Restaurant For Sale - Contra Costa, California

There are a handful of key asset categories in allocating or breaking down the purchase price allocation of a California business sale. The allocation is required to complete the transaction. In this blog & article Lee Petsas, business broker covers the most common used asset allocation classes in this article on allocation of a business sales transaction.

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.

A question many small business owners/sellers ask: how do I sell my business without getting sued, isn't a subject just for discussions with lawyers. A seller can take precautions before and during the sellling process to reduce potential legal problems. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com discusses this topic.

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 a Northern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Northern California seminar Thursday 2/16. For details go to How To Buy A Northern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 650-871-0300.

Buyer lives in East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, he currently owns a print shop and is looking for another print shop or another type of business since his current print shop is pretty much self-run. He has up to $500K for a down payment and would like an adjusted net income of over $100K. He has also been pre-approved for SBA financing. If you have a business for sale or know of a business that matches this buyers request please log into your BizBen Account for buyer contact information and contact him directly.

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.

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.

I am looking to purchase a food franchise in San francisco, San Mateo or Marin Counties. Would also consider parts of the East Bay. I have been approved for financing up to $500,000 and have about $150,000 cash for down payment. I am looking for a business that I can manage / work in full time and net after financing around $100,000 annually. More information about this motivated business buyer (contact details) can be found by logging into your BizBen Account.