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Posting: 285579 | Available | 3/8/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is proud to present for sale Harv's Car Wash, Oil Change, & Lube Center in the City of Palm Desert, a 17,100 SF building on a .95-acre corner lot. The business features a full-service car wash tunnel, a 2-bay oil change station, and a 3-bay auto repair/smog station.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$210,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 285560 | Available | 3/7/24
This well-established body shop business is in a free-standing building on a major boulevard in Azusa. The building size is 2,925 SF, the lot size is 5,050 SF, and the rent is $5,000/MO with a new 3-year lease plus 3 3-year option in place.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$118,732
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 283307 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale is an automotive repair shop, historically certified as a Monterey Bay Green Business and offering full range of services. It's one of the last custom exhaust fabricators in the area. The absentee owner is retiring, making this a good opportunity for a new independent operator.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$820,000
Down
$320,000
Posting: 284926 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is an auto body & frame repair shop 38 years in business. The original owner is retiring. It is profitable, well-established, real turnkey, and has long-term employees & loyal customers. 10,000 SF (fully licensed and bonded) facility with a spray booth. The parking lot can hold 20 cars.
Asking Price
$320,000
Cash flow
$584,857
Revenue
$2,015,174
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Posting: 285478 | Available | 3/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$358,537
Revenue
$1,223,770
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Posting: 285477 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$310,726
Revenue
$1,084,578
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Posting: 285476 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$950,000
Cash flow
$695,984
Revenue
$2,437,254
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Posting: 285475 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$202,549
Revenue
$746,432
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Posting: 285474 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$600,000
Cash flow
$283,632
Revenue
$1,224,513
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Posting: 285473 | Available | 3/3/24
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
$625,000
Cash flow
$324,311
Revenue
$1,295,917
Down
$1,400,000
Posting: 285471 | Available | 3/2/24
This establishment is a comprehensive auto repair shop catering to foreign and domestic cars. The owner serves as both the service writer and general manager. The lease includes a spacious fenced outdoor area. Hourly rates are on par with those offered by dealerships.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$294,078
Revenue
$1,326,913
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Posting: 284036 | Available | 3/1/24
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
$750,000
Cash flow
$268,750
Revenue
$907,239
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Posting: 284482 | Available | 3/1/24
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
$750,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 285421 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale 8 bays mechanic shop with smog check and repairs. It is located in Escondido, CA. Rent is only $3,220 per month. The building size is 3,100 SQ/FT. The lease is 12 years (asset sale). It has 8 bays and the asking price is $99,000.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$77,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
$20
Posting: 283521 | Available | 2/29/24
This is a well-established, top brand full-service automotive repair franchise resale (not a start-up) with an incredibly good reputation and unprecedented national recognition. Located in Oakland. Extensive Training/Support provided. No experience in automotive is needed or required.
Asking Price
$170,000
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Posting: 282878 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a full-service car wash with big corner lot. It is located across from Walmart regional shopping center in fast growing area with a lot of new commercial and residential developments. Buyer can buy business only or buy with property. Principals only.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$245,189
Revenue
$908,071
Down
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Posting: 280986 | Available | 2/29/24
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
$950,000
Cash flow
$687,632
Revenue
$2,802,106
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Posting: 280070 | Available | 2/29/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$353,129
Revenue
$1,417,865
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Posting: 280333 | Available | 2/29/24
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
$1,300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$157,814
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Posting: 285407 | Available | 2/28/24
This is a great opportunity for an auto mechanic to own a long-established and very well-respected auto repair business. The Seller owns the property so the lease terms are fully negotiable - this also means that the Seller has a vested interest in the continued success of the excellent business.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$368,147
Revenue
$1,391,658
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Posting: 284481 | Available | 2/28/24
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
$1,250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,500,000
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Posting: 285353 | Available | 2/26/24
For sale is a highly profitable, and reputable premier automotive repair shop in Rancho Cucamonga, with more three decades of unparalleled service and expertise. This shop stands as a testament to excellence in the automotive industry, serving the community with unwavering dedication.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 280024 | Available | 2/24/24
For sale is a full-service car wash on a busy street. It is 1.15 acres and there are over 25 spots for parking. The building was remodeled in 2020 with a nice office and guest area (where they can play California Lottery). It is located on a major street which is surrounded by businesses.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$187,112
Revenue
$1,098,361
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Posting: 285327 | Available | 2/23/24
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
$500,000
Cash flow
$277,314
Revenue
$1,110,028
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Posting: 285326 | Available | 2/23/24
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
$650,000
Cash flow
$267,486
Revenue
$1,051,158
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Posting: 285325 | Available | 2/23/24
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
$725,000
Cash flow
$299,643
Revenue
$1,152,902
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Posting: 285324 | Available | 2/23/24
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
$900,000
Cash flow
$201,453
Revenue
$598,883
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Posting: 281535 | Available | 2/23/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 4/23/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,012,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 284802 | Available | 4/23/24
These are nine FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $750,000. Currently grossing $1,012,000+ and has an estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000+ per year. Includes 11 FedEx delivery vehicles worth an estimated $368,000 and 10 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/24/24
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
$101,200
Revenue
$260,000
Down
$169,000
Posting: 277241 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a well-established auto repair shop with a history spanning 31 years, prominently located on a major high-traffic boulevard in an auto center building. The shop benefits from its 2,800 square-foot unit that offers excellent visibility, easy access, and ample parking.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$210,112
Revenue
$1,220,430
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Posting: 280448 | Available | 2/8/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
$848,124
Revenue
$3,032,930
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Posting: 284000 | Available | 1/20/24
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
$3,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$696,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 285065 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a gas station is for sale (business only). The station is pumping 60kg a month at 60 cents a gallon. The beer & wine market sales are $60k a month. Lotto sales are $1,700 a month. You can get additional income from ATM & Bitcoin. They have very low rent $5,100 a month.
