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Posting: 283911 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a boba and coffee shop with big potential, located in a plaza with high foot traffic. It is a must see location, and you are welcome to continue operating the boba shop as it is, or make changes to the menu as you see fit. The store size is 950 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 284139 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a boba tea and snack + pho restaurant for sale in Rocklin shopping plaza shared with Safeway supermarket. The store has an inviting environment and that open-airy feeling. The room is brightly lit and basked in sunlight. The decor is cute but not overdone. It is approximately 1,200 sq ft.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 283015 | In Escrow | 3/13/24
This is an absentee-run Taiwanese boba shop for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is one of the best boba shops near UC Berkeley campus according to students and Yelpers. There usually is a long line or queue of folks there, students are by passing the line by downloading Snackpass.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 284974 | Available | 3/13/24
New improved price! This is a strategically well-located healthy drink shop with boba between two major roads with double signage as well as a cozy patio. This business has great potential for full-time owners/couples to add breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. It has great 2-way signage.
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 283596 | Available | 3/6/24
For sale is a franchise mochi donut shop. The menu has premium boba drinks, lemonade, corndogs, and gourmet donuts. It's easy to run as the owner is semi-absentee. It is also near Long Beach Airport and has 7 employees with nice hours. This a must-see business.
Asking Price
$69,000
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Posting: 285459 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a brand new, built beautiful boba & tea shop located in a major shopping center surround by many residential and businesses. The current owner has other business to run and couldn't taking care of this one. It was 100% totally new built last year and has so much potential.
Asking Price
$149,000
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Posting: 285301 | Available | 2/22/24
It is located in a very large plaza, which houses a supermarket, various restaurants, and a fitness center. The entire space has been renovated. Most importantly, it is a store with a full kitchen. So, it can be used to operate the current franchise bubble tea store or convert to other concept.
Asking Price
$60,000
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Posting: 285232 | Available | 2/17/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this long-established branded boba store with great potential in San Ramon. The owner-operator will be able to increase sales and net income. The new owner may de-brand and operate as a private boba store.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 246661 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is an asset sale Taiwanese boba tea, shaved ice, and dessert restaurant. It is well-known to the young crowd and locals. The owner has another business venture that requires his full attention. The store size is 2,237 sq ft. and the rent is $6,800/month. The lease terms are 5+5.
Asking Price
$119,000
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$235,539
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$625,098
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Posting: 285024 | Available | 2/6/24
This boba shop is a vibrant and dynamic shop nestled in the bustling heart of a college town. They specialize in serving an array of delicious and innovative boba tea creations crafted with premium ingredients and a touch of creativity. With a prime location and a dedicated following.
Asking Price
$395,000
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Posting: 284952 | Available | 2/1/24
This bubble tea shop is situated in the picturesque Los Gatos downtown area. The scenery is beautiful, there is a high level of pedestrian activity, and it exudes a highly romantic ambiance. Nearby, there are high schools, elementary schools, and other establishments.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$190,000
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$760,000
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Posting: 276990 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is an Asian fusion & boba drink shop. There has been one owner with 15 years who wants to retire. The gross is $64,000 per month, rent is $5,800 per month, payroll is $15,000 per month, and net income is $16,000 per month. There are 1 full-time and 7 part-time employees and 1 owner.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$72,000
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Posting: 284895 | Available | 1/29/24
This is a boba shop that operates under the same brand name in multiple locations like a franchise. However, there is no franchise fee. The store is very clean and has a well-decorated interior. The owner will pass on all the recipes to the new owner so he can run the boba shop. Must see!
Asking Price
$99,000
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Posting: 282256 | Available | 1/26/24
Earn profits in paradise at this turn-key semi-absentee-run boba shop Voted Best in Santa Cruz County in its first year in operation! It is a profitable business model with a low cost of goods under 11% of sales, and an opportunity to expand the brand across Santa Cruz County.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
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$72,000
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Posting: 284780 | Available | 1/22/24
This is a relatively undiscovered gem of Little Tokyo and there is indoor and outdoor seating so it's cool to sit and watch the Little Tokyo business. The quality and taste of this boba and tea are always consistently fresh, authentic, and delicious.
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$120,000
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Posting: 256728 | Available | 11/7/23
Taiwanese style organic tea shop/restaurant serving Boba tea, snacks and light food. Ask price $118,000 (no Franchise). $180,000 with Franchise. Great location in a small busy shopping center in N Milpitas close to Warm Springs in Fremont. Close to Lion Supermarket and other restaurants.
