Helpful Resources To Assist In Selling And Buying California Businesses |
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Chris Seaman, Business Broker: Southern California Founded in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has accelerated to become one of the most successful Business Sales Organizations in the world. Our team of agents have gone through extensive training to become experts in the field of business brokerage. Call Chris at 858-578-4111 for more info. |
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Harry Sidhu, CBB, Broker: SF Bay Area, Central Valley, SAC Region Assisting both sellers and buyers of businesses - dealing mainly with Liquor Stores, Grocery Markets, Gas Stations, Smoke Shops, Restaurant Related, Retail Related, Service Related. Serving SF Bay Area, North Bay, Sacramento area. Call Harry Sidhu, CBB for assistance at 510-366-6130. |
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Manjit Singh, Business Broker - SF Bay Area, Central Valley Assistance in the SF Bay Area & Valley. Contact me about buying or selling a restaurant, liquor store, gas stations, markets, and c-store businesses. If you are looking to buy or sell a SF Bay Area, Central Valley liquor store, market, c-store, restaurant, etc phone me direct at 510-417-9429 Cell. |
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Bob Hughes, Business Broker: Coachella Valley Area Bob Hughes is a business broker & is President of Hughes Properties. Hughes has a wide variety of entrepreneurial experience with the personal ownership & sale of numerous businesses, and has sold over 200 small & mid-sized businesses in the Riverside County marketplace. Call Bob at 760-323-8311. |
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Peter Siegel, MBA, BizBen Founder, ProBuy, ProSell Programs Founder & President Of BizBen.com (since 1994) & BizBenNetwork.com. I am the Lead Facilitator for the ProSell & ProBuy Programs on both websites. I consult daily with buyers, sellers, and intermediaries daily about buying and selling businesses. Call 925-785-3118. |
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Cheryl Maloney, Business Brokerage Services: City Of San Francisco I have over 20 years of small business experience, a law degree and well-versed in real estate regulations and best practices. I work tirelessly to create successful strategies & effective negotiations for those wishing to sell or buy a SF business. Call 415-309-2722 (Cell/Text). |
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Steve Zimmerman: Restaurant Broker Specialist, California Steve founded Restaurant Realty in 1996. He has personally sold/leased over 900 restaurants, bars & clubs, & completed over 3000 valuations. The author of "Restaurant Dealmaker - An Insider's Trade Secrets For Buying a Restaurant, Bar or Club" available on Amazon. Reach Steve direct at 415-945-9701. |
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Jeff Sacher, Business Broker: North Bay Restaurant, Retail Specialist Jeff is a leader in business brokering in the North Bay. Since joining Santa Rosa Business And Commercial in 1999 he has assisted Buyers and Sellers in over 200 business sales and acquisitions. Jeff provides other services for his clients as well. Reach Jeff and his team at 707-888-4972. |
Related Articles, Events, Blog Posts, Discussions, Videos, Interviews |
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What Are Some Possible Reasons Why My Broker Didn't Sell My Small Business?
What are some reasons a business that was previously on the market with another broker didn't sell? Every broker or agent understands that not every business they list will result in a sale. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) and others explain why some brokers fail at selling a listing. |
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Buying A Restaurant Can Be Challenging: 3 Key Tips For Restaurant Buyers
People always need to eat; there should be plenty of business. Some restaurant buyers think there is prestige to owning a popular eating establishment. But it isn't an easy business purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder, ProBuy & ProSell Program Director at 925-785-3118) reviews this topic. |
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Liquor License Assistance Consultant - San Francisco Bay Area - Jim Saxton
Jim Saxton - 20 years experience of local governmental requirements, such as Police Departments, Zoning / Planning Departments, ABC District Offices, my company Liquor Licenses of SF Bay Area is very qualified to resolve all of your concerns during the liquor license transfer process. 925-787-0770. |
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Interview: Joe Ranieri, Restaurant Specialist - Tips On Buying Restaurants
Joe Ranieri, long time Orange County Business Broker and restaurant specialist chats with Peter Siegel on the BizBen Podcast & Vlog about the nuances of buying and selling restaurants in the Orange County, California area. Joe gives listeners some great perspective on how to buy a restaurant. |
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Upgrading Liquor License: An Increase In Price When I Sell My Restaurant?
My restaurant recently upgraded its beer with wine license to a full-service liquor license, and if I sell, how much can that increase my selling price? Joe Ranieri, Southern California restaurant broker specialist initiates this discussion and other advisors, business brokers, agents weigh in. |
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Tips For Restaurant Buyers: How To Change A Restaurant Concept Successfully
Joe Ranieri, (Orange County Business Broker) discusses how to convert restaurants: buy an existing inexpensive restaurant and then converting it to another concept. He discusses finding the right location, working with the landlord, notifying existing clients, and observing restaurant trends. |
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Qualities You Should Look For In A Escrow, Bulk Sale Service When Selling
What qualities should you look for in a escrow and bulk sale service when buying/selling a business? Orange County Business Broker Joe Ranieri at 714-292-5448 addresses these issues in a Discussion on BizBen. See what qualities matter when selecting a Escrow/Bulk Sales firm when buying or selling. |
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How Long Should Business Brokers Hold On To Their Client And Deal Files?
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents. |