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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 'selling a business'
The following posts are associated with the 'selling a business' tag.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Posted on August 13, 2008 Contributed by Steve Fitzgerald
How Are Small Businesses Valued by Buyers and Lenders?
In the vast majority of cases, a Buyer will come to a decision as to the value of a business they are interested in buying based upon six primary issues. This article explains the differences in valuation according to buyers vs. lenders.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Posted on May 31, 2008
BizBen Top 20 On 5/30/08: Tune And Lube Service Leads
BizBen users top selections yesterday included a Santa Clara County Tune And Lube Service, a Inland Empire Footwear Retailer, a West LA Auto Body/Detail Company, a Ventura Coast Salon & Day Spa, a LA County Parcel & Mailbox Service.
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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.
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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.
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Posted on January 29, 2008 Contributed by Christina Lazuric
Southern California Deal Gets Derailed
Deals can get derailed sometimes when selling a business. This Southern California business owner/seller and business broker have experienced more than most in closing this deal.
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Posted on November 27, 2007
Business Sale CA Tip: Ability To Pay More Important Than Sales Price
Todays Business Sale CA Tip: Ability To Pay More Important Than Sales Price - When selling a small business take into account the potential buyer's ability to pay. BizBen viewers rated a coin laundry company, an internet cafe opportunity, and an ice cream franchise listing as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 19, 2007
Purchase A Business Tip: Know The Type Of Business Wanted
Todays Purchase A Business Tip: Know The Type Of Business Wanted - Before you start calling/contacting business brokers and agents make sure you know what types, sizes, and locations of businesses you are looking to buy. BizBen viewers rated a kids hair cutting opportunity for sale, a cafe & deli listing, and a scrapbook store business as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 11, 2007
Businesses For Sale California Tip: Why Hire A Business Broker
Todays Businesses For Sale California Tip: Why Hire A Business Broker - A professional business broker sorts through the many non-qualified potential buyers. BizBen viewers rated a Meineke franchise company, a cafe/restaurant listing, and a coffee distributor opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on November 4, 2007
Business Purchases Tip: Is The Franchisor Reputable
Todays Business Purchases Tip: Is The Franchisor Reputable - When you buy an existing franchise you'll still have the franchisor in the equation. BizBen viewers rated a liquor store business, a restaurant with real estate listing, and a sandwich shoppe/deli comapny as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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Posted on October 30, 2007 Contributed by Joe D. Robertson
Open Listings vs. Exclusive Listings
Joe Robertson, a principal and business broker with Southern California Business Brokers has written a great article on the representation differences business owners can expect from business brokers listing their business.
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Posted on October 28, 2007
Selling A Small Business Tip: The Best Time To Sell A Business
Todays Selling A Small Business Tip: The Best Time To Sell A Business - Most small business owners start thinking about selling between five to 10 years of operation. BizBen viewers rated a daycare centers listing, a welding shop company, and a restaurant / bar opportunity as some of the more popular California businesses for sale that were listed yesterday on BizBen.com.
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