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Orange County California Window Cleaning Business For Sale Semi Absentee Operated

Orange County California Window Cleaning Business For Sale Semi Absentee Operated

Orange County Based Window Washing Business for sale. Established over 10 years Highly rated on Yelp Great Reviews on Angie’s List 6 Company Vehicles plus one trailer Company Vehicles trackable by GPS Relocatable, currently located in Orange County California, in the 714 area code portion. Run Part Time by the owners.  They stop in the office to catch up on paperwork, oversee marketing and and general management. One Full Time dedicated office worker responsible for phone calls, customer service and scheduling the work 5 … Read entire article »

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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Business Design & Layout

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Business Design & Layout

An advantage of the self service frozen yogurt industry is that the customer provides the labor in regards to preparing their bowl.  This means that in comparison to other concepts that have the employees behind a counter preparing dishes and bowls for customers, self service frozen yogurt concepts such as Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt stores require far less labor to operate.  Fewer employee hours required to operate a store translates to a lower payroll.  Lower payroll … Read entire article »

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California Corporate Contractors License for Sale General Builders Classification B

California Corporate Contractors License for Sale General Builders Classification B

California Contractor’s License for sale and immediate acquisition.  This California Contractor’s License Number for sale is number 222125 and it is the B classification: General Building Contractor.  License is held in a corporation, which the buyer can acquire.  Acquiring the corporation means a quick transfer to a buyer in the matter of a couple of days.  Buyer can transfer the license to their own pre-existing corporation if desired.  Asking price is $30,000.  Corporation was formed … Read entire article »

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200 Sq Ft Newport Beach California Retail or Office Sublease in Zip Code 92660 by John Wayne Airport SNA

200 Sq Ft Newport Beach California Retail or Office Sublease in Zip Code 92660 by John Wayne Airport SNA

Are you looking for a Newport Beach business address in close proximity to John Wayne International Airport (SNA)? 200 square foot sublease inside of a shipping services and retail store is offered in Newport Beach California.  Includes a private mailbox and a unique Newport Beach Address.  Asking rate is $800 per month.  Internet via WiFi is included.  Available immediately and term is negotiable. For more information contact: our Client Care Manager Sonia Chhabra by telephone at (888) … Read entire article »

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Impact of the Customer Concentration for a business when doing due diligence for the purchase of a business

Impact of the Customer Concentration for a business when doing due diligence for the purchase of a business

Customer Concentration is a very big deal for the owner of a business, which also applies to a buyer considering purchasing that business.  How does this impact the Due Diligence process and the decision to buy the business when investigating the potential of a business? Because there is an inevitable attrition or defection of customers when a new buyer takes over, it’s important to analyze the customer concentration.  Naturally, upon change of ownership some customers will … Read entire article »

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Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Business Branding Philosophy

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt Franchise Business Branding Philosophy

Are you curious about the Frozen Yogurt Franchise Industry in regards to investing in one either by purchasing an existing location or building a new one?  Here is information with editorial commentary on one of the frozen yogurt franchise brands known as Menchie’s frozen yogurt. In business there are two types of products on the market, the commoditized product that is traded primarily on lowest price and wide availability, and the premium product traded at premium … Read entire article »

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Questions to ask when buying a business

Questions to ask when buying a business

Buying a business is a complicated process that involves asking many questions to determine whether or not a business is worth buying.  Over the course of time, you will see additional posts expanding on each of the questions below in greater detail.  Keep in mind that the list of questions below does not apply to all businesses.  And, of course, the list is not complete.  Always consult legal professionals for legal advice when researching and … Read entire article »

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Why Are Fast Food Franchises So Popular?

Why Are Fast Food Franchises So Popular?

Why are fast food franchises so popular with aspiring business owners? In short, a food franchise is a proven and well-supported businesses model that is more likely than average to succeed. Well Known Names and Built-in Marketing Fast food companies’ names and product lines are well known. While higher end food businesses need to worry about distinguishing themselves and finding their customer base, a fast food franchise has a built-in customer base. The corporate franchisers market the brands … Read entire article »

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How to Prepare Your Business for Sale

How to Prepare Your Business for Sale

How To Prepare Your Business For Sale The key to the successful sale of a business is to think ahead, and the more time you allow for that thought process, the better the outcome will be. Planning ahead is paramount to not only selling your business more quickly and more easily than would otherwise be the case, but it also enables you to sell it for more money. The forward planning can be broken down into … Read entire article »

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Xero Shoes Interview with Steven Sashen after appearing on Shark Tank

Xero Shoes Interview with Steven Sashen after appearing on Shark Tank

Steven Sashen of Xero Shoes was kind enough to answer a few questions about Xero Shoes and the experience he and Lena Phoenix had and have with Shark Tank. JE: How has Shark Tank benefited Xero Shoes? Steven: It’s been a huge benefit to the business in terms of making money.  It’s also helped with the recognition of Xero Shoes which has led to connecting Xero Shoes to key contacts that have been helpful with growing the business.  It’s also helped … Read entire article »

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Three C’s to Qualifying For Bank Loans, Lines of Credit, Working Capital, Equipment Financing, Acquisition Financing and other Bank Financing

Three C’s to Qualifying For Bank Loans, Lines of Credit, Working Capital, Equipment Financing, Acquisition Financing and other Bank Financing

There are Three important keys to getting small business financing bank loans, whether it is in the form of a line of credit, working capital, equipment financing or even acquisition financing: Capital Capital is the up front funds the bank expects you to infuse into a business venture when applying for a bank loan.  Banks refer to it as having “skin in the game.”  If you don’t put up your share of the funds into a project, … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank Ice Chips Candy Tom and Chee Ryans Barkery VerbalizeIt Three Days Rule

