Many business buyers try to use a rule of thumb to value a business. This is a valuable tool but if you actually try to purchase a business based on it, you are sure to regret it later. Last week I received a call from an experienced restaurant manager that wanted to buy his own […]
“I had a long background as a corporate manager before deciding to purchase my first business. I knew how to value a company and how to negotiate in many settings, but I had never negotiated to purchase a small business before. So, I knew what I wanted to achieve, and figured I had what it […]
“I would tell people to see Willard first. Your company is doing a lot to educate people to help themselves while buying a business.” —Anthony Newark Creative Commons Attribution: Permission is granted to repost this article in its entirety with credit to Business Buying Services and a clickable link back to this page. […]
“I developed a better understanding of how to evaluate leases and business financials.” —Bhopinder Gill Image Credit: Ableimages Digital Vision
“Willard took care of all my demands. He got all the right papers and did a thorough job on the due diligence. I was totally satisfied!” —Jean Pierre Image credit: Wavebreakmedia Ltd Wavebreak Media
“Willard is VERY experienced and very honest! You know that if you are buying a business from him that his listing prices are in-line and you know you are getting a good deal. As opposed to other brokers who straight out lie and don’t even try to get you the financials-never mind their accuracy.” —Kathleen […]
“Basically, Willard gave me help acting as an independent broker. He was on MY side and so I knew I could trust and rely on him. The listing broker wasn’t on my side at all and actually wouldn’t help me at all! This service is very valuable as buyers need all the help they can […]
“I really like your Due Diligence service. I believe it fills a need for people who are looking for an independent verification of seller’s representations, at an affordable price. I will definitely recommend you to my future business acquisition clients as a practical alternative to hiring an attorney.” —Neville Millar, Broker, REALTOR, e-PRO
Pizza Parlor in San Fernando Valley, California: This is an interesting deal. “Joe” the recent purchaser had been in this business before, some years back. He also saw our Due Diligence 101 article on one of the Business for Sale websites. When asked why he did not hire us to do even a quick preliminary review of the purchase, he […]
“I would definitely use Willard again. He gave us excellent service. Without Willard’s services we would have bought the business. He put my mind at ease. Thank god I can sleep at night. “Willard saved my marriage as my husband and I were fighting over whether to buy the business. I wanted to buy it […]
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Kismet Business Brokers
PO Box 2734, Seal Beach, CA 90740-2734
Phone: 805-428-2063
Fax: 562-446-0575
