FREE Live Workshop - How To Buy A Coin Laundry - San Diego - Saturday 2/18  Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker offers this upcoming San Diego based seminar - FREE Workshop - How To Buy A Coin Laundry - San Diego - 2/18, Saturday - to potential business buyers of coin laundries. In his San Diego workshop you will learn what to look for and also what to look out for when you are searching and buying a coin laundry. Contact Chuck Post at (619) 227-5711 or Chris Mason at (949) 878-2755 for more info. ID# 3085  Click For Details.

Bob Klein Discusses - Valuing A Small Business - Searching For Market Value  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. ID# 3141  Click For Details.

Upcoming Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Northern California Laundromat - 2/16  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. ID# 3202  Click For Details.

Southern California Laundry Seminar - How To Buy A Laundromat - Thursday, 2/16 In Los Angeles  Looking to buy a Southern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Los Angeles, Southern California seminar Thursday 2/16. For details go to How To Buy A Southern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 323-721-8832. ID# 3204  Click For Details.

BizBen.com 2012 Index Reports: 246 California Small Businesses Sold - 1/30 to 2/3  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. ID# 3208  Click For Details.

Attorney Afshin Hakim Explains - Advantages Of Entering Into A Letter Of Intent  Are you going to be writing an offer soon on a business for sale? The Letter of Intent (LOI) is a contract preceding and enhancing the negotiation phase of a business transaction.  It has a number of advantages to each side of the party in a transaction. Attorney Afshin Hakim explains this concept in his new blog posting on BizBen. ID# 3405  Click For Details.

Bankruptcy Sale - 8 Locations - Sizzler Franchise Auction: Wednesday 2/29/12  National Franchise Sales has been retained by the bankruptcy Estates of FORBCO Management Corporation; FORBCO Sizzler Partners, LP; W&J Higgins Investments, LP and L&G Restaurants, LLC to sell eight (8) Sizzler franchised restaurants in Southern California on February 29, 2012. Call 949.428.0480 for more information. ID# 3409  Click For Details.

What I Learned About Earn Outs - Advice From A Business Broker   Have you ever wondered how to structure a business purchase utilizing an earn-out strategy? Christina Lazuric, a business broker in Southern California explores earn-outs and her experiences of structuring one on her latest deal. Read her latest blog posting on What I Learned About Earn Outs on the BizBen Blog. ID# 3407  Click For Details.

Bankruptcy Sale: Los Angeles 4 Wingstop Franchised Restaurants - Offers Due: March 2, 2012  Time to bid! National Franchise Sales has been retained by the bankruptcy Estates of BEVERLY QSR, INC., a Nevada Corporation, VIBRIDA QSR, INC., a Nevada Corporation, D&D RESTAURANTS, INC., a Nevada Corporation, and SYNERGY 2002 R.E.I., INC., a California Corporation to sell four (4) Wingstop franchised restaurants in the Los Angeles area. OFFERS DUE: MARCH 2, 2012. Go to www.nationalfranchisesales.com/bdv or Call 949-428-0489 for details. ID# 3410  Click For Details.

Buying A Car Wash - Read The Article On The Three Types To Consider In California  Car washes are one of the highest in demand small businesses that California business buyers look to purchase. There are typically three types of car washes that buyers consider, but finding the ideal one can be illusive. Peter Siegel, MBA the Director of the BizBen Network chats about these different types of car washes for sale. Go to this article about buying a car wash and then check out the entire list of car washes for sale on BizBen.com ID# 3048  Click For Details.

Lee Petsas, Broker Chats About Deposits With Purchase Agreements - Tips & Guidelines  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? ID# 3050  Click For Details.

Due Diligence Considerations Before Buying A Business - Article By Bob Hughes, Broker  Coachella Valley business broker Bob Hughes (760-323-8311), discusses the need for due-diligence and items that should be collected and investigated by the buyer during this critical process of buying a small business. All buyers (and owners) should read his latest article and BizBen blog post on due diligence considerations before buying a business! ID# 3063  Click For Details.

Selling Your Note After You Sell Your Business - Article By Lee Petsas, Business Broker  One option of for owners selling a business is to take back a note - assist in the business purchase by financing the transaction. Lee Petsas, a business broker in Orange County explains this strategy and how it can help sell a business and get the deal done. Go to this article at Selling Your Note After You Sell Your Business and get the facts about seller carry note financing. ID# 3097  Click For Details.

