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Posts tagged 'franchising'
The following posts are associated with the 'franchising' tag.
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Posted on May 25, 2007
Business Broker Tip: Traits Of A Good Business Broker
Today's Business Broker Tip: Traits Of A Good Business Broker - Here are some traits to look for in a business broker. BizBen viewers rated a catering business, a gas station/c-store listing, and a night club & bar opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday by business broker intermediaries, owners of small businesses, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on May 19, 2007
Business For Sale California Tip: No Surprises In The Disclosure
Today's Business For Sale California Tip: No Surprises In The Disclosure - Of course sellers want the maximum value of their business for sale. BizBen viewers rated a consignment store company, a coin laundry business, and a landscape 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 May 12, 2007
Sell A Business Tip: Offer A Bonus
Today's Sell A Business Tip: Offer A Bonus - Even if you are working with a business broker, you still need to do the work to sell your business. BizBen viewers rated a bookstore listing, a vending route business, and a pizza restaurant opportunity as some of the more popular California small business opportunities for sale that were added yesterday on BizBen.com by business brokers, agents, and small business owners.
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Posted on May 9, 2007
City Publications Franchises Available In SF Bay Area
City Publications a national franchise is now expanding into the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide a direct mail program that is ideal for buyers of small businesses looking for guidance, training, and a protected program.
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Posted on May 2, 2007
Sell A California Business Tip: Time To Sell A Business
Today's Sell A California Business Tip: How Long It Takes To Sell A Business - You never know how long it might take to sell your business. BizBen viewers online consisting of business buyers, business brokers, owners of small businesses rated an auto repair business, a kids playground company, and a sandwich shop opportunity as some of the more popular California small business opportunities and franchises that were added yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 19, 2007
Purchase Business Tip: Utilizing A Business Plan
Today's Purchase Business Tip: Business Plan For Buying An Auto Parts Store - Are you thinking about buying an auto parts store for sale? Business buyers, agents, business brokers, and owners of small California businesses rated a restaurant/bar business, a Mexican restaurant opportunity, and a drivethru coffee bar company as some of the more looked at California small business and franchise listings for sale that were listed yesterday by owners, brokers, and agents on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 12, 2007
Business Buyer Tip: Be In Business For Yourself
Today's Business Buyer Tip: Be In Business For Yourself Not By Yourself - If you want to be in business for yourself, yet you do not want to do it by yourself, look into buying a franchise. BizBen viewers rated a pizza shop listing, a plating/polishing company, and a art gallery opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on April 4, 2007
Selling A Small Business Tip: Alright If Offers Are Way Below Asking Price
Today's Selling A Small Business Tip: Alright If Offers Are Way Below Asking Price - Your first offer may come in a lot lower than your asking price. BizBen viewers rated a toy store company, a fitness facility business, and a vending route 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 28, 2007
Buisness For Sale Tip: Seller Carry Back Note Make Sense
Today's Buisness For Sale Tip: A Seller Carry Back Note Can Make A Lot Of Sense In Structuring The Deal - If you are selling a business and you refuse to take back a partial note on the business you are selling you may be losing a lot of potential business buyers. BizBen viewers rated a parts distributor listing, an auto repair business, and a liquor 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 March 23, 2007
Buying A Small Business Tip: Good Time To Buy A Franchise
Today's Buying A Small Business Tip: A Good Time To Buy A Franchise - Usually after around five years, a franchisee may start to become dissatisfied with their franchise. BizBen viewers online rated a personal training opportunity, a teriyaki restaurant business, and a gas station/mart with real estate as some of the more popular California business listings for sale that were added by business owners and business brokers/agents yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 21, 2007
Small Business Acquisition Tip: Buying A Business
Today's Small Business Acquisition Tip: Buying A Business From Someone You Know - Buying a business from a friend or relative may seem like a good idea. BizBen viewers consisting of business brokers, agents, business buyers, and small business owners rated an internet cafe opportunity, an ebay/mailbox store business, and a radio shack franchise as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on March 13, 2007
Business Valuation Tip: Determine A Valuation For The Business
Today's Business Valuation Tip: Determine A Valuation For The Business - You'll need to figure out the valuation on the business. BizBen viewers rated a catering/kitchen business, a gas station/mart with real estate opportunity, and a liquor store 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 6, 2007
Business Opportunity Listing Tip: Keep Your Options Open
Today's Business Opportunity Listing Tip: Keep Your Options Open - Have a "plan B" for everything. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store with real estate, a mining operation company, and a gas station/market 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 26, 2007
Business On Sale Tip: Can The Business Make A Living
Today's Business On Sale Tip: Can The Business Make A Living For Someone Else? - If the business you want to sell hasn't provided a decent income for you, it probably can't be sold. BizBen viewers rated a 7-eleven market opportunity, fast food franchises listing, and a c-store business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business broker intermediaries, business owners, and agents.