Asking Price
$118,000
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$250,000
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Posting: 280743 | Available | 5/16/23
Well-established 100% absentee-run business with so much potential room to increase the current sales volume. Great location !! very high-traffic area.
Asking Price
$389,000
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Posting: 268836 | Available | 4/24/23
This is hands down the best boba the quality is unprecedented, mouthwatering and delicious. This boba store has an outstanding business reputation with a genuinely local customer base. This is a great opportunity to take over this well established and outstanding business.
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$125,000
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Posting: 270781 | Available | 12/3/21
Poke Restaurant with Boba. Started from a new build out 4 years ago. Absentee owner wants to see a new progressive owner take over. Bulk Sale of Assets only. Business was established 3 years ago...Pre Covid. Over $200,000 of equipment and Tenant Improvement.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$240,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 260797 | Available | 10/17/20
Absentee run - 25 part time employee. Franchise business but no franchise fee - Very famous drink business. Will training be provided. SBA Loan Possible. open 7 days a week (10 am - 10 pm).
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/8/24
An established boba business is selling a high-performing store, along with exclusive territory rights for the Bay Area. The business offers several streams of residual income and operates as a turnkey operation, making it easy to manage. However, potential buyers must possess restaurant experience.
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$750,000
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Posting: 282202 | Available | 5/7/24
For an asset sale is a boba and snack shop. This shop has a very good rental rate ($1,900) and is located in the busy shopping center. The size of the store is 600sq. There's a 4-foot-long type 1 hood. Due to the asset sale, finances will not be available.
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$99,999
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Posting: 284139 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a boba tea and snack + pho restaurant for sale in Rocklin shopping plaza shared with Safeway supermarket. The store has an inviting environment and that open-airy feeling. The room is brightly lit and basked in sunlight. The decor is cute but not overdone. It is approximately 1,200 sq ft.
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$125,000
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Posting: 284974 | Available | 3/13/24
New improved price! This is a strategically well-located healthy drink shop with boba between two major roads with double signage as well as a cozy patio. This business has great potential for full-time owners/couples to add breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads. It has great 2-way signage.
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$99,000
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Posting: 278225 | Available | 5/2/24
10 years established branded boba tea shop for sale in Fairfield shopping center. Fairfield is a city in Solano County, California. It is generally considered the midpoint between the cities of San Francisco and Sacramento. Conveniently located in the middle of the mall with other anchor retailers.
Asking Price
$128,000
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Posting: 268836 | Available | 4/24/23
This is hands down the best boba the quality is unprecedented, mouthwatering and delicious. This boba store has an outstanding business reputation with a genuinely local customer base. This is a great opportunity to take over this well established and outstanding business.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Posting: 286425 | Available | 5/5/24
A high-quality boba tea shop with a kitchen is available for sale in Cupertino. It is conveniently situated near De Anza College and Apple Computer, just minutes away from Highway 85. The interior of the shop is seasonally decorated, reminiscent of Taiwan, creating a cozy cafe ambiance.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$84,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$288,000
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$240,000
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 260797 | Available | 10/17/20
Absentee run - 25 part time employee. Franchise business but no franchise fee - Very famous drink business. Will training be provided. SBA Loan Possible. open 7 days a week (10 am - 10 pm).
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 282818 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a great store located in a high-traffic plaza with excellent potential. The store opened last year, so all the equipment is brand new. The store is also very clean and beautifully decorated. It is a franchise store, so a 6% royalty fee is required. The store is so nicely decorated.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 270781 | Available | 12/3/21
Poke Restaurant with Boba. Started from a new build out 4 years ago. Absentee owner wants to see a new progressive owner take over. Bulk Sale of Assets only. Business was established 3 years ago...Pre Covid. Over $200,000 of equipment and Tenant Improvement.
Asking Price
$79,000
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$60,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 285169 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a juice/smoothie bar and boba shop near Arcadia for sale. It is next to Starbucks and is located near several private schools, so there are many student customers, bikers, and runners. It is in an excellent, high-foot traffic area near the beautiful city of Sierra Madre downtown.
Asking Price
$168,000
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$60,000
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$300,000
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Posting: 281939 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a boba franchise at a great location near Cerritos, CA.The monthly gross is $25,000 and the monthly rent is $2,700 for 5 years. The store size is around 780 sq ft. The open hours are from 11 pm - 10 pm and there are 8 employees with wages of $5,000/month.
Asking Price
$278,000
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$72,000
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$240,000
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Posting: 284895 | Available | 1/29/24
This is a boba shop that operates under the same brand name in multiple locations like a franchise. However, there is no franchise fee. The store is very clean and has a well-decorated interior. The owner will pass on all the recipes to the new owner so he can run the boba shop. Must see!
