Postal, Business Center For Sale - Carmel, 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?

Looking to buy restaurant businesses? Check out these tips first to avoid getting blindsided when you buy any type of small or mid-sized restaurant. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic with California restaurant buyers.

What are the actual "provable" adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a company being purchased and considered for business acquisition financing? Buyers will need to look carefully at tax returns and financial statements to determine the "real" adjusted net income or cash flow of the business being purchased - banks and financial institutions review these numbers carefully (and in many instances discount items that may be considered addbacks). If you are thinking of financing a business purchase you need to read this BizBen blog posting.

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Serious buyer seeks established business, or group of businesses, with verifiable cash flow in excess of $350,000 per annum.  I am interested in established businesses with at least three years of operating history located in Ventura County, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley or the West San Fernando Valley. For more info about his search criteria go to Daniel Toomey's request for details and phone him at 805-501-1032.

We are looking to start a materials testing lab in Northern California to increase our market share. Before purchasing new equipment, we are curious to know if there are any existing labs that may be in financial trouble and are willing to sell.  The lab should be located in Northern California and be certified by both Caltrans and the Corps Of Engineers. For more info and contact details regarding this business buyer please log into your BizBen Account.

Buyer Seeks Restaurant, Cell Phone Store, Smog Center, Mail Box Store - absentee run businesses in the Los Angeles, Ventura area. He states: " I am primarily interested in small restaurants (not full service), mail box stores, cell phone stores, and smog test centers. I would also consider small gyms. However, I am not particularly concerned with the type of business. I will consider anything up to $250,000. I am looking for businesses that are netting at least 40% of the asking price, after accounting for what it would cost for a manager to do whatever the owner does now. My intention is to partner with someone who will run the business. For this reason, I am particularly interrested in absentee-owned businesses that are currently bringing in a good net income. If the current manager is interested, I would like to partner with him or her. As I have a good income independent of the business, my hope is that my income will serve to help guarantee a loan. My involvement in the business will primarily be marketing."  For more info and contact information regarding this business buyer please log into your BizBen Account.

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.