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Posted on February 18, 2007
Sell An Online Business Tip: Define Your Role
Today's Sell An Online Business Tip: Define Your Role - As a seller there are many roles you can take in the future business. BizBen viewers rated an Italian restaurant, a casino rental service opportunity, and a Quiznos subs franchise 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 February 11, 2007
California Business Listing Tip: A Good Time For An Acquisition
Today's California Business Listing Tip: A Good Time For An Acquisition - It's a great time for an acquisition to a larger company. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store, a cafe with beer & wine, and a garage door company as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on February 3, 2007
California Business Sale Tip: Keep The Sale Confidential!
Today's California Business Sale Tip: Another Reason To Keep Your Business Sale Confidential - If employees know your business is for sale, they might start to prepare their exit. BizBen viewers rated a tutoring center opportunity, a golf car sales company, and a bar & grill with real estate as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 27, 2007
Selling Business Tip: Be Practical About Potential Buyers
Today's Selling Business Tip: Be Practical About Potential Buyers - You might really like a potential buyer and be anxious to sell to a particular person. BizBen viewers rated a women's boutique company, a silk screen printing business, and a market with reale estate as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by business owners, agents, and business brokers.
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Posted on January 20, 2007
Business Listings Tip: Cashflow Key Part Of Selling A Business
Today's Business Listings Tip: Cashflow Key Part Of Selling A Business - Cashflow is the movement of money in and out of your business. BizBen viewers rated a postal service center company, a restaurant/nightclub listing, and a franchise chain opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on January 13, 2007
Business Sales Tip: Get Realistic About Your Expectations
Business Sales Tip: Get realistic about your expectations - You have put tremendous time, energy, and hard work into your business. You consider it one of your proudest achievements. BizBen viewers rated a fast food franchise, a wine sales and tasting listing, and an auto radiator 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 January 6, 2007
Sell A Business Tip: Seller Carry Back Notes Make Sense
Today's Sell A Business Tip: Seller carry back notes make sense - a great way to structure a deal is have the owner carry back a note, say 10 to 40 percent of the asking price. BizBen viewers rated a smoothie/juice bar listing, a transmission company, and a market/restaurant with real estate as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on December 20, 2006
Auto Repair Shop For Sale Rated Top By BizBen Viewers
An auto repair shop for sale, a liquor store listing, and a thai restaurant were some of the more popular small business opportunities and listings placed on BizBen.com. Our tip for business buyers of California small business opportunities is: Know The Types/Sizes/Locations Of Businesses You Want To Buy.
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Posted on November 16, 2006
Window Cleaning Business For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List - Today's Tip: Training After The Sale
Thousands of business buyers on BizBen rated a window cleaning business, an Italian restaurant opportunity, and a children's boutique listing as some of the more popular California business opportunities for sale posted yesterday online at BizBen.com. Today's tips for business buyers, small business owners, business brokers, and agents include: 1. A Training Period Is Critical For Buyers Of Small Businesses, and 2. Get The Signed Purchase Agreement Into Escrow ASAP.
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Posted on October 31, 2006
Auto Glass & Tinting Business Listing For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
BizBen viewers rated a Auto Glass/Tinting Listing, a Cuts Fitness For Men Franchise, and a Cafe Restaurant Franchise as some of the more popular California businesses and franchises for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com by owners of small California businesses, business brokers, and agents.
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Posted on October 24, 2006
Food Brokerage Company For Sale Leads Today's Top 10 List
BizBen viewers rated a Food Brokerage Company, a Catering Service/Deli Opportunity, and a Auto Shipping 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 October 17, 2006
RV Products & Service Business For Sale Listing Leads Today's Top 10 List
BizBen viewers rated a RV Products & Services Opportunity, a Convenience Store, and a Tile & Stone Store as some of the more popular California businesses for sale. Todays tip for business buyers, small business owners, business brokers, and agents include: A Training Period Is Critical For Buyers Of Small Businesses.
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