Peter Siegel MBA, BizBen Founder, ProBuy, ProSell, ProIntermediary Programs

Founder & President Of BizBen.com (since 1994). I am the Lead Facilitator for the ProSell & ProBuy Programs on both platforms and consult daily with business buyers, owner/sellers, and intermediaries daily about buying and selling businesses. Contact me today about our consultation & advisory services for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and intermediaries.

I can be reached direct at 925-785-3118.

ProBuy Program - Designed For Serious Business Buyers

The ProBuy Program is good for one year but most of our business buyer clients end up buying a business usually within three to five months from start to finish. The cost of the program is a one time $800 fee (payable via check, credit/debit card, or eCheck). and is good for one year. There are no other fees associated with this program for our services during the program. This fee covers consulting & pre due-diligence on all deals: is the deal priced right? can you get financing on the deal? what deal points about the business should you be concerned about?, getting you prequalified for business purchase financing, getting the right team in place to assist you, etc.

Here Is What You Will Receive From The BizBen ProBuy Program:

* Determine What Types/Industries Of Businesses Would Be A Good Match For You To Buy (If Needed)
* Pre-Qualify & Advise You On Business Purchase Financing Options - SBA & Non SBA Financing
* Introduction To Specific Individuals At Financial Institutions To Provide Business Purchase Financing
* We'll Refer You To Any Resources That Will Help You Complete Your Deal & Get It Closed
* An Optimized/Targeted "Business Wanted To Buy" Posting For You On BizBen.com Targeting Owner/Sellers, Brokers
* Analysis Of Deals That You Are Considering Buying - Pre Due Diligence Phase
* Non-Biased Valuation/Appraisal Feedback On Deals In Contract - Is It Worth It? - Analysis Provided

For More Info Go To:  ProBuy Program For Buyers  - To Sign Up Call 888-212-4747 - Ask For The ProBuy Program.

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ProSell Program - Designed For Motivated Business Owners/Sellers or Brokers/Agents

The ProSell Program is good for one year but most of our seller clients end up selling their business within two to four months from start to finish. The cost of the program is a one time $800 fee (payable via check, credit/debit card, or eCheck). and is good for one year. There are no other fees associated with this program for our services during the program. This fee covers consulting & coaching throughout the process: is the business priced right (and obtainable deal structure)? can potential buyers get financing on the deal (we'll pre-qual your business for financing from the sell side)? We'll assist you with optimized text and copy for your Business For Sale Posting & Banner ads on BizBen.com. Need assistance with other aspects of the sale of your business? We'll refer you to resources who can get your deal closed - escrow/bulk sale services, attorneys for transactional contracts and paperwork, and SBA lenders and financial resources for your buyers, etc.

Here Is What You Will Receive From The ProSell Program:

* Determine A Realistic Market Value (Price) Of Your Business - Realistic Pricing & Deal Structures That Make Sense In Today's Marketplace
* Quantify The Perfect Business Buyer For Your Business - Identify The Qualities Of A Real Buyer Who Can Close On Your Deal
* Assist You With Reaching Serious Business Buyers - What Channels & Networks On BizBen To Use & Why - For Your Particular Type And Size Of Business
* Pre-Qualify Your Business For Potential Buyer Financing - So Potential Business Buyers Don't Waste Time Finding Financing (Or If Financing Is Even An Option)
* Optimize A For Sale Posting & Banner Ads On BizBen.com - Giving You Optimized Exposure To Serious, Motivated Buyers For Up To 12 Months (Most Businesses Usually Sell Within 3 Months On This Program)
* Refer You To Any Advisors & Resources That Will Help You Complete Your Transaction & Get It Closed Successfully

For More Info Go To:  ProSell Program For Sellers & Brokers  - To Sign Up Call 888-212-4747 - Ask For The ProSell Program.

See All Of Peter's Contributions & Postings Below

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Blog:  When Do I Tell My Employees The Business Is Being Sold?

With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that will affect the decision. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  What Are Business Buyers Biggest Mistakes? We Examine The Most Common

A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Why 80% Of All Business Buyers Never End Up Buying A Small Business

First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Janitorial Cleaning Services: 6 Considerations When Buying Janitorial Businesses

Buyers interested in buying a janitorial cleaning business will find companies in this industry for sale that are quite profitable. Careful due diligence, including the six factors covered in this blog post, is advised before completing a deal. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this industry. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Business Acquisition Financing Expert Give Tips On Proving Cash Flow

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. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  BizBen ProBuy Program: Professional Assistance With Buying A Business

Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Selling A Business: Telling Potential Business Buyers About Unreported Income

Telling potential business buyers about unreported income could come back and bite you if not careful. It's best to be honest when dealing with business buyers but you should also highlight what's reported in the tax returns and what cash may be seen "between the lines". Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  4 Reasons Why Business Brokers Do Not Cooperate With Other Brokers

Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Sellers: First Impressions Are Critical When Selling A Small Business

First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  5 Best Tips When Choosing A Business Broker When Selling Your Business

Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  BizBen Podcast & Webinar: Business Purchase Financing, SBA Loan Options

Ever wonder what is involved in obtaining business purchase financing when buying a business? Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen Founder and ProBuy & ProSell Programs Lead Facilitator addresses this topic on this BizBen podcast and answers business buyers, sellers, & brokers questions regarding financing. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Advertising A Business For Sale: Best And Worst - Words, Phrases, Strategies

Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Next Live Podcast Online Session For Buyers & Sellers: Weds 10/20 At 7PM

Part webinar, part live podcast these BizBen Sessions are held on Weds at 7PM. These FREE live sessions consist of topics related to buying and selling small to mid-sized businesses. Online topics regarding buying and selling small businesses are discussed by the top professionals in the industry. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Resource:  Peter Siegel MBA, BizBen Founder, ProBuy, ProSell, ProIntermediary Programs

Peter Siegel, MBA - Founder Of BizBen.com (over 25 years), 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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Blog:  Buying A Small Business: Earnest Money Deposits Should Be Reasonable

Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Business Owners: Do Not Make It Hard To Buy Your Small Business

Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Selling A Business With A Month-To-Month Lease

Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Add Backs: Defining Sellers Discretionary Income When Buying A Small Business

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. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  Buying A Small to Mid-Sized Business: A Checklist For Serious Buyers

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. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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Blog:  A Business Opportunity, Not The Same As A Going Business For Sale

Don't confuse a business opportunity with a going business for sale. In the broadest sense, an existing business being offered on the market is sometimes called a business opportunity. But for a buyer's purposes, seeking to invest in a business to own and operate, there are important differences. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

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