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
$1,155,771
Revenue
$6,279,430
Down
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Posting: 286148 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$2,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286139 | Available | 4/15/24
We present this establishment in the city of Mountain View, a new rare Smog Check Shop business opportunity with 20 years of experience. It is now available for owner operation, boasting big potential for growth and situated in a safe and clean location within a commercial/industrial area.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$58,000
Revenue
$174,000
Down
$95,000
Posting: 285334 | Available | 4/15/24
There is a thriving airport parking business available for sale in Palm Springs. This business offers convenient parking solutions for travelers by providing a shuttle service from the airport to their parked vehicles. The shuttle service ensures that customers can easily access their cars.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$650,000
Revenue
$1,650,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 279681 | Available | 4/15/24
These don't come around for us but about once every couple of years. And, if we lived closer, we'd buy it ourselves ��no joke. This is truly THE DEAL OF THE YEAR on a highly profitable, full service, clean, automotive repair business (franchise).
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 285328 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a 76 Brand gas station, a franchise C-store, two franchised QSRs, and a car wash with property for sale off of a freeway location. It has 6 MPDs, Bio Diesel, E-85 fuel, a propane tank, and 8 Tesla charging stations.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,010,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279414 | Available | 4/15/24
This full-service successful auto body and collision repair shop with real estate is on the market for the first time in 54 years. It serves all of Shasta, Modoc, Tehama, and Lassen. It is temporarily closed, but is turnkey with staff available!
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,136,000
Down
$25
Posting: 286132 | Available | 4/15/24
The location in the Sacramento area is prime and major, boasting a high volume store with 6MPD's and double-wall fiberglass. The gas has a high margin, priced at $1.00 plus, resulting in an annual gross profit of $1,135,403. In 2022, the annual gross profit was $1,214,262.
Asking Price
$5,150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286131 | Available | 4/15/24
This Arco AMPM business opportunity for sale presents a lucrative investment opportunity. Currently, inside-store sales range between $170,000 and $175,000, with 80,000 gallons pumped at a very high margin. The business operates under a 100% absentee owner model.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283066 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an amazing business opportunity with real estate. This Chevron gas station with an Extra Mile store has 4 dispensers (diesel). The station has an impressive gross income of $850,000. The store sales are $50,000/m and gas is 70,000 gallons/m @ 0.50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
Cash flow
$190,185
Revenue
$1,107,280
Down
$60,000
Posting: 282465 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an award-winning classic car restoration gem in Sacramento County! They have had consistent earnings even through Covid with 2022 SDE at $267,970. Focusing on 1950s-1975 domestic vehicles, their expertise in quality restorations results in vehicles that both look and perform great.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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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
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Down
$25
Posting: 276037 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a major franchise gas station has almost one acre of property included. It is located in a great prime in Butte County. It has 6MPDs with double-wall fiberglass. There are 12 hoses. It has a good size C store with beer & wine. The store sale is $80,000 and gas sale is 75K-80K at 45-50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$100,000
Down
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Posting: 286116 | Available | 4/13/24
For sale is a super clean Star-Certified smog check station and auto registration. It has super low rent and is also right on a very busy street. This is perfect for someone who already has their smog certification and wants to be their own boss.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$37,303
Revenue
$129,000
Down
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Posting: 284753 | Available | 4/12/24
A full-service automotive shop for sale in Palm Springs is available for purchase. This shop has gained a great reputation for its commitment to honest repairs and quotes, as well as excellent customer service. Service is performed by skilled technicians who are experienced with various makes.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$99,110
Revenue
$310,743
Down
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Posting: 263942 | Available | 4/12/24
This established auto repair shop provides all minor/major repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles. It also completes preventative maintenance and diagnosis work. With over 40 years, they have approximately 90% customer retention and are very well-established. Gross revenue $311K Cash Flow $99K.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$235,071
Revenue
$773,297
Down
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Posting: 278120 | Available | 4/12/24
This auto repair is well-established and located in a great location! This is a clean and organized shop with plenty of room for growth. It is well-equipped with well-maintained, state-of-the-art equipment. Solid year-over-year revenues! Gross Rev: 773K Cash Flow: 235K.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$73,328
