Cash flow
$316,893
Revenue
$1,095,659
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286853 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$289,823
Revenue
$992,654
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286854 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$239,799
Revenue
$786,017
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286855 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$455,989
Revenue
$1,716,314
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286744 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$240,869
Revenue
$873,841
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284215 | Available | 9/16/24
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
$525,000
Cash flow
$298,154
Revenue
$1,389,987
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 286607 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$975,000
Cash flow
$472,511
Revenue
$1,796,777
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286579 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$1,500,000
Revenue
$13,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288477 | Available | 9/15/24
The Company specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of precision aftermarket drivetrain components for various applications. It operates within the specialty equipment market and produces a range of products including transfer cases, engine and transmission adapters, overdrive, and more.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$185,507
Revenue
$882,163
Down
$335,000
Posting: 287022 | Available | 9/15/24
This auto repair shop is operated by husband & wife as a C Corporation since April 2001. The business is open Monday to Friday only from 7:30 to 5:00 PM. The company currently employees 2 techs, one of which is an owner
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$165,276
Revenue
$659,425
Down
$550,000
Posting: 283039 | Available | 9/15/24
Discover an outstanding opportunity to acquire an established CNC machine shop with a 14-year legacy of excellence. Nestled in the vibrant San Francisco Bay market, this shop comes equipped with 3 CNC machines, vacuum forming equipment, lathes, and drills, catering to a range of manfucturing.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281191 | Available | 9/13/24
This auto repair garage shop is approximately 1,050 sq ft. with two bays, hydraulics lifts, office, and bathroom, situated on a lot of approximately 16,000 sq ft., which is currently used as a neighborhood auto repair shop. The property is located in the incorporated area of the County of Alameda.
Asking Price
$999,888
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$278,600
Down
$400,000
Posting: 288460 | Available | 9/13/24
RV Specialists, specializes in a variety of services: All types of Maintenance and Repairs, Appliance Repairs and installations. Also offers retail RV products.
Asking Price
$5,490,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$278,600
Down
$400,000
Posting: 288459 | Available | 9/13/24
For sale is a full service car wash near a major intersection. There will be seller financing available for a 35 year lease.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$278,600
Down
$400,000
Posting: 288458 | Available | 9/13/24
For sale is a full-service car wash with expression conversation possible. It is on historical Route 66 in San Bernardino County.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$70,000
Posting: 288447 | Available | 9/13/24
For sale is a free-standing, corner-location building on the most traveled boulevard in the city. This venue has full visibility and was established 50 years ago, with the current owner in place for the past 16 years.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$708,888
Revenue
$3,285,497
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288427 | Available | 9/12/24
With over four decades of industry expertise, this well established truck and trailer repair business is a trusted leader in the transportation industry, offering an extensive range of heavy & medium duty diesel truck, tractor, and trailer repair and maintenance services.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 288425 | Available | 9/12/24
A fully upgraded and branded station is up for sale in Modesto. The store generates approximately $60,000 per month at a 35% margin and holds an ABC license. Gas sales range from 65,000 to 70,000 gallons per month, with a profit of 55 cents per gallon.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
$180,000
Posting: 288381 | Available | 9/10/24
Smog test only established 31 years, the business is currently doing about an average of 200 smogs per month with fees ranging from $50.00 to $90.00 and up, owner wants to retire and wants to sell this turnkey opportunity fully equipped with all the equipment necessary
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$326,516
Revenue
$1,109,885
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288372 | Available | 9/10/24
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
$212,250
Revenue
$976,603
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288371 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$450,000
Cash flow
$465,012
Revenue
$2,366,553
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288369 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$184,216
Revenue
$684,452
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288368 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$575,000
Cash flow
$338,114
Revenue
$1,770,167
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288367 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$850,000
Cash flow
$249,805
Revenue
$1,152,402
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288365 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$650,000
Cash flow
$654,554
Revenue
$2,367,193
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288364 | Available | 9/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$1,675,000
Cash flow
$263,824
Revenue
$1,393,148
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288363 | Available | 9/10/24
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
$225,000
Cash flow
$295,029
Revenue
$1,197,694
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288361 | Available | 9/10/24
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
$350,000
Cash flow
$384,016
Revenue
$1,508,293
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288358 | Available | 9/10/24
FedEx Ground Routes for Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, 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
$1,100,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 288233 | Available | 11/8/24
This Northern Californian Remote Control (RC) Vehicle and Accessory Business is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in existence for 20 years and under current ownership since inception. Located in Northern California, they supply via e-commerce and retail.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 11/5/24
