Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
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Posting: 290273 | Available | 4/27/25
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.
Asking Price
Franchise Fee 49,500
Total Investment
$375,000
Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
$250,000
Posting: 290570 | Available | 4/24/25
Make Clean, Healthy Dogs Your Mission with the Nation's First Wellness-Focused Membership-Based Dog Care Franchise! Happy, healthy dogs. It's why we created a revolutionary business model around keeping our furry friends feeling their best the first ever membership base dog care franchise!
Franchise Fee
$49,900
Cash flow
$463,888
Revenue
$1,477,604
Down
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Posting: 292499 | Available | 4/29/25
This West Phoenix pediatric practice opportunity features two independent practices operating within a shared office space, supported by a dedicated staff of six.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$1,424,287
Revenue
$16,192,013
Down
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Posting: 288217 | Available | 4/23/25
The business specializes in assembling heavy-duty equipment throughout the North American West. The company custom-builds equipment units for customers in Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Montana, Alaska, Idaho, Hawaii, California, and western Canada.
Asking Price
$4,840,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292253 | Available | 4/16/25
This hospice is available for purchase in Arizona. The PTAN (Provider Transaction Access Number) will be provided at closing. The hospice is both Medicare and Medicaid accepted, Joint Commission accredited, and state certified.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$215,778
Down
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Posting: 292141 | Available | 4/15/25
This well-established moving business serves the Phoenix metropolitan area and beyond, specializing in labor-only moves. With no need for expensive trucks or cargo insurance, the business focuses on loading, unloading, and coordinating both local and long-distance relocations.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 290936 | Available | 4/10/25
The rare opportunity to acquire a long-term leasehold interest in PV Car Wash and Gas Station, strategically positioned in the heart of Phoenix's affluent Paradise Valley area. The site is positioned directly across from the highly anticipated $2 billion Paradise Valley Mall transformation project.
Asking Price
$6,950,000
Cash flow
$154,276
Revenue
$1,653,365
Down
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Posting: 286748 | Available | 4/2/25
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
$545,000
Bldg Size
2,327 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
2,327 Sq.Ft
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 290063 | Available | 3/31/25
Recently Adjusted Pricing: Commercial Plus, LLC presents Dynamite Car Wash, an express car wash in South Tucson serving 175,000+ residents. Remodeled in 2019, it features an 85-ft tunnel, 18 vacuums, and ICS pay stations on a 0.71-acre lot.
Asking Price
$2,950,000
Bldg Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1995
Posting: 289952 | Available | 3/31/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is proud to present the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a Chevron-branded gas station, convenience store, and car wash located in Northern Arizona. The property is situated on a 0.86-acre signalized hard corner with frontage and good visibility.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
$387,225
Revenue
$1,397,159
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Posting: 290205 | Available | 3/26/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,225,000
Cash flow
$270,391
Revenue
$923,653
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Posting: 291273 | Available | 3/25/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
$473,302
Revenue
$1,688,600
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Posting: 286743 | Available | 3/25/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Bldg Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1997
Posting: 290080 | Available | 3/22/25
Commercial Plus, LLC presents One Stop Car Wash & Gas Station in Flagstaff, AZ. This turn-key property features a gas station, c-store, drive-thru, and express car wash. With a coveted Series 9 Liquor License and a prime location near NAU, it attracts 6M+ annual tourists. Real estate included.
Asking Price
$14,300,000
Bldg Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Year Built
2005
Posting: 290511 | Available | 3/20/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present Best Tire, LLC, a tire and auto repair business with real estate in Kingman, Arizona. With a loyal customer base, high-quality equipment, and prime highway frontage, this business is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$739,000
Cash flow
$291,514
Revenue
$1,109,885
Down
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Posting: 288372 | Available | 3/19/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
$360,570
Revenue
$1,384,368
Down
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Posting: 288880 | Available | 3/15/25
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$205,000
Revenue
$2,166,000
Down
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Posting: 290938 | Available | 3/5/25
For sale is a multi-unit opportunity which is great for an owner operator. The locations are in close proximity and have attractive end-cap units.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$660,739
Revenue
$905,296
Down
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Posting: 290702 | Available | 2/18/25
Well-established concierge practice for sale, dedicated to providing top-notch care for elderly patients. 2024 seller discretionary earnings were $660,000, seeing an average of 5 daily patients. This caring practice boasts 471 members and has been operating since 2006.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$73,281
Revenue
$430,900
Down
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Posting: 289108 | Available | 1/6/25
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix, this longtime Pretzelmaker in Desert Sky Mall offers simple operations and is ideal for a hands-on owner. No experience needed Pretzelmaker will provide full training.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$10
Posting: 289922 | Available | 12/19/24
Multiple off-market Truck Stops and Gas Stations for sale in Prime Arizona Areas at Great Prices
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$267,424
Revenue
$651,329
Down
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Posting: 285524 | Available | 10/31/24
Are you searching for a promising pediatric practice? Look no further! This pediatric practice is conveniently located in an area that has a pediatric population of 58,799 within a three-mile radius. They have 6,217 individuals aged from 0-19 years living within a one-mile radius.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 288844 | Available | 10/10/24
Become a franchisor not a franchisee. This franchise is an original brand from Taiwan and has utilized 5 generations of experience and expertise from a well-known tea factory to offer finest quality fresh tea drinks with various certifications. AZ has been one of the fastest-growing regions in US.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$8,336,461
Down
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Posting: 288424 | Available | 9/11/24
This clinic was established to address aging-related issues. It focuses on specialized hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, regenerative medicine, and aesthetics for both men and women.