Revenue
$401,769
Down
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Posting: 278188 | Available | 4/12/24
This well established auto shop is located in Northern California and is fully equipped with well-maintained, state-of-the-art equipment. There is an option to purchase the building from the landlord if interested. Gross $401,769 Cash Flow $73,328
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$79,256
Revenue
$717,499
Down
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Posting: 284636 | Available | 4/12/24
This business is well established and located on a high-traffic street, with great visibility! The business benefits from a large and loyal clientele list, and established name recognition. This multifaceted business stays scheduled at capacity. Gross $717,499 Cash Flow $79,256
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284506 | Available | 4/12/24
This spacious auto lot is for sale on a very busy corner in Spring Valley that includes 15 parking spots for dealership vehicles. It is a 1,800 SF building for the dealership along with six offices that can be used for dealership employees or can be rented out. Three of the offices are rented.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$180,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286103 | Available | 4/12/24
For sale is a 15-year-old well-established smog test-only shop. It is close to the DMV at a great location in a busy auto center. Be an absentee owner and earn $45,000 a year.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$2,673,790
Revenue
$11,566,788
Down
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Posting: 276941 | Available | 4/11/24
This Nevada-based specialized trucking company is a Nevada Limited Liability Company and was established in 1980 as a 1-truck tow company and now has a fleet of over 50 vehicles. They provide heavy haul transportation, excavation removal, asphalt & dirt hauling, water truck usage, and many more.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$1,100,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 4/11/24
This business offers a full and wide range of services for vehicles, including repair, overhaul or replacement of numerous items including brakes, fuel injectors, engines, transmissions, water pumps, air conditioning, drivelines, axles, timing belts, and the list goes on.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California full-service performance and maintenance facility services and repairs Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles. They also have another division that provides innovative Jeep and truck accessories. This company has been in operation for 17 years (since 2006).
Asking Price
$4,600,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,470,000
Posting: 284398 | Available | 4/11/24
This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting. They are the destination for brand name Subwoofers, Speakers, Amplifiers, Car Alarms, Remote Start, Bluetooth Receivers, Marine Audio, Video, and in-dash navigation.
Asking Price
$1,820,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$850,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based auto repair business is a California Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the past 41 years, since 1983, under ownership of the founder. Located in Northern California, they service customers in an approximate 30-mile radius from their location.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$311,090
Revenue
$1,206,855
Down
Call/Email
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
$900,000
Cash flow
$85,328
Revenue
$834,346
Down
$495,000
Posting: 286079 | Available | 4/10/24
This is not just another machine shop; they're architects of automotive excellence. Their dedicated team of experts is equipped with cutting-edge technology and a passion for precision engineering. From intricate machining to bespoke fabrication, they craft solutions that exceed expectations.
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 282892 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a One-Stop Gas Station for all your convenience needs offering a wide range of high-quality products and services as well as the modern express car wash built in 2023. This asset is ideal for a 1031 exchange.
Asking Price
$12,500,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 4/17/24
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 285825 | Available | 4/18/24
Introducing Mira Mesa's premier car repair business! Are you searching for a thriving car repair business in the heart of Mira Mesa, CA? Look no further! This well-established auto repair shop is your golden opportunity to step into a lucrative industry with a proven track record.
Asking Price
$328,888
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,012,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 284802 | Available | 4/16/24
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
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$357,477
Revenue
$1,717,264
Down
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Posting: 283261 | Available | 3/21/24
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
$800,000
Cash flow
$108,820
Revenue
$236,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 278952 | Available | 4/9/24
This auto body paint and repair shop has been established for 20 years, situated in a free-standing building on a high-traffic avenue with high visibility. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop business that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$286,160
Revenue
$1,186,044
Down
$50,000
Posting: 283471 | Available | 3/14/24
Never more than now is a great time to own an auto service business. With new car inventory scarce, striking workers, and the highest used car values in decades, people are holding on to their used cars longer. Translation, more cars to fix, and maintenance. It has had the same owner since 1983!
