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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/19/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/19/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$511,450
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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$833,000
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Posting: 286545 | Available | 5/13/24
Our client is offering a highly profitable, essentially online (hands-off) agency for sale. The Agency was founded in 2011. The Agency sells the following product(s): Commercial Lines, Property & Casualty. All carriers are via MGA's. There are no carrier-to-company contracts.
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Posting: 286541 | Available | 5/13/24
We're offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency, with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of success. This agency has a history of providing top-notch insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses.
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Posting: 286498 | Available | 5/9/24
This agency is located in the Visalia area of California. It is one of the top Agencies in California Sales Offices. The staff has been with the agency for a number of years and they are well trained enough for the Seller to leave for long periods of time. Loss Ratio 51% Retention 89%.
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$1,750,000
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Posting: 286324 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Bend, Oregon. This agency has approximately $3.4 Million including brokered book Million in earned premium with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$899,000
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Posting: 286120 | Available | 4/14/24
This profitable trio of companies is comprised of three separate entities; one for each of the financial services provided. An acquisition would include the Insurance Brokerage (a California S-Corp), a Financial Planning Corporation (a California S-Corp), and a payroll solutions company.
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Posting: 281035 | Available | 4/11/24
This is one of the best agencies in the SWFL area and located in one of the highest growth areas of the country Naples, FL This book of business is priced to sale and comprised of approximately $6 million in Preferred Auto/Property premium and approximately $6 million in Brokered Property premium.
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Posting: 282426 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an established, 29+-year-old property and casualty insurance agency. The majority of the clients are Russian and Ukraine have been with the agency for many years. The dedicated office manager, who has been an integral part of the company for 19 years.
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Posting: 284612 | Available | 4/4/24
This is a profitable, reputable public adjusting firm dedicated to assisting insured policyholders through the complex insurance claims process. The company provides expert guidance and support during property loss situations.
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Posting: 285848 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a great opportunity to acquire an excellent turn-key agency in the growing community of Goose Creek, SC. The agency currently earned the 'Elite' Agency Achievement tier and is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner to grow cross-sells and overall new business.
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$950,000
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Posting: 285285 | Available | 2/21/24
Agent is going to retire, opportunity for new owner to take advantage and build renewal income. Allstate premium is $2,800,000 the rest is Brokered Property and Allstate flood. The Allstate premium is 80% Auto with an 87% Retention Ratio. Revenue above includes $90,000 in bonus payout.
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Posting: 284353 | Available | 12/19/23
This established, award-winning, $11.2M+ elite-tiered Allstate agency is located in the metropolitan area of Atlanta and borders the Chattahoochee River. This turnkey agency is highly regarded in the community and consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities.
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Posting: 284354 | Available | 12/19/23
This is a great opportunity to own your own Allstate Insurance Agency. The retention rate is 86.85% The premium growth was 18% so far this year and loss ratio is a profitable 54%. If you are looking for an opportunity in a growing business with unlimited potential, please contact us.
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Posting: 278399 | Available | 12/19/23
For sale is a well-established Allstate Agency, family-owned for 58 years in beautiful Titusville, FL, on the Space Coast. This $3.0M total premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$675,000
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Posting: 283861 | Available | 11/15/23
This is a great opportunity to purchase an Agency in beautiful Saint Petersburg FL. This top-producing elite agency has a well-trained and licensed staff who all work remotely. The agency is on pace to add $500,000 in premiums this year. The loss ratio is 48.78% and auto retention is 87.19%.
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$1,650,000
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Posting: 283650 | Available | 11/1/23
For sale is a well-established 20-year agency in Milford, Ohio, which is right outside of Cincinnati. It is only minutes from a major shopping center with plenty of visibility from the main street. It is well-managed, seasoned staff to likely transition to a new owner. It is approximately $6.5m.
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Posting: 283649 | Available | 11/1/23
For sale is a well-established pro-tier Allstate agency, with 4 years in the same location. It is located just off a main road in Columbia, SC; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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Posting: 283462 | Available | 10/20/23
The established agency is located in a well-founded area in Concord, NH. This $5.1M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services. Great potential to increase revenues.
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Posting: 280401 | Available | 10/3/23
For sale is a long-established (30+ years) Allstate agency, with 21 in the same location in Downtown Franklin, VA on the busiest street in town. The book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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Posting: 282109 | Available | 8/10/23
Well-established Allstate agency, with almost 3 yrs in the same location. Located just off a main road in Marrietta, GA; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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Posting: 278571 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a book of business-only purchase opportunities that is very attractively priced to sell quickly. This is a great opportunity to purchase a quality book of business that will cash flow immediately, is a great investment, and is well suited to help start a profitable agency.
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$145,000
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Posting: 278580 | Available | 8/1/23
This 20-year, 4.4 million dollar-established Allstate agency located in Decatur Alabama, consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life and financial services. The revenue was $520K in 2021 including a $116,669 bonus.
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Posting: 278587 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; it has a very profitable loss ratio of 35% and an excellent retention ratio near 95%. The agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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Posting: 278588 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an award-winning agency consisting of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with high retention, a profitable loss ratio, and a loyal customer base. The agency is located in a professional business area in a highly desirable location in Northwest LA County.
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$700,000
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Posting: 278589 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a rapidly growing start-up Agency, with additional revenue in non-Allstate products. This book currently qualifies for enhanced compensation for an additional 2 years. This attractive Agency is located in a very high-traffic area of Corona. There is an office space located in a strip mall.
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Posting: 278681 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established agency in desirable bustling Westchester County. The Agency Owner who is retiring, is a perennial Allstate Award Winner, with outstanding established customer relationships. The Auto book is 99.8 % preferred and the Property book is primarily Homeowners and Condos.
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/19/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
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$680,000
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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$833,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 5/19/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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Posting: 278691 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an established agency located in Fairbanks, AK. The agency is located in a high-traffic commercial area just off Airport Way, the main thoroughfare of Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a well-maintained, impressive office with excellent signage and visibility. Rent and lease rates are negotiable.
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$1,299,000
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Posting: 278685 | Available | 7/27/23
This is an established agency located in the expanding five-mile area of Northside Spokane, WA. The office is extremely well-maintained and has excellent signage and visibility. The agency consists of preferred auto and homeowner customers with high retention and a loyal customer base.
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$598,000
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Posting: 278698 | Available | 8/1/23
For sale is a prime location in the Austin, Texas Georgetown area. Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States with all of its growth. This 2.4 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth.
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$595,000
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Posting: 278675 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-Established Agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; has a very profitable Loss Ratio of 32% and a good Retention Ratio. The Agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross sales, as well as life and financial services.
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$285,000
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Posting: 278587 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; it has a very profitable loss ratio of 35% and an excellent retention ratio near 95%. The agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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Posting: 278686 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an established agency with a loyal customer base. It is located on a main intersection with high foot traffic and visibility. It is the only Allstate Agent in the 99502 zip code. The Agency consists of preferred auto and homeowner customers with high retention. It has astable renewal income.
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$675,000
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Posting: 278582 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is an Allstate Insurance agency located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, FL. It has been in business for 5 years at this location. There are currently 2 staff workers. Bank financing lenders are available. Seller financing is also available. There is a location available.
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$1,150,000
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Posting: 278701 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a fast-growing agency in desirable Pembroke Pines. This agency has a tremendous opportunity to continue to grow its auto and property cross-sales as well as financial service products. Also, it is a great opportunity to earn monthly and annual bonuses. The retention is at 81.97%.
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$900,000
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Posting: 278694 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an established agency in a great High Point location. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. A low loss ratio has created a profitable book. This is a turnkey operation.
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$980,000
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Posting: 278705 | Available | 8/1/23
An established 51-year family-run Allstate agency is located in one of the Greensboro area's great communities. This $3.5M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$890,000
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Posting: 278678 | Available | 7/27/23
This is a great opportunity to own a profitable agency in one of the most desirable areas in the country - Naples, FL This $5.1 million turn-key agency is comprised of appx. $2.6 million Allstate premium, $2.4 million Brokered Property premium and $135K Flood premium.
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Posting: 281712 | Available | 7/19/23
P&C & Benefits Los Angeles County, LA#120660. Independent Movable Agency/Book In Business For Over 20 Years. Focused On P&C & Benefits. 55% P&C 45% Benefits (Mostly Individual Health) Paperless.
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Posting: 286324 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Bend, Oregon. This agency has approximately $3.4 Million including brokered book Million in earned premium with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$899,000
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Posting: 279389 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-established $3.7M Elite Allstate agency with over 12 years in the same location. This is a turnkey agency in Historic Charleston, SC! The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with great retention and excellent opportunity for growth.
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$989,000
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Posting: 278702 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established, turnkey, 37-year legacy agency located in a convenient, desirable suburb of Philadelphia. It has a multigenerational customer base with excellent retention and loss ratios. Experienced, licensed staff are open to transition with the sale.
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Posting: 283861 | Available | 11/15/23
This is a great opportunity to purchase an Agency in beautiful Saint Petersburg FL. This top-producing elite agency has a well-trained and licensed staff who all work remotely. The agency is on pace to add $500,000 in premiums this year. The loss ratio is 48.78% and auto retention is 87.19%.
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$1,650,000
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Posting: 283462 | Available | 10/20/23
The established agency is located in a well-founded area in Concord, NH. This $5.1M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services. Great potential to increase revenues.
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Posting: 278710 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-established $5.8M+ 28-year agency with 22 yrs in this same location! Located in growing Mebane, NC (between the city centers of Raleigh and Greensboro). The agency is process-driven and will be seamless in the transition for the next owner.
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$1,160,000
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Posting: 278589 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a rapidly growing start-up Agency, with additional revenue in non-Allstate products. This book currently qualifies for enhanced compensation for an additional 2 years. This attractive Agency is located in a very high-traffic area of Corona. There is an office space located in a strip mall.
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Posting: 278565 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is an established 7-year Allstate Agency in rapidly growing Greer, SC, just outside of Spartanburg. This $2.74m agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$576,000
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Posting: 278571 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a book of business-only purchase opportunities that is very attractively priced to sell quickly. This is a great opportunity to purchase a quality book of business that will cash flow immediately, is a great investment, and is well suited to help start a profitable agency.
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Posting: 278693 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established Allstate agency located in majestic Asheville NC. This $3.867 million earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. Excellent retention.
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$1,245,000
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Posting: 278688 | Available | 8/1/23
Motivated seller! This growing Farmers agency is located east of Atlanta, GA. The $1.5 million earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. Good potential to increase revenue.
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Posting: 285285 | Available | 2/21/24
Agent is going to retire, opportunity for new owner to take advantage and build renewal income. Allstate premium is $2,800,000 the rest is Brokered Property and Allstate flood. The Allstate premium is 80% Auto with an 87% Retention Ratio. Revenue above includes $90,000 in bonus payout.
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Posting: 284354 | Available | 12/19/23
This is a great opportunity to own your own Allstate Insurance Agency. The retention rate is 86.85% The premium growth was 18% so far this year and loss ratio is a profitable 54%. If you are looking for an opportunity in a growing business with unlimited potential, please contact us.
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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.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
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.
