BizBen Discussions, Comments, Replies About Business Brokers

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Selling My Small Business: What Should I Have Ready To Be Successful?

When selling a small to mid-sized business, owners should have their paperwork and financial information ready to go! They should also have a short business plan of past history, current operations, and potential for the future. In this BizBen Discussion several advisors and intermediaries weigh in.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

What Is The Typical Business Broker Fee? Who Pays It?

Was just asked the question from a business owner what the "typical commission" amount is for a broker and if upfront fees are common? Thought this might be a great Discussion topic on BizBen for both business owner/sellers and potentially for business buyers (buyer representation).

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Who Really Represents The Business Buyer? Does Dual Agency Work?

Who really represents the buyer? The selling broker or agent through dual agency? Many brokers and agents weigh in on this Discussion on BizBen. Bottomline is all business buyers need to know who really represents them and has their best interest at heart when seeking and negotiating on deals.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Uncooperative Brokers, Owners: Getting Tax Returns & Details Before Submitting An Offer

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Brokers Not Returning My Calls: How Do I Get Them To Call Back?

There can be many reasons why Brokers take awhile to get back to potential Buyer & to other Brokers and Agents if they are cooperating on the listing. Broker's reasons include: unprofessionalism, too busy, the listing is no longer available, the buyer doesn't sound viable, etc. We discuss them all.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Are Upfront Fees, Retainers To Brokers Common?

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Pocket Listings - Vast Hidden Market Or Myth With Buyers And Sellers?

What percentage of businesses for sale that are advertised and/or sold are pocket listings? What is the best way to find out about pocket listings? Are they advertised? Are they a big part of the businesses sold marketplace? In this Discussion ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic.

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

Should A Buyer Be Allowed To Operate A Business Before Escrow Closes?

Business buyers, brokers, owner/sellers all ask this question at some point. So I decided to ask some of the top Intermediaries in the California marketplace what they thought of the idea. Most of the ProIntermediaries on BizBen agreed with me on taking early possession before the close of escrow.

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Posted By: Timothy Cunha JD, Business Broker: San Francisco Bay Area

Why Do Business Owner, Sellers Circumvent Brokers They Hire?

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Posted By: Peter Siegel MBA: BizBen Founder, Lead Advisor

What Should I Be Looking For When Choosing A Business Broker?

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