Archive - March 2017

If you are embarking on starting your own restaurant, it can be easy to let expenses get in the way of your dreams. Although restaurants serve a necessary need for the public, making it a popular start-up venture, studies show that the median cost to open a food service business is $275,000 or $3,046 per seat. Of that total, approximately $115,655 goes to kitchen and bar equipment costs. To limit your start-up expenses and help your restaurant succeed, Backes Auctioneers offers these helpful tips Read More

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With the arrival of spring, procuring land acreage can present a wide range of opportunity. However, the process can be intimidating to both the buyer and seller. Making the wrong move can hold up the sale and prevent both sides from achieving their end goal. Find out why auctions are the perfect solution. Buyers Get the Best Deal in a Comfortable Setting If you are interested in buying commercial land, it can be potentially overwhelming particularly if you are inexperienced. However, auctions Read More

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Info on our last Automotive Repair Shop Auction The last automotive shop auction we conducted was the Birdnow Dealership in Jesup, Iowa.  This auction had over 200 registered bidders with over 300 in attendance.  Our advanced marketing excelled on this auction and the turnout and prices were simply amazing!  We have conducted a large amount of these types of auctions over our 40 years and have an advanced knowledge on most items in these shops.  Give us a call if you need to Read More