Reprinted from the Wall Street Journals’ BizBuySell.com website:
By Mike Handelsman
While economic conditions show signs of improvement, many potential business buyers are still thinking twice about buying a business. However, the increased availability of seller financing combined with lower business prices has actually created an ideal situation for buying.
It’s true that the tight credit environment has [...]

Hi. I have never bought a business before so im learning of the process so i will know what to expect.
Ok. When trying to get financed for an existing business purchase, I realize that lenders want some part of downpayment to show you are willing to take a risk also.
What if the owner is willing [...]

From the Wall Street Journals website:  www.BizBuySell.com:

Carroll Koon – In New Business Advice – Jan 27, 2010
CK Enterprises
Richland County, SC

Julie A. Barnes
 
Small Business Exchange, Inc.
Travis County, TX

Hello Carroll,
Both Don and Charles have provided valuable information. However, your question begs the question: “Why would a real estate license certify the competence of a business broker?” There [...]

From the Wall Street Journal’s website:  http://www.BizBuySell.com: 
What’s a good semi absentee business to own? I have looked at day care, liq. stores, and hair care, Idea’s?   
Colleen Rebuck – In New Business Advice – 1 hour ago 
Julie A. Barnes
Small Business Exchange, Inc.
Travis County, TX

Hello Colleen,
I currently list a maid service (Maid To Perfection) that requires about [...]

Hello Sire,
Charles’ advice is spot on – multiples of gross income do no indicate the profitability of a business. The cap rate you refer to is only as good as the data you can gather from similar operations in a comparable location – doubtful at best.
Instead – I would encourage you to approach your listing [...]

 
Rhonda Hays – In Buying a Business – Dec 2, 2009
Author’s Note:  I found the  following answers to Rhonda’s  question posted on the Wall Street Journal’s  website, http://www.BizBuySell.com   to be exceptionally informative, sage advice:

Create a life plan. What’s important to you that’s currently in your life that is non negotiable – do you have a partner, children, a [...]

Is there any GOOD software that I can plug my numbers into to figure out what the value of my business if before I contact a business broker?
I would also like software that is REASONABLY priced.
Thank you

Ron Hamm – In Selling a Business – 1 hour ago
Industry: Auto Repair, Parts & Services
 
Hi Ron,
There are some [...]

Maybe part time maybe full time? Something to cut my teeth on, something lucrutive? Don’t have a whole lot of startup cash, however could cash in some retirement funds? is that smart? Veteran assistance is probably out there? just need some good advice to get started, want to make enough money to pay the bills [...]

From the Wall Street Journal:  www.BizBuySell.com
Does anyone have any feedback at all about this concept?
Hi Scott,
I don’t know about starting a mail box store but I can certainly address buying an existing store. I have sold both independently owned mailbox stores and Pak Mails. Location, demographics, and proximity to competitors appear to be significant factors in [...]

From the Wall Street’s BizBuySell.com/community:
I have up to $200,000 to invest I’m looking for an existing quick-service food franchise.
Any ideas? 
Hi Grant, 
I’m sure you’ve done your homework regarding various franchises. One of the sites that I find particularly informative is http://www.BlueMauMau.org – sort of a grapevine for complaints from franchisees. As you no doubt know – [...]