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$480,000
Revenue
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Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 277474 | Available | 12/3/22
For sale is a free standing full-service auto detail/car wash business. The land, building, car wash tunnel, and equipment are included in the sale. It has been fully operating for 18 years under the same owner. This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a car wash with real estate at this price.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
Cash flow
$73,328
Revenue
$401,769
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278188 | Available | 4/12/24
This well established auto shop is located in Northern California and is fully equipped with well-maintained, state-of-the-art equipment. There is an option to purchase the building from the landlord if interested. Gross $401,769 Cash Flow $73,328
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$99,110
Revenue
$310,743
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 263942 | Available | 4/12/24
This established auto repair shop provides all minor/major repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles. It also completes preventative maintenance and diagnosis work. With over 40 years, they have approximately 90% customer retention and are very well-established. Gross revenue $311K Cash Flow $99K.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 285107 | Available | 2/11/24
This is a gas station business for sale with a hard liquor license & property. There is lotto/lottery (income $20,000/year), a Bitcoin machine ($5,000) accepts EBT, and rents out U-Haul too ($13,000 per year). This is a great business to operate as a family or first-time buyer.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$100,000
Down
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Posting: 286116 | Available | 4/13/24
For sale is a super clean Star-Certified smog check station and auto registration. It has super low rent and is also right on a very busy street. This is perfect for someone who already has their smog certification and wants to be their own boss.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$510,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 283259 | Available | 2/6/24
This is a major brand gas station for sale pumping $210,000 gallons at an average 30-35 margin and the market (beer and wine) is doing about $30,000 at a high margin. There is potential to do a lot more. There are 6 years left on the lease. It is in a great, safe west-side area on a busy street.
Asking Price
$2,550,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 243523 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is a full-service flex car wash with smog & lube for sale. It's located in an upscale neighborhood on a very busy street very close to the freeway. It is approximately a 1 acre lot with 110 ft tunnel and wash equipment. It includes rental income from auto tint shop.
Asking Price
$2,595,000
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 284777 | Available | 4/2/24
A franchisee gas station in Sonora is for sale. This C-store has a good neighborhood and a populated busy location. Real estate is included. An ABC 21-off sale general license is included. This is a great gas station with traffic. More than $1 million worth of improvements have been made.
Asking Price
$10,450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285010 | Available | 4/2/24
A gas station with a convenience store is for sale, and the sale includes the land. The station has diesel tanks with double walls, though one 16K gallons tank needs replacement.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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
$230,883
Revenue
$890,681
Down
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Posting: 281496 | Available | 2/7/24
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
$775,000
Cash flow
$1,155,771
Revenue
$6,279,430
Down
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Posting: 286148 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$630,815
Revenue
$2,211,596
Down
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Posting: 283103 | 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
$2,200,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$1,100,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 4/11/24
This business offers a full and wide range of services for vehicles, including repair, overhaul or replacement of numerous items including brakes, fuel injectors, engines, transmissions, water pumps, air conditioning, drivelines, axles, timing belts, and the list goes on.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285420 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an incredible opportunity to own a thriving Star Certified smog test & repair shop. The shop is a full-service auto repair facility with state-of-the-art tools and equipment that has been operating in The Painter Auto Center location since 2000.
Asking Price
$200,000
Bldg Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 283853 | Available | 3/28/24
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store and car wash located in a high-traffic location in Modesto, California. Fuel sales are $90k/m, convenience store sales are $165k/m, car wash sales are $6,500/m, and rental property income is $115k/year.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
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
$238,668
Revenue
$889,822
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Posting: 284531 | Available | 1/6/24
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 284741 | Available | 1/19/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a C-store with gas and land in the City of San Bernardino. The 2,674 SF building is situated on approximately 0.4 AC of land. The gas station is equipped with 2 multiple product dispensers with 4 fueling positions.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
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What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
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.
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!
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
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.
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.
