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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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Posted on September 4, 2007
Buying A Business Tip: What You Need To Be Successful
Todays Buying A Business Tip: What You Need To Be Successful - Successful small business owners have enough money to invest in their business. BizBen viewers rated a pita franchise opportunity, an ice cream franchise company, and a pizza 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 August 29, 2007
Purchase A Business Tip: Free Advice
Todays Purchase A Business Tip: Free Advice - The former owner of the business will probably be willing to give you free advice based on actual experience. BizBen viewers rated a Quiznos franchise, a gas station/mart business, and a Curves franchises opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 22, 2007
Business Sale Tip: Advertise Your Business
Todays Business Sale Tip: How Will They Advertise Your Business - If a business broker is advertising on this site it's a good sign. BizBen viewers rated a tutoring franchise business, a coffee franchise listing, and a cleaning franchise 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 15, 2007
Buying A Small Business Tip: Do A Financial Review
Todays Buying A Small Business Tip: Do A Financial Review Of The Business - Review all of the financials of the business. BizBen viewers rated a hair salon/supplies opportunity, a wholesaler company, and a 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 August 7, 2007
Business For Sale In California Tip: Sell That Business
Todays Business For Sale In California Tip: Time To Sell That Business - Perhaps your business isn't doing as well as you hoped. BizBen viewers rated a legal document prep listing, an ice cream franchise business, and a restaurant company as some of the more popular California small business for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 24, 2007
How To Buy A Company Tip: Limit Time On Contingencies
Todays How To Buy A Company Tip: Limit Time On Contingencies - A contingency is a part of the purchase contract that addresses critical issues that can make or break a sale. BizBen viewers rated a meal assembly service business, a cafe restaurant opportunity, and a hair salon company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 10, 2007
Sell Businesses Tip: Sell your Business Faster
Today's Sell Businesses Tip: Sell your Business Faster With The Fast Track Program - The first few weeks your business is on the market are critical. BizBen viewers rated a smog test only shop company, a foodstore/restaurant listing, and a bridal store plus business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 27, 2007
How To Buy A Company Tip: Get Past The Surface Answer
Today's How To Buy A Company Tip: Get Past The Surface Answer - Someone trying to sell a profitable business may give the exact same reason as to why they are selling as an unprofitable one would give. BizBen viewers rated a sporting goods manufacturing business, a RV products & services company, and a dry cleaners/agency opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 20, 2007
California Business For Sale Tip: Have The Financial Facts
Today's California Business For Sale Tip: Have The Financial Facts - Have your financial records accurate and up-to-date. BizBen viewers rated a Juice It Up/coffee listing, a bead store opportunity, and a legal document 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 13, 2007
Convenience Store Buying Tip: Cost Of Turnover
Today's Convenience Store Buying Tip: Cost Of Turnover - With a convenience store, you must account for turnover. BizBen viewers rated a Japanese restaurant listing, a coaching/training company, and a cafe/coffee/wine bar opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on June 6, 2007
How To Buy A Company Tip: Find The Pain Points
Today's How To Buy A Company Tip: Find The Pain Points - Everyone in a deal has pain points. Each person, the buyer and the seller has certain issues that are important to them. Business buyers, small business owners, business brokers, and agents on BizBen rated a womens health club company, a family restaurant listing, and a liquor store with real estate as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 28, 2007
Business Purchases Tip: Do Not Let Your Agreement Expire
Today's Business Purchases Tip: Do Not Let Your Agreement Expire - Sometimes there are expiration dates in the agreement you sign to buy a franchise. BizBen viewers rated a florist small business, a smog test only shop opportunity, and an auto repair service listing as some of the more popular possible California business purchases listings that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and owners of small businesses.
