Cash flow
$359,965
Revenue
$1,745,504
Down
$1,599,000
Posting: 283252 | Available | 10/7/23
For sale is profitable California's landscape construction and maintenance corporation. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go-to company. Inquiries from current clients and referrals for design services result in most sales development.
Asking Price
$1,599,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,560,000
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Posting: 282157 | Available | 10/3/23
For sale is a fast food restaurant that includes the land, building and business. It is approximately 3,064 sq ft. of the drive-thru building and approximately 33,611 sq ft. of land. It is a large lot with lots of parking. There is a double drive-thru with an extremely long stacking lane.
Asking Price
$2,700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$750,000
Posting: 277654 | In Escrow | 10/2/23
For sale is a very profitable, well-established, turn-key preschool center in Alameda County with real estate property. This preschool is warm, inviting, and child-centered. Classrooms and playgrounds are organized, and clean and provide a variety of learning areas. Buyers must be experienced.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 256110 | In Escrow | 9/22/23
This is a well-established service station located on HWY. 99 in Visalia, Central Valley. This station sits on .85 acre of land, with a 4,000 sq. ft. c-store, 6 MPD plus diesel, a drive-thru with a full kitchen, and 3 walk-in freezers. Real property is included.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$600,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 282882 | Available | 9/15/23
The owner wants to sell this hamburger shop building because the mortgage bill is too much. The down would be $500,000. It is located in Victorville, San Bernardino County, CA. The seller can get the SBA loan. The hamburger shop building owner want to do a long-term lease.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 279907 | Available | 8/17/23
This is a branded gas station located in the Central Valley in Tulare County, California for sale with real estate.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 275849 | Available | 8/8/23
Self Serve Carwash with Tunnel, Vacuum stations, large lot. This carwash is an excellent opportunity! With four self serve bays, multiple vacuums, and an exterior tunnel, this is a great way for an entry into the carwash business without significant labor. With sales from multiple income sources,
Asking Price
$1,399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$225,000
Down
$700,000
Posting: 282025 | Available | 8/7/23
Self-Serve Car Wash in Sacramento suburb with five bays, in-bay automatic, and multiple vacuum stations. This five-bay carwash with an in-bay automatic car wash gives a business operator the ability to provide customers the convenience of a quick, quality wash.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 273204 | Available | 8/5/23
They offer a vast array of new and previously owned firearms, that also includes a variety of consignment firearms. They serve the needs of a broad customer base including sports men and women, collectors, law enforcement, military, and general firearms enthusiasts.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$480,524
Down
$129,000
Posting: 279057 | Available | 8/4/23
This is a well-known hamburgers restaurant for sale. It has a full kitchen and a freestanding building for sale with lots of parking and big potential to increase income. The rent is $5,500 + NNN $1,550 and the lease is 5 + 5 years. It has one full-time employee and 4 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$920,000
Revenue
$5,560,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 279962 | In Contract | 7/31/23
Under Contract - Profitable Paving, Sealcoating & Striping Company
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$505,087
Revenue
$2,889,392
Down
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Posting: 281859 | Available | 7/31/23
This listing is for a commercial maintenance coating company that has served Central and North Alabama for 70 years. As the third-generation approaches retirement it is time for the business to be handed off.
Asking Price
$1,806,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278675 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-Established Agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; has a very profitable Loss Ratio of 32% and a good Retention Ratio. The Agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross sales, as well as life and financial services.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$650,000
Down
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Posting: 278614 | Available | 7/18/23
For sale is a residential care facility for the elderly with real estate included! It is nestled in a very desirable area adjacent to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, surrounded by beautiful homes in the well-established upscale neighborhood of Beverly Center area.
