Blog Posts & Articles Related To: Buying A Business

Peter Siegel, Founder of BizBen and Director of the ProBuy and ProSell Programs on BizBen explores why earnest money deposits serve several purposes when buying or selling a small business. Several contributors on BizBen weigh in on this topic on this BizBen blog post.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Fully half of all the businesses that are sold are retail food restaurants. This includes franchise, non-franchise, sandwich shops, bagel shops, coffee shops, as well as good old fashioned sit-down restaurants. Willard Michlin, CPA discusses his thoughts on buying & selling fast food businesses.  By Willard Michlin   View All Willard Michlin 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

PWS Laundry has been helping CA business buyers on how to buy or open a laundromat business since 1968. From locating an existing laundromat for sale to finding a new location and all of the other key considerations such as laundromat design, laundromat financing, insurance, business plans & more!  By Brad S.   View All Brad S. Blog Posts

In dealing with business sales, often times the Seller or the Buyer will ask about the use of an escrow company. The seller may say, Why can't the buyer just pay me cash or give me a cashier's check? This blog post covers why utilizing an escrow service is so important in selling a small business.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker explores: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing deposits & opening escrow, Return of deposit to buyer, Why do we take a deposit from buyers when preparing & executing a purchase agreement contract?  By Lee Petsas   View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts

A business plan is a living document that should serve several purposes for your business. When you are buying a small business, a business plan will assist you in obtaining business purchase financing by showing lenders and investors how you plan to repay their loan by running a profitable company.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA 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

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

Chuck Post hosts this live FREE online webinar on Buying A California 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.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts