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Successfully Buy Your Business $17.95

Thinking of owning your own business? This book will help answer the question if business ownership is for you, explains your options, and a detailed step by step process on the type of business you can buy, what you will need, how to evaluate a business for sale and so much more. the Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Welcome	3
Your Goals	4
Idea Tracker	5
Section One: General Information
Business Ownership . What are My Options?	9
How do I know if Starting a Business is Right for Me?	11
6 Personality Traits of an Entrepreneur	14
7 Stages of the Business Life Cycle	15
Expectations: Seller vs. Buyer	17
7 "Musts" before Buying Your Business	18
No Dream, No Story, No Song - 8 Dream Killers	20
Passion - Good or Bad?	23
Section Two: Education
Legal Entity Options	27
Fictitious Business Name or DBA	30
Federal Employer Identification Number	31
Business License and Other Licenses and Permits	32
Sales and Use Taxes	33
Insurance Options	34
Patents/Trademarks/Copyright	38
Finance Planning Tools	40
Start-up Expense Planner	41
Sales Forecast - Year One Planner	42
Profit and Loss Projection	43
Other Finance Planning Tools	44
Risk Management	45
Finance Options	46
Transaction Documents	48
Stock Sale vs. Asset Sale	50
Agency	52
Business Valuations	54
Other Types of Valuations	57
Professionals You can Hire	58
Section Three: Assess Your Qualifications
Create and Understand Your Buyer Profile	67
Determine Your Down payment and Borrowing Ability	76
Determine Your Business Experience	76
What You will Need to Buy Your Business	77
Identify Licensing Requirements	78
Understand Lifestyle Changes	80
Personal Budget Planner	82
Identify Geographic Location	83
Assemble Your Team	83
Section Four: Search for the Best Business
Search for the Best Business	88
Do I have the Qualifications & Finance to Enter this Industry?	91
Review Blind Business Summary	93
Complete and Return the NDA	95
Determine Your Interest	101
Review Confidential Business Information	101
Section Five: Make a Deal
Meet Seller	106
Tour Business	106
Do a Gut Check to Analyze Your Interest Level	107
Make an Offer	107
Letter of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreement or Stock Offer	108
Negotiate if Necessary- Counter Offers	109
Section Six: Close the Deal
Open Due Diligence	115
Due Diligence Checklist	116
Secure Finance	119
Obtain Lender Instructions	120
Close Due Diligence and Open Escrow	121
Lease - New, Assign or Sub-lease	122
License requirements - franchisor/liquor etc	122
Start the Bulk Sale Process	123
Purchase Price Allocation	124
Sign Final Documents - Close Escrow	125
Create Your Legal Entity	125
Section Seven: Your First 100 Days
Grand Opening	128
Business Plan	130
8 Important Functions of a Business Plan	133
Sales and Marketing Plan	135
Elevator Speech	138
Productivity Plan	139
Value of a Mentor	141
Tax Planning	142
Section Eight: Additional Information and Tools
SBA Program and Other Finance Options	146
Recasting Financial Statements	148
Final Checklist	152
Associations of Interest	154
Additional sources of information	156
Glossary	159
About the Author	167

Successfully Buy Your Franchise $17.95

Are you considering buying a franchise? There are endless questions such as what type of franchises are available, what are the initial cost, how much are the royalties and ongoing costs, what legal entity do I use, how do I get a loan, what does the franchisor do, what is my role and much more. This guide covers all these questions and many more. the Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Welcome	3
Your Goals And Tasks	4
Idea Tracker	5
Your Feedback	6
Section One: General Information
Introduction	8
Business Ownership - What Are My Options?	9
How Do I Know If Business Ownership Is Right For Me?	11
How Do I Decide Which Franchise Is Right For Me?	14
Franchising Is Not For Everyone	15
No Dream, No Story, No Song - 8 Dream Killers.	16
Passion - Good Or Bad?	20
Jargon And Buzzwords	21
End Of Chapter Notes	22
Section Two: Education
Introduction	24
What Is Franchising?	24
Franchise Facts	26
Brief History Of Franchising	27
US Laws And How They Regulate Franchising	28
Ethics And Culture	29
Who Buys A Franchise?	30
Why Buy A Franchise?	31
What Types Of Franchises Are Available?	32
FDD And Other Transaction Documents	33
Franchise Ownership Formats: Unit, Area Developer & Master	37
Benefits Of Franchising	39
Downsides Of Franchising	40
How Much Does A Franchise Cost?	41
Finance Options	42
Professionals You Can Hire	43
Types Of Professionals To Hire	45
Section Three: Planning
Introduction	52
Importance Of A Business Plan	52
Importance Of Your Business Plan	53
Finance Planning Tools	54
Start Up Expense Planner	55
Personal Budget Planner	56
Profit And Loss Projection	57
Other Finance Planning Tools	58
Establish Your Preferences - The Consultative Approach	59
What You Will Need To Buy Your Franchise	68
How Do I Know Which Franchise To Buy—And Why?	70
How To Properly Investigate Franchise Opportunities	72
Section Four: Let's Get Started
Introduction	78
Assemble Your Team	78
First Contact With Your Business Broker Or Consultant	80
Completing The Questionnaire	80
Face To Face Consultation	80
The 5-Step Research Plan	82
Receive, Read And Review The FDD	86
First Main Contact With Your Franchisor	87
Fact Questions For The Franchisor	88
Questions To Ask Franchisors On The First Call	90
Section Five: Validations
Introduction	96
Validations	96
Your Questions For The Franchisees	98
Updating Your Business Plan	101
Discovery Day	101
Serious Advice For Serious Buyers	102
Section Six: Review Your Options
Introduction	106
Review Your Options	106
Refresh Your Business Plan	108
Reality Check	109
Top 11 Things To Do When Buying Your Franchise	110
Franchising Myth - The More You Spend	113
Section Seven: Final Steps
Introduction	118
Secure Finance	118
Obtain Lender Instructions	119
Sign The Franchise Agreement	120
Create Your Legal Entity	120
Attend Corporate Training	120
Attend Local Training	121
Final Checklist	122
Section Eight: Additional Information
Introduction	126
SBA Programs	126
Other Finance Options	127
Additional Sources Of Information	128
Glossary	131
About The Author	139

