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Posts tagged 'businesses for sale'
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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 4, 2009 Contributed by Chuck Post
Coin Laundry Evaluation: How To Value Coin Laundries
The laundry business model and the full justification of value of the business are based on its anticipated longevity. A laundry is more comparable to a commercial property with a ground lease and other businesses with extensive improvements than like most other business types. In this blog/article industry specialist Chuck Post covers the topic of coin laundry valuations.
Posted at 6:18am | 4 Comments
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Posted on October 12, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
Good Advice for Buyers -- Make an Offer
What the seller of an interesting business will accept, what his "hot buttons" are, what they are willing to negotiate about; these are all facts that come to light when an offer is made. The way to find out what it takes to buy a business and to be taken seriously by the selling and brokerage community is to make an offer.
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Posted on August 4, 2009 Contributed by Lee Petsas
Allocation Of The Purchase Price In A Business Sale
There are a handful of key asset categories in allocating or breaking down the purchase price of a business during the sale process. In many instances buyers and sellers have different desires in how to “chop up” the purchase price. The allocation in required to complete the transaction. In this blog post/article Lee Petsas covers the most common used asset allocation classes.
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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.
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Posted on May 21, 2009 Contributed by Sean Edelstein
5 Common Seller Slip Ups When Selling A Business
After many years of selling flower shops and other businesses, I’ve compiled a list of the top five reason sellers “Slip up” when trying to sell their business. Rest assured there are many more than five reasons; these are just the most common. Sean Edelstein, a Southern California business broker discusses these "slip ups" with BizBen viewers.
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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.
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Posted on March 16, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
SBA Loan Changes: Good For Business Purchase Financing
Today President Obama reiterated his belief that we owe it to America’s small businesses to be the partner they need in the midst of this crisis. At SBA, we couldn’t agree more. “SBA this week is implementing two key provisions laid out in the Recovery Act – we are temporarily eliminating certain loan fees and raising guarantees on some 7(a) loans up to 90 percent. With these critical steps by SBA, and the Treasury Department’s commitment of up to $15 billion aimed at getting lending markets flowing again, we are standing up with small business owners across this country and telling them how we are going to put much-needed capital in their hands.
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Posted on February 17, 2009
195 California Businesses For Sale Sold Stats
195 California businesses were sold by business owners of small businesses, business brokers, & real estate agents for the week of February 9, 2009 and February 15, 2009.
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Posted on December 21, 2008
Sales of Manufacturing Businesses Rise in California
Manufacturing small businesses are big sellers in California. They command higher puchase prices but also have higher cashflow. Subscribe to RSS or email reports to see the latest manufacturing businesses for sale.
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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 19, 2008
Recent SBA Changes A Positive For Business Purchases
SBA loans for business purchases have been nearly impossible to secure in today's credit crunch environment - recent news out of the SBA seems to indicate that recent changes may help our past source of reliable financing for business purchases.
Posted at 8:09pm | 2 Comments
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Posted on November 19, 2008
Bounce Explains Business Sales Increase In October
The October sales rate for small and mid-market businesses in California was substantially higher than the number recorded the month before, according to results tracked by BizBen businesses for sale in California.
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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 October 14, 2008
September Records Fewest Small Business Sales
September was the slowest month of the year for small business sales in California, with only 1,187 companies changing hands--a decline of 39% compared to the 1,960 completed deals recorded in September, 2007.
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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 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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Posted on August 17, 2008
Personal Training Company For Sale Leads In Searches
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included an Inland Empire Personal Training Company, a Concord Gas Station, a Ventura County Women's Gym, a San Jose Laundromat, a North Orange County Sub Franchise, as some of the more popular California small businesses for sale that were listed and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, & agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 16, 2008
Telephone Systems Company For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top search selections yesterday included a Southern California Telephone Systems Company, a Brentwood Chinese Restaurant, a San Diego Tanning Salon, a Garden Grove Buffet Restaurant, a Glendale Mail/Shipping Center, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, local business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners selling small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on August 14, 2008
Small California Business Sales Up 8.7% in July
BizBen reports an increase of 8.7% in sale of small California businesses in July compared to prior month. Siegel calls it “sign of underlying strength of demand” for small California
businesses.
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