BizBen Blog Posts And Articles On Buying And Selling California Businesses

When seeking business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder and ProBuy/ProSell Lead Facilitator and advisor covers this topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, and business brokers.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

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.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

There are a number of the critical tax-related factors which should be reviewed by a party with their legal and tax advisers in determining the best structure for a sale transaction, i.e., whether it should be an Asset Sale or a Stock Sale. Attorney William Ziprick, Esq covers this topic.  By Willliam Ziprick   View All Willliam Ziprick Blog Posts

Today, we see more growth in the white-collar sector than we do in blue-collar entering the laundry business. We are also happy to see a rapidly growing representation of Black and Hispanic investors; women entrepreneurs are possibly one of the fastest growing segments.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts

The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Since most people who want to acquire a business for sale spend their time and energy responding to ads, it's no wonder that a majority never find a company they want to buy. Meanwhile, proactive buyers "push" their requirements and qualifications to purchase, and attract owners ready to sell.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Steve Erlinger, a laundromat business broker discusses why service in the laundry business is so important to investigate when buying a particular laundry and location. Most laundry experts will say without a rep for great service will be reflected in the purchase price that is ultimately received.  By Steve Erlinger   View All Steve Erlinger Blog Posts

Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts