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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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Posts tagged 'sell a business'
The following posts are associated with the 'sell a business' tag.
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Posted on May 4, 2009 Contributed by Ron Hottes
Despite Economic Woes: A Good Time To Buy Or Sell
You wouldn’t think that now is a good time to buy or sell a business. However, even in the midst of a recession the timing might be just right, creating opportunity for small business owners looking to retire and inspiring entrepreneurs looking to control their future. Ron Hottes explains why even now is a good time to sell or buy a small business.
Posted at 7:10am | 3 Comments
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Posted on April 20, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
Earn Outs: Latest Feedback, Structuring An Earn Out
Questions regarding earn outs in deal structures is starting to come up a lot these days. "Answers To Viewers Questions" section of the BizBen Blog we explore answers to the question, "Is this a good time for buyers and sellers to use "earn outs" so if the business value has slipped because of the economy, the seller stands to gain when things get better, and the buyer can get a good business at today's discounted price, then pay for its recovered value from proceeds of the business? Also, how do you recommend structuring the earn out" See what our panel of professionals and viewer comments have said to answer this question about some mistakes buyers of small businesses make.
Posted at 9:30pm | 5 Comments
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Posted on April 14, 2009 Contributed by Jonathan Smith
Deal Pre-Qualification Before Selling A Business
In today’s ever changing financial markets it is now more important than ever to pre-qualify a listing long before you have a potential business buyer. Allowing a finance expert to review the business listing will not only help when you start speaking with prospective buyers but it will also help speed up the funding process.
Posted at 8:49pm | 4 Comments
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Posted on March 24, 2009 Contributed by Peter Siegel
BizBen Fast Track Ads: Better Management & Lower Price
Recent updates with BizBen Fast Track ads (featured ads) are numerous. First you can add pictures to all your Fast Track ads your self in either when adding an ad or editing an existing ad on BizBen. Advertising Accounts with multiple ads - in the Multi-Ad advertising program can switch their Fast Track ads at anytime online and can order additional Fast Track ads at a discounted price at this time. Also prices on Fast Track ads have been reduced for the time by 50% off the original price.
Posted at 1:15pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on March 18, 2009 Contributed by Joe D. Robertson
Selling A Business - Is Now A Good Time?
Lately, this has become a very common question I receive from owners considering selling their business. I’m sure their initial concerns are about timing the sale with an increase in the overall climate of the business sales market. Although you want to consider all factors when selling your business, the answer has less to do with market conditions and more to do with the current state of the business for sale, as well as the owner’s reasons for selling.
Posted at 8:59pm | 2 Comments
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Posted on August 27, 2008
Rio Linda Fish/Ski Lake, Warehouse For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Rio Linda Fish/Ski Lake And Warehouse, a Los Angeles Electronics Retailer, an East Bay Restaurant With Real Estate, a Toluca Lake Market And Meat, a San Fernando Valley 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 broker advisors, agents, intermediaries, and business owners selling a business yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 5:22pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on August 15, 2008
Fremont Company Cafeteria For Sale Leads Searches
BizBen users top searches included a Fremont Company Cafeteria, a Cathedral City Jewelry Stores, a SW Riverside Flooring Store, a Huntington Beach Italian Restaurant, a Brentwood Mexican Restaurant, as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers looking to buy a business, small business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 6:24pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on August 14, 2008
Boutique & Salon For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included an East County Area Boutique & Salon, a Northeast L.A. Bakery/Cafe Kiosk, a Los Angeles Home Health Agency, a Berkeley Bridal Shop, a San Diego Area Cellular Shop, as some of the more popular California small local businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners selling a business on BizBen.com.