Successfully Start Your Business $17.95

Are you considering business ownership and not sure where to start? This book answers questions such as how to decide which industry is right for you, how to create your legal entity, obtain business permits and licenses, business insurance, build your dream business with a business plan, sales and marketing plan and much more. the Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Welcome	3
Your Goals	4
Idea Tracker	5
Section One: General Information
Business Ownership - What Are My Options?	9
How Do I Know If Starting A Business Is Right For Me?	11
6 Personality Traits Of An Entrepreneur	14
What Sort Of Business Should I Start And When	15
10 "Musts" Before Starting Your Business	19
Follow Your Dream - No Dream, No Story, No Son	22
Passion - Good Or Bad	25
Section Two: Education
Leadership	29
Ethics And Culture	30
Vision Statement/Mission Statement/Confidentiality Policy/Privacy Policy	31
Legal Entity Options	33
Fictitious Business Name Or DBA	36
Federal Employer Identification Number	37
Business License And Other Licenses And Permits	37
Sales And Use Taxes	39
Insurance Options	39
Operations Manual	43
Organization Chart	45
Job Description	45
Interview Techniques	46
Employee Manual	46
Training Manua	48
Patents/Trademarks/Copyright	51
Finance Planning Tool	53
Start Up Expense Planner	54
Sales Forecast - Year One Planner	55
Personal Budget Planner	56
Profit And Loss Projection	57
Risk Management	59
Finance Options	60
Site Assessment	62
Professionals You Can Hire	65
Jargon And Buzzwords	73
Section Three: Research & Planning
Research: The Foundation For Success	76
Define And Understand Your Market	77
Market Research	79
Price And Your Competition	82
Outsell Your Competition With Your USP	84
Interview Business Owners	88
Life Plan	92
Business Plan	93
8 Important Functions Of A Business Plan	96
Creating And Building Your Sales And Marketing Foundations	98
Brand	98
10 Steps To A Good Business Name	99
Business Logo/Trademark	100
Elevator Speech	102
Other Sales And Marketing Strategies, Tools And Ideas	103
5 Components Of A Successful Sales And Marketing Plan	104
Sales And Marketing Plan	105
Productivity Plan	108
Technology Plan	110
Tax Minimization Plan	111
Finance Plan	112
What You Will Need To Get A Loan To Start Your Business	114
Tasks Template	117
Section Four: Let's Get Started
Assemble Your Team	122
Value Of A Mentor	124
7 Stages Of The Business Life Cycle	125
Test The Market	127
Kaizen - Continuous Improvement	128
It's All About Focus And Planning	129
10 Tips For A Successful Business Startup	131
Grand Opening	133
Section Five: Getting And Staying Buyer Ready
Understanding The Valuation Process	138
Types Of Buyer	141
Transaction Documents	142
SDE Or SDC	144
Due Diligence	146
Due Diligence Checklist	147
What's Great About My Business	150
Review Your Options	151
Refresh Your Business Pla	155
5 Pitfalls To Avoid When Selling Your Business	156
Serious Advice For Serious Sellers	157
Section Six: Addendum/ Addition Resources/ Tools
SBA Program And Other Finance Options	162
Associations Of Interest	164
Additional Sources Of Information	166
Glossary	169
About The Author	177

