Fresh Fish Restaurant & Retailer For Sale - Redlands, California

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.

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.

Steve Finnick with the Saker Franchise Group has been added to the BizBen Franchise Directory. Saker Franchise Group represents over 350+ new franchises and assists potential franchise buyers (FREE service) throughout California with selection, purchase strategies, and assistance. For more information on how Saker Franchise Group can assist you in selecting and buying a new franchise, phone Steve Finnick direct toll free at 866-859-0085.

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.

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.

A buyer in the insurance business currently is seeking to add more business through acquisition and is looking for insurance agencies or insurance brokerages for sale. They prefer property & casualty but have interest in other areas as well. They are not interested in non-standard auto business. Their preference is gross commissions ranging from $50K to $500K. They prefer an Orange County location - but will look at other areas throughout California. This buyer is part of the Business Buyers Program within the BizBen Network. Go to insurance business buyer info for details about this buyer and their request.

Business buyer is looking to buy a gas station for sale with or without real estate immediately in the Inland Empire area. Has up to $1M for a down payment and is looking for a minimum of $150K provable adjusted net income. Has been self-employed a long time and is motivated to purchase a gas station.  Has $500K equity in personal real estate to help secure acquisition and is SBA Loan pre-qualified for business purchase financing. If you have a gas station for sale that matches this criteria please log into your BizBen account for buyers contact info and details.

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.

I am looking for a small, easy to run business without a large amount of industry specific knowledge required. Small food carts, arcades, booking or talent agencies and other unique businesses are the ones I am most interested in. I am interested in the Southern California area, especially Los Angeles and the Counties closest to it. I am looking to spend under $100,000 unless a unique opportunity comes along. A net as low as $15,000 is fine.  I currently live in Boston, MA and I am looking to move to California. I do not have any kind of pre-qualification yet. I am technically able and own an online business now. Please log into your BizBen Account for more details and contact information regarding this business buyer.