Blog Posts & Articles Related To: How To Buy A Business

Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount.  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

A potential business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a California business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they searched and bought a business. I asked several BizBen resources their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

There are a handful of key asset categories in allocating or breaking down the purchase price allocation of a business sale. The allocation is required to complete the transaction. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker reviews this topic in detail for buyers and sellers of businesses.  By Lee Petsas   View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts

Buying a California business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many business buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The BizBen ProBuy Program assists potential buyers of California businesses with finding businesses to purchase.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

A properly prepared purchase agreement is of foremost importance in any business purchase. Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker defines what should be in a purchase agreement when buying a business.  By Lee Petsas   View All Lee Petsas Blog Posts

Buying a pharmacy takes a lot of planning and research as it is not like buying a traditional commercial business. There are many government regulations to take into consideration, as well as financial considerations to plan. Here is what you need to know about the industry before you buy.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

People think of recycling and think of a facility that recycles trash. While this is true a large facility is expensive to open and operate. With that said, in this post, I will focus on 3 small business opportunities in the recycling industry that are more manageable for the average entrepreneur.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Chuck Post, coin laundry consultant & specialty business broker is giving a FREE San Diego area workshop discussing how to buy a laundry. Topics Include: Valuing A Coin Laundry, Pitfalls To Watch For, Determing The True Income, Coin Or Card / Attended or Un-Attended, etc.  By Chuck Post   View All Chuck Post Blog Posts

Business purchase financing expert & sdvisor (and BizBen ProBuy Program) Peter Siegel shares his views of getting SBA loan financing when buying or selling a busines. This article explains the nuances of the SBA loan process when considering business purchase financing or getting pre-qualified.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts