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$180,000
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$130,000
Posting: 292114 | Available | 6/9/25
Now is your chance to own your own turn-key Nail Salon and Spa. Business features signature spa pedicures and manicures in a relaxing setting. Take advantage of the many repeat happy clients that already walk in the door to a distinctive beauty and wellness experience.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 290624 | Available | 6/5/25
FACE FOUNDRIE is an efficient + effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable, and accessible skincare in a modern + inclusive environment. It is is revolutionizing the skincare industry with a modern, efficient facial bar concept designed for today's fast-paced lifestyle.
Asking Price
$334,200
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Posting: 279009 | Available | 6/9/25
For sale is a luxury, high-end, modern hair salon. This hair salon is located on El Camino Real in a busy shopping center. Rent is $7,900 including CAM and the size is 1,680 sq. ft. The owner invested money in remodeling and furniture. This is a good location and there are lots of walk-in customers.
Asking Price
$385,000
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Posting: 293085 | Available | 6/5/25
This is an Excellent Opportunity for a new owner to Purchase a completely furnished, fully equipped beauty salon in a busy, well-maintained shopping center on a very busy main street leading to a Costco location.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$34,558
Revenue
$143,244
Down
$450,000
Posting: 293035 | Available | 6/3/25
Established Salon Suite Rental Business in Palm Beach County. Semi Absentee Ownership. Simple to Run/No Employees. Established since 2019 helping beauty care professionals by providing them a great work environment.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$1,749
Revenue
$117,634
Down
$40,000
Posting: 293034 | Available | 6/3/25
Turnkey, well-established hair salon in the heart of Lake Worth with loyal clientele and strong local reputation. The Hair Salon offers a full range of hair services, including cuts, coloring, styling, and treatments, in a clean and modern setting.
Asking Price
$40,000
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Posting: 293007 | Available | 6/3/25
Well-established hair salon in one of Corona's busiest retail centers. Serving the community for over 15 years, this turnkey business has built a loyal clientele and strong local reputation for professional, high-quality service.
Asking Price
$64,900
Cash flow
$155,443
Revenue
$222,116
Down
$150,000
Posting: 290693 | Available | 6/3/25
This thriving, upscale salon in a high-traffic area boasts a strong client base and an experienced team. Featuring a beautifully designed, fully equipped space with premium salon stations and amenities, it has an established reputation, loyal clientele, and steady revenue.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$155,778
Down
$75,000
Posting: 286015 | Available | 6/3/25
Are you ready to bask in the glow of business success? Look no further than owning your own thriving tanning franchise nestled in the heart of a beautiful coastal community. With a loyal and dedicated membership base already in place, you'll benefit from a steady stream of recurring revenue.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$75,385
Revenue
$190,921
Down
$85,000
Posting: 289902 | Available | 5/31/25
Hair salon, long-established since 2005, is for sale In Monterey. There are 8 salon stations and 2 hair shampoo sinks. Along with the owner, there is 1 independent contractor paying rent for 3 days/week. The rent is $3500 + $800-1200 NNN/month The lease is month-to-month since Covid.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$162,700
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 292992 | Available | 5/30/25
Prime location, well estab w/ $250,000 in built out cost. offers multitude of luxury cosmetic services and products . 1,850 SF rent is 5,595/Mo, gross annual sales $350,000, annual net is $162,700 as per seller statement. Fully equipped. Services range from hair cuts, make-ups, to skin care& more.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$1,012,927
Revenue
$2,091,384
Down
$370,000
Posting: 292779 | Available | 5/30/25
"A beauty spa franchisor and two flagship stores in South Bay are available for acquisition as a combined package. There are 15 franchisee locations operating nationwide, with additional stores planned to open. The combined seller's discretionary earnings for 2024 exceeded $1 million.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
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Posting: 292501 | Available | 5/29/25
Fully built out salon and spa. Independent. 6 hair stations, 2 shampoo bowls, 1 make-up/hair station and 1 private room for massage, facial, esthetician, +++. In Torrance at one of the busiest intersections of the city. Great parking too.