Successfully Sell Your Business $17.95

If you want to sell your business, this book helps you understand the many complexities and decisions you have to make. It includes reasons why you need to plan ahead for taxes, how to avoid potential legal, accounting, and other roadblocks, how to value your business and other assets, and much more. the Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Welcome	3
Let's Get Started: Your Goals	4
Idea Tracker	5
Your Feedback	6
Section One: General Information
Jargon and Buzzwords	9
Privately Held Companies and Gross Sales	10
Ethics and Confidentiality	11
Reasons for Selling	12
Expectations: Seller vs. Buyer	13
Disclose, Disclose, Disclose	13
Types of Buyer	14
Types of Buyer Personalities	15
Franchises	18
Section Two: Education
Tax Planning	22
Legal Planning	23
Agency	25
Potential Roadblocks	26
Accounting	27
Transaction Documents	29
Financing the Sale	30
Business Valuations	32
Seller "Phantom" Assets	35
Other Types of Valuations	36
Hiring Professionals	37
Typical Checklist Used by a Business Broker	42
More Resources	45
Section Three: Research Selling Your Business
Franchises	51
Tax Planning	53
Legal Planning	56
Legal Questions to Research	57
Business Brokers	58
Financing the Sale	59
Research by Interview	62
Review Your Options	67
What's Great About My Business	71
Section Four: Planning
Assemble Your Team	74
Plan for Selling	76
Business Pre-Listing Assessment Report	80
Other Pre-listing Items to Review	81
Gather Your Data	82
Recast Your Financial Statements	84
Determine Value and Assets for Sale	85
Prepare an Executive Summary	86
Prepare a Confidential Business Review	87
Section Five: Finding a Buyer
Activate Buyer Search Plan	90
Buyer Inquiry Tracker	91
Distribute the Executive Summary	92
Qualify the Buyer	93
Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Agreement	94
Determine Buyer Interest	95
Present Confidential Business Review	96
Section Six: Forming a Deal
Buyer Visit and First Meeting	100
Tour of the Business	101
Establish Buyer Interest	102
Motivating the Buyer to Act: Offer to Purchase	103
Facilitate Negotiations	104
Letter Of Intent, Asset Purchase Agreement or Stock Offer	105
Section Seven: Closing the Deal
Open Due Diligence	109
Due Diligence Checklist	110
Secure Finance.if necessary	113
Obtain Lender Instructions	114
Open Escrow	115
Start Bulk Sale Process	116
Purchase Price Allocation	117
Sign Final Documents	118
Section Eight: Final Steps
Seller Proceeds from the Sale	122
Final Checklist	122
Section Nine: Financial Statements: Recasting Exercise
Instructions	127
Worksheet	128
Example	129
Section Ten: Additional Information
SBA Programs	132
Other Financing Options	133
Sample Ethics Agreement	134
Sample Confidentiality Agreement	135
Glossary	137
About the Author	145

3 Books - Entrepreneur $44.95

4 Books - Expert $59.95

If you have ever dreamed of being a business owner but were not sure where to start, these are THE books for you. Not only will you understand the ins and outs of the different business ownership options, you will have the tools to exceed and succeed in all your current and future ventures.

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Business Ownership can be a complex and confusing endeavour. You MUST educate yourself and be prepared for present or future "unknowns". These books take all the guess work and mystery out of business ownership.

Each book includes dozens of worksheets, checklists, and charts to help you prepare and track each step of buying your business. Plus, this guide shows you the steps to narrow your business search to the opportunity that meets your interest, professional and business skills. This guide will help make that process quicker and easier for you so you successfully move into the exciting world of a business owner.

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With these e-books you can get all the answers you have been thinking and worrying about. These books are filled with a thorough examination of all the factors in business ownership: Answers to questions include:

Financing
Licenses and Permits
Insurance
Legalities
Logos, Trademarks and Copyrights
Taxes
Business, Sales and Marketing Plans
Risk Management
Budgets & Profitability
Market Research
Evaluating a Business
Operations (Employees, Location, Assets)

Incredible facts about the recession

Global Financial Market Losses Reach $50 Trillion [Source: Asian Development Bank]
Fifty-one million jobs lost worldwide. [Source: BBC]
There are many benefits to starting a business during a recession! [Source: Entrepreneur]

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About The Author:

Andrew Rogerson CBI CBB CMEA CSBA is a 5-time business owner and currently works in Sacramento, CA as a business broker helping new business owners find their ideal new business or current business owners that wish to sell and move on to the next phase of their life. As a seasoned business owner and current franchise owner himself, Andrew educates and assists his clients using his extensive education and qualifications. These include:

Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the highest designation awarded by the IBBA.
Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation from the California Association of Business Brokers.
Certified Machinery and Equipment designation (CMEA) from the National Business and Builders Institute
He is a Certified Senior Business Analyst (CSBA) with the Society of Business Analysts.
He also holds a Broker's License with the California Department of Real Estate.
Andrew is the local chair of the Sacramento Chapter of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB). CABB is a professional trade association whose members are actively involved with assisting their clients in selling, buying and evaluating businesses.

His expertise is unchallenged and unrivalled. His advice is easy to understand and put into practice. Let Andrew make your business and business ideas better.