Blog Posts & Articles Related To: Small Business Financing

Financing a business purchase has become more difficult in the past couple of years. But buyers and sellers of small and mid-sized businesses are finding other ways to raise the money needed to complete their transactions. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses these ideas with BizBen Blog readers.  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

Trying to purchase a business with no money down is usually a waste of time if you want a good business. But leveraging into a business with a relatively small cash down payment can often be accomplished using some of these suggested strategies in this article on buying a business with limited cash.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

There are companies who specialize in purchasing Business Notes (of course at a discount). You can sell all or part of your note. Peter Siegel, Business Purchase Financing Expert discusses this entire process in his latest article on selling your business note after you sell your business.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

It is not uncommon for Sellers to get uncomfortable when a Buyer requires a loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?"  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

What are actual adjusted net earnings of a company being purchased with business acquisition financing? That's the figure to know and to provide a lender. Peter Siegel, MBA at 866-270-6278 (business purchase financing expert with both SBA loans and non SBA loan financing) reviews this concept.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Ever wonder what is involved in obtaining business purchase financing to buy a business or franchise? Peter Siegel, MBA who has over twenty years advising and obtaining all types of financing for business buyers presents this video/podcast and answers your questions on this topic.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

When selling your small business, offering seller financing is a great way to help your business standout from others on the market and it is also a good strategy to consider that can help you close a sale. If you plan to offer seller financing there are a number of things you need to know.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

The use of add backs & adjusted net income is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But business buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts

Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.  By Peter Siegel, MBA   View All Peter Siegel, MBA Blog Posts