Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$144,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288855 | Available | 10/10/24
For sale is a busy smog store with gross sales of $12,000 per month. Planning on working as a test technician would be the best idea. The landlord is negotiable, with the rent of $3,030 with 4 years left and a 5-year option. No co-op.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 284499 | Available | 10/10/24
For sale is an established flex car wash, very well known to the neighborhood on a 1.2 acre lot. It is located on a very busy street with excellent visibility. It is absentee run. owner/seller Financing. Business only.
Asking Price
3,8 mil
Cash flow
$109,000
Revenue
$927,924
Down
$150,000
Posting: 287803 | Available | 10/10/24
Thriving Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location Ready for New Owner
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$985,725
Down
$300,000
Posting: 288038 | Available | 10/10/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a profitable, well-established Auto Service & Repair shop in the affluent city of San Clemente, California.
Asking Price
$669,500
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$802,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286796 | Available | 10/9/24
For sale is a great opportunity to own and operate a National Auto Service Franchise in the South Bay. Experienced manager and excellent team in place. Extended training and support are offered by the franchisor. Annual sales estimated at $800K, Motivated Seller.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$344,267
Revenue
$1,257,588
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288830 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$850,000
Cash flow
$708,943
Revenue
$2,890,662
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288829 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$1,575,000
Cash flow
$512,087
Revenue
$1,737,473
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288827 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$404,482
Revenue
$1,351,221
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288826 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$391,695
Revenue
$1,362,074
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288825 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$280,722
Revenue
$1,062,718
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288824 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$825,000
Cash flow
$196,679
Revenue
$1,180,819
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288823 | Available | 10/9/24
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
$275,000
Cash flow
$94,200
Revenue
$491,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288834 | Available | 10/9/24
For sale is an absentee-owned auto repair business located in a prime location near the 5/405 split in Irvine. The business specializes in high end European cars. Great reputation in the community.
Asking Price
$149,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$700,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288817 | Available | 10/9/24
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a very attractive, newly established, top-of-the-line Express Car Wash, along with the accompanying real estate. Upon visiting the site, it becomes abundantly clear that no expense has been spared in developing this establishment.
Asking Price
$4,850,000
Cash flow
$140,999
Revenue
$837,880
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288629 | In Contract | 10/9/24
In Contract - This general maintenance, tire, and repair shop with two lifts has been in the same location for 20 years with no local competition. Sellers are motivated!
Asking Price
$215,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 288799 | Available | 10/8/24
This property boasts a great prime location within Fairfield City and features a major franchise. Gas sales amount to $50,000 with a high margin, while store sales reach $50,000. Additionally, there is income from garage rental and the Taqueria, totaling $7,500 per month.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$89,387
Revenue
$281,466
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288312 | Available | 10/7/24
This independent premier auto and truck glass repair business has fleet accounts include insurance companies and county agencies.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$190,919
Revenue
$647,986
Down
$500,000
Posting: 288759 | Available | 10/5/24
For sale is a coin-operated car wash, priced at $300,000. Rent for the car wash is $6,620.19 per month, with a CAM fee of $1,250. The lease extends until December 31, 2031, with three five-year renewal options. There is a 3.5% annual rent increase for the remainder of the lease term.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$25
Posting: 269673 | Available | 10/5/24
One of the top five smog shops in California by volume, this business is a rare gem in the market with solid cash flow and employees in place. It is an employee-run operation, with all day-to-day transactions accessible online.
