Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280761 | Available | 4/11/24
Statewide Private Investigations Firm is a California S-Corporation that has been in business for almost 16 years. They specialize in public safety background investigations, in particular first responder positions in public safety. They have performed almost 8,500 cases.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$471,053
Revenue
$2,835,135
Down
$1,393,000
Posting: 283919 | Available | 4/11/24
This well-known franchise specializes in a wide variety of services, including signs, printing, copying, direct mail and mailing services, graphic design, marketing services, promotional products, etc.
Asking Price
$1,990,000
Cash flow
$311,090
Revenue
$1,206,855
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285393 | Available | 4/11/24
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
$524,632
Revenue
$4,329,059
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284729 | Available | 4/9/24
This auction business is an established and well-recognized professional liquidation and appraisal business that has seen continued financial growth. The business has a very solid financial profile! Gross revenue: $2,385,312l Cash Flow: $181,617
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$132,248
Revenue
$240,893
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284110 | Available | 4/9/24
This company is a well established precision metal machining business located in Auburn, CA. Customers include the growing optical industry, aeronautical as well electronics and food industries. The company can start with a sketch and deliver high quality parts that meet the most demanding specs.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$548,533
Revenue
$1,988,503
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286025 | Available | 4/6/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,625,000
Cash flow
$195,863
Revenue
$651,397
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286024 | Available | 4/6/24
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
$74,664
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$475,000
Posting: 286019 | Available | 4/6/24
Are you looking to dive into the lucrative world of fleet service and repair? Look no further! This reputable company is now available for acquisition, presenting an incredible opportunity for savvy entrepreneurs or seasoned industry professionals to take the helm of a thriving business.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$94,944
Revenue
$551,379
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286001 | Available | 4/5/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$174,933
Revenue
$1,123,529
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285999 | Available | 4/5/24
Asking Price: $100,000 with assumption of $484,000 in vehicle financing. Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in plac
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$398,966
Revenue
$1,352,534
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 283262 | Available | 4/5/24
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
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$297,243
Revenue
$1,069,210
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279401 | Available | 4/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$238,657
Revenue
$936,323
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276962 | Available | 4/3/24
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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$316,455
Revenue
$1,127,175
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278773 | Available | 4/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$1,273,301
Revenue
$4,671,258
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283264 | Available | 4/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$990,000
Revenue
$6,200,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285952 | Available | 4/2/24
This company is an industry leader commercial flooring and moisture testing consultancy. They leverage various technologies and deep industry experience to help commercial real estate owners and managers resolve concrete flooring issues.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$290,000
Revenue
$1,554,232
Down
$260,000
Posting: 284637 | Available | 4/2/24
Acquire a profitable operation from a tenured contractor with 20 years of experience in the FedEx Ground space! Only 45 daily miles per route! Highly desirable Low Mileage Routes, Close to the Terminal with an enviable 6-day/week operation. Fleet Value at $534K – more than 50% of purchase price!
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$1,829,418
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285864 | Available | 4/1/24
Rare opportunity to own a FedEx P&D routes with a 6-DAY/WEEK operation! Hit the ground running with 7,200 stops per week.
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$244,626
Revenue
$620,665
Down
$579,000
Posting: 281778 | Available | 4/1/24
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an existing shipping and mailing business with paper shredding, design/print services, mailbox rental income, and UPS/FedEx designated service locations. The company has been providing services to the local Oregon coastal community since 2002.
Asking Price
$579,000
Cash flow
$331,256
Revenue
$1,175,466
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285908 | Available | 3/30/24
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
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$257,743
Revenue
$1,146,992
Down
$575,000
Posting: 283926 | Available | 3/28/24
Highly profitable 10 FedEx ground routes in North San Diego, CA. Rare opportunity to purchase 10 contiguous routes in Carlsbad, California 92008. Sale includes entire 92008 zip code! High growth territory includes downtown Carlsbad, business park, malls and surrounding affluent neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$945,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$100
Posting: 285876 | Available | 3/28/24
Detech Inc. dba Detech Fire & Security provides a wide range of facility systems solutions, with an emphasis on certified inspections & testing of fire / life safety systems for non-residential buildings of all types in accordance with code-enforced requirements as mandated by the AHJ.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$396,949
Revenue
$1,600,549
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285323 | Available | 3/28/24
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
$750,000
Cash flow
$516,110
Revenue
$2,094,826
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284532 | Available | 3/28/24
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
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$294,223
Revenue
$1,057,231
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285866 | Available | 3/27/24
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
$575,000
Cash flow
$313,875
Revenue
$1,132,072
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285322 | Available | 3/27/24
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
$675,000
Cash flow
$297,904
Revenue
$1,231,756
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284164 | Available | 3/27/24
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
$1,175,000
Cash flow
$303,618
Revenue
$921,744
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281503 | Available | 3/27/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/21/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$86,284
Revenue
$116,694
Down
$750,000
Posting: 286110 | Available | 4/23/24
The Global Standard in Channel Business Certification is an industry-accredited training program for channel business professionals. The Channel Institute offers a premier sales training experience that is designed to empower individuals and teams to excel in the competitive world of sales.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$1,900,000
Revenue
$9,500,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 271089 | Available | 4/19/24
Profitable commercial construction general engineering contractor, with recurring Fortune 500 customers, over 50 employees, and extensive equipment and vehicles. In San Francisco Bay Area. Customers consist of major telecommunications and other Fortune 500 companies throughout Northern California.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 4/23/24
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.
