Asian Market For Sale - Santa Barbara, California

What are the actual "provable" adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a company being purchased and considered for business acquisition financing? Buyers will need to look carefully at tax returns and financial statements to determine the "real" adjusted net income or cash flow of the business being purchased - banks and financial institutions review these numbers carefully (and in many instances discount items that may be considered addbacks). If you are thinking of financing a business purchase you need to read this BizBen blog posting.

There are a number of standard appraisal methods used to value a business that include, Asset approach, Income approach, Market approach (Comps), Capitalization of Earnings and Discounted Future Earnings. Each one of these methods individually does not always represent the true value of a business. In this article, Bob Klein, a Southern California business valuation professional shares his view on searching for market value. Bob can be reached at 949-254-4062 for business appraisal assistance.

Looking to buy restaurant businesses? Check out these tips first to avoid getting blindsided when you buy any type of small or mid-sized restaurant. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic with California restaurant buyers.

The likelihood of selling a business is often determined by external factors in the marketplace. Here are eight influences on how easy, or difficult it might be when selling a small business. Peter Siegel (866-270-6278), BizBen Network Director discusses these factors in a BizBen Blog post.

Buyer looking to buy a financial advisory businesss in the Los Angeles County Area or one that can be relocated to his area. Buyer has $150K for a down payment (cash), has approximately $150 in available home equity, and is looking for a financial advisory business priced between $500K and $700K. Has direct work experience in this industry and has been SBA Pre-Qualified for financing. Buyer seeks to acquire this type of business immediately. Please log into your BizBen Account to see more info about this buyer and their contact information.

Buyer Seeks Restaurant, Cell Phone Store, Smog Center, Mail Box Store - absentee run businesses in the Los Angeles, Ventura area. He states: " I am primarily interested in small restaurants (not full service), mail box stores, cell phone stores, and smog test centers. I would also consider small gyms. However, I am not particularly concerned with the type of business. I will consider anything up to $250,000. I am looking for businesses that are netting at least 40% of the asking price, after accounting for what it would cost for a manager to do whatever the owner does now. My intention is to partner with someone who will run the business. For this reason, I am particularly interrested in absentee-owned businesses that are currently bringing in a good net income. If the current manager is interested, I would like to partner with him or her. As I have a good income independent of the business, my hope is that my income will serve to help guarantee a loan. My involvement in the business will primarily be marketing."  For more info and contact information regarding this business buyer please log into your BizBen Account.

Buyer looking to purchase food or beverage manufacturer in California. Prefer a company that is in need of improved sales, marketing, and build out of distribution channels into additional markets and is generating less than $10MM in gross sales. Turnaround and distressed considered. Log into your BizBen Account for buyer's contact information and details.

We are looking to start a materials testing lab in Northern California to increase our market share. Before purchasing new equipment, we are curious to know if there are any existing labs that may be in financial trouble and are willing to sell.  The lab should be located in Northern California and be certified by both Caltrans and the Corps Of Engineers. For more info and contact details regarding this business buyer please log into your BizBen Account.