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   <pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:09:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Southern California Businesses For Sale</title>
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    <description>Southern California Businesses For Sale -   Listings.  View my current client engagements.  Our firm successful business owners who desire to sell a business...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 20:52:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>About This Site</title>
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    <description>How my Site Build It Site exploded my Real Estate Business.  I went from brand new to in the TopTen nationwide due to my SBI site.  If you are in Real Estate you need to take a look at this powerful..</description>
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    <title>Help Selling a Business - The Process</title>
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    <description>Do you need help selling a business. Learn about the process -  from the initial meeting with your broker to the close of... </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:24:51 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Selling a Small Business</title>
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    <description>Your California Business Broker discusses: Have you considered selling a small business? If you are like most business owners,  the the thought has crossed your mind. Learn why some businesses...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:23:13 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Business</title>
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    <description>Many people are interested in buying a business. A California Business broker shares tips and advice for buying a small or medium sized business. How to locate, price and make an offer on a business.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:20:59 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Buy a Business - The Blog</title>
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    <description>Buying a small business is like buying a job. With the economy struggling more people than ever are considering buying a business.  Yet, many people are confused and intimidated about the process. Let&#39;s face it, buying a business is risky.  The first thing you can do to improve your odds is to educate yourself.  

That is why I have created a new blog that is dedicated to buying a business.  Over the next months I plan to do several series of post that discusses all the different aspects of buying a business.  It is totally interactive. If you have questions about buying a business you can ask questions and have them answered.

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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:17:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:07:16 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Business Tips</title>
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    <description>Read a insider&#39;s buying a business tips. Educate yourself on the process of buying or selling business opportunities...</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:48:53 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Tips for Selling a Business</title>
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    <description>As a California Business Broker, I hear frequently, &quot;do you have any tips for selling a business?&quot;  Here I will share with you some great advice that may help you position your business so that ...</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker : 5 Points to Consider</title>
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    <description>Your California Business Broker discusses 5 points to consider when selling your business.  Maximize the value of your business, view this video before selling your business.  Cutting edge strategies.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:07:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Selling a trucking business</title>
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    <description>Selling a Trucking Business? We specialize in selling privately owned transportation related businesses.  We have extensive contacts with private, institutional and industry buyers who would like...  </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:58 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Selling a Restaurant</title>
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    <description>Considering Selling a Restaurant ?  Learn about our capabilites and marketing strategies. We can generate results for your business!  Take a look.  </description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Broker In California</title>
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    <description>We are Business Brokers In California who facilitates the sale, merger and acquisition of small and medium sized businesses.  If you are looking for professionals who will...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker: Selling a business common questions</title>
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    <description>A California Business Broker answers the most frequently asked questions about selling a small business in California. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:10:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker : Marketing Strategies</title>
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    <description>On California Business Broker .com we reference marketing numerous times. We discuss our marketing strategies and why they are ssiness the execution of the marketingo effective.  When selling....</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:29:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker : Selling a small business - Financing</title>
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    <description>As a California business brokers we work with clients that are interested in buying a business or selling a business. Read about how deals are financed and how this impacts the bottom line..</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:33:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker : 7 Things to Consider When Buying a Business</title>
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    <description>Welcome to California Business Broker .com. View 7 Things to Consider When Buying a Business.  View the video and learn insiders tips on the purchasing of a business...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:25:06 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker : Working with a Business Broker</title>
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    <description>Do you need a California Business Broker when you are searching for a business to buy?  See how a business broker can help and when you need one and when you do not. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:23:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying, Selling, Business Questions, Answers and Advice</title>
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    <description>Buying or Selling  a Business? Take a look at our forum where you can confidentially ask a question and get expert advice free!  No personal information is required. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:17:48 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buy a Business Seminar</title>
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    <description>Our Buy a Business Seminar will teach you how to buy a small business the right way.   Let us show you how you can reduce the risk and increase your ROI and probability of success. Designed for all.. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:58:15 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Purchase Financing</title>
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    <description>Get the inside track on business purchase financing.  Learn what the banks and the SBA require.  Financing a business acquisition is a major hurdle that must be cleared when purchasing a business.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:46:50 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Business Pricing</title>
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    <description>Business Pricing: A question in the back of every business owner&#39;s mind. What is my business worth? The term &quot;seller&#39;s discretionary earnings&quot; is used to describe the total financial benefit that the.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Asset versus Stock Sales</title>
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    <description>Asset versus Stock sales.  Learn the pros and cons of each in the context of selling a business. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:06:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Business Broker - Selling California Businesses </title>
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    <description>California Business Broker .com -  serving all of Southern California.   Information that ev ery entrepreneur should know about buying or selling small businesses.  Learn how.. </description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>I have a small packaged food business (natural dessert)-  How difficult is it to find a buyer and approximately how long does it take?  Also, what are</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Forms Needed for Selling a Business</title>
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    <description>If I have a buyer that is ready to buy my business, what forms are needed?  Do I need an attorney?  Is it similar to the sale of property?</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 03:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Looking to Buy</title>
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    <description>Has the Credit Crunch made it more difficult for buyers to finance business acquisitions?  Does the current economic condition mean that it is a</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:48:44 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Hollywood Rehearsal Studio for Sale</title>
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    <description>We represent a well established, well known, Hollywood Rehearsal studio.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the industry to expand their business interests.  Complete profile available..</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:26:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Business in this Economy</title>
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    <description>As I write this the the US stock market has lost about 40 of it&#39;s value in the past year.  Many leading economists are predicting that we are either in or entering a prolonged recession. So buying a business right now is a crazy idea, right?   

