Restaurant For Sale - Oakland, California

A question many small business owners/sellers ask: how do I sell my business without getting sued, isn't a subject just for discussions with lawyers. A seller can take precautions before and during the sellling process to reduce potential legal problems. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com discusses this topic.

Lee Petsas, discusses purchase agreements when buying or selling a business in his new article on BizBen, "Rules And Guidelines About Deposits With Purchase Agreements". Lee discusses: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing Deposits and Opening Escrow, Return of Deposit to Buyer, Why do we take a deposit from a buyer when preparing and executing a Purchase Agreement Contract?

There are a number of standard appraisal methods used to value a business that include, Asset approach, Income approach, Market approach (Comps), Capitalization of Earnings and Discounted Future Earnings. Each one of these methods individually does not always represent the true value of a business. In this article, Bob Klein, a Southern California business valuation professional shares his view on searching for market value. Bob can be reached at 949-254-4062 for business appraisal assistance.

February (2012) starting quick in sales - last week approximately 246 California small businesses sold by small business owners, business brokers, and agents.  BizBen and Peter Siegel the Director of the BizBen Network has compiled the BizBen.com Index since 1998.

Looking to buy a Northern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Northern California seminar Thursday 2/16. For details go to How To Buy A Northern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 650-871-0300.

We are looking for a dry cleaning / alterations business in San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties, California. Our price range is from $150,000 to $350,000, and our partnership will be privately financing this purchase. Must be a well run and profitable operation with detailed and verifiable financial records. We have experience in this field and one of our partners is a master seamstress. For more information about these business buyers please log into your BizBen Account for contact info and details.

A buyer in the insurance business currently is seeking to add more business through acquisition and is looking for insurance agencies or insurance brokerages for sale. They prefer property & casualty but have interest in other areas as well. They are not interested in non-standard auto business. Their preference is gross commissions ranging from $50K to $500K. They prefer an Orange County location - but will look at other areas throughout California. This buyer is part of the Business Buyers Program within the BizBen Network. Go to insurance business buyer info for details about this buyer and their request.

Buyer seeks home health care agency with an annual adjusted net income of $180K+. Ideally the business should be located in Southern California, but will purchase outside of Southern California if the right deal presents itself. Buyer has high credit score and is looking to purchase a business immediately, and has been pre-qualified for SBA financing. Contact buyer direct. For buyer contact info and details, log into your BizBen Account.

Looking for environmentally-based, green, eco-friendly business in the wholesale, manufacturing, or service industry.  Outdoor recreation products, environmental products, environmental engineering, environmental engineering consulting and/or permitting, sustainable development, product/process engineering based on green products.  Ideal if business can be relocated or web-based, but not necessary.  If business is not mobile, I am looking for a Marin County, Berkeley, or San Francisco homebase.  Salt Lake City, UT also okay.  My background is engineering - especially product development and process development.  Ideally, brand would be established and at least a preliminary sales and/or marketing program and advertising campaign would be established.  I have $100,000 maximum to invest.  Ideal if owner is willing to finance and train.  Cash flow minimum $50,000 per year. For more information and contact information about this buyer please log into your BizBen Account.