Yogurt Smoothie Shop For Sale - Montebello, 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.

Looking to buy restaurant businesses? Check out these tips first to avoid getting blindsided when you buy any type of small or mid-sized restaurant. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen.com discusses this topic with California restaurant buyers.

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.

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 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.

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.

Buyer Seeks Restaurant, Cell Phone Store, Smog Center, Mail Box Store - absentee run businesses in the Los Angeles, Ventura area. He states: " I am primarily interested in small restaurants (not full service), mail box stores, cell phone stores, and smog test centers. I would also consider small gyms. However, I am not particularly concerned with the type of business. I will consider anything up to $250,000. I am looking for businesses that are netting at least 40% of the asking price, after accounting for what it would cost for a manager to do whatever the owner does now. My intention is to partner with someone who will run the business. For this reason, I am particularly interrested in absentee-owned businesses that are currently bringing in a good net income. If the current manager is interested, I would like to partner with him or her. As I have a good income independent of the business, my hope is that my income will serve to help guarantee a loan. My involvement in the business will primarily be marketing."  For more info and contact information regarding this business buyer please log into your BizBen Account.

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.

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.