In dealing with business sales, often times the Seller or the Buyer will ask about the use of an escrow company. The seller may say, Why can't the buyer just pay me cash or give me a cashier's check? This blog post covers why utilizing an escrow service is so important in selling a small business. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a California business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked BizBen ProIntermediaries their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

Business purchase financing expert & advisor (BizBen ProBuy, ProSell Program) Peter Siegel shares his views of getting SBA loan financing when buying or selling a business. This blog explains the nuances of the SBA loan process when considering business purchase financing or getting pre-qualified. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all CA business buyers looking to buy a business in California never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of California small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

Trying to purchase a business with no money down is usually a waste of time if you want a good business. But leveraging into a business with a relatively small cash down payment can often be accomplished using some of these suggested strategies in this article on buying a business with limited cash. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

KFC vs. Popeye's. These two companies own a large portion of the market when it comes to fast food franchises that specialize in fried chicken. If you are looking to get into this market, you have to decide between these two franchises. So, which fast food franchise is the better investment? Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA

The latest BizBen.com survey of California Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful. Contributor: Peter Siegel, MBA