Asking Price
N/A
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$300,000
Posting: 287884 | In Contract | 8/6/24
Priced at $300,000 this operating Phoenix, Arizona based hospice is the perfect fit for that savvy hospice operator looking to expand or a buyer with a hospice background looking to enter the industry. Call us to learn about this Arizona Hospice opportunity!
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
All Cash
Posting: 280745 | Available | 7/18/24
For sale is a beautifully-built Korean BBQ restaurant. The current owner has a serious health issue and has to quit ASAP (and must sell fast), so this is a great buy (asset sale) with so much potential for a new owner. It is in a fast growing city with so much potential for a new owner.
Asking Price
$229,000
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 292097 | Available | 4/28/25
Hidden gem recording studio! Professional 3rd-party equipment appraisal values the equipment at almost $2M. Steal it for half the appraised price! Motivated seller! Top-tier, world-renowned, full-service audio recording studio with great acoustics for recording full albums!
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
$770,691
Revenue
$5,553,176
Down
$3,388,000
Posting: 284830 | Available | 4/29/25
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
$60,480
Revenue
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Down
$6,400
Posting: 290998 | Available | 4/26/25
Turnkey mobile organic smoothie business for sale! Includes two fully equipped mobile kitchens, established farmers' market & gym contracts, strong branding & customer base, and minimal operating costs. Gross $12K+ per month in the booming organic food market. Debt-free, ready to scale!
Asking Price
$32,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288544 | Available | 4/25/25
This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting. It was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$384,000
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Posting: 291176 | Available | 4/24/25
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a well-established, thriving tobacco shop in the heart of Van Nuys' bustling business district. Situated at the high-visibility intersection of Vanowen Street & Kester Avenue, this 1,200 sq. ft. retail space benefits from heavy foot and vehicle traffic daily.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$300,000
Down
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Posting: 290716 | Available | 4/26/25
Seller is going to move closer to family. Great location. Business has great reviews and has been at this location for over 10 years.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$361,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 285806 | Available | 4/25/25
Family-owned pizza restaurant for sale in Roseville shopping plaza. This is a clean and well maintained shop near Starbucks, Teaspoon and other restaurants in the area. Their menu is made up of various creative specialty pizzas that you don't really get from your typical pizza chains.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$3,000
Posting: 253722 | Available | 4/24/25
We have a 2,500 sq. ft. fully built-out kitchen and office space for sale at an asking price of $250,000. This facility includes a 20-foot hood and offers inexpensive rent. Good for commercial, catering, meal prep, etc.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$329,554
Revenue
$957,662
Down
$390,000
Posting: 292401 | Available | 4/30/25
Auto Repair and Tire Shop Established: Originally founded in the 1970s, this well-regarded business has built an impeccable reputation within the community. Acquired By The Current Owner: April 2019 Performance: Profitable from the very first year of new ownership Size: Approximately 3,0
Asking Price
$390,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,300,000
Down
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Posting: 290824 | Available | 4/27/25
Sushi & roll Restaurant located inside the most desirable street mall in Bakersfield, CA. Established in 2021 (Brand new set up). Great condition. $100,000 ~ $120,000 monthly gross revenue. NOI per month: $20,000 avg. Owner only works 8hrs a week. The restaurant has 41 beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$459,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Posting: 292110 | Available | 4/28/25
Ready to step into the lucrative world of pet care? This established pet grooming salon is the perfect opportunity for you to take ownership of a profitable and staffed business in a thriving industry. Located in a prime area with a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$618,510
Down
$305,000
Posting: 292096 | Available | 4/28/25
A high-end design and installation business supporting an incredibly fast growing commercial and residential market. A highly profitable business specializing in gutter design and installation, boasting over two decades of experience. This company excels in offering a range of services.
