Smoothie, Yogurt, Juice Bar Franchise For Sale - Stevenson Ranch, California

What are the differences between a Business Appraiser, CPA auditor and Due Diligence Expert - and why should you care? Here are some insights from Willard Michlin (805-428-2063) in his latest BizBen Blog & article posting that will be useful for someone engaged in, or planning to conduct due diligence.

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.

Making the transition from worker bee to small business owner involves a great deal of time, effort, money, and personal commitment. It is not a decision to be made hastily nor taken lightly. Ash Rasaei (310-622-8777) a Los Angeles area business broker discusses what first time buyers should know before buying a small business.

Looking to buy a Southern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Los Angeles, Southern California seminar Thursday 2/16. For details go to How To Buy A Southern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 323-721-8832.

Jeff Gray a LA County business buyer is seeking to purchase a business. Here is what he seeks, "I’m searching for a business to buy in LA County. I am preapproved for SBA financing and ready to act immediately.  Candidate businesses should be service, manufacturing, or distribution related.  Located within 50 miles of Santa Clarita Valley. Purchase price up to $1,200,000. Provable adjusted net income of at least $250,000. Experienced management should be willing to remain. If you have a business that meets this criteria please contact me immediately."  Contact Jeff Gray (Business Buyer) at  661-645-4424.

Buyers are looking for a bar with a type 48 or 42 liquor license to purchase. It should be located within Los Angeles County. They currently have $175,000 for a down payment. Partners have a combined 10 years bar management experience. They are looking for a location / bar that holds at least 80 patrons. Cash flow must be at least $35,000 a year. Buyer currently resides just north of Downtown Los Angeles.

I am looking to buy a restaurant, retail, or service business in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles County) before the end of March 2011 . Business should have clean books and provable records. I have up to $300K (savings) for a down payment or purchase of a small business, if owner would carry a small amount that would also be great. Annual adjusted net income should be $80,000 or more. Rent must be reasonable. Call Khaled (buyer) at 310-714-7557 immediately.

Buyer looking to buy Postal service/mailbox/notary and/or coin-op laundry located within 8 miles of 90045. I have $100K for down but having a small business loan is not out of the question (for tax purposes). Looking for a well established business that has room to grow. I am customer service friendly (25 years and growing) and will work the business on my own with a part time employee. Priced from $80K to $150K but willing to look at others. I reside in 90045 I am a homeowner. If you have a business for sale that matches this buyers description please log into your BizBen account for this buyers contact info and details.