Asking Price
$10,000
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Posting: 288659 | Available | 5/27/25
A well-established hair salon is available for sale. The current owner has operated at this location for 27 years. The salon features four stations, two shampoo stations, and is equipped with both a dryer and a washer. The store occupies a 700-square-foot space, with a monthly rent of $3,400.
Asking Price
$129,999
Cash flow
$50,056
Revenue
$130,189
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Posting: 291415 | Available | 5/27/25
SELLER MOTIVATED MAKE ALL OFFERS!
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 285541 | Available | 5/27/25
This is a well-established hair and nail salon since 2010, it is located in a busy shopping plaza with lots of foot traffic. Business is stable with regular customers. After 13 years of operating the business, the seller is reaching the time to retire. There is a lot of potential to grow.
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$80,000
Down
$50,000
Posting: 290267 | Available | 5/21/25
The Slimsculpt body sculpting business is for sale in Rancho Mirage is a premier facility specializing in advanced body and muscle contouring techniques.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$16,924
Revenue
$57,131
Down
$99,000
Posting: 292845 | Available | 5/20/25
Step into ownership of a stylish, fully operational hair salon designed for success. This seven-station salon blends modern design with a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps clients coming back and stylists proud to work here. Strategically located and beautifully built out,
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 291483 | Available | 5/13/25
For sale is a Beautiful, independent, fully equipped salon & spa. It is upscale, in Santa Monica, and offers low rent. All high-end services provided. 11 total stations & 2 shampoo bowls. Open only 5 days.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$55,200
Down
$10,000
Posting: 292728 | Available | 5/13/25
This is a modern and profitable Hair and Nail Salon with high growth potential. This is a unique opportunity that includes an established client list, 5 stations for nails, 4 stations for pedicure, 4 stations for hair and 2 private rooms.
Asking Price
$59,000
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Posting: 291507 | Available | 5/13/25
Own a successful Lash & Makeup School with 8 years of excellence! Fully equipped, proven curriculum, rental beds + employment options. Prime freeway location, ideal for owner-operator or investor. Turnkey beauty biz opportunity!
Asking Price
$38,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$142,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 290510 | Available | 5/1/25
This business seamlessly blends in-person beauty services with a thriving e-commerce store, generating the majority of its revenue and profit online. Strategically located in a high-traffic area near Costco, the studio enjoys excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$55,000
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Posting: 292443 | Available | 4/26/25
This stylish, new hair salon is located in a vibrant center anchored by a 24 Hour Fitness, the salon benefits from substantial foot traffic. The surrounding area boasts a mix of middle-class to affluent residents, including professionals, students, and even celebrities.
Asking Price
$46,000
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Posting: 292423 | Available | 4/24/25
Fully absentee run, profitable Fantastic Sams franchise for sale in San Diego County. One of the most consistent Fantastic Sams locations in San Diego and it has been in business nearly 25 years. Year after year top 3 Fantastic Sams in franchise area!
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
$112,893
Revenue
$197,372
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$160,000
Posting: 292405 | Available | 4/24/25
This beautiful salon is located in the heart of San Francisco. It has a high-end build out with modern decor. The business also has a prime street level location with below market rent! The business currently has 16 booth renters and a receptionist.
Asking Price
$229,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
$65,000
Posting: 292402 | Available | 4/23/25
Beauty Salon, well stabilize business is located in Sunnyvale. Now available for sale, offering solid income and room to grow. Gross Annual Income: $120,000. Three fully furnished rooms for private hair removal services. This Business can be easily Spot or seen on street of El Camino Real.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$217,406
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$149,000
Posting: 292278 | Available | 4/17/25
Lash and Brow Franchise in Affluent Area, Semi Absentee, Turnkey #2 Lash and Brow Beauty Franchise in the US located in one of the best locations for this service.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 6/6/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$180,000
Down
$130,000
Posting: 292114 | Available | 6/9/25
Now is your chance to own your own turn-key Nail Salon and Spa. Business features signature spa pedicures and manicures in a relaxing setting. Take advantage of the many repeat happy clients that already walk in the door to a distinctive beauty and wellness experience.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 290624 | Available | 6/5/25
FACE FOUNDRIE is an efficient + effective focused facial bar that provides affordable, approachable, and accessible skincare in a modern + inclusive environment. It is is revolutionizing the skincare industry with a modern, efficient facial bar concept designed for today's fast-paced lifestyle.