Posted at 9:05pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on August 13, 2008
Orange County Tree Service For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top selections yesterday included an Orange County Tree Service, a SW Riverside Postal Center, a Pacific Beach Thai Restaurant, a San Fernando Valley Limousine Service, a Thousand Oaks Car Wash/Detailer, as some of the more popular California small business for sale listings, that were added and reviewed by business buyers, certified business broker advertisers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners of small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 10:05am | 0 Comments
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Posted on August 4, 2008
Santana Row Hot Dog Stand For Sale Leads
BizBen readers top selections yesterday included a Santana Row Hot Dog Stand, a Chatsworth Wireless Store, an Orange County Clothing Store, a Southern California Marine Products Company, a Alhambra Clothing Store, an as some of the more popular California small and mid-sized business for sale opportunities that were added and reviewed by business buyers, our business broker network, real estate agents, and small business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 5:05pm | 1 Comment
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Posted on July 10, 2008
Van Nuys Insurance Agency For Sale Leads BizBen Top 20
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Van Nuys Insurance Agency, a SF Pennisula Gas Station, a SF East Bay Area Diner With Real Estate, a San Diego Gas Station, Market, a Costa Mesa Auto Accessory Company, an as some of the more popular small business listings for sale that were added and reviewed by those buying a business, California business brokers, and owners of small businesses yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 4:17pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 19, 2008
BizBen Top 20 On 6/18/08: Coin Op Laundry For Sale Leads
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a South Bay Coin Op Laundry, a San Francisco Bay Area Windshield Repair Co, a SF Bay Area Healthcare Staffing, a Yuba County Drive-Thru With Real Estate, a North County General Store/Gas, Real Estate, an as some of the more popular available businesses for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, business brokers in California, agents, intermediaries, and business owners yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 9:20am | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 17, 2008
288 California Small Business Sold: Sales Stats 6/9-6/15
288 California small and mid-sized businesses were sold by business owners of small businesses, business brokers throughout Northern and Southern California, & real estate agents for the week of June 9, 2008 and June 15, 2008.
Posted at 9:15pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 17, 2008 Contributed by Mike McGrane
Upcoming SBA Loan Changes For Business Purchases
The SBA is making major changes to their SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) that guide lenders that use the SBA'a 7(a) and 504 program. I have focused on a few that impact business buyers, sellers, and business brokers that will go into effect on August 1, 2008.
Posted at 8:14pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 15, 2008
Conducting Inventory: Final Steps Of Closing A Deal
One of the final steps in closing the sale of a California business is conducting the inventory of stock, materials and supplies, and then determining its value.
Posted at 10:38pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 15, 2008 Contributed by Joe D. Robertson
Is Now A Good Time To Sell My Business?
Lately, this has become a very common question I receive from owners considering selling their business. I’m sure their initial concerns are about timing the sale with an increase in the overall climate of the business sales market.
Posted at 10:22pm | 0 Comments
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Posted on June 4, 2008
Confidentiality: Why It's So Important In The Deal
Greg Carpenter a business broker with Business Team submitted this information on why confidentiality is so important to all parties in a transaction. Too many buyers, brokers, agents don't realize how important this aspect is to getting a deal done without damage!
Posted at 7:33am | 1 Comment
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Posted on June 1, 2008
BizBen Top 20 On 5/31/08: Tire And Auto Franchise On Top
BizBen readers top selections yesterday included a Inland Empire Area Tire And Auto Service Center, a Thousand Oaks Barber Shop, a Southern California Distributor, a SF Bay Area Beauty Spa & Salon, a San Fernando Valley Carpet Cleaning Company, as some of the more popular California small business listings for sale that were added and reviewed by business buyers, certified business brokers, agents, intermediaries, and business owners selling a business yesterday on BizBen.com.
Posted at 6:05am | 0 Comments
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Posted on May 29, 2008
BizBen Top 20 On 5/28/08: Sports Bar For Sale At The Top
BizBen viewers top picks yesterday included a Studito City Sports Bar, a Los Angeles Art Poster Framing, a Los Angeles County Job Shop, a San Diego County Gas Station / RE, a Signal Hill Engraver/Importer Company.
Posted at 8:05am | 0 Comments
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Posted on April 29, 2008
50% Of Deals Fall Out: Owner/Seller Learns Lesson
I speak with many (over 80 daily) business owners/sellers, business brokers, and agents about deals they are doing and the complications that can arise when selling a small business. What most people don't realize is that over 50% of all deals fall out after they enter into an LOI or purchase agreement to buy or sell a business.
Posted at 9:39am | 0 Comments
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