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$99,000
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Posting: 283492 | Available | 4/27/24
A beautifully designed restaurant is serving fried chicken and boba tea. It was built from scratch a couple of years ago. It is a corner location on a major street. Ample parking. It can be converted. The hood is 7 feet. Two ADA restrooms. 1579sf. Rent $4889 + 1490(water, garbage, & NNN)
Asking Price
$175,000
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$120,000
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$276,000
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Posting: 282922 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a famous brand boba & tea in front of Disneyland in Anaheim. It is an excellent location with good rent conditions. The store size is 1,025 sq. ft and is currently absentee-run, but needs an operating owner. The seller wants to expend the brand and shops. Seller has exclusive contract.
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$245,000
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Posting: 285357 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a semi-absentee run boba tea and dessert shop for sale in San Francisco Outer sunset near Lincoln High school, restaurants, cafe and banh mi shops. This shop sells milk tea, drinks, ice cream, spam musubi, boba waffle and other desserts. The shop is bright, clean and welcoming.
Asking Price
$150,000
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$190,000
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$760,000
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Posting: 276990 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is an Asian fusion & boba drink shop. There has been one owner with 15 years who wants to retire. The gross is $64,000 per month, rent is $5,800 per month, payroll is $15,000 per month, and net income is $16,000 per month. There are 1 full-time and 7 part-time employees and 1 owner.
Asking Price
$200,000
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Posting: 286177 | Available | 4/17/24
A well-established absentee-run boba tea shop is for sale. It is located in a busy center in the North County coastal area close to Walmart with high visibility that is near the ocean and receives tourists' foot traffic and city offices. The shopping center has a Tesla charge station,
Asking Price
$195,000
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$110,000
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$400,000
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Posting: 282962 | Available | 4/6/24
This is a former Ding Tea franchisee. After conversing with Waffle Studio, gross sales gradually grew to $36,000/month. The net income is $10,000. They sell a variety of foods like Ding Tea Boba without paying a franchise fee, Chinese banh bao, Waffet, and Sandwiches. It is absentee-owned.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$100,000
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$358,000
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Posting: 285378 | Available | 3/29/24
For sale is a new franchise boba tea, ice cream, specialty store by the Franchisor! This is a turn-key store that is fully staffed and profitable! The franchisor will train and support the new buyer. The franchise was established in 2019 and is actively selling franchises in 30 states.
Asking Price
$135,900
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Posting: 282256 | Available | 1/26/24
Earn profits in paradise at this turn-key semi-absentee-run boba shop Voted Best in Santa Cruz County in its first year in operation! It is a profitable business model with a low cost of goods under 11% of sales, and an opportunity to expand the brand across Santa Cruz County.
Asking Price
$250,000
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$250,000
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$950,000
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Posting: 280743 | Available | 5/16/23
Well-established 100% absentee-run business with so much potential room to increase the current sales volume. Great location !! very high-traffic area.
Asking Price
$389,000
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Posting: 256728 | Available | 11/7/23
Taiwanese style organic tea shop/restaurant serving Boba tea, snacks and light food. Ask price $118,000 (no Franchise). $180,000 with Franchise. Great location in a small busy shopping center in N Milpitas close to Warm Springs in Fremont. Close to Lion Supermarket and other restaurants.
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$118,000
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Posting: 283015 | In Escrow | 3/13/24
This is an absentee-run Taiwanese boba shop for sale near UC Berkeley campus. It is one of the best boba shops near UC Berkeley campus according to students and Yelpers. There usually is a long line or queue of folks there, students are by passing the line by downloading Snackpass.
Asking Price
$229,000
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Posting: 284476 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is an absentee-run boba shop in American Canyon near Highway 37, south of Napa. It's located near a high school middle school, and a Safeway gas station. The ambiance is bright and spacious with dope boba artwork and unique fixtures with high chairs and tables.
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$190,000
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Posting: 284850 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a popular boba cafe franchise for sale - serving uniquely flavored boba tea and Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. This location was founded in 2022 and has quickly become a local favorite, known for its fresh, premium ingredients and innovative flavors.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 284174 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a well-established and famous boba & grill in Whittier. The current owner opened just two years ago from scratch. It has a long hood, a walk-in cooler & freezer, a grease trap, and two restrooms for a dining restaurant. It is great for a cafe or dining restaurant.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Telling potential business buyers about unreported income could come back and bite you if not careful. It's best to be honest when dealing with business buyers but you should also highlight what's reported in the tax returns and what cash may be seen "between the lines".
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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.
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.
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.
