Total Investment
$200,000
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Posting: 284296 | Available | 7/23/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 7/20/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
Asking Price
$680,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 7/20/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 7/20/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cash flow
$177,613
Revenue
$648,954
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Posting: 284612 | Available | 7/26/24
This is a profitable, reputable public adjusting firm dedicated to assisting insured policyholders through the complex insurance claims process. The company provides expert guidance and support during property loss situations.
Asking Price
$599,000
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Posting: 287559 | Available | 7/16/24
Allstate Quality Agency for sale in the Bakersfield Area. It has been in the family since 1989 and the current Agent has owned it since 2005. The Seller is going to retire and would be of great assistance in train a new Buyer. The Gross Income is approximately $305,000 per year.
Asking Price
$475,000
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Posting: 283649 | Available | 7/10/24
For sale is a well-established pro-tier Allstate agency, with 4 years in the same location. It is located just off a main road in Columbia, SC; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
$170,000
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Posting: 274834 | Available | 7/9/24
Lotto/Western Union services/tax preparation business for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset. Located on a prime bustling street near many restaurants, shops, bakeries and coffee shops. The store is responsible for more than just lottery tickets.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$700,000
Revenue
$1,300,000
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Posting: 287436 | Available | 7/6/24
For sale is a high-growth CPA accounting practice in Woodland Hills, CA. The owner is a CPA and the practice was established in 2006. Software in use includes Quickbooks, Lacerte, CFS.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$273,039
Revenue
$333,039
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Posting: 287312 | Available | 6/26/24
This diverse insurance agency was formed by a former Farmer's agent who sought greater opportunities by offering a wider range of products as an independent agency.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$181,646
Revenue
$253,508
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Posting: 287300 | Available | 6/25/24
This Company offers a diverse range of protections for its clients in Central California including Home, Business, Life, Auto, Workers Comp, and General Liability Insurance. 'It's time to join a fantastic Company that can insure & secure your family!'
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$289,000
Revenue
$359,000
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Posting: 287263 | Available | 6/23/24
This 20-year-old benefits agency was started by a married couple who knew their management experience in the insurance industry could be used to create a reliable business with unlimited income potential and a livable work schedule.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 287245 | Available | 6/21/24
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable tax preparation and bookkeeping practice located in the North Bay. This business has cultivated a strong client base, renowned for its personalized and professional services.
Asking Price
$775,000
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Posting: 287114 | Available | 6/14/24
For sale is a well-established elite Allstate agency with over 13 years in the same location. The agency manages a $4.25 million Allstate premium, plus a $370,000 Brokered Book and a $100,000 SC Wind & Hail premium. Located in historic Charleston, SC.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
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Posting: 279725 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a Delaware C-Corp with $a 4M carry over opportunity. It has proven milling technology for enhanced recovery of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and a C-Corporation with $4 million loss carry forward.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$900,000
Revenue
$3,100,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 287017 | Available | 6/9/24
For sale is a national tax settlement company. This money maker is very profitable & well staffed with tried & true closers. They have a huge pipeline of settlements with reoccurring revenue with tax preparation post settlement. SBA Approved
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 286957 | Available | 6/5/24
For sale is an established $5.3M million-dollar agency is located in the serene mountain community of Cashiers, NC. This turnkey Elite-tiered agency is located less than a mile from the center of the town and business district in the heart of a great small-town community.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$181,646
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$253,508
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Posting: 286947 | Available | 6/4/24
This Company offers a diverse range of protections for its clients in Central California including Home, Business, Life, Auto, Workers Comp, and General Liability Insurance. 'It's time to join a fantastic Company that can insure & secure your family!'
Asking Price
$505,000
Cash flow
$5,680,586
Revenue
$13,283,263
Down
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Posting: 286830 | Available | 5/29/24
In business for 30 years, this 100% service-oriented company is highly profitable and provides direct lending services and real estate investments. The Business has been on a strong upward curve, with an average year-over-year revenue growth of over 35% since 2020.
Asking Price
$30,000,000
Cash flow
$286,803
Revenue
$346,892
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Posting: 284754 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a profitable and highly respected CPA practice with well-heeled clientele. The well-earned goodwill, trust, and respect make this business a winner for a new CPA to take over. Most clients are located in the South SF Bay area and, due to the CPA moving out of the area, are virtual.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 286695 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a well-established pro-level Allstate agency in rapidly growing Rocky Mount, NC. This $3.9M agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services.
Asking Price
$1,270,000
Cash flow
$225,000
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Posting: 286541 | Available | 5/13/24
We're offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency, with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of success. This agency has a history of providing top-notch insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$705,000
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Posting: 286498 | Available | 5/9/24
This agency is located in the Visalia area of California. It is one of the top Agencies in California Sales Offices. The staff has been with the agency for a number of years and they are well trained enough for the Seller to leave for long periods of time. Loss Ratio 51% Retention 89%.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
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Posting: 286324 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Bend, Oregon. This agency has approximately $3.4 Million including brokered book Million in earned premium with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$1,716,273
Revenue
$2,302,929
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Posting: 286120 | Available | 4/14/24
This profitable trio of companies is comprised of three separate entities; one for each of the financial services provided. An acquisition would include the Insurance Brokerage (a California S-Corp), a Financial Planning Corporation (a California S-Corp), and a payroll solutions company.
Asking Price
$12,000,000
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Posting: 281035 | Available | 4/11/24
This is one of the best agencies in the SWFL area and located in one of the highest growth areas of the country Naples, FL This book of business is priced to sale and comprised of approximately $6 million in Preferred Auto/Property premium and approximately $6 million in Brokered Property premium.
