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Peter Siegel, MBA is a nationally known consultant and author - with over 25 years experience on the topic of selling, buying, and niche financing (the purchase of), small to mid-sized businesses. His clients include: business buyers, business owners/sellers, small business advisors, and business brokers. |
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This Blog contains observations, tips, news, events, and case studies relating to selling or buying a small business. |
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This Blog is ideal for business buyers, business owners, advisors, business brokers & agents. |
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Opinions expressed here do not constitute legal advice. Those interested in specific guidance for legal matters should seek competent professional advice. |
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11/4/08
Starting Your Own Business: Workshop In LA 11/6
An all-day workshop that is an ideal starting point for the start-up entrepreneur and new business owner looking for answers. Hear a panel of working professionals cover topics such as finance, accounting, insurance, marketing and legal.
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9/10/08
Inland Empire SBDC Training Schedule: September 2008
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is dedicated to helping our local small businesses thrive and offers low cost and no cost training on a variety of business topics; this training is offered in conjunction with our confidential one-on-one Business Consulting.
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6/27/08
Standard Mileage Tax Deduction Going Up July 1st
The standard mileage deduction for those who drive for business will be increased to 58.5 cents per mile, starting July 1, 2008. This move by the IRS is the Federal Government’s attempt to help citizens impacted by higher fuel costs.
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6/20/08
Free Small Business Expo In Fullerton June 21st
A free expo to aid small business entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a business, improve marketing and learn how to gain access to capital, is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2008, at the Cal State Fullerton Titan Student Union, 800 N. St. College Blvd (enter at Gym Drive and park in parking structure #2).
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6/9/08
7 Steps to Buying a Liquor Store
Unlike many small businesses, due to strict regulations there are many steps that you must take before you can consider buying a liquor store. These seven steps will put you on the right track to buy a liquor store legally.
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5/19/08
During Difficult Times, Practice More Attentive Management
None of the recommendations is new or dramatic. Business owners are familiar with the ideas being advanced. But these points bear repeating for those who, after several years of booming business, perhaps were lulled into a little managerial complacency.
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4/30/08
California Certified Small and Disabled Veteran Businesses
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that California's small and disabled veteran businesses are registered at record-breaking numbers to compete for the state's more than $9 billion a year in contracts, and exceeding goals he put forth two years ago.
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3/9/08
Inland Empire SBDC - March 2008 Small Business Workshops
The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers low-cost and no cost training on a variety of business topics; this training is offered in conjunction with our confidential one-on-one Business Consulting.
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3/9/08
Workshop: Start Your Business on Solid Legal Ground
On March 12, 2008, the Los Angeles Chapter of SCORE, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Athletic Club and USC's Gould School of Law, will hold a seminar for entrepreneurs and business people who are interested in learning about starting a business on solid legal ground.
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2/26/08
Business Preparedness: Big Deal In California!
Emergency planning can be the difference between fortune and misfortune! With all the crazy weather happening lately in California I thought this would be an ideal post today for BizBen blog readers.
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1/13/08
Successful Entrepreneurs Will Think Outside the Box
As you close the door to 2007, decide to bring the best of your small business enterprise with you into 2008, while you leave behind the unsuccessful actions. It is wise to identify and name your successful actions and to quantify them.
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2/15/07
Peter Siegel Featured on The SideRoad
Buying a business consultant Peter Siegel is featured on The Sideroad. It is a reference site that offers "practical advice, straight from the experts, in a wide variety of areas."
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2/13/07
Questions About Buying Or Selling A Business?
BizBen.com is looking for people who are searching for a business to buy or who are selling a small business. We will publish your questions and stories in the BizBen blog. You'll get free coaching and input from others in a simliar situation.
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2/9/07
Franchise Owners Take Quiznos to Court
It's buyer beware when buying a franchise as a recent Business Week article illustrates. Troubled Quiznos owner Bhupinder "Bob" Baber killed himself in early November. He formed an association to handle complaints like his. Many other franchise chains now have independent associations.
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1/29/07
Million Dollar Business Purchase Loan Workshop
Most million dollar business purchase loans through the SBA because they believe it will take too long to complete. With the help of this webinar we will show you how to approach the SBA loan process and complete the entire process within 24-35 days!
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1/23/07
California Small Business Of The Year
Megan Duckett owner of California business Sew What? won the 2006 Dell/National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Excellence Award.
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1/22/07
The Personality Types Of Small Business Owners
What are the common personality traits of small business owners? A recent survey by Quick Books says most have more solitary personality types and tended to be the oldest in their family.
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1/19/07
Optimism High For Small Business Owners
Small businesses are feeling optimistic about 2007. A survey conducted for Wells Fargo of San Francisco showed the highest number of small business owners who expect higher revenue and good cash flow. It is the highest since they started the surveys in 2003.
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1/17/07
Self-Employed & Small Businesses Reach New High
2005 had the highest number of self employed and small businesses. The report issued by
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy cited 29 million small businesses of which 19.8 million were small businesses without employees.
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1/17/07
New San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Ordinance Starts
Small Businesses in San Fransisco aren't happy about a new paid sick leave law that goes into effect this February. It's bad news because of the shortage of workers in California, and an increase in the state mimimum wage.
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1/11/07
Business.gov Has Tax Forms for Small Businesses
Business.gov is a helpful resource for small business owners. They have tax forms and compliance information. The site has 5,400 business and citizen forms. Find W-2 forms, wage and tax statements, employment eligibility verification, and W-4 forms. There is also a Business Resource Library to help small business owners.
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1/2/07
Good Year Ahead for US Small Businesses
Businessweek Small Biz 2007 outlook on issues facing small businesses. The issues particularly applicable to California small businesses are health insurance and mergers.
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12/26/06
Small Business Trends for Year End 2006
Small business trends in 2006 show rising interest rates, low unemployment, and more businesses for sale. Fast food restaurants, especially those serving healthy fast food are strong sellers in California this year.
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