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		<title>Buying an Existing Business</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2010/04/29/buying-an-existing-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:15:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Statistically a large number of start-up businesses will fail, with those surviving often being sold to have their new owners make the real gains. ]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Buying an Accommodation Business</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/12/15/tips-for-buying-an-accommodation-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:07:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Providing accommodation for a profit is a business that many of us have thought about and hundreds have followed through on.]]></description>
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		<title>Why use a Business Broker to market your business for sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:30:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have made the decision to sell your business - now how do you go about it? Generally, using a business broker is a good idea - especially if you have limited time to work with potential buyers ...]]></description>
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		<title>Important Advice for Choosing the Right Franchise</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many New Zealanders, owning a franchise is a reliable path to business success. It’s not for everybody though, so the decision to enter a franchise needs to be approached carefully. ]]></description>
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		<title>Valuing a Business for Sale in New Zealand</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/11/06/valuing-a-business-for-sale-in-new-zealand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:32:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[business mindset]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you are planning to buy or sell a business how can you work out how much it is worth?]]></description>
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		<title>Business for sale? &#8230; but what do business buyers want</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/09/29/business-for-sale-but-what-do-business-buyers-want/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retirement]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking of selling your business then it makes sense to present it in a way that will make it be more attractive to potential buyers, thereby maximising it's value.]]></description>
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		<title>Who will buy your business?</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/08/30/who-will-buy-your-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons people choose to buy a business. When considering selling your business it pays to spend some time identifying who is likely to buy your business - put yourself in their shoes and find out exactly what they will be looking for.]]></description>
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		<title>Buying a Retail Business</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/08/26/buying-a-retail-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:07:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Liked the shop so bought the business” - it does happen and owning your own retail outlet is a dream shared by many. After all there is huge revenue to tap into with New Zealanders spending more than $12,000 in shops each year, for every adult, child and baby. ]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing a Business for Sale in New Zealand</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/08/25/marketing-a-business-for-sale-in-new-zealand/</link>
		<comments>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/08/25/marketing-a-business-for-sale-in-new-zealand/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If one of your objectives is to get your best price, then you need to consider who your likely buyer may be and have strategies to target this group. ]]></description>
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		<title>Sell smart&#8230; Advertising to Target your Business Buyer</title>
		<link>http://businessblogs.co.nz/2009/08/21/sell-smart-advertising-to-target-your-business-buyer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard O'Brien</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you advertise your house for sale in the TV Guide or your car in the Realtor? Not many people would, and the very same principle applies when it comes to selling your business.]]></description>
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