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Posting: 286772 | Available | 5/24/24
This Northern Nevada-based Esthetics Bar is a boutique beauty hub providing the highest quality services in a serene space to relax and unwind. They have a concept where licensed professionals provide services,
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$240,000
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$100,000
Posting: 286761 | Available | 5/24/24
For sale is a beer and wine market that is open five days a week. The seller wants to retire. The business is currently run entirely by employees, with operating hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturdays. The market is closed on Sundays.
Asking Price
$170,000
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$650,000
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Posting: 286760 | Available | 5/24/24
Lee's Sandwiches is a well-known franchise celebrated for its unique blend of Western and Asian sandwich offerings. Gross monthly sale of approximately $55,000. The space is 1,300 square feet, with a total rent of $4,800. The business is fully staffed and operated by employees.
Asking Price
$320,000
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Posting: 286758 | Available | 5/24/24
Moo Gelato in Huntington Beach is a delightful destination for those seeking a unique ice cream experience. This artisanal gelato shop stands out for its dedication to creating authentic Italian gelato with a twist, blending traditional techniques with innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286750 | Available | 5/24/24
A teriyaki restaurant near Torrance is for sale with a low rent of $3,000. The owners want to retire after 20 years of operation. The space is suitable for a brunch restaurant, hamburgers, or sushi and rolls. It is located at a very visible corner location with spacious direct parking.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$1,920,000
Down
$390,000
Posting: 286749 | Available | 5/24/24
Per seller's disclosure, net income per month $30,000 appropriately. For sale is a Japanese sushi & roll restaurant in Torrance with a beer and wine license. Mostly rolls sales. It means low food cost.Lease term: 5 years with a 5-year renewal option. The business has a very good reputation locally.
Asking Price
$790,000
Cash flow
$172,692
Revenue
$1,702,723
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Posting: 286748 | Available | 5/24/24
Located in an extremely popular shopping center in area of target demographic! The center is a Class A regional power center consisting of a of restaurant, office, retail & service concepts. Founded in 1989, McAlister's Deli is a fast-casual restaurant chain.
Asking Price
$640,000
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$800,000
Posting: 286740 | Available | 5/24/24
For sale is a Shell gas station and property for sale. Shell fuel contract valid until 2028. It is in a prime spot with significant traffic, there is high potential.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$364,346
Revenue
$2,724,595
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Posting: 286187 | Available | 5/23/24
Located in a busy shopping mall with neighbors including nationally recognized retailers. Super Chix prides itself on being a premium counter-casual, cooked-to-order, never-frozen crispy and grilled chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fresh hand-cut and seasoned fries.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$540,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
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$500,000
Posting: 272494 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a 35-year-old, 6-day hamburger restaurant with a drive-thru. It is located near an industrial zone with many houses and several schools. The monthly average sale is more than $190,000 and the monthly net income is around $45,000 (based on seller's disclosure).
Asking Price
$1,440,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$320,000
Down
$188,000
Posting: 285097 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a low-rent, absentee-run boba shop near a high school in Monrovia. This is a great opportunity for a family owner. This is an excellent location located to a busy shopping mall with spacious parkings. ABSENT RUN.Seller goes to the store during open or closing time. Next to famous burgers
Asking Price
$188,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$500,000
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$170,000
Posting: 285178 | Available | 5/23/24
A taco restaurant, boasting a straightforward menu and effortless operation, is now available for sale. With absentee management in place, the establishment occupies a store space of 1000 square feet, offering a manageable rent $2,300 inclusive of NNN expenses. Excellent location. Direct parkings.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$230,099
Revenue
$699,000
Down
$650,000
Posting: 282898 | Available | 5/23/24
This profitable cookie store franchise is located in an upscale affluent area on the northern side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is semi-absentee-owned and fully staffed. The cookies are baked fresh every day and come in luxuriously high-end flavors with a delectable selection.
Asking Price
$689,000
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Posting: 286725 | Available | 5/23/24
This laundry has been renovated with new equipment. It is located in a busy center with anchor tenant. It has the ability to increase cash flow by offering wash and fold service. Long term lease remaining.
Asking Price
$518,000
Cash flow
$82,600
Revenue
$249,000
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Posting: 286724 | Available | 5/23/24
This laundromat is located in a very densely populated rental neighborhood. It has great visibility in a high-traffic area. It is a well-established coin operated laundry with good cash flow. Easy in and out access and plenty of parking.
Asking Price
$365,000
Cash flow
$54,540
Revenue
$138,000
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Posting: 286723 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a prime location in a small strip center with plenty of parking. It has a perfect mix of equipment. It is an excellent starter store. There is upside potential. Reasonable seller!
Asking Price
$228,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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$550,000
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Posting: 283924 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a Mediterranean healthy food restaurant with vegetarian options. It is best known for its yummy dishes, homemade like daily fresh pita bread, superb customer service, and cleanness. This business recently obtained a beer & wine permit. It is conveniently located in a large plaza.
Asking Price
$89,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 5/23/24
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
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Posting: 284440 | Available | 5/23/24
Profitable preschool center for sale in San Joaquin County. This well-established preschool has been serving the community for decades with full enrollment and with a waitlist. This nicely designed preschool is organized, bright, spacious, and inviting.
Asking Price
$699,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 284410 | Available | 5/23/24
This is an absentee-run, cute ice cream/frozen yogurt shop for sale in Los Angeles. It is located about 1 1/2 blocks south of Melrose, on the east side of the street on La Brea Blvd. Their ice cream and drinks are under RCC Kosher for Chalav Yisrael. They make also hand-rolled waffles.
Asking Price
$38,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 284685 | Available | 5/23/24
This is an absentee-run Asian comfort restaurant for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is located in an Asian ghetto food court in a bustling environment full of mainly students. It has a cute interior, narrow but cozy with bar tables with tall chairs. It has been established for 17 years.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$218,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 285882 | Available | 5/23/24
While numerous internet online stores are short-lived, this one has been around for more than 20 years. This online hobby craft store is enjoying a dedicated, loyal hobbyist customer base with stable profits - now, the owner would like to retire and spend more time with family.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$483,000
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Posting: 283015 | Available | 5/23/24
This is an absentee-run Taiwanese boba shop for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is one of the best boba shops near UC Berkeley campus according to students and Yelpers. There usually is a long line or queue of folks there, students are by passing the line by downloading Snackpass.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 285500 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a burger and cheesesteak restaurant for sale in Downtown Oakland. It is located close to a federal building, and civic center. The neighborhood is very nice and right in front of this office building is a walkway area with places to go for lunch, not just Starbucks.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$114,500
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$500,000
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Posting: 285232 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this long-established branded boba store with great potential in San Ramon. The owner-operator will be able to increase sales and net income. The new owner may de-brand and operate as a private boba store.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 280751 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a one-of-a-kind liquor store in San Jose, California with solid sales that has been established over several years. Its floor plan covers 2,500 sq ft. and it is a great opportunity for a savvy investor. Its monthly rent is $7,500 including triple net. The landlord signed a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 274508 | Available | 5/23/24
Asian fusion restaurant for sale in upscale Oakland neighborhood. Located in the neighborhood is a residential and commercial district in the North Oakland region of Oakland, California. This commercial street is known for dining and retail. The neighborhood roughly bounded by Temescal and Broad
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
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$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/23/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/24/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
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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.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cash flow
$336,271
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$603,248
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Posting: 285968 | Available | 5/23/24
This highly profitable med spa weight loss clinic can be run by a skilled nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Services include weight loss, laser hair removal, and skin rejuvenation. This MedSpa offers the latest in cosmetic procedures.
Asking Price
$749,000
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/22/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
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$1,400,000
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$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/22/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$384,000
Revenue
$732,000
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Posting: 286371 | Available | 5/25/24
For sale is a high-volume location in a beautiful vacation destination city. It is 8 years old and is already one of the highest volume locations in Northern Ca. With ample parking, loyal customers, and is the only laundromat in town! Serious inquiries only.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
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$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/25/24
This is a successfully established dry-cleaning business for sale in Alameda County, CA. The business was established more than 35 years. It has a great reputation and it's next to Safeway, so it has very steady foot traffic. The motivated sellers are looking to retire.
Asking Price
$530,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
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$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/19/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
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$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/21/24
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
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Posting: 286741 | Available | 5/24/24
A true turnkey, welcoming established 7-Eleven franchise opportunity in a high-traffic San Bruno CA location. This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving 7-Eleven franchise in a growing San Bruno CA neighborhood. Generous price terms plus a 25% franchise discount if in contract by September 2024.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$196,800
Revenue
$480,000
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$520,000
Posting: 286461 | Available | 5/20/24
GB Laundry Brokers is currently offering a spacious laundromat spanning 4,063 sq ft in Sacramento CA. The laundromat is on a very busy street with ample parking, and a loyal customer base. This location has a lot of potential for growth with the right operator.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$69,751
Revenue
$114,905
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$150,000
Posting: 280975 | Available | 5/21/24
This family business started in 1985, provides residential, commercial, and window cleaning in the area of Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, San Fernando, and beyond. Their works cover from basic vacuuming and dusting to full range deep cleaning, tenant move-out cleaning, and building exterior wash.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
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$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/23/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$77,113
Revenue
$466,499
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$1,200,000
Posting: 286654 | Available | 5/20/24
A top-notch daycare, preschool, and property in a destination city with seasoned employees. Since 2012, they have been offering children exemplary care. Licensed for 42 preschoolers and 8 infants. features three outdoor play areas, two kitchens, and four bathrooms on a 2656-square-foot property.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/23/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$46,623
Revenue
$381,554
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$35,000
Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/24/24
This is a rare full-service salon in the heart of a bustling neighborhood an inviting full-service salon located in a prime area close to multiple apartment buildings and hotels, in a historic location. Offering a range of luxurious services including haircuts, balayage, highlights, nails, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
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$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/25/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/21/24
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.
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/23/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
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$330,000
Posting: 278359 | Available | 5/21/24
This business has $1.48m in sales and $233k SDE. Plus, the year-over-year net income is up 83% for this 30+year-old Landscape Contractor Board licensed design, installation, and maintenance business. It has organized routed monthly maintenance contracts and a crew of 12 FTE and 6 PTE.
Asking Price
$1,649,000
Cash flow
$770,691
Revenue
$5,553,176
Down
$3,388,000
Posting: 284830 | Available | 5/24/24
This business is a leader in the catering industry, comprised of multiple divisions with recurring revenues and is poised for further growth in multiple areas in the hands of the right new owner. The business is brand-recognized with a well-established reputation and long-standing community.
Asking Price
$3,388,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
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$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/25/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
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$351,239
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$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/21/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
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Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