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank Ice Chips Candy Tom and Chee Ryans Barkery VerbalizeIt Three Days Rule

Ice Chips Candy gets an update segment on Shark Tank.  You may recall when Yelm, California based entrepreneurs Beverly Vines-Haines & Charlotte Clary pitched their sugar free alternative mint candy.   Ice Chips Candy use Xylitol, which is an alternative sweetener.  Most of the times the Sharks enjoy the food or treats they eat and Ice Chips Candy was no exception.  The Sharks were interested as the sales had been near $1 Million Dollars for Ice Chips Candy.  This proved to … Read entire article »

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Preparing to Sell a Franchise Business

Preparing to Sell a Franchise Business

Preparing to sell a business involves many steps.  General Exit Strategy topics are covered in other articles on the website.  This post will discuss the specifics of Selling a Franchise Business.  To sell a business requires many steps and events to occur.  With so many points to cover in a business sale transaction, it’s important to note that any one item can unravel a transaction and leave a business seller alone at the altar.  Preparing … Read entire article »

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Realtor & Real Estate Agents Referring Business Owner Clients to Business Brokers

Realtor & Real Estate Agents Referring Business Owner Clients to Business Brokers

Often times Real Estate Agents and Realtors are asked by their clients to help them sell an on-going business.  (The industry jargon for selling businesses, is ‘Business Opportunity Listings’).  But, can Real Estate Agents and Realtors sell businesses?  In California they can, as the Department of Real Estate licenses Real Estate Salespersons and Real Estate Brokers to sell Real Property (Real Estate) and Chattel Real (Business Property).  However, most real estate offices do not specialize … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank RuckPack Aldo Orta Jewelry Tie Try Cork’s Away Nearly Newlywed Wedding Dresses

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Shark Tank RuckPack Aldo Orta Jewelry Tie Try Cork’s Away Nearly Newlywed Wedding Dresses

Appearing on Shark Tank is Rob Dyer of Noots! Nutrition, LLC which has a subsidiary product called RuckPack.  RuckPack a single-source, power-packed vitamin & energy shot.  Rob Dyer received the inspiration to create RuckPack from his background in the Marines, specifically in the Special Ops division.    Rob Dyer’s experience during active military deployment demonstrated to him that he needed an energy drink that was small in size and could deliver the results without caffeine, which can cause … Read entire article »

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Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank KaZAM Balance Bike Babys The Spatty Daddy BadAss Burgers Track Days Motorcycle Movie Pink Shutter PhotoBooths

Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons from Shark Tank KaZAM Balance Bike Babys The Spatty Daddy BadAss Burgers Track Days Motorcycle Movie Pink Shutter PhotoBooths

Appearing in the Shark Tank will be Mary Beth Lugo pitching her product line of training bicycles called KaZAM training bikes.  KaZAM training bikes are designed for children between the ages of 3 and 6.  What is unique about KaZAM training bikes is that they do not have any pedals.  Yes, you read that correctly, KaZAM training bikes do NOT have any pedals.  But wait, it gets better, there are NO training wheels either on KaZAM training bikes.  … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder eCreamery.com GumboBrick MistoBox Coffee Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Squirrel Boss Bird Feeder eCreamery.com GumboBrick MistoBox Coffee Vermont Butcher Block & Board Company

Are you a bird lover who enjoys watching them feed in peace?  Don’t want squirrels to bother them?  Then the Squirrel Boss bird feeder just might be the product for you.  The Squirrel Boss bird feeder was developed by Pennsylvania based Mike DeSanti.  Mike DeSanti is another entrepreneur who took it upon himself to solve a problem that had been vexing him.  The bird feeder that he used in his yard at his home was constantly … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Billy Blanks Jr Dance With Me nPower Peg Mission Belt Fishing Ammo Wicked Good Cupcakes

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons Billy Blanks Jr Dance With Me nPower Peg Mission Belt Fishing Ammo Wicked Good Cupcakes

Billy Blanks Jr’s Dance With Me program will receive an update segment on Shark Tank.  You will recall that the Billy Blanks Jr’s segment for Dance With Me was a very emotional segment that featured a twist.  Usually when entrepreneurs leave the set without a verbal deal, that is the end of the story.  However, Daymond John was touched by the story and reached out to Billy Blanks Jr. to make a deal for Dance With Me … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation Negotiation Lessons Scrub Daddy Stella Valle Geek Chic Jones Scone Luggage Pickup Valet

Shark Tank Business Valuation Negotiation Lessons Scrub Daddy Stella Valle Geek Chic Jones Scone Luggage Pickup Valet

The Scrub Daddy is one of the most popular products that has appeared on the Shark Tank.  The good news is that the versatile sponge known as the Scrub Daddy is getting an update segment.  What makes the Scrub Daddy so handy is that it easily go from soft sponge to firm enough to scrape with by simply running cold water on it.  You may recall that interest in the Scrub Daddy led to quite a bit of negotiation … Read entire article »

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Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons GOBIE H2O Root Suit Liddup The Coop LA Echo Valley Meats

Shark Tank Business Valuation & Negotiation Lessons GOBIE H2O Root Suit Liddup The Coop LA Echo Valley Meats

Do you prefer to avoid bottle water to reduce your consumption of plastic or other reasons, but dislike the taste of tap water?  If the answer is yes, then you will be interested in checking out the GOBIE H2O’s filtered water bottle.   GOBIE H2O was pitched last in the Shark Tank by Rusty Allen from San Diego, California.  GOBIE H2O’s bottles use an active carbon filter to remove the unpleasant chlorine taste and odor from your … Read entire article »

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