Income Taxes (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net operating loss carry-forwards	$ 28,736	$ 28,293
Capital loss carry forwards	0	2
Intangibles	(7)	62
Stock based compensation	469	242
Start-up costs	32	35
Depreciation and amortization	15	(1)
Other	398	150
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	2,065
Net deferred tax assets	27,578	28,783
Heritage Global Partners, Inc [Member] | Trade Names [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	(459)	0
Heritage Global Partners, Inc [Member] | Customer List / Business Network [Member]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	$ (1,606)	$ 0