Cash flow
$292,940
Revenue
$1,464,704
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279036 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is located in bustling Santa Monica, next to 3rd Street Promenade and a block away from Beach. This restaurant is well known for breakfast and lunch. Jinky's Cafe has been established for over 20 years. For a hands-on owner, there are many ways to increase business.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$252,719
Revenue
$1,263,596
Down
$450,000
Posting: 278988 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is in a highly visible corner location in Thousand Oaks, CA. It is in a busy shopping center and close to the DMV and 23 Freeway. This restaurant is well known for breakfast and lunch. On weekends, there is a waiting period for guests to get a table.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$408,328
Revenue
$2,041,642
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279003 | Available | 7/5/23
Jinky's Cafe/Restaurant is in a highly visible corner location on Ventura Blvd in Studio City, CA, close to CBS Studios. This restaurant is well known for breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Jinky's Cafe has a well-established name for over 20 years.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$104,282
Revenue
$521,414
Down
$299,400
Posting: 279601 | Available | 7/5/23
This is a foam manufacturing business in the City of Industry, near Downtown LA. We supply custom-made foams to the upholstery industry. Post-covid, there has been an increased demand for upholsteries. A new owner can do marketing and expand the business. It is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$100,654
Revenue
$503,274
Down
$180,000
Posting: 278615 | Available | 7/5/23
Grizzly Bear's Burger is a well-established restaurant for a long time. It is a highway location off of the 14 Freeway. It has a drive-thru that is hard to find these days. It has a very simple menu that attracts a lot of freeway traffic. Currently, it is completely absentee-run.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 268953 | Available | 6/29/23
This catering service company provides set catering services to major Hollywood, movie, and TV, studios, and productions at ABC, NBC, and CBS. The company is based in Van Nuys. The current seller is willing to stay on for 3-6 months, to assist new buyers to establish and maintain relationships.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 270486 | In Escrow | 6/28/23
Here's a high-volume sushi restaurant for sale in Forest Hills in San Francisco. This restaurant has a unique menu that's a mixture of traditional Japanese sushi and tapas with many specials that are only served here. It is located in a wonderful, quiet, oasis in the City.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$204,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274336 | Available | 6/27/23
This business was established in 2007 and the present owner has been operating it since 2015. There is a banquet hall for 200, a dining area for 190, and a bar area for 45. The total capacity is 435. The lease term is until 2037. The building is 11,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is $15,715 per month.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$140,400
Revenue
$840,000
Down
$35
Posting: 281109 | Available | 6/8/23
Well-organized liquor store for sale, busy street location with mixed commercial and residential area, with reasonable rent and long lease term. Good Lotto income as extra (not included in monthly sales), perfect store for family-running buyers.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$156,000
Down
$129,000
Posting: 281051 | Available | 6/5/23
This mailbox store is hands down the best service in the area this mailbox store is a packing and shipping store with mailbox rentals and they do all services in one location this mailbox is definitely a hidden gem.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$332,174
Revenue
$1,812,789
Down
$600,000
Posting: 281016 | Available | 6/2/23
Are you looking for an existing profitable business to buy? Do you want a business in a prime location? Are you ready to run a successful sushi business? Did you know sushi restaurants are one of the best businesses to own? Many sushi restaurant owners have experienced great success!
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 280854 | Available | 5/22/23
Well-established Coin laundry in Van Nuys. Location, location, location! Prime location in a small strip mall on a major street in Van Nuys. This laundry is always busy with lots of regular customers. Must see! This coin laundry has great demographics and is in a good neighborhood.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$850,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 280767 | Available | 5/16/23
Well established over 18 years Korean Tofu House is located in a very busy shopping center in the Arcadia area. The current owner is ready for his retirement due to his age and health problem.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$850,000
Down
$25
Posting: 278747 | Available | 5/13/23
This well-established free-standing building restaurant serves breakfast & lunch only. You can possibly purchase the business with property together when applying for an SBA loan for a new buyer. The current owner lives in LA and he is ready for his retirement.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$25
Posting: 280503 | Available | 5/1/23
This is an unbranded station on a very busy street with visibility and exit from I-5. It is well positioned for an owner-operator. It has double wall tanks with 4 MPDs. The 2022 Gross profit is $350,000 approximately according to the seller. It is located next to a motel and restaurant.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
All Cash
Posting: 280487 | Available | 5/1/23
Major Brand Gas Station, Business only - Gas, Snack Shop, and 2-Bay Garage (leased). Absentee Operation, 6 years remaining on the lease. Single Wall tanks.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 280488 | Available | 5/1/23
Business Only, Major Brand Gas Station with Full Service Car Wash. Gas 50K Gal/mth @.78, Market $22K/Mth, Car Wash $110K/Mth, Rental Income $7,500/Mth. Station Rent $11,250/Mth.
Asking Price
$3,995,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$264,000
Down
Ask
Posting: 268836 | Available | 4/24/23
This is hands down the best boba the quality is unprecedented, mouthwatering and delicious. This boba store has an outstanding business reputation with a genuinely local customer base. This is a great opportunity to take over this well established and outstanding business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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40% SBA
Posting: 280344 | Available | 4/24/23
5600 SF Well-established Coin Laundry w/ High Stable Income in LA. Great visibility and should have higher income with great growth potential. Gross income is over $ 48,500. All equipment is well-maintained and in great condition. Many washers will be replaced soon so the revenue should go up.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$50
Posting: 278267 | Available | 4/22/23
This is a well-established laundry in Pacoima! It is a free-standing building with great visibility and ample parking with easy in and out. This coin laundry is located in a highly trafficked area in an excellent location. It is in a great neighborhood with lots of very loyal regular customers.
Asking Price
Call or email
Cash flow
$348,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$520,000
Posting: 280329 | Available | 4/21/23
This is a Japanese Restaurant in a good location and neighborhood. Opening hours are short. The asking price is $1,300,000. It is good for a highly experienced buyer of Japanese Restaurants. Net income is about $29,000.00/Month.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$750,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277846 | Available | 4/10/23
This is well established on the corner location with heavy traffic and walk-in customers. An excellent store located on a corner location on a street in a small shopping plaza with heavy traffic.
Asking Price
$310,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$499,000
Posting: 272705 | Available | 4/7/23
For sale is an absentee-run, busy, and successful sandwich restaurant. It was established 14 years ago at a corner location. It is open every day from 11am-9pm (Fri & Sat until 10pm). It there are 2 floors and each floor is 800 sq ft. The rent is $4,500 per month. The lease is 10-years + 5-years.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$935,829
Revenue
$2,201,687
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276224 | In Escrow | 4/2/23
For 40 years, this profitable, well-established company has provided high-quality electrical and lighting services to commercial and industrial customers throughout Southern California. Low customer concentration and growth opportunities since there is no marketing currently.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 278915 | Available | 3/23/23
For sale or for lease is an auto repair and body shop. Its size is 1,200 + 750 sq ft. and the lot size is 7,000 sq ft. It comes with 4 hoists and 2 bays. The monthly receipts are $30,000 a month, net $10,000 a month, and the price is $150,000. If you lease rent will be $12,500. The lease is 2+5.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$55,981
Revenue
$770,546
Down
$35
Posting: 276877 | Available | 3/14/23
For sale is a Frame Broiler Franchise, established since 2008. It is managed by a part-time manager. There is room to improve the business with an owner-operator. It is next to a supermarket and is absentee-run. The seller is selling to look for other opportunities. It has clean books.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
$3,600,000
Posting: 274543 | Available | 3/14/23
For sale is a high cash flow business. It is in a nice area with a big acre lot. It has high revenues and machine wash. It has been long established in an upscale area. Come to our office for additional information and proof of funds. Address will not be provided over the phone or email.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 275064 | Available | 3/5/23
This is a fusion teriyaki restaurant for sale in Los Angeles County, CA. It is located in a dense retail corridor in the Orchard Shopping Plaza. The rent is $3,900 with 9.5 years on the lease remaining. The present owner has been running it for over 5 years. They have a triple net leased property.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$351,239
Down
$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
Cash flow
$379,511
Revenue
$1,556,447
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 280303 | Available | 5/21/24
This company is one of the largest non-surgical hair restoration providers for women, men, and children who experience any type of hair loss. Wigs are a small part of revenue the large majority of revenue is hair restoration with jobs starting at $1,500 up to $7,000 or higher plus revenues.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 285867 | Available | 5/20/24
This is a hospice agency for sale in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, with first license only. It must pass the second survey. The price is $175K.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
Down
$1,200,222
Posting: 278295 | Available | 5/21/24
New lower price! This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$69,751
Revenue
$114,905
Down
$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
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 5/21/24
Price reduced! SBA approved! This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, leading sign design & manufacturing franchise providing custom sign solutions, interactive digital signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, point of purchase, trade show and table graphics, printing services, and banners.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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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
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Revenue
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/22/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$384,000
Revenue
$732,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 286371 | Available | 5/19/24
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
$180,000
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Cash
Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/21/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
Down
$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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 286166 | Available | 5/17/24
A brand new home health agency is available for sale. The sale includes the initial state license approved by CDPH. The license is fully transferable and is approved for the following counties: LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, and San Diego.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
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
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 286391 | Available | 5/20/24
A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in the community and beyond. Accredited by the Joint Commission.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$10,000
Posting: 286567 | Available | 5/20/24
For sale is an upscale full-service modern hair salon with in the heart of Downtown Alhambra. This salon has 10 stations and 3 shampoo bowls. The salon offers precision haircuts, custom coloring, re-texturizing straight and curly hair, and updos. Individual room for lash extensions, massage& waxing
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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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
Cal//Email
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$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
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Revenue
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$46,623
Revenue
$381,554
Down
$35,000
Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/17/24
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
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
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
Down
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 285746 | Available | 5/17/24
A dog grooming shop, established in 1968 with the same owner, is located in an upscale neighborhood with a lot of foot traffic and Mountain View. This fully remodeled salon offers full-service grooming for dogs and cats. The shop spans 1,250 sq ft.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 286685 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is a Valero branded gas station on a corner lot on busy street in Tracy CA. The owner is looking to sell with property. There are three upgraded Wayne dispensers and six fueling positions. The property features a brand new, upgraded Verifone POS system.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
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!
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.