Asking Price
$2,999,000
Cash flow
$128,000
Revenue
$228,000
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Posting: 286203 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a smog test shop that has been in business for 24 years. They have five stars on their Google/Yelp ratings. It is a great location on a busy street.
Asking Price
$179,000
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Posting: 283795 | Available | 11/12/23
Gas Station for sale. prime location!! in San Joaquin County off of Highway 99. This Site also includes a carwash and a QSR. It is SBA approved. Call for more info.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Bldg Size
1,347 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Posting: 286250 | Available | 4/24/24
Discover the potential of this former Gas Station property on busy Willow Pass Road. The fuel tanks and equipment have been removed, and there are no environmental issues just endless possibilities! You could turn it into a bustling retail spot or use the existing building for different businesses.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$431,994
Revenue
$1,480,061
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Posting: 283996 | Available | 2/10/24
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
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$368,642
Revenue
$1,325,060
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Posting: 284180 | Available | 2/3/24
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
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$335,608
Revenue
$1,282,536
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Posting: 284478 | Available | 2/2/24
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
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$173,325
Revenue
$1,129,163
Down
$175,000
Posting: 284825 | Available | 1/24/24
An unparalleled opportunity awaits to own a thriving body shop business with a robust history and an esteemed client base. This fully equipped enterprise comes ready with all the essentials for seamless operations and more. Enjoying positive reviews and a stellar reputation in the area.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$270,338
Revenue
$1,217,097
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Posting: 283808 | Available | 2/10/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$213,000
Revenue
$833,000
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Posting: 277640 | Available | 12/1/22
This successful business diagnoses and rebuilds automatic and manual transmissions as well as differential/gear work opened in 2005. The Sellers have spent 15-plus years building a smoothly operating service center that provides a reliable and much-needed service to the community.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$395,783
Revenue
$1,498,836
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Posting: 282295 | Available | 2/9/24
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
$1,225,000
Cash flow
$214,642
Revenue
$755,052
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Posting: 283975 | Available | 3/14/24
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
$600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 4/22/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
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Posting: 280948 | Available | 4/14/24
There has been a significant price adjustment! This gas station includes real estate on a large lot and boasts multiple income streams, including gas and diesel sales, a C-Store with a type 20 ABC license, billboard and Pacific Pride ground leases, rental income from a taco truck, ATM, and Bitcoin.
Asking Price
$2,885,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$1,050,000
Posting: 282764 | Available | 2/8/24
This is a full-service hand car washing and detailing business at a major street location with big property and a long-term lease. There is lots of potential for an experienced operator. The owners want to retire. The location will not be provided over the phone or email.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 285047 | Available | 2/7/24
For sale is an unbranded busy Peninsulas service station business. This is the business only. It makes approximately 80k gallons/month from gas. They make $50k+/- in store sales plus Lottery.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$341,997
Revenue
$800,606
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 283990 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a comprehensive, built-out and turn-key truck services center. There is approximately 4.5 acres of real estate included. It is in a major north-south travel corridor. Their FDOT average daily traffic count is 18,400.
Asking Price
$6,250,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
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$35
Posting: 252045 | Available | 10/18/20
Major Brand Gas Station with a Franchise C-Store, Gas 60K Gal/Mth @ .55, Market $65K-$70K/Mth plus Lotto/Lottery, Rent $10K/Mth NNN, Absentee Operation. 4 MPDs, Good Neighborhood.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$317,865
Revenue
$1,079,917
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Posting: 283138 | Available | 10/1/23
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
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$313,875
Revenue
$1,132,072
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Posting: 285322 | Available | 3/27/24
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
$675,000
Cash flow
$311,090
Revenue
$1,206,855
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Posting: 285393 | Available | 4/11/24
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
$925,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 280024 | Available | 2/24/24
For sale is a full-service car wash on a busy street. It is 1.15 acres and there are over 25 spots for parking. The building was remodeled in 2020 with a nice office and guest area (where they can play California Lottery). It is located on a major street which is surrounded by businesses.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
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.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
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.
