may be able to negotiate a lower price by being flexible on terms that appeal to the seller. BizBen viewers rated a restaurant chain business, a smog check shop listing, and a spa dealer 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 30, 2007
Small Business Seller Tip: Think Of Selling A Business
Todays Small Business Seller Tip: Think Of Selling A Business - I'm surprised how often I talk to people that don't even think about selling a business they own or started. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store business, a travel & cruise service listing, and a restaurant 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 23, 2007
Small Business Acquisition Tip: Money Is Not The Main Motivator
Todays Small Business Acquisition Tip: Money Is Not The Main Motivator - When buying a small business income is not usually the top consideration. BizBen viewers rated a adult day health center opportunity, a Dairy Queen business, and a window washing listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 9:09pm | 2 Comments
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Posted on October 16, 2007
Beauty Salon For Sale Tip: Hire And Trust Employees To Run Your Business
Todays Beauty Salon For Sale Tip: Hire And Trust Employees To Run Your Business - Develop loyal employees who could run the business. BizBen viewers rated a home theatre listing, an engineering service company, and an ice cream/yogurt 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 9, 2007
Valuation Tip: Valuing A Business Sale
Todays Valuation Tip: Valuing A Business Sale Using Future Income And Expenses - Another way to help you arrive at an asking price for your business is based on estimates and projections about its future income. BizBen viewers rated a mini market listing, a restaurant business, and a copy/print/sign 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 2, 2007
Selling Company Tip: Sell Your Business On The Internet
Todays Selling Company Tip: Sell Your Business On The Internet - Always put up a photo of your restaurant, we allow up to four. BizBen viewers rated a Quizno's franchise business, a Togos/Baskin Robbins opportunity, and a pita pit restaurant listing as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by small business owners, business brokers, and agents.
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Posted on September 25, 2007
Loans To Buy Business Tip: Collateral On Loan
Todays Loans To Buy Business Tip: Collateral On Loan - SBA loans require personal guarantees, and the security interests in the assets, if the business assets do not provide adequate collateral. BizBen viewers rated a Curves franchise business, a restaurant company, and an edible arrangements listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on September 18, 2007
Purchasing A Business Tip: Family Business Being Sold
Todays Purchasing A Business Tip: Find Out Why The Family Business Is Being Sold - Many convenience stores were started as family businesses. BizBen viewers rated an auto accessory store business, a commercial printing listing, and a RV rental service 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 11, 2007
California Business Sale Tip: Interview Each Professional
Todays California Business Sale Tip: Interview Each Professional - Conduct a short in-person interview with a few different professionals who will assist you in your search. BizBen viewers rated a mail & parcel store listing, a GNC franchise business, and a contractor opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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