Asking Price
$495,000
Bldg Size
0 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
0 Sq.Ft
Year Built
2020
Posting: 288741 | Available | 10/4/24
Available for sale is the opportunity to acquire an express car wash tunnel built in 2020. The car wash features a 140 foot express tunnel with Motor City equipment, a Vacutech central vacuum system with 12 positions, and two ICS pay stations. Real estate included in list price.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$660,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288740 | Available | 10/4/24
This is an asset sale only for an auto body shop located in San Rafael. The shop includes two spray booths equipped with an air compressor. There are no financial statements available for review. The lease is set at $7,500 per month, with a long-term lease agreement in place.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$190,919
Revenue
$647,986
Down
$500,000
Posting: 288732 | Available | 10/4/24
Hybrid laundromat $424,354.38 /2023, Coin Car Wash $223,631.79 / 2023, Total income $ 647,986.17, Total Expenses $457,066.73, Net Income $190,919.44 (reported tax/2023), Upgrade completed June 2022 year, No more issued Laundromat & Car Wash permits in this area. Selling both together.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$865,000
Revenue
$5,580,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 273961 | Available | 10/4/24
The Company is a leading manufacturer and reseller of trailers in Central California. Specializing in custom built trailers, the Company produces a variety of trailer types. The Company also resells well-known brands of trailers and offers repair service and parts.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$386,309
Revenue
$1,492,614
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282295 | Available | 10/4/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,225,000
Cash flow
$314,635
Revenue
$1,319,913
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288720 | Available | 10/3/24
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
$850,000
Cash flow
$416,592
Revenue
$1,482,862
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288719 | Available | 10/3/24
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
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$155,076
Revenue
$585,296
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288718 | Available | 10/3/24
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
$375,000
Cash flow
$418,433
Revenue
$1,618,897
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286482 | Available | 10/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$775,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$562,500
Posting: 288351 | Available | 10/26/24
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
$66,366
Revenue
$444,977
Down
$299,000
Posting: 285964 | Available | 10/28/24
For sale is a one-stop shop for all vehicle repair needs. It is well-established and 40 years old. This auto mechanic shop is repair pal certified with napa auto care and accepts Carmax extended insurance. They have a repeat customer base with a great reputation.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$100,000
Down
$595,000
Posting: 287210 | Available | 10/29/24
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 | 10/30/24
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 | 10/25/24
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 | 10/26/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 288233 | Available | 10/25/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$960,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286537 | Available | 10/25/24
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 | 10/26/24
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
Bldg Size
2,400 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
1988
Posting: 288100 | Available | 9/25/24
Excellent Arco Gas Station with the property for sale. SBA loan is available. Must sign NDA and show proof of funds for the down payment, before we can give more information. Motivated seller and he is willing to look at all reasonable offers.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
Cash flow
$234,186
Revenue
$822,020
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283974 | 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
$550,000
Cash flow
$406,635
Revenue
$1,219,171
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286824 | Available | 5/29/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul 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
$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
$848,124
Revenue
$3,032,930
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284000 | 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
$3,000,000
Bldg Size
Call / Email
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
Call / Email
Posting: 289155 | Available | 10/29/24
Located in bustling Hacienda Heights, this property offers prime visibility and accessibility. Features include a 100-foot tunnel for efficient operations, 13 drying stations, 26 vacuums, and ample parking. Positioned in a thriving commercial hub, it's ideal for diverse business opportunities.
Asking Price
$4,895,000
Cash flow
$193,395
Revenue
$775,689
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284037 | 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
$700,000
Cash flow
$336,835
Revenue
$1,213,480
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281024 | 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
$900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$4,000,000
Posting: 282431 | Available | 8/25/23
For sale is a branded, high-volume gas station with Dw tanks on a prime property. They do 160k gallons/month at 70c. The store makes $120k/month and the car wash makes $30k/month. The annual GP is $2 million. The buyer must be able to show proof of 4M down and have great credit/experience.
Asking Price
$11,000,000
Cash flow
$226,056
Revenue
$1,303,350
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286728 | Available | 7/2/24
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
$625,000
Cash flow
$293,613
Revenue
$1,313,659
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285730 | 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
$650,000
Cash flow
$453,042
Revenue
$1,614,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280928 | 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
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$320,093
Revenue
$1,297,272
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284798 | 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
$600,000
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
$452,716
Revenue
$1,615,895
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286319 | 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
$1,150,000
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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.
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 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.
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.
