BizBen Blog Posts And Articles On Buying And Selling Smaill Businesses

Live BizBen.com Sessions Podcast: Dates And Topics Of Upcoming Sessions

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   The BizBen.com Sessions Live Podcasts are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Noon to 1:30PM Pacific Time. These live podcast sessions consist of topics related to buying and selling small to mid-sized businesses and franchise resales. Online topics regarding buying and selling small businesses.

How Do I Sell My Business Without Getting Sued

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   A question sellers ask: how do I sell my business without getting sued, isn't a subject just for discussions with lawyers. A seller can take some precautions to reduce potential legal problems. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder Of BizBen and BizBen.com's ProBuy and ProSell Programs discusses this topic.

Six Seller Secrets: Avoid These Errors When Selling A California Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Recognizing that 70% of the California small and mid-market-sized businesses offered to buyers are never sold, and that some of the obvious reasons - over-pricing, inadequate records, insufficient lease - have been discussed in detail, it might be useful to point out lesser known problems.

6 Reasons You Should Consider Buying a Commercial Cleaning Franchise

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   If you are open to exploring the franchise opportunities available the commercial cleaning industry is an area you should consider. Commercial cleaning franchises are quickly becoming a popular choice among business buyers and here are my 6 reasons why you should consider buying one.

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.

Buying A Bar - Due Diligence Issues & Tips

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   A BizBen blog reader emailed me this question: "I am starting due diligence this week on buying a cocktail bar With a 48 license what should I be asking for, thinking about, watching out for? Is there a list of items I should ask for?" Peter Siegel with BizBen answers this question.

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.

How To Use Retirement Plan Funds To Buy A Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   To understand the pros and cons of diverting funds from your retirement funds towards the purchase of a business, it is first necessary to brush up on some investment basics. Before approaching the issue of using retirement funds to buy a business, let's take a quick look at stocks and bonds.

Why 80% Of All Business Buyers Never End Up Buying A Small Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.

Getting Business Brokers & Owners To Return Your Calls, Emails, Texts

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.