Mediterranean Restaurant For Sale - Van Nuys, California

Determining the right time to sell a private business is as much an art as a science, because there are so many factors at play and each business is unique. Christina Lazuric an Orange County Business Broker shares her experience on timing issues when selling a small business.

There are a number of traditional accounting methods used to calculate business worth. None of these methods individually addresses all of the items that create value. Bob Klein with Business Appraisals at 949-254-4062 discusses this topic on the BizBen Blog.

February (2012) starting quick in sales - last week approximately 244 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.

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.

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.

I am seeking either a Service or Distribution business for sale in the South Los Angeles and/or North Orange County areas - I live in Long Beach and would like to find a business close to my home. I have $100,000 for a possible down payment with perhaps up to $250,000 if the right opportunity presents itself. The adjusted net income I am seeking is $70,000 or more. My monthly living expenses are currently $3,500. My work background is in operations management and sales for a large Manufacturer. I have also been self-employed and owned my own companies for fifteen years. I have been searching for a business for 3 months and would like to buy one within 4 months. I have a current Buyer Profile and Personal Financial Statement for your review. Please contact me only if you have businesses for sale that match my criteria. Log into your BizBen Account to get buyers contact info.

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.