Blog Posts & Articles Related To: Buying A Business

Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

The post 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 business.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Even without meaning to be dishonest, sellers or brokers talking to someone who wants to buy a small business often make statements that are not true. And sometimes what is said is known to be a lie. The buyer is smart to carefully evaluate what they hear - six untrue statements sometimes told.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Restaurant franchise offerings are among the most popular of the business types potential business buyers seek. What many would-be owners don't realize is that there are specific tips for buying fast food or restaurant franchises that don't necessarily apply to independent restaurants for sale.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Fees charged borrowers of SBA-backed loans to purchase or to expand small businesses will continue to be waived or reduced through the next fiscal year. The benefits were set to expire at the end of last month. SBA administrator says the move helps to support underserved small business communities.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

The first broker I ever worked for said, "Every deal you have will die at least 5 times before it closes. How you handle that, will determine whether you can survive doing this for a living." As I enter my 11th year doing this, I still smile at that memory because it is as true today as it was then.  By Christina Lazuric, CBI   View All Christina Lazuric, CBI Blog Posts

One of the most important steps in buying a business is doing your due diligence. When buying a California winery, there are three major areas to focus your attention during this period of research. Learn about these three factors in this BizBen blog post on wine industry due diligence for buyers.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA 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

Trying to pick the best convenient stores for sale? Learn how to find convenient stores for sale with high traffic, profitable locations to maximize your investment. Peter Siegel Director of the ProBuy & ProSell Programs and BizBen Founder explores this issue regarding buying convenence stores.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts