Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
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Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Revenue
$1,400,000
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$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/15/24
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
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
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Posting: 286128 | Available | 5/16/24
A restaurant is for sale in the industrial and residential area, currently operating as an Indian restaurant. The size of the restaurant is 900 sq ft, and the rent is $3800, including CAM. There is a Type 1 in the kitchen, and it is 10 feet long. The lease term is 2 years, renewable every 2 years.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282130 | Available | 5/15/24
For sale is a Chinese fast restaurant on busy Webster Street with a constant flow of foot traffic. This is one of the busiest areas in Alameda. It is bright and has high ceilings. The big kitchen has a 10' hood with a huge food preparation area. Two storages and an office. 1700sf. Rent is $2906.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 286588 | Available | 5/15/24
Don't miss out on this steal of a deal to own a cafe near the San Pablo Avenue corridor on the Emeryville/Berkeley border. The DEE SPOT cafe thrived for years servicing the local companies employees and neighborhood locals alike for breakfast and lunch.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$500,000
Posting: 286575 | Available | 5/14/24
A very safe, successful, and established convenience store with beer and wine, since 1905. The business comes with real estate and a legally built studio apartment in the back. It also has an office space, plenty of storage space & an employee rest area.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$190,000
Revenue
$972,000
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Posting: 282900 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a leading pizza brand with over 40 years in business, and more than 250 restaurants across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and Idaho. Built in 2009 and under current ownership since 2013, this absentee-run restaurant is in an open-air shopping mall in Union City.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$180,000
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Posting: 278453 | Available | 5/14/24
For sale is a small beauty supply business. This is good for 1 owner working a business without employees. The price includes inventory. The rent is $2,800 including CAM and utilities. The monthly sale is $15,000 and the net income is around $7,000-$8,000. It is easy to run.
Asking Price
$119,999
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Revenue
$600,000
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Posting: 280262 | Available | 5/14/24
Price lowered! This is a Mexican restaurant with good rent for sale. The rent is fixed for every 10 years. The monthly gross is $55,000. The owner works 5 days and has 4 employees. The rent is $3,600 and the size of the restaurant is 1,800 sq. ft. There's a fully equipped kitchen w/a 10 feet hood.
Asking Price
$149,999
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Posting: 282743 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a freestanding building of a Korean restaurant for sale. Rent is $5,800 (no CAM = just rent). There's a 2-year + 5-option lease remaining. The size of the restaurant is 2,800 sq. ft. There's a 10.5-foot type 1 hood in the kitchen. There are 20 parking spots in the parking lot.
Asking Price
$329,999
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Posting: 286561 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a snack shop that sells a variety of popular foods including crepes, egg rolls, rice plates, Boba milk tea, gyoza, and juices. It is located in a busy retail center with many other stores, lots of shoppers, and plenty of free parking. The shop is about 1,500 sq ft. with a big dining area.
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 285889 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a gated auto repair shop with Smog Star and a brake & lamp station since 1990. It is located on a corner with great visibility. Equipment and tools are included in the sale. The new owner can take it over and start to make money immediately.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 283195 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a fantastic wine bar w/ bites location with a newly zoned patio for sale in the heart of Oakland's city hall plaza. The well-designed wine bar-bistro style space resides within this stunning historic triangular building at 102 Frank Ogawa Plaza.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 286544 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a profitable business owned by absentee owners. This is a hot pot restaurant with all dining area tables equipped with electrical burners and proper overhead kitchen hoods. The seller has spent over $300,000 to upgrade the dining area and the kitchen.
Asking Price
$590,000
Cash flow
$41,533
Revenue
$326,720
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Posting: 286543 | Available | 5/13/24
Dive into a sweet opportunity with this flourishing organic ice cream business situated in a prime retail location on a bustling main thoroughfare in an affluent East Bay city. Renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, this business stands out by offering an array of flavors.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 285121 | Available | 5/13/24
It is located in Newark, is a delicatessen specializing in Japanese matcha-themed treats. It boasts a blend of traditional and modern flavors, offering a variety of delectable matcha desserts and beverages. The interior is elegantly designed, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 277001 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant. It is an asset sale - no financial statement is available. This is a stand-alone building and shares parking with the business next door. The size of the building is 1,500 sq. ft and the rent is $3,100/m. There is a walk-in cooler and 8 feet hood.
Asking Price
$89,999
Cash flow
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Revenue
$630,000
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Posting: 285494 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a Chinese restaurant for sale. The restaurant is located in a nice area of Oakland. This restaurant has been in the same location for over 35 years. Three is a beer and wine license.The size of the restaurant is 1,546 sq ft. and rent is $4,900.
Asking Price
$149,999
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,620,000
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Posting: 285971 | Available | 5/9/24
This is a Korean BBQ restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the busy strip center. Currently operating as a semi-absentee-run business. Monthly gross is $135,000. Rent got lowered and paying $17,500. There's a fully equipped kitchen with 19 feet hood walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Asking Price
$739,999
Cash flow
$67,245
Revenue
$638,380
Down
$15
Posting: 286493 | Available | 5/9/24
This froyo store was established in 2015 and has since become profitable and successful. It is situated in a prime location within a high-traffic East Bay Upscale City Shopping Mall, with a long-term lease in place. The business is turnkey and can be run absentee, with a team of 9 part-time workers.
Asking Price
$217,200
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$500,000
Posting: 286457 | Available | 5/8/24
The owner has been running an absentee-operated flooring business for over 20 years. They are now offering to sell only the inventory at a discounted price and are also giving away the business for free. The seller claims that the inventory is approximately $1.8 million.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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Posting: 284175 | Available | 5/8/24
This space is located in a busy shopping center on a busy intersection of Newark Blvd & Jarvis Ave. The space is ideal for offices, dental, hair or other beauty businesses, massage shops, or other retail businesses. The size is 2470sq ft. and rent will be $6,500 including CAM and water.
Lease Amount
4500 or 6500
Posting: 223555 | Available | 5/8/24
The buyer is looking to buy I-20 private schools (elementary, middle, or high school) and colleges in California. The buyer has no budget.
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Posting: 285062 | Available | 5/8/24
A hospice located in Dallas, Texas, is available for sale. This hospice has zero census and is Medicare and Medicaid certified. It covers Region 3 and has been licensed since 2017, surpassing the 36-month rule. The asking price for this opportunity is $350,000.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 286443 | Available | 5/7/24
Looking for the perfect spot to launch your culinary dream? Look no further than Cafe Joy in Pleasanton! Situated in a prime location, the landlord is offering an irresistible deal a generous three months of free rent for qualified operators.
Asking Price
$72,000
Cash flow
$379,511
Revenue
$1,556,447
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 280303 | Available | 5/6/24
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
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/12/24
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
$127,008
Revenue
$1,617,809
Down
$300,000
Posting: 283543 | Available | 5/11/24
Founded in 1960, this company has completed wide-ranging residential projects from full bathroom and kitchen remodels to constructing a basement under an existing home. The company runs with a long-term crew and a designer who also serves as the office manager.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
Down
$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/12/24
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
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/12/24
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
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,051,340
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$160,000
Posting: 282462 | Available | 5/13/24
A full-service electric contractor 65 years of experience serving Bay Area Customers. With projects ranging from ground-up to design-build, tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, historic renovations, remodeling & more.$30M approx projects pending 2023.12 Vehicles Included
Asking Price
$800,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/15/24
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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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/14/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
Down
$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Revenue
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/16/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$434,523
Revenue
$848,523
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$1,300,000
Posting: 283676 | Available | 5/12/24
This business is a distinguished consulting firm in workplace training programs geared towards public safety professionals, private organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and municipalities. It distinguishes itself placing a strong emphasis on the cultivation of essential soft skills.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/16/24
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
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/14/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
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$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/12/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
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$125,000
Posting: 286454 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in October 2023, this Sacramento Area towing venture is experiencing steady growth. Ideal for existing operators or aspiring entrepreneurs, it offers a turnkey solution with pre-existing marketing strategies, a functional website, and efficient lead generation systems.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$384,000
Revenue
$732,000
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Posting: 286371 | Available | 5/13/24
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
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/16/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a gread space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable.
Lease Amount
$0
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
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$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/11/24
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
Cash flow
$82,216
Revenue
$731,213
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$150,000
Posting: 283846 | Available | 5/11/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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$351,239
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$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/14/24
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
$249,243
Revenue
$413,345
Down
$669,000
Posting: 286455 | Available | 5/15/24
Civil engineering firms or individuals with PEs who are looking to establish their own firm will find this rare opportunity very attractive. It offers the chance to acquire an established, profitable civil engineering firm with a stellar portfolio of completed projects.
Asking Price
$669,000
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/11/24
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: 278808 | Available | 5/12/24
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.
Asking Price
$511,450
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$139,000
Posting: 285773 | Available | 5/14/24
This hospice (first license only) is located in Long Beach, CA, away from the saturated valley. It is ready to call for the final survey, read for the 'ready letter'. It has an amazing office space with three private rooms and incredibly low rent! It has a secure office building complex.
Asking Price
$139,000
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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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.
Don't confuse a business opportunity with a going business for sale. In the broadest sense, an existing business being offered on the market is sometimes called a business opportunity. But for a buyer's purposes, seeking to invest in a business to own and operate, there are important differences.
Lee Petsas, a Southern California business broker explores: How much consideration should I give as deposit? Are Deposits refundable and when? Cashing deposits & opening escrow, Return of deposit to buyer, Why do we take a deposit from buyers when preparing & executing a purchase agreement contract?
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.
When selling and buying a business, it is almost always necessary to allocate the purchase price to various categories of assets for tax and accounting purposes, whether this is a transfer of all the assets of the business or an actual stock sale of the business entity. Broker Tim Cunha explains.
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.
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.
Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Changing hands of business ownership can seem both exciting and daunting to all parties involved, but it's important that a smooth transition occurs to maintain or achieve success of the business. Here are some tips I recommend ensuring things go smoothly when buying a California small business.
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.
Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
Every business broker knows that a listing taken is not a listing sold, in fact the ratio of listed vs. sold could be discouraging if you really thought about it. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) discusses what you should do if you finally have to close the doors and call it quits.
50% of all California small business for sale transactions fail to complete. Why do businesses for sale fall out of escrow? Joel Miller (a senior care business specialist) discusses his 5 top reason why businesses fall out escrow along with other brokers, advisors on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
What are some ways a broker can prevent a buyer and seller from doing a deal behind their back and what to do about it if it happens? Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) discusses ways a business broker or agent can protect themselves from buyers and sellers trying to circumvent them.
A huge part of any exit strategy is properly planning for that moment in time when employees find out the business is for sale or, preferably, has been sold. Your workers have been kept in the dark for as long as possible. Some won't be a bit surprised. Others may be devastated.
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.
What qualities should you look for in a escrow and bulk sale service when buying/selling a business? I often get asked this question by other brokers and business sellers. See what I tell others and what other BizBen Advisors have to say on this topic in this Discussion.
What are the Pros & Cons of selling a business yourself? I get asked this question all the time and would like to share with other Intermediaries on BizBen all the angles of business owners taking the initiative and selling their own business.
Buying a business with a partner/partners, family members can make one think twice about ever doing it twice! However in this BizBen Discussion Post I chat with others about identifying roles, defining goals, attorney visits, and other relating issues.
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.
