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Steve Erlinger, a laundry broker specialist in Southern CA reports from the latest laundromat industry trade show & what's new in the coin and card laundry industry. He discusses what various manufacturers are doing and why laundry distributors can be important ally when buying a laundry business.  By Steve Erlinger   View All Steve Erlinger Blog Posts

Californians who buy smoke shops can enjoy profitability if the businesses are chosen carefully. Despite the anti-smoking movement, enterprises that sell cigarettes, cigars and smoking paraphernalia serve a market that remains substantial. But it's important to understand your purchase options.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

The use of add backs & adjusted net income is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But business buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

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.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts

The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Willard Michlin, CPA conducts this FREE live workshop in Seal Beach about the processes of buying & selling a business. It's also about what you need to know in order to do a proper due diligence when buying a business. Participants should RSVP by calling 805-428-2063 & the address to this workshop.  By Willard Michlin   View All Willard Michlin 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

For those of you looking to buy a small business, there is good news on the lending front. More lenders are coming back into the market for business purchase financing. After years of being selective many lenders are more open to financing projects they would not have in the past few years.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Differences between a Business Appraiser, CPA auditor and Due Diligence Expert? Here are some insights that will be useful for someone engaged in, or planning to conduct due diligence when buying a small business. Willard Michlin, CPA explains the differences between these resources.  By Willard Michlin   View All Willard Michlin Blog Posts

Buying a coin laundry like other types of small business purchases has its nuances. Chuck Post a business broker specializing in assisting those selling and buying coin laundries shares his knowledge with coin laundry buyers and what to watch out for when searching for and buying laundromats.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts