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Business Broker Dirty TricksBusiness Sellers: Watch For These Business Broker Questionable Practices

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   Lee Petsas (Southern California Business Broker) shares his concerns regarding some questionable business practices by some California Business Brokers lately. Other Business Brokers and Advisors weigh in as well on this BizBen Blog post with other "dirty tricks" they have observed and heard about.
Structuring Owner Carry Notes When Selling A BusinessStructuring Owner Carry Notes When Selling A Business

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   Due to the current state of the credit markets and bank financing, seller financing when selling a California small business is more important then ever in a business sale. Lee Petsas, Southern California business broker walks us through the nuances of owner carry notes - seller financing.
When And How To Tell Employees When Selling A BusinessSelling A Business: When And How To Tell Employees

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   Lee Petsas a Southern California business broker writes about his experiences relating to when to tell employees the business is for sale or has been sold.
Business For Sale Purchase AgreementProperly Prepared Purchase Agreements

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   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.
Deposits With Purchase AgreementsDeposits With Purchase Agreements - Rules And Guidelines

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   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?
Allocation Of The Purchase PriceAllocation Of The Purchase Price When Selling A California Small Business

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   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.
Qualifying Business BuyersQualifying Business Buyers: Top Business Broker Discusses Top Strategies

Posted By: Lee Petsas, Business Broker: Southern CA.   Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker addresses how he handles potential business buyers when they request information on a business for sale listing. He gives his strategies and tips for handling and directing business buyer inquiries.

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