Turn Your Dream of Owning a Business Into Reality
By Mike Handelsman

If you’ve dreamed of owning your own small business some day, you're in good company. According to a recent Yahoo Inc. poll, two-thirds of Americans have entrepreneurial aspirations.  The most cited reasons given by aspiring entrepreneurs are the ability to do something they love and a desire to be their own boss. What’s your reason?

Before you jump into being your own boss, you need to do some research.  Knowing the average sale price for the type of business you are interested in should be your first step.  Last year, according to BizBuySell sales data, small businesses in the US sold for an average of $388,000.  However, the average price can vary quite a bit from industry to industry.  Find more detailed information on the average price of a business in your chosen industry, with BizBuySell’s free valuation report.

Going into business for yourself will undoubtedly require large amounts of commitment and drive to overcome fear of the unknown, but keeping four critical factors in mind can help ensure success when investing time and money into a small business.  Here are a few tips for shopping for a business to buy:

• Use online resources to shop for opportunities
• Be savvy in dealing with sellers
• Follow through with due diligence
• Embrace a lifestyle change

It’s impossible to be prepared for everything, but going into a venture having adequately thought out the process—including making use of valuable online tools and being proactive in dealing with sellers—can be the key in turning your new business into a dream come true. Visit BizBuySell.com now to search for businesses that are available for sale including the asking prices of businesses that interest you.  It’s your first step in becoming your own boss.

Mike Handelsman is General Manager for BizBuySell, the Internet’s largest business for sale marketplace. Please visit www.bizbuysell.com.

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Get Out from Behind the 8 Ball—47 Year Old Pool Hall
Location: Passaic County, NJ
Asking Price: $125,000
Gross Income: $157,014
Cash Flow: $67,000
Year Established:1960

Billiard Parlor with established clientele from the 1960s. Close to 10 Colleges. 16 Brunswick Gold Crown 1 tables and one Three Cushion table.
One former owner was world champion in the 1970's. The current staff has over 45 years cumulative experience.  The pool hall attracts an amazing variety of people including ladies, gents, kids, young and old!!

Purchase includes 16 OLD SCHOOL GOLD CROWN Pool tables!

Flat rates for table rentals including incentive discounts for varying ages as well as prepaid player and play all day cards.  Pool Tables, Cues, Office, Vending Machine, 3 Video Games, Digital, Juke Box,Snack Bar included. And More!! Learn more

SHOWCASE BUSINESS

SHOWCASE BUSINESS

FRANCHISE OF THE MONTH

AIS Media
Capital Required: $19,995-$29,995
Support/Training Available

As Internet use among consumers continues to skyrocket, so does the number of businesses seeking to market their products and services online. All of these businesses are clamoring for a full range of professional Internet services, yet the service provider industry remains dominated by small contractors with limited technical capabilities and credibility.

Partnering with AIS Media and becoming a certified eBSP® (eBusiness Solutions Provider) offers you a unique opportunity to capitalize on this growth. You can be the one business in your area people turn to for the full range of vital Internet services they need and earn handsome profits—and you don't need a technical background. Learn more

SPOTLIGHT FRANCHISE

SPOTLIGHT FRANCHISE

NEW FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES
BizBuySell offers one of the world's largest franchise directories. If you're considering buying a business, you owe it to yourself to explore these hot franchise opportunities:

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