I do not think so.  Buying a business in any economy involves risk and a tough economy is no different. Buying a business right now can mean that the long term upside is even greater than before. 

Let me be clear.  Buying a business is not for everyone. Business buyers are typically optimists and they see opportunity when other are fearing doom and gloom. 

Consider the following points. 

1. Owners who are selling now are probably more motivated than before.  Seller put their businesses on the market for a variety of reasons. Moving, health retirement etc. If someone has to sell then they have to sell.  This environment has filtered out sellers who are just testing the market. The sellers who are left are probably more willing to work with the buyer. 

2. SBA loans and bank financing is still readily available.  We are still doing deals.  Plus, SBA loans are based off the prime rate which is very low.  many expect further rate cuts which means you can get rates in the 7-8 range.  A year ago it was 10. 

3. The variety and depth of the small businesses available is amazing.  Here in Southern California there are over 500K small businesses that fit our client profile. Some are struggling but there are many that are still doing well. As a buyer in this environment you can be very selective.  If you buy a business that is doing OK in this environment chances are that when things turn around that business will grow dramatically. I have clients who&#39;s sales actually increased in 2008.

4. Landlords are willing to deal.  Space in California is expensive. We are seeing landlords who are much more willing to make concessions right now.  Lock in a long lease at low rates and you will benefit in the long run. 

5. When you buy a business you take control of your destiny.  Right now corporate life is uncertain. Buying a business may offer even more security than working for someone else. 

Bottom Line:  Tough times are when millionaires are made. Some of the best small businesses were founded and blossomed in difficult economies and this cycle is no different. There are cycles with every economy and for those with the fortitude, this may mean opportunity.  If you are selective, do your homework and structure it right a business can provide you a good income and long term wealth appreciation.</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:26:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Buying a Business Seminar FAQs</title>
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    <description>FAQs for our Buying a Business Seminar FAQs.  Our series is desgined to give you the inside track on how to buy a business. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:50:10 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Register today for our Business Buyer Seminar.  Events coming soon</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:37:30 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sell a Restaurant</title>
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    <description>Sell a restaurant in Southern California. We offer expert representation for restaurant owners in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and Inland Empire Areas.  Our innovative marketing strategies.... </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Small Business Appraisal - What&#39;s My business worth?</title>
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    <description>Small Business Appraisal - Determining the value of a small business.  ? What&#39;s my business worth?  Can we grow through an acquisition? How are businesses priced? One of the first questions that ....</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:02:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Selling Goodwill</title>
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    <description>Selling goodwill in a business transaction.  The selling price of a business is largely made up of goodwill.  What is goodwill and how can it be valued. </description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:56:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>How to Buy a Business </title>
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    <description>How to Buy a Business:  Are you considering buying a business?  Would you like to know more about the process?  Where does one begin?  Read my tips and advise about how to buy a ...</description>
    <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:21:07 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Contact Information for Transportation Businesses</title>
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    <description>To learn about how we can represent your trucking or transportation business please contact us. </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:00:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Google Verify</title>
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    <description>Google Verify ME!</description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:05:17 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>California Regional Carrier - Sold March 2008</title>
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    <description>We are please to announce the sale of Triple A Freight to a private investor.  Triple A Fright is a California regional LTL and FT trucking firm based in Pomona, CA.  The terms of the sale are not disclosed.  Triple A Freight has sales exceeding 5M and over 45 owner operators.</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:23:26 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>President Bush proposes increased funding for the SBA</title>
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    <description>According to a press release from the SBA on Feb 4, 2008, President Bush is proposing a 15 increase to the SBA&#39;s budget for 2009. A 15 increase represents $657MM in additional funding. 

The budget would authorize more than $28 billion in its primary small business financing programs, including a level of $17.5 billion for the 7(a) Guaranteed Loan program, $7.5 billion for the Certified Development Company, or 504, loan program, and $3 billion for venture capital support under the Small Business Investment company program. 

Additionally, the upper limit for the SBA 7A loan program, which is used most often for business acquisitions, may be raised from 2 million to 3 million.

If enacted, this will provide additional options for both buyers and sellers.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:25:39 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Formulate an Exit Strategy.  Tips for selling a small business.  Learn the steps you can take now to maximize the value of your business in the future.  There are many things a business...</description>
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:46:12 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Earn out - Selling A Business</title>
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    <description>Is an earn out right for you? Should you consider an earn out?  Why are they popular? When are they appropriate?  Learn about this deal structuring tool in ..</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:43:46 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Step Six: Due Diligence. California Business Broker takes you through the process of selling your small business.  Learn the roles and duties of the buyer, seller and broker.</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:59:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Valuations for Selling A Business :  More Risk more reward, right?  This is true for investors when they are buying a business.  However, for a business owner, too much risk hurts the price...</description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:00:33 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Selling a Company? Read the Do&#39;s and Don&#39;t once your business is listed for sale. Business owners are generally take charge type of people. As a business broker I am .. </description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>When Selling your Business, it is important that seller&#39;s know what potential buyers are looking for.  Understanding what motivates the buyer will go a long way to get the deal done. </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 06:40:29 GMT</pubDate>
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    <description>Sell a Business. Step One meeting with the broker and identifying your goals.  Why are you selling your business?  What will you do once the business is sold?   i </description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:58:42 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>What is my Business Worth ? </title>
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    <description>What is my Business Worth ? Is there anything I can do to increase the value of my business?? Yes!  The valuations for selling a business focus almost solely on the strength...</description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title>Sell Your Business : Deal Structure when selling your business</title>
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    <description>Thinking about how to sell your business. When selling a business how the pieces fit together are often more important than the price a buyer is willing to pay.  Learn more about.</description>
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