business: How Do You Sell a "Problem" Business? - 08/15/07 12:40 PM
I have a business for sale. Again.
I'm a business broker. I sell businesses. I've sold lots of businesses.
They all have problems.
In almost every case the biggest problem is the owner.
This particular business is one of my favorites. It has been around for over thirty years, but the last two owners have … (10 comments)

business: How Much Money Do You Need (or Want) to Make From Your Business? How To Buy a Business, Part 4 - 08/03/07 12:36 PM
This is the fourth chapter in the series "How To Buy a Business." See chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3.How Much Money Do You Need (or Want) to Make From Your Business? 
You must answer this question very specifically because it will have a bearing on how much you will have to … (6 comments)

business: Buy an Independent Business or a Franchise (part 3 of series) - 07/25/07 02:58 PM

The arguments in favor of a franchise are formidable.  With a franchise you should get immediate name recognition, awareness, and acceptance.  You get training in running your business.  You get complete policies and procedures manuals.  You get national contracts with suppliers which allow you to buy for less than you could … (9 comments)

business: Buying a Business: First Things First - 07/24/07 08:24 PM
 
Before you even consider buying a business you have some decisions to make and some homework to do:
1.     Should you buy an existing business or start from scratch?
2.     Do you want a franchise or an independent business?
3.     Should you lease your location or buy the real estate?
4.     How are you going … (27 comments)

business: You Need a Business! Baby Boomer retirement Planning part 4 - 07/24/07 11:45 AM

At retirement we are faced with major lifestyle changes from NOT going to work every day to NOT having a regular income, having too much time for not enough to do.
Maybe what you want to do is have a small business that can occupy your time and provide some welcome and … (2 comments)

 
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