Selling or buying a business in California involves more than finding an interested buyer or seller. Business transactions often require confidentiality, buyer qualification, financial review, negotiations, due diligence, and careful coordination. Working with a licensed business broker can help protect sensitive information, create a more organized process, and ensure the transaction is handled with proper professional guidance.

Abstract Proposition 56, approved by California voters in 2016, increased tobacco taxes and directed supplemental funding to healthcare programs, including dental services within California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.¹ These supplemental payments substantially increased dental reimbursement rates, improving provider participation and patient access. Proposed elimination of Proposition 56 dental funding would remove approximately $500 million annually in state funds and roug

Selling a business is a major life decision. Whether you’re planning for retirement, moving into a new venture, or simply ready for change, understanding which types of businesses sell most easily in California can help you plan your exit strategy more effectively. While every transaction is unique, certain industries tend to attract more buyers, sell faster, and command stronger valuations. Below, we break down some of the easiest businesses to sell in California and why the

In some California hospitals, early-career doctors make as little as $16 per hour working 80-hour weeks. It’s training, known as...

Senate Bill 1103 (also known as the Commercial Tenant Protection Act) (SB 1103) introduces substantive changes affecting commercial...

As of February 2025, California's medical real estate market is experiencing significant transformations driven by demographic shifts,...

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