Some prospective business purchasers ask if they should buy an employment agency. California's declining unemployment suggests a healthy market for businesses that connect job openings with applicants. It's important to know how to evaluate opportunities when seeking this type of business for sale. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
One of the most important steps in buying a business is doing your due diligence. When buying a California winery, there are three major areas to focus your attention during this period of research. Learn about these three factors in this BizBen blog post on wine industry due diligence for buyers. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Restaurant franchise offerings are among the most popular of the business types potential business buyers seek. What many would-be owners don't realize is that there are specific tips for buying fast food or restaurant franchises that don't necessarily apply to independent restaurants for sale. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
If you are open to exploring the franchise opportunities available the commercial cleaning industry is an area you should consider. Commercial cleaning franchises are quickly becoming a popular choice among business buyers and here are my 6 reasons why you should consider buying one. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
When buying a business you may also have the option to buy the building it occupies. There are advantages and disadvantages to owning commercial property. In order to determine whether or not you should buy the property that comes with a business purchase, here are a few questions to ask yourself. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Buying a California business involves reviewing due diligence checklists so buyers can learn enough to determine whether to proceed with a deal. Here's a due diligence checklist of the items a buyer should request for review, and sellers should plan to make available for a serious purchaser. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Four factors to consider when buying a bar. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com discusses: The advantages and disadvantages of a bar that serves food as well as liquor. Staffing, inventory control and owner involvement as they relate to a good business are summarized. Benchmarks when looking at financials. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
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Those seeking to buy gas station business opportunities need to know about five factors that can make this purchase particularly risky compared to other businesses. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
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