Asking Price
$359,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$200,000
Down
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Posting: 290408 | Available | 4/30/25
Currently operating as a Juice and Acai bowl concept, this business is located in a high-volume Murrieta strip mall with major anchor tenants and strong foot traffic. It specializes in cold-pressed juice, smoothies, acai bowls, salads, and sandwiches and is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$561,210
Down
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Posting: 292100 | Available | 4/28/25
Full-service electrical contracting business with over 23 years of successful operation and an impeccable reputation. Specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, this business has built strong relationships with a loyal client base such of NV Energy.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
$514,307
Revenue
$3,411,391
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 288106 | Available | 4/25/25
A Thai dining experience in San Diego County. Known for its authentic flavors, the restaurant carefully crafts each dish using the finest ingredients, both locally sourced and imported from Thailand. Signature offerings like honey-roasted duck and lobster seafood platters showcase the restaurant.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
All Cash
Posting: 292439 | Available | 4/25/25
Boba and Dessert / Can expend to Bagels and Donuts / ASSET SALE / 1500 sq feet / Low Rent $2800 including NNN / 5 years + 5 years Option (lease to be read) 3 years no increases. / Can convert to Pizza Rest / Mexican Rest/ Chinese Fast Food / Sandwiches Location/ Grease Inceptor (common) PATIO!!!
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
New Start Up
Revenue
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Posting: 290624 | Available | 4/24/25
FACE FOUNDRIE is an efficient + effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable, and accessible skincare in a modern + inclusive environment. It is is revolutionizing the skincare industry with a modern, efficient facial bar concept designed for today's fast-paced lifestyle.
Asking Price
$334,200
Cash flow
$1,858,766
Revenue
$12,473,770
Down
$388,562
Posting: 291055 | Available | 4/24/25
This profitable custom cabinetry business specializing in high-end cabinets, doors, panels, and veneer products has produced year over year sales growth for the past three years and is on target for another increase this fiscal year. This unique company services nation wide high net worth customers.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$750,000
Down
$725,000
Posting: 290123 | Available | 4/29/25
Absentee Owned Boutique Family Photography Studio Franchise -SC2208 Service Businesses Companies for Sale Primary Category: Other Service Businesses for Sale
Asking Price
$725,000
Total Investment
$269,000
Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
$500,000
Posting: 290571 | Available | 4/24/25
Imagine opening a salon suite, incubating it for a year, and then transforming it into a mature, profitable flagship location when the time is right. That's our game-changing strategy, drastically lowering your risk while skyrocketing profitability!
Franchise Fee
$50,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289042 | Available | 4/26/25
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a top-notch food truck with only about 1,008 hours of use on its generator. The truck is fully equipped and built to the highest standards, with a typical setup like this often costing over $250,000.
Asking Price
$167,500
Cash flow
$217,899
Revenue
$1,614,661
Down
$52,500
Posting: 287307 | Available | 4/25/25
A top-notch catering business in Northern California, run semi-absentee. This business seems to pride itself on using only the highest quality ingredients for catering needs, including weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. They offer a comprehensive service that covers everything.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283823 | Available | 4/26/25
5-star review family-owned pizza and pasta joint for sale in Santa Maria of Santa Barbara county. It is located on the Central Coast in Santa Barbara County. Santa Maria is a beautiful vacation destination in the foothills of the Sierra Madres, minutes from pristine beaches, parks, e
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$288,676
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Posting: 292108 | Available | 4/28/25
Are you looking for an opportunity to own a thriving business in the beauty industry? This Laser & Rejuvenation Beauty Center, operated by an absentee owner, is your chance to step into a well-established and profitable venture. Located in a prime area.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
Down
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Posting: 286863 | Available | 4/29/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$200,000
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Posting: 291469 | Available | 4/24/25
This fully equipped fast-casual restaurant for sale in Point Loma, San Diego, specializes in hamburgers, wings, fries, and beer. Located in a busy strip mall, the 1,200 sq ft space is equipped with an A1 hood, grill, fryers, and grease trap.
Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$382,000
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Posting: 291255 | Available | 4/24/25
Mediterranean restaurant for sale in East Sacramento. Located in strip mall with Starbucks, 4 minutes from Sacramento state, and 10 minutes to Fab 40s. The Fab 40s is one of the most iconic, gorgeous and wealthy neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Asking Price
$168,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$435,242
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Posting: 291463 | Available | 4/25/25
This is a well-established passenger transportation business. This business was established in 2003 as a family business and it serves clients in the North Bay Area ( Marin, Sonoma Napa Counties) California.
Asking Price
$385,000
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Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
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.
