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Why Buy an Existing Business?
An existing business or franchise will have a history from which you will be able to make certain decisions
By Richard Parker
Obtaining Financing for Your Acquisition
What you need to know before getting a loan
By The BizQuest Staff
How to Obtain Financing with Assistance from the SBA
Three different programs offer you options to grow your business
By The BizQuest Staff
Filing as an S Corporation Can Help Avoid Double Taxation
If the business meets certain criteria, it may select this status
By BizFilings

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Jim Pease, CPA and Ron Johnson, CBI, MM&AI, Fellow of the IBBA

Jim Pease, CPA, is a licensed CPA in the state of California, and is a principal at W. H. Mayer Accountancy Corporation in Pleasanton, CA. He specializes in taxes, business accounting, business valuation and business acquisitions/sales.

Ron Johnson, CBI, MM&AI, Fellow of the IBBA, is president of Allen Business Investments and principal of Onyx Associates, both in San Ramon, CA. Allen Business Investments specializes in the sales of Main Street businesses, in the sales of non-public firms with revenues less than $10 million. Onyx Associates is a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in privately-held companies with revenues up to $50 million. Ron is a past president of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), and an active member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). You can email Ron at ron@abi.nu.



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