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
$749,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$669,995
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286811 | Available | 11/5/24
Here is a great opportunity to own and operate a national auto service franchise in the South Bay. There is a manager and excellent team in place. Great Location. A dedicated full-time working owner should greatly increase sales and profits at this desirable but underperforming store.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286537 | In Escrow | 11/8/24
Liquor store with Gas Station - Large Lot/Real Estate Included in Purchase Price - Short Operating Hours.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288539 | Available | 11/9/24
This Northern California based Car Audio and Window Tinting Business is a California C Corporation and was established in 2005 and has been under current ownership since inception. This company specializes in car audio and electronics, window tinting, safety & security, and led lighting.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 11/5/24
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
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 11/5/24
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
$749,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 11/5/24
This Northern Californian RV and Camping Cabin Park is a California Limited Liability Company and under current ownership for the past 6 years but has been in existence for the past 70 years! Located on the almost 8-acre property are 10 cabins, 16 full RV hookups, 5 dry RV spots, and 6 tent sites.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$339,250
Revenue
$1,380,629
Down
N/A
Posting: 287317 | Available | 11/6/24
Unique consignment / rental management company with strong year over year growth. Owner is very part-time and has a seasoned staff in place. Great lifestyle business with many repeat customers. Company can continue to grow in its current market and has vast expansion potential.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286916 | Available | 11/8/24
For sale is a Pomona hand car wash, a full-service 100% hand car wash. It is at a great location, situated less than 1/2 mile from a major off-ramp of the 10 freeway. This is the favorite place for car lovers to wash their vehicles.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,490,000
Posting: 288544 | Available | 11/9/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 11/5/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286454 | Available | 11/5/24
Established in October 2023, this Sacramento Area towing venture is experiencing steady growth. Ideal for existing operators or aspiring entrepreneurs, it offers a turnkey solution with pre-existing marketing strategies, a functional website, and efficient lead generation systems.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$562,500
Posting: 288351 | Available | 11/9/24
This Northern Californian Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in existence for 11 years and under current ownership for the past 5 years.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$150,151
Revenue
$882,999
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286838 | Available | 11/4/24
This well-established towing company, serving Montgomery, Prattville, and Wetumpka, is for sale and includes real estate and a fleet of 8 trucks. Situated on a 1.5-acre property with a 2,900 sq. ft. build-out area, this growing company boasts consistent yearly growth and a solid reputation.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$316,893
Revenue
$1,095,659
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286853 | Available | 9/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$333,698
Revenue
$1,303,515
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284649 | Available | 9/9/24
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
$1,125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281191 | Available | 9/13/24
This auto repair garage shop is approximately 1,050 sq ft. with two bays, hydraulics lifts, office, and bathroom, situated on a lot of approximately 16,000 sq ft., which is currently used as a neighborhood auto repair shop. The property is located in the incorporated area of the County of Alameda.
Asking Price
$999,888
Cash flow
$610,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 285502 | Available | 10/25/24
For sale is a prime location that is strategically positioned off the 57 Freeway with convenient access to I-10 via Via Verde, boasting a captive market with no competition within a 2-mile radius. It has been a thriving business for over the past 3 years (2021-2023).
Asking Price
$7,499,000
Cash flow
$536,962
Revenue
$2,415,080
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287707 | Available | 9/9/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$1,829,418
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285864 | Available | 4/1/24
Rare opportunity to own a FedEx P&D routes with a 6-DAY/WEEK operation! Hit the ground running with 7,200 stops per week.
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$430,567
Revenue
$1,949,914
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285677 | Available | 6/25/24
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
$687,632
Revenue
$2,802,106
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280070 | Available | 6/25/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283762 | Available | 9/2/24
This is a used auto dealership business for sale in Richmond, California. It has been established for 7 years in the city of Richmond. They have a wide collection of automobiles to satisfy your driving passion either for grocery, family, daily commute, or even track day purposes.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 278074 | Available | 10/20/24
For sale is a brand-new gas station with a convenience store. It opened last year, 2023. It is available for purchase, including the real estate property and a hard liquor license. The store size is 4,200 sq ft. The drive-thru QSR is 900 sq ft. and is leased for $3,600 per month.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$291,185
Revenue
$1,057,231
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285866 | Available | 6/6/24
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
$950,000
Cash flow
$254,533
Revenue
$1,132,072
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285322 | Available | 9/9/24
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
$275,000
Cash flow
$665,960
Revenue
$2,307,776
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283686 | Available | 6/25/24
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
$1,850,000
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Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
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.
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.
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.