Asking Price
$545,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$555,309
Down
$150,000
Posting: 275563 | Available | 6/16/23
For sale is a liquor store business with one residential rental property and a vacant lot. The sale consists of three lots with the store building, one 2 bedroom /1 bath rental house, and one vacant lot. This is a great opportunity for a family to operate and live at the back of the business.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$5,000,000
Posting: 280963 | Available | 5/30/23
Incredible opportunity: State-of-the-Art Coin Laundry Business with real estate for sale together! Modern and high-end thriving market. Unmatched profitability with the year-round operation. Qualified buyers only. Limited investor opportunity.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
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Posting: 280371 | Available | 5/25/23
This long-established Value-Added Reseller primarily serves small to medium businesses, both locally and online. Business offerings include computer repair, AS400 and peripherals, and barcode equipment.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$850,000
Down
$25
Posting: 278747 | Available | 5/13/23
This well-established free-standing building restaurant serves breakfast & lunch only. You can possibly purchase the business with property together when applying for an SBA loan for a new buyer. The current owner lives in LA and he is ready for his retirement.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,260,000
Down
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Posting: 280289 | Available | 4/20/23
Liquor Store with the Property near LAX. The asking Price is $2,100,000. Gross Sales $1,260,000 / yr. Net Profit $300,000 / yr. Property Lot size: 9,085 sq ft. Parking Space: 15. Potential if adding EBT.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$1,176,837
Revenue
$2,800,000
Down
$1,950,000
Posting: 280190 | Available | 4/13/23
This is a unique opportunity to buy a highly successful Assisted Living facility Situated between the northern tip of Monterey County and the South Bay Area.
Asking Price
$9,750,000
Cash flow
$1,144,100
Revenue
$3,071,362
Down
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Posting: 279914 | Available | 3/29/23
This Medical Practice takes pride in providing quick, attentive, and personal non-life threatening medical care to patients in its community. Patients receive quick quality care without an appointment when it's needed most.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
$382,000
Revenue
$2,116,000
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Posting: 279925 | Available | 3/29/23
This is an upscale family-owned Italian restaurant and bar with a valuable liquor license and owned property for sale. It was established 56 years ago and has remained in the family ever since. Recently, it has been totally renovated to provide a unique and memorable experience for its customers.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$450,256
Revenue
$2,658,627
Down
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Posting: 279759 | Available | 3/17/23
Proudly made in the USA. The manufacturer of This architectural product is marking its 20th season in business. This custom-engineered fiberglass product is sold and installed in the entire Gulf Atlantic region from the Deep South to Texas.
Asking Price
$1,115,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 274581 | Available | 3/15/23
This is a well-known franchise in one of the strongest and fastest-growing cities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The owner is ready to retire and will fully cooperate with the transition. Why live in a big city when you can have a decent cost of living? This is a great place to raise a family.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
1,000,000 plus
Revenue
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Posting: 257529 | Available | 3/14/23
After 25 years of estatablished business sell to retire and focus on real estate development projects. 2023 on track to show over $1,000,000 in owner benifit. Company includes $400K of hard asset, and Land with house for sale or lease/option.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
20%-25% minimum
Posting: 279616 | Available | 3/9/23
Off-Market Hotel properties for Sale in California & out of California. Only serious buyers need to inquire by signing NDA & ready to provide proof of funds.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 256544 | Available | 3/9/23
This is a Del Taco famous franchise business opportunity with property for sale. The free-standing building with a drive facility is doing over $1.3 million plus business annually. The lot size is approximately 30,000 sq ft. It is the second leading brand in the fast-growing Mexican QSR category.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 276630 | Available | 3/9/23
This truck stop located off Interstate 15 in Utah State is for Sale. The location was approved for TA & Dairy Queen Franchise. The land size is 7 acres approximately, with 4 gasoline diesel & 6 diesel MPDs. The tire shop is leased out for $3,000 rent per month. The store is doing $100,000 per month.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 284472 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an exceptional restaurant & banquet facility for sale! This is a full-service banquet facility with ABC Type 47 liquor license & ABC Type 58 for catering. They have a seating capacity of over 360. There is vast parking space for guests and it is easily accessible from major freeways.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$118,652
Revenue
$620,210
Down
$229,000
Posting: 281000 | Available | 5/28/24
For sale is an iconic, ethnic, all-you-can-eat, stir fry/grill concept restaurant with full staff, recipes, & recent expansion. If you're interested, this is a great opportunity for an entrepreneur wanting their own space but are facing the build/buy dilemma. Buy this fully built out restaurant.
