When Making a Business Acquisition, Whom Can You Trust?
When a business broker tries to play both sides of the buying and selling process, it can mean trouble for the buyer, seller, or both. Don’t get had by a “dual agent” broker.
Entries by Willard Michlin
Do It Yourself Business Due Diligence
Okay, you’ve made the decision to buy a business. Okay, you’ve made the decision to buy a business. You have a lender lined up; an attorney is on the ready line and your CPA is standing by; now you just have to complete the due diligence work. It would be convenient to have either your […]
Crime Does Pay When Buyers Don’t Do Due Diligence
Don’t let your business purchase lead you into becoming the victim of white-collar crimes. Find out more from our business buying experts.
Business Buying Advice: Do You Want to Buy the Seller’s Corporation?
Business Buying Services tells you everything you need to know about whether or not you should buy a corporation.
How to Appraise an Auto Body Shop
The Three Ways to Appraise a Business 1. The ASSET VALUATION METHOD. This method is basically used when a body shop does less than $400,000 a year in gross income and the seller is making wages, but no real profit above what he would be paid if working for another. On this size business, a […]
Marketing Your Restaurant for Success
Expert strategies and tips for marketing your restaurant, franchise, or fast food joint.
Misrepresenting a business for sale is it a crime?
Crime Does Pay When Buyer’s Don’t Do Due Diligence Since I became a CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) and started going to National conventions, I have been finding out some very interesting facts about white collar crimes. White Collar Crime’s Financial Cost 15x Higher than Violent Crime Violent crimes, including theft, armed robbery, and murder cost […]
Trouble Shooting Your Business Buying
Being able to trouble shoot a problem is an art that must be developed. Though there are those who think they are naturally good at it. There are a very small number of business schools that actually train you in the art of doing this, I only know of one.
What You Need to Know to Value an Auto Body Shop
We have developed a comprehensive questionnaire in order to help you determine the value of an auto body shop before purchasing it.
Due Diligence Analysis: The Iron Works Story
How much error can a buyer expect from a seller’s financial reports? A due diligence investigation will help you discover all you need to know.
Willard Michlin, CPA, CBB, CFE
California Licensed Real Estate Broker #00529559
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) # 106752
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) #594927
Professional Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation
Contact Us
For Business Due Diligence, Expert Witness and Consulting Services
Kismet Business Brokers
PO Box 2734, Seal Beach, CA 90740-2734
Phone: 805-428-2063
Fax: 562-446-0575