Asking Price
$334,200
Cash flow
$155,443
Revenue
$222,116
Down
$150,000
Posting: 290693 | Available | 6/3/25
This thriving, upscale salon in a high-traffic area boasts a strong client base and an experienced team. Featuring a beautifully designed, fully equipped space with premium salon stations and amenities, it has an established reputation, loyal clientele, and steady revenue.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$75,385
Revenue
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$120,000
Posting: 290449 | Available | 2/2/25
Hair salon, long-established since 2005, is for sale In Monterey. There are 8 salon stations and 2 hair shampoo sinks. Along with the owner, there is 1 independent contractor paying rent for 3 days/week. The rent is $3500 + $800-1200 NNN/month.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$16,924
Revenue
$57,131
Down
$99,000
Posting: 292845 | Available | 5/20/25
Step into ownership of a stylish, fully operational hair salon designed for success. This seven-station salon blends modern design with a warm, inviting atmosphere that keeps clients coming back and stylists proud to work here. Strategically located and beautifully built out,
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$195,450
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Posting: 292092 | Available | 4/15/25
Price Drop for a quick sale Financing available. Amazing opportunity to take over a profitable Nail salon with an experienced staff that has been in the area since 2017. buyer does not need to have previous experience, there are technicians that can do all the work.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$55,362
Revenue
$154,285
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Posting: 291157 | Available | 3/18/25
Profitable Beauty Salon with 3 Stylists that work there, owner gets a share of their earnings, two owners work there part time, nice cozy place in a safe area ready for a new owner.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$260,000
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Posting: 291249 | Available | 3/23/25
10 years established Beauty salon for sale in Mountain View. They specialize in Skin Care, Eyelash Service, Permanent Makeup, Hydradermabrasion Facial, Microdermabrasion Facial, 6D Volume Eyelash Extensions, Wispy Hybrid Lash, Infrared Body Wrap. Lease amount is $8000. There are 7 room.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$109,774
Revenue
$276,627
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Posting: 290243 | Available | 1/21/25
This established and profitable business has been successfully operating for over 20 years. It boasts a highly desirable corner location with excellent visibility, just steps away from Santa Clara University. The business features a turnkey, proven model supported by a great professional team.
Asking Price
$220,000
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Posting: 292120 | Available | 4/14/25
PRICE REDUCTION - Motivated Seller - Present All Offers! Centrally located close to the Strip and easy access to major highways so great location for customers to come from all over the Las Vegas metro region. Why rent a space at a salon when you can be your own boss?
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$450,000
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Posting: 286447 | Available | 2/3/25
A well-established eco-friendly beauty salon/spa is available for sale in the Sunnyside District of San Francisco. It is conveniently located just minutes away from the downtown financial district of San Francisco, as well as various educational institutions such as the Academy of Art University.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$408,000
Down
$97,000
Posting: 289763 | Available | 3/17/25
Unique Opportunity: Join the Fantastic Sams franchise at a significantly lower cost than opening a new location. Appealing Salon: Excellent appearance, great condition, and prime location. Established Business - Open and operating with Full Staff Employees Generating $34,000 /monthly Avg.
Asking Price
$97,000
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Posting: 292423 | Available | 4/24/25
Fully absentee run, profitable Fantastic Sams franchise for sale in San Diego County. One of the most consistent Fantastic Sams locations in San Diego and it has been in business nearly 25 years. Year after year top 3 Fantastic Sams in franchise area!
