Blog Posts & Articles Related To: Selling A Business

Selling a business online, while often effective for finding the right buyer, is a strategy sellers need to execute correctly in order to be successful. That means avoiding the six common mistakes made by sellers. Peter Siegel, BizBen Founder talks about what it takes to effectively sell a business.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Owners often ask agents to sell business offerings for them. It's usually more difficult than selling houses when working to find a buyer for a business, to satisfy contingencies and close escrow. Business sales intermediaries either agents or brokers may want large fees, but often are worth it.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

This live FREE workshop by Cheryl Maloney (San Francisco Business Broker Specialist) is designed for San Francisco restaurant owners who are thinking of selling and would like to know how much their restaurant or bar is worth and how to get it sold successfully. Limited seats, please RSVP via phone.  By Cheryl Maloney   View All Cheryl Maloney Blog Posts

Selling a small to mid-sized business in California can be a difficult process for owners and intermediaries. Statistics show that over 70% of all California sellers never end up selling their business. That is why we initiated the BizBen ProSell Program for CA business owners & intermediaries.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

A new ebook has been published to help owners who are ready to sell a California business in the current market. It explains how the New Economy has impacted the state's business for sale marketplace and provides effective strategies for overcoming the problems that recently have ruined many deals.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

To receive the fullest exposure for selling their business, small business owner/sellers should make sure their listing broker or agent is co-operating with other business brokers and agents on their deal. Christina Lazuric a Orange County business broker discusses this topic with BizBen Users.  By Christina Lazuric, CBI   View All Christina Lazuric, CBI Blog Posts

Peter Siegel, MBA with the BizBen ProSell Program discusses the steps recommended to prepare a business for sale including cleaning and repairs, gathering paperwork and preparing an exit strategy. It emphasizes the importance of working with professionals and getting the right buyers interested.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

There are many myths associated with the process of selling a business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be comprised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling your business. Peter Siegel, with BizBen explores these myths.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Some prospective business purchasers ask if they should buy an employment agency. California's declining unemployment suggests a healthy market for businesses that connect job openings with applicants. It's important to know how to evaluate opportunities when seeking this type of business for sale.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts