Maintaining confidentiality is not a simple task. It is a complex, interlocking process that has to be methodically practiced. The methodology that we believe most successful in maintaining confidentiality is using a business intermediary, an attorney, CPA or some other third party to act as a filter between the owner of the business and the prospective purchasers. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Have the results back from surveying business buyers, business owners/sellers, and business brokers and agents about what annoys them most about the other participants in a deal. Some information was inevitable some was surprising. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
While much of the negotiating for purchase of a small California business is conducted at arms length, meaning that the principal is not present when his or her offer or counteroffer is presented to the other party, there are times when buyer and seller find themselves at the same table, where they attempt to come to an agreement on a deal. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
A potential small business owner/seller asks the question: I have a preschool and am thinking about selling it but my lease is ending soon. What would be the best thing to do? Do I renew the contract or do I act the landlord to sign a contract to the new buyer? and is it a good time to sell? Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Buying a day care for sale is a dream for many people. Here, you'll learn how to successfully negotiate the purchase of a day care for sale to make that dream a reality. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com covers this topic. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Imagine having the prestige and excitement enjoyed by the area's small business brokers: What a fun and lucrative profession! You've heard about the terrific benefits, but do you know in reality that the business broker life doesn't always match up with the myths? Some examples of the myths and facts are listed in this blog/article. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
The likelihood of selling a business is often determined by external factors in the marketplace. Here are eight influences on how easy, or difficult it might be when selling a small business. Peter Siegel discusses these factors in a BizBen.com article. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Due diligence definition and checklist with services for buying and selling small to mid-sized businesses. A check list is important for legal and accounting due-diligence. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
Looking to buy restaurant businesses? Check out these tips first to avoid getting blindsided when you buy restaurants. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
One of the strategies for selling your business to a very cautious buyer is to relate the price to performance of the company in the months after the buyer takes over. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains this strategy. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA
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