Valero Gas Station, Mini Mart For Sale - Salinas, California

Long time gas station/convenience store/car wash consultant and due-diligence specialist Davood Sinay explains in his latest article why gas stations and convenience stores for sale will always be popular with business buyers in today's economic climate. For more information about needing assistance with buying or managing/runninng gas stations, convenience stores, or car washes phone Mr. Sinay (lead consultant and due-diligence specialist) direct at 213-995-5018 X1.

Willard Michlin - CPA, CFE chats about why you can do a large portion of the due diligence yourself, depending on your background, but you should never try to do it solely on your own. In this BizBen Blog he explores ways business buyers get themselves into trouble. Read his latest BizBen blog posting on due-diligence issues for business buyers - read this blog post before you buy a business!

February (2012) starting quick in sales - last week approximately 246 California small businesses sold by small business owners, business brokers, and agents.  BizBen and Peter Siegel the Director of the BizBen Network has compiled the BizBen.com Index since 1998.

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.

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 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 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 home health care agency with an annual adjusted net income of $180K+. Ideally the business should be located in Southern California, but will purchase outside of Southern California if the right deal presents itself. Buyer has high credit score and is looking to purchase a business immediately, and has been pre-qualified for SBA financing. Contact buyer direct. For buyer contact info and details, log into your BizBen Account.