Franchise Fee
Call/Email
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,012,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 284802 | Available | 4/23/24
These are nine FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $750,000. Currently grossing $1,012,000+ and has an estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000+ per year. Includes 11 FedEx delivery vehicles worth an estimated $368,000 and 10 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 4/23/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 272547 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a professional service company providing written translation and oral interpretation services in 200 languages for clients worldwide: government agencies, NGOs, business entities, etc. The business has an extensive team of language experts and a broad client base, and operates virtually.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
Cash flow
$560,330
Revenue
$2,032,721
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284653 | Available | 2/15/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,850,000
Cash flow
$259,216
Revenue
$1,127,207
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278774 | Available | 10/17/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$92,000
Revenue
$145,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 267946 | Available | 6/27/23
This is an excellent mom-and-pop business for beginners and first-time business owners. It is easy to run and the seller will train. If it is run by the owner, the yearly net profit will be over $90,000. The net will be reduced depending on the hours that are run by employees.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$374,855
Revenue
$1,330,445
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284213 | Available | 12/8/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$325,688
Revenue
$1,229,907
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283979 | Available | 2/10/24
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
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$215,498
Revenue
$777,123
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281458 | Available | 2/9/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$430,567
Revenue
$1,949,914
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285677 | Available | 3/15/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$2,430,000
Revenue
$6,950,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 260194 | Available | 10/28/20
The Company is a direct, high end, national provider of planning solutions that uses proprietary high-speed data technology, service, and integrity to simplify the complex world of business, financial, and risk management planning.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284183 | Available | 4/23/24
This art logistics and solutions company features packaging, shipping, and arrangements of all types of art. This business offers a full range of secure and safe art handling services, from complex residential installations to touring exhibitions, covering transportation, storage, insurance, etc.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$150,476
Revenue
$250,910
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282346 | Available | 12/11/23
An established bookkeeping business can often be one of the most profitable and desirable small businesses an owner or entrepreneur can own. Bookkeeping businesses can be very profitable, especially when managed effectively and focused on delivering high-quality client service.
Asking Price
$360,000
Cash flow
$510,000
Revenue
$2,058,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285703 | Available | 3/19/24
New Price! Seize the opportunity to acquire a thriving operation from a tenured contractor with 13 years of experience in the FedEx Ground space. Route adjustments have led to improved profitability. Hit the ground running with over $2M in revenue!
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$542,018
Revenue
$1,949,553
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279006 | Available | 2/2/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$235,146
Revenue
$906,675
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285760 | Available | 3/21/24
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
$233,504
Revenue
$817,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285621 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$858,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281032 | Available | 6/3/23
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase a large agency in the Port St. Lucie area. There is $5,900,000 of Allstate Premium and the remaining book is Brokered Property. They have an 82% retention rate and plenty of crossline sales potential.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$267,656
Revenue
$937,684
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279867 | Available | 2/9/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$775,000
Cash flow
$449,157
Revenue
$1,509,739
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283105 | Available | 2/8/24
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
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$139,006
Revenue
$529,731
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275519 | Available | 9/1/23
If you love being your own boss and making a good living in one of the most desirable areas to live on the planet, then give this successful flooring contractor business a serious look. Well-established contracting business features the advantages of job variety and profitability. Seller financing!
Asking Price
305,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$1,091,927
Revenue
$293,537
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284001 | Available | 1/20/24
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
$448,398
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275671 | Available | 2/7/24
FedEx Ground routes For Sale: Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes, 5 routes in Sandpoint. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$473,344
Revenue
$1,601,784
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280585 | Available | 2/8/24
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
$1,450,000
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Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
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.