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Posted on May 21, 2007
Selling Business Tip: Look At Many Not Just One Buyer
Today's Selling Business Tip: Look At Many Not Just One Buyer - It's tempting to want to work with just one buyer at a time. BizBen viewers rated a mexican meat market opportunity, a cell phone store company, and a grocery market listing as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 14, 2007
Business For Sale By Owner Tip: Time The Sale Right
Today's Business For Sale By Owner Tip: Time The Sale Right - Timing is a critical factor when selling a business. BizBen viewers rated a coffee shop opportunity, a motel business, and a mailbox/shipping center company as some of the more popular California business for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday by brokers, owners, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 22, 2007
Buy A Gas Station Tip: Buying A Convenience Store
Today's Buy A Gas Station Tip: Buying A Convenience Store - A convenience store or a c-store as many call them, are not just for grabbing some milk. Business buyers, business brokers, agents, and small business owners viewers rated a cellular store opportunity, a gas station/convenience store listing, and a restaurant business as some of the more popular California business opportunitites for sale that were advertised yesterday online at BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 14, 2007
Business Brokerage Tip: Do Not Contact The Owner Directly
Today's Business Brokerage Tip: Do Not Contact The Owner Directly - When you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement with a business owner, you agree to keep all of the information that you get strictly confidential. BizBen viewers consisting of business brokerages, business buyers, and owners of small lbusinesses rated a gas station/mart with real estate, a restaurant with real estate, and a B2B manufacturer/wholesaler business as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were listed yesterday online at BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 6, 2007
How To Sell A Small Business Tip: Be Truthful About The Business
Today's How To Sell A Small Business Tip: Be Truthful About The Business - Legal issues can break a deal. BizBen viewers rated a window cleaning company, a quiznos franchise, and a wine & gift baskets business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 30, 2007
Small Business Seller Tip: Be Patient
Today's Small Business Seller Tip: Be Patient - Selling a business will take time and most likely more time than you factored. BizBen viewers online ranked a restaurant listing, a curves franchise business, and a coin laundry company as some of the more popular California small businesses that sellers and business brokers put up for sale yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 15, 2007
Business On Sale Tip: Choose Your Battles
Today's Business On Sale Tip: Choose Your Battles - Some battles are worth fighting some aren't. BizBen viewers rated a home deco manufacturing listing, a restaurant distress business, and a auto repair 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 March 8, 2007
Business For Sale In California Tip: Appearances Matter
Today's Business For Sale In California Tip: Appearances Matter - You may have been making do with your equiptment but the time for that is past once you list your business for sale. BizBen viewers rated a vending - massage chair opportunity, a restaurant/bar with real estate, and an embroidery/signs listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 1, 2007
Restaurant Buying Tip: Check Up On The Creditors
Today's Restaurant Buying Tip: Check Up On The Creditors - Did you know you can be liable for bills from a previous owner has not paid? Also BizBen viewers rated a garage door business, a kitchen store/school company, and a commercial printing opportunity as some of the more popular California business for sale opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 1, 2007
Small Business Profile 2006 California
The SBA recently released numbers about California small businesses. The numbers look good, except for an increase in bankruptcies.
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Posted on February 26, 2007
Health Care and Education Tops Concerns
The results are in from a recent survey by Small Business California. Health care and technical/vocational training are the biggest concerns.
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Posted on February 20, 2007
Business Sale Tip: Explore All Of Your Options
Today's Business Sale Tip: Explore All Of Your Options - Selling a business is often a long process. BizBen viewers rated an industrial sweeping service listing, a produce market opportunity, and a seafood restaurant as some of the more popular California business for sale listings that were added yesterday by business brokers, agents, and business owners on BizBen.com.
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Posted on February 15, 2007
Peter Siegel Featured on The SideRoad
Buying a business consultant Peter Siegel is featured on The Sideroad. It is a reference site that offers "practical advice, straight from the experts, in a wide variety of areas."
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Posted on February 13, 2007
Buying A Small Business Tip: Do Not Commit Too Early
Buying A Small Business Tip: Do Not Commit Too Early - Buying a business is like a game or a dance where timing is important. BizBen online viewers ranked an advertising service company, a deli & coffee listing, and a spy & security store business as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and owners of small to mid-sized California businesses.
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Posted on February 13, 2007
SBA Reports Small Business Growth
The Economy and Small Business Quarterly Indicators say small business real output went up in the fourth quarter of 2006.
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