Express Car Wash, Real Estate For Sale - Orange County, California

May numbers have started quickly over the first couple weeks - 586 sold small businesses - lots of spillover from last month's April numbers. Approximately 323 California small businesses were reported sold by small business owners, business brokers, and agents last week in California.  BizBen and Peter Siegel, MBA 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.

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.

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.

Looking to buy a Southern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Los Angeles, Southern California seminar Thursdays:  May 17th,  June 21st,  July 19th. For details go to How To Buy A Southern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 323-721-8832.

Chuck Post, a coin laundry consultant and specialty broker offers this upcoming San Diego based seminar - FREE Workshop - How To Buy A Coin Laundry - San Diego - 6/2, Saturday - to potential business buyers of coin laundries. In his San Diego workshop you will learn what to look for and also what to look out for when you are searching and buying a coin laundry. Contact Chuck Post at (619) 227-5711 or Chris Mason at (949) 878-2755 for more info.

Build wealth and secure your future by learning how to buy and sell businesses at Global Perspective’s upcoming workshops located in the business district of Century City (Los Angeles County). The workshops are informative step-by-step instructional courses designed to give you the knowledge, material and structure needed to financially change your life. For more info call 888-222-8920 or go to workshop for buyers and sellers for upcoming schedule, workshop outline, & RSVP instructions.

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.

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.

Buyer seeks P&C insurance agency to either purchase or partner with an existing owner in the Corona Area (10 to 15 miles within the area of Corona). Buyer has strong industry experience - 20 years in the business, 9 years as an independent agent with a book of over 400 clients. Buyer has $50K for a down payment and is looking for a a P&C insurance agency priced below $250K. Buyer has a high credit score and has been SBA Loan Pre-Qualified for financing (buyer-side). Please log into your BizBen account to get buyers contact info and details..

I am searching to purchase a yogurt shop in Orange County area of California. I am searching in the price range of 60K-150K. I will be purchasing the business with cash. I will not need any financing. I am currently live in Phoenix Arizona, but relocating to Southern California next month. For more information regarding this yogurt shop buyer please log into your BizBen Account for buyer's contact info and details.