Helpful Resources To Assist In Selling And Buying California Businesses |
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Timothy Cunha JD, Business Broker: SF Bay And North Bay Areas SF Bay Area experienced attorney, & business broker, intermediary. I & my EvergreenGold team offer owners sound advice & expertise to build business value & achieve profitable sales. For a FREE business evaluation & SWOT analysis for your business phone me direct at 650-600-3751, 650-866-5393 Text. |
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Rick Carlson, Business Broker - Southern California You Will Never Feel Lost In The Shuffle. Many Brokers Simply Send Out An NDA And That's The End Of Communication. All Buyers Receive A Personal Meeting With An Ace Acquisition Specialist So They Can Recommend The Perfect Business For You. Phone Rick direct at 800-985-4939. |
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Christina Lazuric CBI CBB, Business Broker: Orange County Premier Brokerage for selling Orange County Service based businesses since 2005! CBB provides a step by step approach to Business Brokerage, M&A Services, Business Consulting, & Valuations. Deal with a professional. Contact me about selling or buying service based businesses: 949-257-7823 Cell/Text. |
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AJ Rana - Business Broker, San Francisco Bay Area Professionals who understand the importance of world class business brokerage service and the value it can create. Specializing in assisting sellers and buyers with retail stores, restaurants, hospitality & lodging, manufacturing operations, distribution companies, e-commerce and service businesses. |
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Peter Siegel MBA, BizBen Founder, ProBuy, ProSell, ProIntermediary Programs Peter Siegel, MBA - Founder Of BizBen.com (since 1994), I am the Lead Advisor for the ProSell, ProBuy, & ProIntermediary Programs. I advise/coach buyers, sellers, and brokers daily about buying & selling small to mid-sized businesses throughout the Nation. I can be reached direct at 925-785-3118. |
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William F. Ziprick, Attorney: Legal Services For Buyers And Sellers Through creative problem solving, attention to detail, accessibility, & understanding that unnecessary delay is often a deal killer, I work closely with my clients and other professionals to consistently achieve a high rate of closings. Office: 909-255-8353, Cell: 509-951-7230. |
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Elizabeth McGovern: Escrow Services - San Francisco Bay Area McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645. |
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Shalonda Chappel: Escrow & Bulk Sale Services - Southern California Escrow services to brokers/agents, sellers, & buyers. Established 43 years. Extraordinary service. Experienced with handling difficult transactions. One stop for all your escrow needs: Bulk sales, lien searches, UCC searches, liquor license transfers, publishing & recording services. 951-808-3972. |
Related Articles, Events, Blog Posts, Discussions, Videos, Interviews |
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Buyer Asks: Is Buying A Service Based Business A Good Choice These Days?
I've been selling businesses a long time & I get many calls from buyers who are open to buying something but aren't sure what would be a good investment. I'll get asked what I would buy if I was them and my answer is always the same, "a service business". Business broker Chris Lazurik explains. |
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Confidentiality: Why Keeping A Deal Quiet Is Important To Sellers And Buyers
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains. |
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Uncover Hidden Problems In Due Diligence When You Buy A Small Business
Most everyone who's decided to buy a small business in California knows the importance of due diligence. That involves close examination of a business prior to removing contingencies. But not everyone knows how to uncover problems that are not obvious. Here are five of the most common hidden issues. |
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I am Selling A Small Business - How Do I Qualify Potential Business Buyers?
Being prepared when potential buyers contact you about your business for sale is a good idea. Too many sellers (and brokers) are unprepared & miss good opportunities or get involved with unqualified buyers. This Discussion post and answers from ProIntermediaries on BizBen assist with this issue. |
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Selling A Business For Sale By Owner?
What are the Pros & Cons of selling a business yourself? Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker at 714-292-5448) discusses all the angles of business owners taking the initiative and selling their own business. He covers: commissions, flexibility factors, control, exposure, and confidentiality. |
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Business Purchase Financing Help - Expert Tips For Faster SBA Loan Approvals
Business purchase financing advisor Peter Siegel, MBA shares his views on SBA loan financing. He explains the nuances of the SBA loan process when considering business purchase financing or getting pre-qualified. Reach Peter Siegel, MBA direct at 925-785-3118 regarding SBA & Non SBA Loan Financing. |
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Who Really Represents The Business Buyer In A Deal? Does Dual Agency Work?
Who really represents the buyer? The selling broker or agent through dual agency? Many brokers and agents weigh in on this Discussion on BizBen. Bottom line is all business buyers need to know who really represents them and has their best interest at heart when seeking and negotiating on deals. |
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Financing Advice: Showing Add Backs To Get Business Acquisition Financing
When seeking business acquisition financing, it helps to review a seller's addbacks as a source of funding to service the debt service. But explain them correctly. Peter Siegel, MBA business acquisition financing expert and advisor at 925-785-3118 covers this topic on financing a business purchase. |