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5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Selling a Printing Business
November 19, 2018
Are you nearing the age of retirement or planning to transition to another business venture? Some questions you may be asking yourself are how do I sell my printing business? What information do I need to provide? Will the sale be financed? How do I know my customers will get taken care of? How will I provide training to the new owner to help them continue running the printing business I built? The fact is, many independent print shop owners have not thought about their exit strategy and do not have answers to these questions. [...]
How One Couple Took a Leap of Faith and Bought a Camping and RV Business
September 12, 2018
With a shared passion for camping and RVing, Betty and Larry Muschinski made the decision to leave their day jobs and buy Frog Hollow Campground and RV Park. Diving in head first, they grew the business and turned it into a success. 16 years later, the Muschinskis came full circle and decided to place the business back on the market. [...]
How a Revitalization Plan Saved a Family Tavern and Turned It Into a Thriving Business
August 16, 2018
When the historic Bull Run Restaurant was put up for sale, Allison Tocci saw an amazing opportunity. She recognized its true value and untapped potential, and with her background in marketing and music, she and her husband George came up with a revitalization plan. Learn the steps Alison and her husband took to turn the Bull Run once again into a thriving business. [...]
Best Ways to Prepare to Sell Your Business, Mistakes to Avoid and Get the Highest Price
July 9, 2018
Barry Moltz, host of Business Insanity Radio speaks with Bob House, President of BizBuySell and BizQuest – the Internet’s largest business-for-sale marketplaces – about how to sell your business in today’s market. Mr. House shares how to get [...]
Demographic Study – Small Businesses Are Being Purchased by Younger, More Diverse Set of Buyers
June 12, 2018
BizBuySell’s Insight Report showed a record number of businesses changing hands in 2017, jumping 27% over the previous year. With small business sales closing faster and at record-high average sale prices, this brings into question, who is behind
all this activity? [...]
5 Reasons to Celebrate National Small Business Week 2018
April 27, 2018
What is National Small Business Week? Since 1963, the Small Business Administration has been recognizing the contributions of entrepreneurs and small business owners across America. Each year, the SBA and its national network of local Small Business
Development Centers
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Will Small Business Gain from Trump’s Tax Reform? How Owners Say They’ll Use Their Tax Savings
March 27, 2018
President Trump’s tax reform bill, which was signed into law in December of 2017, is expected to result in more tax savings and more money in the pockets of individuals and businesses. Thus, fueling economic growth, job creation and increased
incomes. BizBuySell surveyed
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Celebrate SBDC Day on March 21st 2018 – Honoring America’s Small Business Development Centers
March 21, 2018
SBDC Day, which takes place on March 21st 2018, is marked as a day to recognize Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and honor the people who help entrepreneurs achieve their goals. BizBuySell is proud to serve as an SBDC Ambassador and
pledge its support in
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Buying a Business in the U.S. – Why 2017 Was a Record Year
February 28, 2018
BizBuySell’s 2017 year-end Insight Report, shows a record number of businesses changing hands last year, up 27% from 2016. This recent surge is just the latest in what has been a significant rebound since the last recession. This also marks a
great opportunity for
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BizBuySell Year-In-Review: 2017 Advancements and New Features
December 21, 2017
As we approach the New Year, BizBuySell continues its ongoing effort to provide brokers with a richer and more valuable user experience. This year, we’ve advanced this effort by delivering several key enhancements. Here are some 2017 BizBuySell
highlights: BrokerWorks –
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Conquer Your New Year’s Resolution: 5 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Sale
December 21, 2017
The New Year is just around the corner and you’re probably already thinking about what you’d like to accomplish. So, as you start making your list of New Year’s resolutions, such as joining the gym or losing weight, don’t forget to add “sell my
business” to
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5 Ways to Use Online Marketplaces to Grow Your Business
November 21, 2017
Since the mid 90’s online marketplaces have been bringing buyers and sellers together in ways that were never possible before. Unlike traditional ecommerce sites that sell their own products and services, online marketplaces do not own any inventory;
they showcase
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Buying a Convenience Store: Why This Local Mainstay Will Never Be Replaced by High Tech Bodegas
November 2, 2017
If you’re wondering if a convenience store is a still good business to buy, consider the word ‘convenience’ and how this is still very much in high demand. Yet, retail has changed over the years and so has the meaning of convenience. While there
are still many
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Small Business Anxieties: Cyberattacks, Amazon and Other Worries
September 19, 2017
Apparently, small business anxieties are running higher these days. BizBuySell surveyed 762 small business owners to get their perspective on various economic, political and technological threats. Among their top concerns were cyberattacks, today’s
current tax code and
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