Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 286193 | Available | 4/19/24
Are you searching for a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Lancaster, CA? Look no further! We present to you an incredible chance to own the renowned Shell Gas Station located in Antelope Valley.
Asking Price
$4,999,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286192 | Available | 4/19/24
This car wash was newly remodeled in 2022 with state-of-the-art equipment. It is strategically located next to IN-N-OUT Burger on a major off-ramp Fwy-14. There is additional rental income from window tint and U-Haul services.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$85,000
Posting: 285686 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a well-established auto repair shop in the city of San Bernardino. The owner finally wants to retire after 14 years working at the same location. Its size is about 1,400 sqft with 3 bays and lots of parking space. The current rent is just $1,910. All the tools are included in the sale.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$449,000
Posting: 285308 | Available | 4/19/24
Burbank body shop, for an asset sale, is a hard to find body and paint shop. Established and reputable, this full-service collision repair center specializes in luxury vehicles, offering top-tier painting, and mechanical repairs. Strategically located on a busy avenue in L.A.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$225,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286185 | Available | 4/18/24
A trucking company was established in 2015, equipped with Amazon Relay access and a solid relationship with brokerage houses. It holds a two-year-old MC number, boasting clean inspections and low insurance rates. Furthermore, it has a history of Amazon access and established partnerships.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285683 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a tire & auto repair business for sale. This business has been there for over 59 years. They have good Yelp reviews. Rent is $7,000 and the size of the store is 3,200 sq ft. There are total 7 bays (1 single +3 double). The owner is managing the store and care customers.
Asking Price
$729,999
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 286179 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a gas station business & property with a car wash with high volume gas. The market is located in a great location. It is open 24/7. The property is 25k sq ft. and the building is 1,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$25
Posting: 286169 | Available | 4/17/24
The property boasts a great prime corner location on a heavily trafficked major street, featuring 4 MPD's with 8 hoses and double-wall fiberglass. The store enjoys high-margin sales, as well as gas with a margin ranging between 70-80 cents. Additionally, it is managed by an absentee owner.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 286167 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a great prime location in Bay area. It is absentee-owned and is a fairly new business with increases in sales. There is great potential for an owner-operator. This is the best tire franchise in the country. Monthly sales are over $160,000 Plus and still increasing. It is priced low.
Asking Price
450,000+ Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$40
Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
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
$610,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 285502 | Available | 4/16/24
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
$7,777,000
Cash flow
$140,000
Revenue
$308,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 265986 | Available | 4/16/24
This self-service car wash nets $140k and grosses $308k. It is a perfect business for an exchange! 24 Hour on site care taker increased net income. There is a new long lease, for rent of $5,900 per month + $833 NNN. The seller will carry outside collateral train the buyer and do consultations.
Asking Price
$799,000
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
$1,155,771
Revenue
$6,279,430
Down
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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
Call,Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
Call or Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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
Down
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
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
$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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
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
$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
Cash flow
$211,836
Revenue
$725,852
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285676 | Available | 3/15/24
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
$174,933
Revenue
$1,123,529
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285999 | Available | 4/5/24
FedEx Linehaul Routes For Sale: 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
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$344,726
Revenue
$1,166,933
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276935 | 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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283619 | Available | 4/2/24
Suppose you are looking at California smog shops with the idea of buying one in order to have your own business. Planning on working as a test technician would be the best idea. The landlord is negotiable and works well with the brokerage. Rent is $3,030 with 4 years left and a 5-year option.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$244,588
Revenue
$831,696
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279699 | Available | 10/17/23
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$292,892
Revenue
$1,066,739
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285618 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$475,000
Cash flow
$1,200,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$30
Posting: 278886 | Available | 2/6/23
This express car wash sale with the property. This car wash still growing in sales volumes and the store is upgrading now. The sales volume is about 1.8 million in 2022. The seller wants the selling price $15 Million but it is negotiable. Please email or call me a qualified customer only.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
Call
Down
$32,999
Posting: 255025 | Available | 10/26/20
Well established Auto Dismantling for Auto Parts and Auto Repair / Recycling / Car Dealership Business for sale. The business sells almost any part that comes in a car and used part, new part, has a complete repair center. This turn key business with approx. $60,000 in inventory. Very low rent.
Asking Price
$32,999
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$300,000
Posting: 285355 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is the business only to a gas station. They have a beer and wine license. There is a long-term lease available (20-25 year terms). The Sinclair contract expires in 3 years but it could be terminated by paining the remaining branding balance of about $35K and convert to independent site.
Asking Price
$999,000
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
$542,018
Revenue
$1,949,553
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279006 | 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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$894,312
Revenue
$15,609,469
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284898 | Available | 3/21/24
This gas station has convenient access and excellent visibility and this property boosts exponential growth and an impressive track record of success. This is an excellent and rare opportunity for you to own this well-established, organized, and outstanding gas station with real estate.
Asking Price
$9,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$907,962
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285180 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a gas station with liquor and a convenience market business in Merced County. This is an opportunity to open another business in extra space available in the building.
Asking Price
799,000 + inventory
Cash flow
$206,814
Revenue
$727,978
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279511 | Available | 10/20/23
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
$154,408
Revenue
$606,337
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277924 | Available | 10/17/23
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
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
$264,000
Revenue
$625,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281288 | Available | 6/20/23
This is a rare opportunity to purchase two well-established and reputable automotive repair businesses, each known for their exceptional workmanship, personalized service, and expertise.
Asking Price
$580,000
Cash flow
$292,483
Revenue
$1,133,750
Down
$80,000
Posting: 282827 | Available | 3/26/24
This is an 18-year established family-owned business performing general automotive repairs in Yolo County. The business specializes in engine diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, steering & suspension, tires, AC diagnostics and general repairs of domestic & imported vehicles.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$25
Posting: 286060 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a branded and independent gas station doing over 100k gallons and over 100k store sales. No lotto or lottery. One small commercial lot adjacent to the gas station is also included, good for making car wash or add QSR. It is on a major exit off freeway 101 at a busy intersection.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$1,800,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 263936 | Available | 2/10/24
For sale is a high-volume ARCO AM/PM gas station in Bakersfield, Kern County, CA. It is an absentee run and the asking price is $10.5 million with a 20% down.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
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
$131,866
Revenue
$1,063,678
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286260 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$150,000
Cash flow
$267,656
Revenue
$937,684
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279867 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$800,000
Cash flow
$389,133
Revenue
$1,778,229
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284040 | Available | 3/19/24
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
$1,625,000
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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?
The economy has started to repair itself since the recession. While things may never be what they were in the past, the economy and small businesses have started to gain some form of momentum again. If you are considering buying a small to mid-size business consider these recession proof businesses.
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.
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 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.
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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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!
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
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.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
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.
