Market For Sale - Los Angeles, 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.

There are a handful of key asset categories in allocating or breaking down the purchase price allocation of a California business sale. The allocation is required to complete the transaction. In this blog & article Lee Petsas, business broker covers the most common used asset allocation classes in this article on allocation of a business sales transaction.

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.

Steve Finnick with the Saker Franchise Group has been added to the BizBen Franchise Directory. Saker Franchise Group represents over 350+ new franchises and assists potential franchise buyers (FREE service) throughout California with selection, purchase strategies, and assistance. For more information on how Saker Franchise Group can assist you in selecting and buying a new franchise, phone Steve Finnick direct toll free at 866-859-0085.

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.

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.

Buyer looking to purchase food or beverage manufacturer in California. Prefer a company that is in need of improved sales, marketing, and build out of distribution channels into additional markets and is generating less than $10MM in gross sales. Turnaround and distressed considered. Log into your BizBen Account for buyer's contact information and details.

Buyer looking to buy Postal service/mailbox/notary and/or coin-op laundry located within 8 miles of 90045. I have $100K for down but having a small business loan is not out of the question (for tax purposes). Looking for a well established business that has room to grow. I am customer service friendly (25 years and growing) and will work the business on my own with a part time employee. Priced from $80K to $150K but willing to look at others. I reside in 90045 I am a homeowner. If you have a business for sale that matches this buyers description please log into your BizBen account for this buyers contact info and details.

I am looking to buy a bar, primarily with a 48 license, but would consider a beer bar with no food requirement. It must be located in Los Angeles County. I have $100K for a down payment, however I am interested in determining an appropriate down payment through negotiations, for either a larger or smaller amount. I require an owner's benefit of at least $55K a year, and the business must produce enough to cover any loan payments I've incurred from its purchase. The price ranges I've been searching are between $100k to $500k, but I am looking for a stable business, with steady cash flow and income. If the business is outside of my price criteria, I would be interested in negotiating a range of possible financing options. I am most interested in seller financing, but should this not be viable, I have other means of financing. I have not been pre-qualified for SBA financing, but will be inquiring. I am able to present a personal financial statement and background letter to interested sellers. My background is varied and this will be my first time buying a business. I am very motivated and hope to be running my new business with in six months. I currently reside in the South Bay of Los Angeles. For contact details for this buyer please log into your BizBen Account.

I am looking to buy a restaurant, retail, or service business in the San Fernando Valley (Los Angeles County) before the end of March 2011 . Business should have clean books and provable records. I have up to $300K (savings) for a down payment or purchase of a small business, if owner would carry a small amount that would also be great. Annual adjusted net income should be $80,000 or more. Rent must be reasonable. Call Khaled (buyer) at 310-714-7557 immediately.