Postings Advertise Resources Blog Discussions About Us Register Login BizBen Podcast   BizBen Podcast  
BizBen.com
500 New & Refreshed Posts, Postings Daily
Over 8,000 Postings & 2,500 Resources
Assisting Buyers & Sellers Over 25 Years!


Blog Posts & Articles Related To: BizBen Blog Contributor

285 Results    Previous  Page 4  Next   
Categories


How To Buy A Vending BusinessHow To Buy A Vending Business Successfully: 6 Top Tips For Buyers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   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.
Add Backs To Get Business Acquisition LoansHow To Show Add Backs To Get Business Acquisition Loans

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   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.
Restaurant Buyers OverspendingBuying A Restaurant: Things New Business Owners Overspend On

Posted By: Joe Ranieri, Business Broker: LA, Orange Counties.   Nothing can be more exciting, and a little daunting for a new owner than finally being handed over the keys to their newly owned restaurant. Many buyers, especially those who have never been business owners before are much too eager to make the restaurant "their own". Overspending can take place.
Laundromat Due DilegenceLaundromat Due Diligence - Use Of Water Records, Conducting Investigation

Posted By: Chuck Post: Laundry Specialist, Consultant, Due-Diligence.   A laundromat needs to be thoroughly looked over before a buyer should complete an acquisition. The income is important of course but, the path forward is even more important. Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor, Due Diligence Consultant offers laundry buyers valuable advice on this BizBen blog post.
Business Broker Upfront FeesIn Defense Of Upfront Broker Fees: Why Owners Should Pay Brokers Upfront

Posted By: Brian Loring: Business Broker Specialist.   Are up front fees worth it? In this BizBen Blog post Brian Loring (Business Broker) discusses the pros and cons of owners of small businesses paying business brokers and agents an upfront fee for their services. There are many sides and opinions expressed on this topic by both sellers & brokers!
Buy A Business That Is Not For SaleBuy A Business That Is Not For Sale - Strategies For Business Buyers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who sell businesses in California.
Do Not Make It Hard To Buy Your BusinessBusiness Owners: Do Not Make It Hard To Buy Your Small Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
Service Is Important When Buying A LaundromatBuying A Laundromat - A Foundation Of Good Service Is Key

Posted By: Steve Erlinger, Laundry Broker/Consultant: Southern CA.   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.
ABC Licenses - Liquor Licenses In CalifonriaWorking With The ABC - Inside Look At Liquor Licenses

Posted By: Jeff Back, Broker, Restaurant Specialist - SF Bay Area.   A restaurant and bar specialty business broker gives us the inside look at California ABC liquor licenses - tips you won't find in an official manual! Jeff Back a Northern California restaurant/bar specialty broker covers the topic of liquor licenses and working with the ABC.
Business Broker Coop Issues4 Reasons Why Business Brokers Do Not Cooperate With Other Brokers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.

285 Results    Previous  Page 4  Next   
Categories


Other Related Blog Posts, Articles, And Discussions You May Be Interested In

Selling A Business 13 Crucial Tips Selling A Small To Mid-Sized Business: 13 Crucial Items To Sell A Business

Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
Buying An Absentee Small Business The Pros And Cons Of Buying An Absentee Run Small Business In California

Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small business in the California marketplace.
Sellers Discretionary Cash Add Backs Add Backs: Defining Sellers Discretionary Cash When Buying A Small Business

The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Taking Back Up Offers Important Back-Up Offers: Crucial When Buying Or Selling A Small To Mid-Sized Business

An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another.
Latest Business Broker Survey 6 Successful Traits Of Top California Business Brokers: New BizBen Survey

The latest BizBen.com survey of California Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
Giving Buyers Tax Returns Should Sellers Of Small Businesses Give Potential Buyers Their Tax Returns?

Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
Buying A Business Losing Money Should I Buy A Small Business That is Losing Money? Brokers & Agents Discuss

When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. ProIntermediaries discuss.
Why Many Deals Fail Why Many Deals Fail: Unrealistic High Asking Prices Are Usually The Culprit

The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
How To Buy A Dry Cleaners Finding A Dry Cleaner Small Business For Sale That Will Be A High Performer

Before you buy a dry cleaners small business, read these critical tips about this industry. Discover why a dry cleaner needs to be "green" to be profitable. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program Advisor) explores this topic and other helpful strategies on buying a dry cleaning store.
Keeping A Business Sale Confidential Why Is A Small Business Sale Kept Confidential? Advisors Discuss This Topic

Recently a business owner asked me on the phone, "Why do you keep the sale of a business confidential? How do you keep the sale confidential - any good tips?" Multiple Advisors weigh in on this subject. What would be your answer to this business owner? ProIntermediaries on BizBen discuss this topic.