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Business Acquisition Financing Cash FlowBusiness Acquisition Financing Expert Give Tips On Proving Cash Flow

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com's Advisor - ProBuy / ProSell Programs) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Sellers Discretionary Cash Add Backs AnalysisAdd Backs: Defining Sellers Discretionary Income When Buying A Small Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Business Purchase Financing With SBA LoansBusiness Purchase Financing - Tips For Faster SBA Loan Approvals

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Business purchase financing expert & advisor (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program) Peter Siegel shares his views of getting SBA loan financing when buying or selling a business. This blog explains the nuances of the SBA loan process when considering business purchase financing or getting pre-qualified.
Business Purchase Financing By Peter Siegel MBABusiness Purchase Financing - 3 Things You Need To Know Now

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: Business Purchase Financing Advisor.   Looking to buy a small business? There is good news regarding business purchase financing. More financial institutions are coming back into the market with business purchase financing. After years of being selective many lenders are more open to financing deals they would not have in the past years.
A Checklist For Business BuyersBuying A Small to Mid-Sized Business: A Checklist For Serious Buyers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
Yogurt Shop Purchase Financing TipsFrozen Yogurt Shop For Sale Financing - Yogurt Store Purchase Financing Tips

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Financing a yogurt shop for sale can be challenging. Here, you'll learn the real scoop behind financing a yogurt shop for sale to help it be profitable from the start. Peter Siegel with BizBen discusses strategies on this topic.
Using Retirement Plan Funds To Buy A BusinessHow To Use Retirement Plan Funds To Buy A Business

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   To understand the pros and cons of diverting funds from your retirement funds towards the purchase of a business, it is first necessary to brush up on some investment basics. Before approaching the issue of using retirement funds to buy a business, let's take a quick look at stocks and bonds.
Buy A Business For SaleGetting Financing To Buy A Business For Sale - Four Ideas

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business for sale know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
SBA Loan Purchasing A BusinessSeller Expectations With SBA Loan Financing

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   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?"
Purchase A Small Business With Limited CashPurchase A Business With Limited Or No Cash - 5 Financing Tips For Buyers

Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor.   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.

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