Asking Price
$4,100,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$140,000
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Posting: 282426 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an established, 29+-year-old property and casualty insurance agency. The majority of the clients are Russian and Ukraine have been with the agency for many years. The dedicated office manager, who has been an integral part of the company for 19 years.
Asking Price
$119,000
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Posting: 285848 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a great opportunity to acquire an excellent turn-key agency in the growing community of Goose Creek, SC. The agency currently earned the 'Elite' Agency Achievement tier and is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner to grow cross-sells and overall new business.
Asking Price
$950,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 7/20/24
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 7/20/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 7/20/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
Asking Price
$680,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 7/23/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
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Posting: 278337 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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Posting: 278589 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a rapidly growing start-up Agency, with additional revenue in non-Allstate products. This book currently qualifies for enhanced compensation for an additional 2 years. This attractive Agency is located in a very high-traffic area of Corona. There is an office space located in a strip mall.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 278634 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established 35-year Allstate Agency in Beautiful Rock Hill, SC - near bustling Charlotte, NC. This $3.5M agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$799,000
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Posting: 278699 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-managed, turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston-Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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Posting: 278695 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the Columbia, SC area. This well-established agency has approximately $3.45 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and other services.
Asking Price
$949,000
Cash flow
$181,646
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Posting: 286947 | Available | 6/4/24
This Company offers a diverse range of protections for its clients in Central California including Home, Business, Life, Auto, Workers Comp, and General Liability Insurance. 'It's time to join a fantastic Company that can insure & secure your family!'
Asking Price
$505,000
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Posting: 278397 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established award-winning $4.6M Allstate agency. It is located in the metropolitan area bordering the Hudson River. This turnkey agency is highly regarded in the community and consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$985,000
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Posting: 278705 | Available | 8/1/23
An established 51-year family-run Allstate agency is located in one of the Greensboro area's great communities. This $3.5M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$890,000
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Posting: 278690 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a very desirable location! Owning a Farmers Insurance Agency has been ranked as one of the best small business opportunities in America and there has never been a better time to invest in the insurance industry to get on the path to financial freedom.
Asking Price
$274,900
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Posting: 278583 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is a well-established 13-year agency, in beautiful Fairfield County, CT; only minutes from the beach, nestled between Bridgeport and New Haven. It has a good retention rate and losses. It is located in a very active community shopping area. It is well-managed, seasoned staff to transition.
Asking Price
$553,000
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Posting: 278586 | Available | 7/26/23
At the wonderful village on the Erie Canal, 20 miles west of Rochester, home of SUNY State University of New York, there is a well-established agency located on the historic main street in Brockport. They have great customer loyalty with a preferred auto and home customer base.
Asking Price
$1,220,000
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Posting: 278704 | Available | 7/27/23
This is a family-run Allstate agency located within a great community in the Louisville area. This $3.3M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$177,613
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$648,954
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Posting: 284612 | Available | 7/26/24
This is a profitable, reputable public adjusting firm dedicated to assisting insured policyholders through the complex insurance claims process. The company provides expert guidance and support during property loss situations.
Asking Price
$599,000
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Posting: 283649 | Available | 7/10/24
For sale is a well-established pro-tier Allstate agency, with 4 years in the same location. It is located just off a main road in Columbia, SC; the book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunities for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
$225,000
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Posting: 286541 | Available | 5/13/24
We're offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Farmers Insurance agency, with a loyal customer base and a proven track record of success. This agency has a history of providing top-notch insurance solutions to individuals, families, and businesses.
Asking Price
$399,000
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Posting: 278702 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established, turnkey, 37-year legacy agency located in a convenient, desirable suburb of Philadelphia. It has a multigenerational customer base with excellent retention and loss ratios. Experienced, licensed staff are open to transition with the sale.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$273,039
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$333,039
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Posting: 287312 | Available | 6/26/24
This diverse insurance agency was formed by a former Farmer's agent who sought greater opportunities by offering a wider range of products as an independent agency.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 278688 | Available | 8/1/23
Motivated seller! This growing Farmers agency is located east of Atlanta, GA. The $1.5 million earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. Good potential to increase revenue.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 278399 | Available | 12/19/23
For sale is a well-established Allstate Agency, family-owned for 58 years in beautiful Titusville, FL, on the Space Coast. This $3.0M total premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$675,000
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Posting: 278682 | Available | 8/1/23
This agency is located in Charlotte County, FL in the highly desirable and fast-growing SW FL area! This book of business is comprised of appx $1 million in Preferred Auto/Property premium, appx $191K Flood premium, and appx $1 million in Brokered Property premium with various companies.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$195,615
Revenue
$208,099
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Posting: 283830 | Available | 11/13/23
For sale is this rarely offered, profitable fiduciary that provides ethical financial services, managing trusts, estates, and investments with the utmost integrity. Their client-centric approach ensures personalized solutions, building trust through transparency.
Asking Price
$219,000
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Posting: 280995 | Available | 5/31/23
This well-managed turnkey Allstate agency is located in the Columbia area of South Carolina. This agency offering has approximately $5.1 Million in combined earned premium plus brokered, which consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth
Asking Price
$995,000
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Posting: 286695 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a well-established pro-level Allstate agency in rapidly growing Rocky Mount, NC. This $3.9M agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services.
Asking Price
$1,270,000
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Posting: 278588 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an award-winning agency consisting of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with high retention, a profitable loss ratio, and a loyal customer base. The agency is located in a professional business area in a highly desirable location in Northwest LA County.
Asking Price
$700,000
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McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
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.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
