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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$907,962
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 5/18/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$125,000
Posting: 286454 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in October 2023, this Sacramento Area towing venture is experiencing steady growth. Ideal for existing operators or aspiring entrepreneurs, it offers a turnkey solution with pre-existing marketing strategies, a functional website, and efficient lead generation systems.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/14/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/14/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$58,000
Revenue
$174,000
Down
$115,000
Posting: 285334 | Available | 5/17/24
There is a thriving airport parking business available for sale in Palm Springs. This business offers convenient parking solutions for travelers by providing a shuttle service from the airport to their parked vehicles. The shuttle service ensures that customers can easily access their cars.
Asking Price
$115,000
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Posting: 284430 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a remodeled hand wash with an extra long 180 ft tunnel, ideal for remodel and conversion to a state of the art flex or express wash. Real estate is included. The traffic count 35,000-40,000 ADT, so this is a fantastic location.
Asking Price
$13,995,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$20
Posting: 285328 | Available | 5/17/24
Brand new 76 gas station, Circle K store, Built-in Pizza Hut, Drive-thru Jamba juice, and a car wash with property for sale off of a freeway location. It has 6 MPDs, Bio Diesel, E-85 fuel, a propane tank, and 8 Tesla charging stations.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
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Posting: 286131 | Available | 5/17/24
This Arco AMPM business opportunity for sale presents a lucrative investment opportunity. Currently, inside-store sales range between $170,000 and $175,000, with 80,000 gallons pumped at a very high margin. The business operates under a 100% absentee ownership.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$20
Posting: 284392 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a Mobil brand gas station business with a separate car smog check station & property in the East Bay area. Per seller, the gas gallons are averaging between 50,000-60,000 per month and store sales are $30,000-$35,000 per month. Car smog's average income is around $5,000-$6,000.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$300,000
Down
$20
Posting: 286618 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a high-volume, STAR-certified smog test center, including the property. The ideal buyer is an owner-operator. The center conducts an average of 20 to 25 smog tests per day, each priced at $75. This business is a goldmine! The current owner, a long-time operator, is retiring.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,545,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284637 | Available | 5/17/24
Acquire a profitable operation from a tenured contractor with 20 years of experience in the FedEx Ground space! Only 50 daily miles per route! Highly desirable Low Mileage Routes, Close to the Terminal with an enviable 6-day/week operation. Fleet Value at $490K more than 50% of purchase price!
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$40
Posting: 284522 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 280024 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a full-service car wash on a busy street. It is 1.15 acres and there are over 25 spots for parking. The building was remodeled in 2020 with a nice office and guest area (where they can play California Lottery). It is located on a major street which is surrounded by businesses.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$233,125
Revenue
$1,223,770
Down
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Posting: 286611 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$25
Posting: 286610 | Available | 5/16/24
This property is in a prime corner location in Roseville city, featuring a high-volume gas station and store. Gas sales range from $90,000 to $100,000 at a 60-cent margin. The store generates $110,000 in monthly sales with a high margin. It has double-wall fiberglass tanks,
Asking Price
$5,700,000
Cash flow
$512,126
Revenue
$2,035,123
Down
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Posting: 286609 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
$841,620
Revenue
$3,004,388
Down
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Posting: 286603 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$2,550,000
Cash flow
$394,386
Revenue
$1,332,518
Down
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Posting: 286608 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$428,943
Revenue
$1,525,928
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Posting: 286605 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$419,076
Revenue
$1,389,987
Down
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Posting: 286607 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Posting: 286599 | Available | 5/16/24
This auto repair business has been in operation for over 20 years with repeat clients. They handle all types of repairs for both domestic and foreign automobiles as well as Smog testing. They have lifts and most of the tools necessary for all types of repairs.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$235,071
Revenue
$773,297
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Posting: 286598 | Available | 5/16/24
This established auto service and repair shop was originally founded in 1980. The current owner acquired the business in 1987. It has solid year over year revenues with a cash flow of $235,071. This business is very well established in a great location!
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$610,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 285502 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a prime location that is strategically positioned off the 57 Freeway with convenient access to I-10 via Via Verde, boasting a captive market with no competition within a 2-mile radius. It has been a thriving business for over the past 3 years (2021-2023).
Asking Price
$7,777,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286052 | Available | 5/16/24
Surrounded by a plethora of retail outlets, fast-food joints, and gas stations, this investment includes both the business and real estate, presenting an unparalleled chance for growth and profitability. The is the only coin-op car wash in Town on a prime 1.04 acre corner lot.