Article Explains Tips For Faster SBA Loan Approvals Regarding Business Purchase Financing  In this article, business purchase financing advisor and SBA loan broker, consultant Peter Siegel shares his views of getting SBA loan financing faster for business purchase financing on virtually all types of businesses for sale. Now with the new small business legislation in place getting an SBA loan to buy a business makes sense and this article shares what it takes to qualify for a SBA loan today. ID# 3107  Click For Details.

California Franchise Group Now Offers Business Buyers FREE Franchise Selection Assistance  Steve Finnick with the Saker Franchise Group has been added to the BizBen Franchise Directory. Saker Franchise Group represents over 350+ new franchises and assists potential franchise buyers (FREE service) throughout California with selection, purchase strategies, and assistance. For more information on how Saker Franchise Group can assist you in selecting and buying a new franchise, phone Steve Finnick direct toll free at 866-859-0085. ID# 3178  Click For Details.

Over 89 New Businesses For Sale Posted Yesterday On BizBen - February Starting Well!  Over 89 business for sale listings were added yesterday. Business brokers, agents, and business owners were busy posting new businesses for sale and refreshing older listings (new pricing, information, and details) go to new businesses for sale and see whats new today on BizBen.com! Have a new listing you need to post so all 25,000 daily business buyers can see your business for sale? Go to our sell a business - post an ad page to get your business seen by thousands of business buyers! We also have custom advertising services - phone BizBen at 888-212-4747. ID# 3192

A Safer Bet In This Economy - Buying Gas Stations, Convenience Stores - Specialist Explains Why  Long time gas station/convenience store/car wash consultant and due-diligence specialist Davood Sinay explains in his latest article why gas stations and convenience stores for sale will always be popular with business buyers in today's economic climate. For more information about needing assistance with buying or managing/runninng gas stations, convenience stores, or car washes phone Mr. Sinay (lead consultant and due-diligence specialist) direct at 213-995-5018 X1. ID# 3312  Click For Details.

How To Find The Right Coin Laundry - A Buyers Guide: Mike Hurrell Discusses This Topic  Mike Hurrell with Golden State Laundry Systems discusses how to buy a California coin laundry. Topics include financing a coin laundry, what to look for, and what types of coin laundries are available. After you read his article on finding the right coin laundry to buy go to all California coin and card laundries for sale and see what laundry businesses are for sale. ID# 3359  Click For Details.

Selling A Business? Find Out - How Do I Sell My Business Without Getting Sued  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. ID# 3366  Click For Details.

Thinking About Selling A Business? Know The 8 Factors That Influence Selling A Business  The likelihood of selling a business is often determined by external factors in the marketplace. Here are eight influences on how easy, or difficult it might be when selling a small business. Peter Siegel (866-270-6278), BizBen Network Director discusses these factors in a BizBen Blog post. ID# 3373  Click For Details.

Business Appraisals, Blended Is Better! - Article By Bob Klein Discusses Valuation Issues  There are a number of traditional accounting methods used to calculate business worth. None of these methods individually addresses all of the items that create value. Bob Klein with Business Appraisals at 949-254-4062 discusses this topic on the BizBen Blog. ID# 3388  Click For Details.

Finding A Dry Cleaner For Sale That Will Be A High Performer - Article By Peter Siegel, MBA  Before you buy a dry cleaner for sale, read these crucial tips in Peter Siegel's latest BizBen Blog post on finding a dry cleaner for sale. Discover why a dry cleaner for sale needs to be "green" to be profitable. ID# 3390  Click For Details.

Business Acquisition Financing Request Needs Accurate Cash Flow Earnings Explanation  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. ID# 3402  Click For Details.

Coin Laundry Consultant & Broker Chuck Post Discusses Coin Laundry Valuations  Chuck Post a long time coin laundry consultant and laundry broker discusses in his latest article - the factors of appraising California coin laundries. Chuck claims,  "The coin laundry is an all-cash, necessity of life service business. What could be better? Yet, understanding how the business justifies such a high purchase price is baffling.  In fact, many times the value is so misunderstood that it results in investors over-paying. Sometimes grossly over-paying." Read this article and see what factors go into the pricing of California coin laundries. ID# 3046  Click For Details.

3 Tips for Increasing Profitability When You Buy Liquor Store Businesses In California  When on your search to buy liquor store businesses, consider additional ways that you may use the location to generate additional revenue streams. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses buying California liquor stores in this blog post and article. See all California liquor stores for sale represented by business brokers, agents, and owners. ID# 3143  Click For Details.