Elegant Restaurant, Bar For Sale - Sonoma Coast, 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.

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.

The final part of the business for sale transaction is the escrow and bulk sale process.  Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com answers questions and describes the escrow and bulk sale process in relation to buying and selling California small businesses. Go to the latest BizBen blog / article about the escrow and bulk sale process and see what's involved in closing a deal.

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.

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.

Buyer looking to purchase food or beverage manufacturer in California. Prefer a company that is in need of improved sales, marketing, and build out of distribution channels into additional markets and is generating less than $10MM in gross sales. Turnaround and distressed considered. Log into your BizBen Account for buyer's contact information and details.

I am looking to purchase a food franchise in San francisco, San Mateo or Marin Counties. Would also consider parts of the East Bay. I have been approved for financing up to $500,000 and have about $150,000 cash for down payment. I am looking for a business that I can manage / work in full time and net after financing around $100,000 annually. More information about this motivated business buyer (contact details) can be found by logging into your BizBen Account.

Buyers are looking for a bar with a type 48 or 42 liquor license to purchase. It should be located within Los Angeles County. They currently have $175,000 for a down payment. Partners have a combined 10 years bar management experience. They are looking for a location / bar that holds at least 80 patrons. Cash flow must be at least $35,000 a year. Buyer currently resides just north of Downtown Los Angeles.