BizBen Blog Posts And Articles On Buying And Selling California Businesses

Buying a California business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many business buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The BizBen ProBuy Program assists potential buyers of California businesses with finding businesses to purchase.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Some California entrepreneurs think they might like to buy a vending business but have heard negative things about the industry and aren't aware of important facts about this business. Here are some tips from BizBen's Peter Siegel on what to look for in buying a California vending business for sale.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Some prospective business purchasers ask if they should buy an employment agency. California's declining unemployment suggests a healthy market for businesses that connect job openings with applicants. It's important to know how to evaluate opportunities when seeking this type of business for sale.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Chances of success in business sales multiply dramatically when owners and brokers work actively together through the entire process. I find that many automotive owners (and sellers in general) feel so engulfed in running their shops that they do very little to help the broker along the way.  By Brian Loring, CBB   View All Brian Loring, CBB Blog Posts

Willard Michlin, CPA conducts this FREE live seminar in Seal Beach about the processes of buying & selling a business. It's also about what you need to know in order to properly buy or sell a business. Participants should RSVP by calling 805-428-2063 & the address to this workshop.  By Willard Michlin   View All Willard Michlin Blog Posts

There are several things to consider when placing a value on a preschool. Businesses that are regarded as leading preschools in their area can go for premium prices so know what you have so a potential buyer can't take advantage of your lack of knowledge. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Chuck Post hosts this live FREE online webinar on Buying A California 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.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts

When selling your small business, you'll be bombarded with questions - from the brilliant to the ridiculous. You need to be prepared. Here are some of the key questions you can expect to be asked. Tim Cunha (SF Bay Area Business Broker) reviews many of these possible questions from potential buyers.  By Tim Cunha   View All Tim Cunha Blog Posts

A potential 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 searched and bought a business. I asked several BizBen resources their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Lee Petsas a Southern California business broker writes about his experiences relating to when to tell employees the business is for sale or has been sold.  By Lee Petsas   View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts