Cash flow
$434,523
Revenue
$848,523
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 283676 | Available | 5/19/24
This business is a distinguished consulting firm in workplace training programs geared towards public safety professionals, private organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and municipalities. It distinguishes itself placing a strong emphasis on the cultivation of essential soft skills.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$132,248
Revenue
$240,893
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284110 | Available | 5/18/24
This company is a well established precision metal machining business located in Auburn, CA. Customers include the growing optical industry, aeronautical as well electronics and food industries. The company can start with a sketch and deliver high quality parts that meet the most demanding specs.
Asking Price
$225,000
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
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
Franchise Fee
Call/Email
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
$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
$233,125
Revenue
$1,223,770
Down
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$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
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
Down
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
$85,000
Revenue
$140,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285343 | Available | 5/16/24
@theOffice is a strategically placed Business Support Center in the heart of the city of Lancaster; located on the Blvd. With services such as virtual offices & convenient access to City Hall, banks, and the local Chamber of Commerce.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$555,095
Revenue
$1,881,638
Down
$1,043,000
Posting: 283919 | Available | 5/15/24
This well-known franchise specializes in a wide variety of services, including signs, printing, copying, direct mail and mailing services, graphic design, marketing services, promotional products, etc.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$310,726
Revenue
$1,084,578
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286581 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$950,000
Cash flow
$695,984
Revenue
$2,437,254
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286580 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$472,511
Revenue
$1,796,777
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286579 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$388,611
Revenue
$1,593,543
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281028 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$524,632
Revenue
$4,329,059
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284729 | Available | 5/10/24
This auction business is an established and well-recognized professional liquidation and appraisal business that has seen continued financial growth. The business has a very solid financial profile! Gross revenue: $2,385,312l Cash Flow: $181,617
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$435,274
Revenue
$1,571,730
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286515 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$300,771
Revenue
$1,221,366
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286514 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$900,000
Cash flow
$1,855,040
Revenue
$7,197,250
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286513 | Available | 5/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$4,750,000
Cash flow
$489,256
Revenue
$1,670,143
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286512 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$548,533
Revenue
$1,988,503
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286025 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$202,705
Revenue
$1,464,414
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285675 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$350,000
Cash flow
$299,643
Revenue
$1,152,902
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285324 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$825,000
Cash flow
$132,248
Revenue
$240,893
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284110 | Available | 5/18/24
This company is a well established precision metal machining business located in Auburn, CA. Customers include the growing optical industry, aeronautical as well electronics and food industries. The company can start with a sketch and deliver high quality parts that meet the most demanding specs.
Asking Price
$225,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
Franchise Fee
Call/Email
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
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
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
$434,523
Revenue
$848,523
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 283676 | Available | 5/19/24
This business is a distinguished consulting firm in workplace training programs geared towards public safety professionals, private organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and municipalities. It distinguishes itself placing a strong emphasis on the cultivation of essential soft skills.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$699,095
Revenue
$2,372,098
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283142 | Available | 2/8/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$10,000
Revenue
$12,000
Down
Call
Posting: 269403 | Available | 9/2/21
This well-established brand provides a unique, all-in-one web-based SaaS platform for generating dynamic QR codes with tracking and reporting capabilities, as well as a full featured website builder for developing custom mobile landing pages and micro-sites.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$238,657
Revenue
$936,323
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276962 | Available | 4/3/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$344,726
Revenue
$1,166,933
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276935 | Available | 2/9/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,134,811
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276421 | Available | 6/5/23
When you need paving services, there is no better company to turn to than this one. The Company was started in 1990 and officially formed back then when they were just a small crew with big dreams of becoming New Hampshire's finest paving contractor.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$159,322
Revenue
$439,507
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286259 | Available | 4/25/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$375,000
Cash flow
$486,773
Revenue
$1,712,389
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285187 | Available | 2/15/24
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
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$555,095
Revenue
$1,881,638
Down
$1,043,000
Posting: 283919 | Available | 5/15/24
This well-known franchise specializes in a wide variety of services, including signs, printing, copying, direct mail and mailing services, graphic design, marketing services, promotional products, etc.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280428 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is an Allstate insurance agency in that has been in business for 19 years. It is located in Sarasota, Florida (34232) and the rent/lease terms + rate are available with an NDA. F&E is available. There will be location photos and current agency staffing available with a signed NDA.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$294,223
Revenue
$1,057,231
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285866 | Available | 3/27/24
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
$575,000
Cash flow
$211,836
Revenue
$725,852
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285676 | 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
$650,000
Cash flow
$472,511
Revenue
$1,796,777
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286579 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$112,905
Revenue
$298,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 264921 | Available | 12/21/22
Boylan Brother's Window Cleaning is an established business of over 41 years serving the Coachella Valley. They offer professional services for both commercial and residential properties. Let them take a look at your property, no job is too large or small for them.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$510,000
Revenue
$2,058,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285703 | Available | 3/19/24
New Price! Seize the opportunity to acquire a thriving operation from a tenured contractor with 13 years of experience in the FedEx Ground space. Route adjustments have led to improved profitability. Hit the ground running with over $2M in revenue!
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$524,632
Revenue
$4,329,059
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284729 | Available | 5/10/24
This auction business is an established and well-recognized professional liquidation and appraisal business that has seen continued financial growth. The business has a very solid financial profile! Gross revenue: $2,385,312l Cash Flow: $181,617
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$353,129
Revenue
$1,417,865
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280333 | Available | 2/29/24
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
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$303,618
Revenue
$921,744
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281503 | Available | 3/27/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$233,504
Revenue
$817,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285621 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$700,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274581 | Available | 3/15/23
This is a well-known franchise in one of the strongest and fastest-growing cities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The owner is ready to retire and will fully cooperate with the transition. Why live in a big city when you can have a decent cost of living? This is a great place to raise a family.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$459,919
Revenue
$1,588,041
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284173 | Available | 12/6/23
Founded in 1982, the Company offers a full range of comprehensive services to both residential and commercial customers throughout the State of New Jersey. The Company is fully bonded, insured, and licensed, and is a leader in the residential and commercial marketplace.
Asking Price
$1,379,000
Cash flow
$370,625
Revenue
$1,333,921
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286481 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$548,533
Revenue
$1,988,503
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286025 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$1,300,000
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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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