Asking Price
$1,449,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$2,500,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285942 | Available | 5/16/24
Discover an unparalleled opportunity in the automotive industry with this Auto Body & Paint. Situated in Lancaster, California, their state-of-the-art high-volume body shop boasts exceptional reviews and a thriving business since its establishment in 2015.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/14/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
$125,000
Posting: 286454 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in October 2023, this Sacramento Area towing venture is experiencing steady growth. Ideal for existing operators or aspiring entrepreneurs, it offers a turnkey solution with pre-existing marketing strategies, a functional website, and efficient lead generation systems.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/14/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$907,962
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 5/18/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
Down
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 283853 | Available | 5/1/24
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store and car wash located in a high-traffic location in Modesto, California. Fuel sales are $90k/m, convenience store sales are $165k/m, car wash sales are $6,500/m, and rental property income is $115k/year.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
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$20
Posting: 243294 | Available | 6/14/23
This is a highly profitable Liquor store with increasing sales per month. It has approx 40%+ margin and a minimum 35 cents margin on 37,000 gallon/month fuel sales. It has limited competition. It is approx. 4,000 sq ft. The seller replaces the pumps with new ones last year.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
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Posting: 286280 | Available | 4/26/24
A family-owned and operated auto repair business is for sale in Sunnyvale, CA, one of the major cities within California's high-tech area, known as Silicon Valley. This shop is ASE certified and services all makes and models, including BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 4/22/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
Cash flow
$3,219,970
Revenue
$11,959,283
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Posting: 279780 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaulroutes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$12,000,000
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Posting: 284171 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a freeway adjacent full service car wash in a trade area with average household income exceeding $140,000 within a 3 mile radius In-fill Inland Empire location with huge barriers to entry due to a lack of land available and city zoning (significantly limiting future car wash locations).
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
$419,076
Revenue
$1,389,987
Down
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Posting: 286607 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284742 | Available | 1/19/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a convenience store with gas and land in the City of Highland. The 3,100 SF C-Store is situated on approximately 0.46 AC of land. The gas station is equipped with 4 multiple product dispensers with 8 fueling positions.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
Cash flow
$37,303
Revenue
$129,000
Down
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Posting: 284753 | Available | 4/12/24
A full-service automotive shop for sale in Palm Springs is available for purchase. This shop has gained a great reputation for its commitment to honest repairs and quotes, as well as excellent customer service. Service is performed by skilled technicians who are experienced with various makes.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$2,200,000
Revenue
$5,000,000
Down
$8,000,000
Posting: 277451 | Available | 3/2/23
For sale are 2 full-service car washes with branded gas stations. It is in a nice upscale area with busy traffic. It is in a fast-growing community. All management is operated. There is lots of potential for experienced operators. Both sites are close to each other and need to be sold concurrently.
Asking Price
$23,300,000
Cash flow
$156,571
Revenue
$576,362
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Posting: 279289 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaulroutes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 285659 | Available | 5/16/24
This gas station was recently converted from Chevron to Arco, so it presents a lucrative investment opportunity. The car wash was remodeled just 6 months ago, ensuring modern facilities for customers. Boasting an impressive average of $850 per day in sales, with high growth potential.
Asking Price
$7,999,000
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Posting: 286392 | Available | 5/2/24
We have been at this dealership for over 6 years. It's in a great location, a prime spot that used to be a franchise store with a lot of offices and a huge lot. We have done a lot of improvements at this dealership.
Asking Price
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Posting: 285107 | Available | 2/11/24
This is a gas station business for sale with a hard liquor license & property. There is lotto/lottery (income $20,000/year), a Bitcoin machine ($5,000) accepts EBT, and rents out U-Haul too ($13,000 per year). This is a great business to operate as a family or first-time buyer.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$7,000,000
Down
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Posting: 284690 | Available | 1/16/24
Here is your chance to own a well-established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/main highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant volume of online shoppers. The 200-car capacity lot is leased by the current owner.
Asking Price
$550,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285798 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is an automotive parts distributor that has a proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system optimized specifically for this business.
Asking Price
$703,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$1,450,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 275545 | Available | 8/5/22
Nice corner location. Big lot. long tunnel. All hand wash. Steady cash flow. Long established. Long time ownership. SBA loan possible. Real estate included. Come to our office for additional information. Location will not be provided over the phone or email. Principals only please.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$357,477
Revenue
$1,717,264
Down
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Posting: 283261 | Available | 3/21/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$620,000
Revenue
$3,060,000
Down
$587,500
Posting: 285072 | Available | 2/9/24
For sale are 19 FedEx P&D Routes, with 28 Delivery Vehicles. Hit the ground running with nearly 11,000 stops per week! Newer fleet - average age of 2019. Plenty of spare trucks; more are available for purchase.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
Cash flow
$487,619
Revenue
$1,829,301
Down
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Posting: 285732 | Available | 4/25/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
$430,567
Revenue
$1,949,914
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Posting: 285677 | Available | 3/15/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$4,900,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284775 | Available | 4/28/24
For the business only is a market and Mobil station with 6 pumps and 4 tanks. It has a beer and wine license (the only business in that corner with BW). The master lease belongs to Circle K and Circle K is subleasing to a dealer. The owner is retiring after 29 years. It is open 24/7.
Asking Price
$795,000
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Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
