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Posted By: Attorney

E-2 Visas: Buying & Selling California Businesses: Answers To Your Questions

An E-2 Visa & Immigration Attorney here in California addresses some of the more commonly asked questions regarding this topic about buying and selling small businesses with E-2's on BizBen Blogs and Podcasts - E-2 Visa information & strategies for business buyers and sellers.

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Posted By: Joe Ranieri

Can A Business Seller Back Out Of Escrow If They Simply Change Their Mind?

Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.

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Posted By: Rob Hartman

Is Starting With A Higher Selling Price A Good Strategy? Showing An Asking Price?

Is starting with a higher selling price a good strategy when selling a small business? or even showing an asking price? I have some definite ideas about this concept and would like to share along with other Advisors, Brokers, Agents contributors on BizBen. What are your thoughts on asking prices?

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Posted By: Rob Hartman

Negotiation Tips For Owners: Strategies For Business Sellers Selling A Small Business

What are some of the better negotiating tips for business sellers selling a small business. In this Discussion I will list several key strategies I feel work and have others comment on them as well.

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Posted By: Joe Ranieri

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.

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Posted By: Broker/Consultant

Top 5 Reasons Why Businesses For Sale Fall Out Of Escrow

50% of all California small business for sale transactions fail to complete. Why do businesses for sale fall out of escrow? Joel Miller (a senior care business specialist) discusses his 5 top reason why businesses fall out escrow along with other brokers, advisors on this BizBen Discussion.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA

Is Crowd Funding A Viable Way To Raise Money To Buy A Small Business?

We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA

Is There Such A Thing As Paying Too Little When Buying A Small Business?

We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.

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Posted By: Chuck Post

Laundromats: Are They Really Good Investments For Buyers?

Are laundries good investments for buyers? Chuck Post, (at 619-227-5711 - California laundry consultant, due diligence services, and laundry buyer representation) discusses this topic with other advisors & brokers in this BizBen Discussion about laundry investments and if they are good investments.

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Posted By: Chuck Post

When Buying A Laundry Why You Should Have An Exit Strategy When You Buy

Chuck Post a laundry consultant, specialty broker, buyer representative & due diligence advisor starts this discussion on why it's important to have an exit strategy in mind while buying a laundromat! He & others explain why this concept is so important for buyers especially in the laundry business.

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Posted By: Business Broker

Are Business Buyers Too Impulsive And Impatient About Initial Asking Prices?

Are business buyers too impulsive and impatient about initial asking prices? I feel buyers of businesses should first explore the small to mid-sized business being sold and then come to some conclusion on a potential price to offer - I would like to see what others have to say about this topic.

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Posted By: Joe Ranieri

Buying A Business With Partners Or Family Members: Pros And Cons

Buying a business with a partner/partners, family members can make one think twice about ever doing it twice! However in this BizBen Discussion Post I chat with others about identifying roles, defining goals, attorney visits, and other relating issues.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA

Why Restaurant Buyers Typically Fail: Best Pro Tips For Buying A Restaurant

Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.

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Posted By: Joe Ranieri

What Is The Best Way To Sell A Restaurant Business As An Asset Sale?

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Posted By: Timothy Cunha JD