Gas Station, Food Mart For Sale - Contra Costa, California

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.

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.

Over 162 business for sale postings were added or refreshed the weekend (Mother's Day) on BizBen. Business brokers, agents, and business owners were busy posting new businesses for sale and refreshing older listings (new pricing, information, and details) go to new businesses for sale and see whats new today on BizBen.com! Have a new listing you need to post so all 25,000 daily business buyers can see your business for sale? Go to our sell a business - post an ad page to get your business seen by thousands of business buyers! We also have custom advertising services - phone BizBen at 888-212-4747.

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.

Looking to buy a Northern California card or coin laundromat? PWS Laundry is presenting their next Northern California seminar Thursdays:  May 17th,  June 21st,  July 19th. For details go to How To Buy A Northern California Laundromat Seminar - To RSVP call 650-871-0300.

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.

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.

We are looking for a dry cleaning / alterations business in San Mateo or Santa Clara Counties, California. Our price range is from $150,000 to $350,000, and our partnership will be privately financing this purchase. Must be a well run and profitable operation with detailed and verifiable financial records. We have experience in this field and one of our partners is a master seamstress. For more information about these business buyers please log into your BizBen Account for contact info and details.

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.