Industrial Equipment Sales & Service For Sale - SF East Bay, California

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.

Chuck Post a long time coin laundry consultant and laundry broker discusses in his latest article - the factors of appraising California coin laundries. Chuck claims,  "The coin laundry is an all-cash, necessity of life service business. What could be better? Yet, understanding how the business justifies such a high purchase price is baffling.  In fact, many times the value is so misunderstood that it results in investors over-paying. Sometimes grossly over-paying." Read this article and see what factors go into the pricing of California coin laundries.

The final part of the business for sale transaction is the escrow and bulk sale process.  Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com answers questions and describes the escrow and bulk sale process in relation to buying and selling California small businesses. Go to the latest BizBen blog / article about the escrow and bulk sale process and see what's involved in closing a deal.

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 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.

We are a partnership looking to buy a San Francisco Bay Area bath hardware, plumbing supply, decorative building and bath hardware and accessories dealer, showroom, wholesaler, and/or retailer. We currently operate a longstanding bath hardware wholesale business, and are looking to add to it, by buying a business in the bay area which would operate in synergy With the current wholesale business. We are able to finance the purchase internally, and would look at any and all opportunities. We are able to finance any amount provided the characteristics and economics of what we are looking for that makes sense. We'd be looking at selling locks, all bath hardware, all door/cabinet/closet hardware, shower baskets, and many other related bath and building hardware and decorative items. For more information regarding this buyer please log into your BizBen Account for buyer contact information.

Looking for environmentally-based, green, eco-friendly business in the wholesale, manufacturing, or service industry.  Outdoor recreation products, environmental products, environmental engineering, environmental engineering consulting and/or permitting, sustainable development, product/process engineering based on green products.  Ideal if business can be relocated or web-based, but not necessary.  If business is not mobile, I am looking for a Marin County, Berkeley, or San Francisco homebase.  Salt Lake City, UT also okay.  My background is engineering - especially product development and process development.  Ideally, brand would be established and at least a preliminary sales and/or marketing program and advertising campaign would be established.  I have $100,000 maximum to invest.  Ideal if owner is willing to finance and train.  Cash flow minimum $50,000 per year. For more information and contact information about this buyer please log into your BizBen Account.