BizBen Blog Posts And Articles On Buying And Selling Smaill Businesses

Interpreting Reported Earnings From Sellers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen and the BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Programs discusses interpreting reported earnings from sellers through tax returns, financial statements and other means when buying a small to mid-sized California small business.

What Are Business Buyers Biggest Mistakes? We Examine The Most Common

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a California business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.

Business Sellers: Watch For These Business Broker Questionable Practices

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   Lee Petsas (Southern California Business Broker) shares his concerns regarding some questionable business practices by some California Business Brokers lately. Other Business Brokers and Advisors weigh in as well on this BizBen Blog post with other "dirty tricks" they have observed and heard about.

Moneymaking Convenient Stores For Sale - Finding The Best Location

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Trying to pick the best convenient stores for sale? Learn how to find convenient stores for sale with high traffic, profitable locations to maximize your investment. Peter Siegel Director of the ProBuy & ProSell Programs and BizBen Founder explores this issue regarding buying convenence stores.

The Pros And Cons Of Buying An Absentee Run Small Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small business in the California marketplace.

Finding A Dry Cleaner Small Business For Sale That Will Be A High Performer

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Before you buy a dry cleaners small business, read these critical tips about this industry. Discover why a dry cleaner needs to be "green" to be profitable. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program Advisor) explores this topic and other helpful strategies on buying a dry cleaning store.

FREE Online Webinar: For Laundry Buyers - How To Buy A Card, Coin Laundry

Posted By: Chuck Post: Laundry Specialist, Consultant, Due-Diligence.   Chuck Post hosts this live FREE online webinar on Buying A Card or Coin Laundry. The next online webinar is coming soon. Have your questions ready for an open and honest discussion about both the Pro & Cons of the Vended Laundry Business. RSVP or for more info phone Chuck at 619-227-5711 direct.

Seller Mistakes Near The Close Of Escrow Can Tank A Deal

Posted By: Joe Ranieri, Business Broker: LA, Orange Counties.   Let's be honest, typically it takes a while (6 months to a year) to sell a business, from listing to close of escrow, and so it's common that many sellers are anxious as the close of escrow nears with a buyer. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) examines common seller mistakes owners should stay clear of.

Pro Tips: Selling Your Note For Top Dollar After Selling Your Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   There are companies who specialize in purchasing Business Notes (of course at a discount). You can sell all or part of your note. Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen Founder and ProBuy & ProSell Lead discusses this entire process in his latest article on selling your business note after you sell your business.

Completing An Audit Before Selling Your Business: Pros And Cons

Posted By: Brian Loring: Business Broker Specialist.   Is an audit before selling a small business worth it? Brian Loring (Business Broker) explores both the pros and cons of performing an audit before selling a business. Brian details both sides for owners thinking of evaluating if a small business intensive audit is worth the cost and effort.