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$55,200
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$10,000
Posting: 292728 | Available | 5/13/25
This is a modern and profitable Hair and Nail Salon with high growth potential. This is a unique opportunity that includes an established client list, 5 stations for nails, 4 stations for pedicure, 4 stations for hair and 2 private rooms.
Asking Price
$59,000
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Posting: 273621 | Available | 10/31/24
For sale is a 5-star beauty salon in Dublin, CA. The owner is certified by the Society of Permanent Makeup Professionals, an internationally recognized organization. There are 6 beds, a permanent makeup room, and another room for other services. The washer, dryer, and refrigerator are included.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$132,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 288828 | Available | 10/9/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a well-established beauty salon with a stellar 30-year reputation. Spanning 1280 sqft, this spacious salon features: 6 Styling Chairs, 3 Shampoo Bowls, 2 Private Facial Rooms.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$50,056
Revenue
$130,189
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Posting: 291415 | Available | 5/27/25
SELLER MOTIVATED MAKE ALL OFFERS!
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$162,700
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 292992 | Available | 5/30/25
Prime location, well estab w/ $250,000 in built out cost. offers multitude of luxury cosmetic services and products . 1,850 SF rent is 5,595/Mo, gross annual sales $350,000, annual net is $162,700 as per seller statement. Fully equipped. Services range from hair cuts, make-ups, to skin care& more.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$217,406
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$149,000
Posting: 292278 | Available | 4/17/25
Lash and Brow Franchise in Affluent Area, Semi Absentee, Turnkey #2 Lash and Brow Beauty Franchise in the US located in one of the best locations for this service.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$34,558
Revenue
$143,244
Down
$450,000
Posting: 293035 | Available | 6/3/25
Established Salon Suite Rental Business in Palm Beach County. Semi Absentee Ownership. Simple to Run/No Employees. Established since 2019 helping beauty care professionals by providing them a great work environment.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$475,067
Down
$80,000
Posting: 292068 | Available | 4/15/25
This business opportunity is SBA Pre-Approved with a low down payment requirement of only 10%. For an initial investment of $27,000, you can acquire a business with an annual net profit of $130,000. The seller, a serious and prepared business owner, has engaged a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Asking Price
$79,000
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Posting: 290519 | Available | 2/6/25
Prime busy location in the heart of Santana Row in San Jose. Has been established for years and has many returned and loyal customers. Yelp has shown that Bellarmine has 567 reviews with 4.5 stars.
Asking Price
$49,000
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$50,000
Posting: 292069 | Available | 4/15/25
This listing presents a newly renovated Massage, Nail Salon, and Beauty Spa situated in the vibrant heart of Chinatown. Spanning over 4,000 square feet, this establishment boasts an array of facilities.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$58,984,819
Revenue
$1,399,477
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Posting: 286777 | Available | 4/10/25
This longstanding, upscale spa is in the heart of affluent Orange County. They offer a wide range of facial and body treatments to clients with a preference for elegance, including facials, full body detox and cryotherapy, collagen boost, microdermabrasion, LED light facial, cool lift and more.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
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Posting: 286357 | Available | 5/1/24
This upscale business is located in a shopping center anchored by major retailers, and just minutes from downtown shopping area. The store was established as a retail beauty store and salo devoted to sales and service for hair, skin and nail products, cosmetics, and assorted personal care products.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$69,673
Revenue
$247,079
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Posting: 286688 | Available | 5/21/24
This opportunity is ideal for a stylist seeking to establish their own salon or for an existing owner aiming to expand their number of locations. The Company is a well-established Salon and Spa with 17 years of experience at its current location and 30 years in the industry. Known for its prime loca
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$84,213
Revenue
$383,445
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Posting: 291083 | Available | 3/12/25
Explore the possibility of owning a successful Fantastic Sams hair salon franchise, which has been in business for over 35 years with steady clientele in a great location. Situated in a busy strip mall, the salon provides services like haircuts, coloring, and various treatments.
Asking Price
$169,000
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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.
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.
