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Monday, April 6, 2009

Lee Jackson says

I am in the middle of negotiations with a party to sell my business. Should I be drafting a letter of intent? Will it help me step closer to completing the deal?

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Thursday, April 9, 2009

Edward Farmer says

How should my company prepare for when a potential buyer is going to visit?

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Henry Lawton says

I am looking to do a valuation on my business. How much emphasis should I place on industry rules of thumb? Are they credible in a court of law?

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Friday, April 17, 2009

Adam Harrington says

How do I know what to charge for my business? I want to receive the maximum benefit from my hard work and investment.

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Steve Pantangeli says

How can I protect myself from everyone learning that my business is for sale?

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

James Jackson says

Why do business brokers not show a business’ financial statements before I make an offer?

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Thomas Adkins says

Why should I choose a business broker over a real estate one to sell my business?

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Charles Montgommery says

How do I determine how much to “put down” on a business when the seller is offering financing?

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Lawrence Gallup says

I am planning to sell my business in the next two years. What steps should I be taking now to assure a smooth (and profitable) transition?

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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Casey Juarez says

I want to buy a business but have no training in running one. Do you know of any school that I can attend to prepare me for when I decide to go ahead?

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Friday, May 15, 2009

Arnold Cantaneus says

How Do I Know Which Businesses are Ripe for Buying?

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Daniel Arnold says

I want to buy a business but I am reluctant to make a move right now due to the national economy and the world situation. How can I be confident that the business I choose will be able to weather the storm until things smooth out?

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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Harry Fontega says

How can I be certain that a buyer will continue to pay me if I offer seller financing for my business?

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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Julius Hernandez says

As a seller, I am concerned that a buyer will make an offer on my business, where they have access to my financial information. Before long, they withdraw the offer and still get their entire earnest money deposit back. Why can’t I keep that money after they see my documents?

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Jefferson Hubbard says

When I work with brokers, why do they insist that I provide them with my confidential financial statement before they will discuss available businesses for sale with me? Why do they need that information before I make an offer?

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Louis Jones says

Most of the businesses that I have looked at offer seller financing. Why don’t all businesses for sale offer this feature, it makes so much sense for everyone?

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Andrew Kramer says

Is there a good source for determining the correct selling price of a dry cleaning plant?

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Harry Fontaine says

Do I really need to know the ins and outs of e-commerce law? How diligent are the state and federal governments in enforcing the policies that are in place?

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Philip Johnson says

I have a small motorcycle business with mostly a local clientele. Do I really need to have something like public relations in my plan? I use advertising already.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Alfonso Lopes says

I see neighboring businesses that are cutting corners with how they operate, and could be questionable legally. Yet they're seeing more profits. What if I were to do some short cuts for the short-term for my business if I knew it would benefit?

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Lowell Harrington says

I am assembling content for my business web site to market myself on the Internet. How do I go about making sure that any of the content that I use is not copyright protected?

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Alexander Washington says

How Do I Know if I Am Ready to Own a Business?

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Lloyd Thomas says

How do I deal with comptuer viruses infecting my business operations?

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Jesse Ambrose says

How should I go about buying another business if I am doing so through my company?

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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Tom Reynolds says

What is a brand?

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Taylor Francis says

What are some things that I shouldn't do if I am looking to buy a business?

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Louis Rodenberg says

Do I really need to go about putting together a business plan if I am acquiring a company that has one in place?

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Jesse Albertson says

I am looking into running a business from my home. Do you think this to be a smart move? I am looking for more autonomy that I can't get from my current company.

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Monday, January 4, 2010

Lynwood B. Jackson III says

I am looking for a local c-store without real estate. Can pay up to $150,000. I am a local commercial appraiser and real estate investor that needs to suppliment income. Thank you.