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Posts tagged 'franchise'
The following posts are associated with the 'franchise' tag.
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Posted on September 22, 2007
Restaurant Buy Tip: Do Not Buy a Restaurant Unless
Todays Restaurant Buy Tip: Do Not Buy a Restaurant Unless You Like Food and People - Restaurants are a common choice of businesses to purchase. BizBen viewers rated a cellular franchise opportunity, a liquor store company, and a fast food 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 September 8, 2007
Business Acquisition Tip: Get Family Support
Todays Business Acquisition Tip: Get Family Support - I once talked to someone who owned a flower shop that had to sell the year after buying it. BizBen viewers rated a Thai restaurant business, a dry cleaners-agency company, and a plastics 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 1, 2007
Business Sale Tip: Why People Sell Their Businesses
Todays Business Sale Tip: Why People Sell Their Businesses - There are a number of reasons people sell their business. BizBen viewers rated a Quiznos franchise business, a prop rental service company, and a Mexican 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 26, 2007
Business Broker Tip: No Large Up-Front Fees
Todays Business Broker Tip: There Should Not Be Large Up-Front Fees - Business brokers charge from 10 to 15% commission on the sale price of your business. BizBen viewers rated a fast food franchise opportunity listing, beauty supply stores franchise opportunities, and a UPS franchise business as some of the more popular California business and franchise opportunities for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, regional franchise directories, and small business owners.
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Posted on August 19, 2007
Franchising Tip: Follow The Lawsuits
Todays Franchising Tip: Follow The Lawsuits - A franchise may have bad relationships with its franchisees. BizBen viewers rated a Quiznos franchise company, a tire franchise business, and a specialty retailer listing as some of the more popular California business listings and franchise opportunities for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by franchise developers, business brokers, and business owners.
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Posted on August 11, 2007
Business Sales Tip: Leave No Clues
Todays Business Sales Tip: Leave No Clues - Take great care when preparing to market your business. BizBen viewers rated a printing service company, a clothing store business, and a cafe 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 4, 2007
Buying Business Tip: Paying For A Franchise
Todays Buying Business Tip: Decide How Much You Can Pay For A Franchise - Different types of franchises have different franchise fees and start-up costs. BizBen viewers ranked a subs franchise listing, a restaurant business, and a car wash service company as some of the more popular small California businesses and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and business owners.
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Posted on July 31, 2007
Buy Franchise Tip: Every Franchise Has Problems
Todays Buy Franchise Tip: Every Franchise Has Problems - Even large franchisors like McDonalds have bought back or assumed control of underperforming franchises. BizBen viewers rated a tent liner rental company, a tire franchise listing, and a mobil coffee business as some of the more popular California business and franchise opportunities for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and owners of small businesses.
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Posted on July 28, 2007
Sell A Small Business Tip: Keep Your Customers Happy
Todays Sell A Small Business Tip: Keep Your Customers Happy - While selling your business, keep your key customers very happy. BizBen viewers rated a products manufacturing business, a purse retailer company, and a signs & banners 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 21, 2007
Small Business For Sale Tip: Enough Money To Live On
Todays Small Business For Sale Tip: There Has To Be Enough Money To Live On - Small business with less than 25 employees are usually bought by a buyer who wants to earn a living from the business. BizBen viewers rated a restaurant listing, a market w/beer and wine business, and a coin laundry company as some of the more popular California businesses and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday by those selling a business - small business owners, business brokers, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on July 19, 2007
Franchises For Sale Tip: Check The Credit History
Todays Franchises For Sale Tip: Check The Credit History On The Franchisee - Get a Dun & Bradstreet credit report on the franchise business. BizBen viewers rated a Curves franchise company, a furniture store listing, and a fast food franchise business as some of the more popular California franchises and businesses for sale on BizBen.com
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Posted on July 14, 2007
California Business For Sale Tip: Sell The Best Location
Today's California Business For Sale Tip: Sell The Best Location - Say you own multiple locations of a business, even two locations. BizBen viewers rated a dating service business, a Japanese restaurant company, and a UPS store 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 1, 2007
Sell A Business Tip: Know What You Are Signing
Today's Sell A Business Tip: Know What You Are Signing In Business Sale - Don't sign legal papers you don't understand. BizBen site users rated a shipping & copy company, a grout & tile service business, and a custom auto parts listing as some of the more popular California business opportunities that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by small business owners and brokers/agents.
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Posted on June 24, 2007
Sell Business Tip: Tax Advantages For Seller Financing
Today's Sell Business Tip: Tax Advantages For Seller Financing - In many cases, the tax consequences of accepting terms are much more advantageous than those on an all cash sale. BizBen viewers rated a dry cleaning service listing, a restaurant & lounge business, 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 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 April 3, 2007
Glamour Secrets Franchises Coming To Southern California
Glamour Secrets a beauty supply franchise with over 75 stores in North America is coming to Southern California and has 10 stores available. Doug Castino who is a Southern California franchise developer is coordinating the sales of these unique franchises.
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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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