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Avoiding the obvious mistakes when selling a small business is important if you want to sell your business. Peter Siegel, Director of BizBen and the BizBen ProSell Program discusses what fatal mistakes business owners should avoid when selling their small to mid-sized California business.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

What are actual adjusted net earnings of a company being purchased with business acquisition financing? That's the figure to know and to provide a lender. Peter Siegel, MBA at 925-785-3118 (business purchase financing expert with both SBA loans and non SBA loan financing) reviews this concept.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Steve Erlinger, a laundromat business broker discusses tips on buying a laundry. He also discusses various options for financing a laundry purchase. Options include retirement funds, line of credit on your home, SBA loans etc. Being prepared is the key - getting pre-qualified for financing is best.  By Steve Erlinger   View All Steve Erlinger Blog Posts

Many California small business investors want to buy a restaurant. People always need to eat; there should be plenty of business. And some buyers think there is prestige to owning a popular eating establishment. But it isn't an easy purchase. Here's what not to do when planning to buy a restaurant.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, Founder of BizBen shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.   By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

If you are planning to offer your small business for sale, you ought to learn about your chances of succeeding. The probability of making a sale depends largely on which of seven seller types describes you. Use this self-test to find out what kind of seller you are and determine if you'll succeed.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Laundry Broker and Consultant Larry Larsen discusses laundromat due diligence when buying a laundry. He draws on his years as a laundry owner, buyer, and now long time Southern California laundromat broker and consultant.  By Larry Larsen   View All Larry Larsen Blog Posts

Bakeries service all occasions from weddings, birthdays, retirement, and a whole host of other special occasions. Many bakeries do a brisk retail business, but really make their money in catering. Joe Ranieri a Southern California Business Broker looks at the top tips when trying to sell a bakery.  By Joe Ranieri   View All Joe Ranieri Blog Posts

It's not just a good location when buying a restaurant. What makes a difference time and time again is the difference in management. Good management is the key to success. Jeff Back, restaurant sales specialist in the San Francisco Bay Area discusses this topic.  By Jeff Back   View All Jeff Back Blog Posts