Asking Price
$229,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
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Posting: 248011 | Available | 5/28/24
Reduced Price. Fast food free standing restaurant with drive thru. Located on a Major corner intersection on a main street. Excellent books and records. Monthly Rent: $4,000. Lease has 17 years left. Open 7 days. Sunday - Thursday, 6am - 9pm + Friday - Saturday, 6am - 10pm. Price reduced $450K.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$219,950
Revenue
$219,950
Down
$2,900,000
Posting: 283295 | Available | 5/26/24
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The venue has 3 dining areas that open into an adjacent bar and outdoor patio. The corner property is included!
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$770,691
Revenue
$5,553,176
Down
$3,388,000
Posting: 284830 | Available | 5/24/24
This business is a leader in the catering industry, comprised of multiple divisions with recurring revenues and is poised for further growth in multiple areas in the hands of the right new owner. The business is brand-recognized with a well-established reputation and long-standing community.
Asking Price
$3,388,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/24/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 285637 | Available | 5/24/24
This is a great opportunity to get into the bar business. This establishment has been around for over a decade. The neighborhood bar is located in a vibrant setting surrounded by multiple restaurants and other bars. This bar is known for creative and fun cocktails. A local iconic spot with regulars.
Asking Price
$399,999
Cash flow
Cal//Email
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$112,500
Posting: 286469 | Available | 5/22/24
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.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/22/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/22/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/22/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
Lease Amount
$0
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/23/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$525,000
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Posting: 285786 | Available | 5/24/24
This established pizza business is known for its premium pizzas and commitment to quality. While the current owner prioritizes quality over quantity, there's ample room for a new owner to convert to their own vision. It is a prime location in a shopping center with high visibility.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$131,973
Revenue
$276,507
Down
$260,000
Posting: 285719 | Available | 5/25/24
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic location and inviting atmosphere, provides a cozy space.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 286238 | Available | 5/23/24
Historic restaurant and bar, East of Alpine. This stand-alone 4,500 sq. ft building with a patio and full kitchen equipped with an A1 hood. Keep it as is or explore new concepts. ABC type 47 license available separately. Unlimited potential for menu expansion, live entertainment, and marketing.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 284105 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an absentee-run Subway franchise for sale in a busy shopping centre near Safeway. There is a lot more potential for more profits/sales with an owner-operator. This store was recently remodeled. Subway is the world's largest sub sandwich chain with more than 40,000 locations.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/23/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$760,000
Down
$140,000
Posting: 269809 | Available | 8/29/23
For sale is a Thai restaurant with beer and wine license. This is a good space for a Vietnamese pho restaurant as there is an exclusive lease contract for a pho restaurant in the mall. It is open 6 days a week. They have a 13-year-old history. The store size is 1,600 sq ft. Good rent condition.
Asking Price
$270,000
Cash flow
$283,605
Revenue
$724,000
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Posting: 276373 | Available | 5/30/23
Dairy Queen Franchise available in Bermuda Dunes. Great location in a busy shopping center that is anchored by Stater Brothers Market. This is an established business of 17 and has many regular returning customers. This is a great opportunity to be your own boss!
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$480,000
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Posting: 281976 | Available | 5/4/24
This is an American breakfast and lunch restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in the little behind of busy shopping center. The size is about 1,900 sq ft. and the rent is $6,000 including CAM (water and garbage are included). The next owner could keep the menu or bring your menu.
Asking Price
$189,999
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$225,000
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Posting: 286117 | Available | 5/19/24
This is a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant for sale. In the heart of Poway, this restaurant has great food and online reviews. It is super easy to manage and the owner will give all the recipes and train. Rent is $6,000 including CAM charges. It is a great location with lots of street traffic.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$350,000
Down
$85,000
Posting: 284376 | Available | 5/2/24
For sale is a franchise sushi kiosk that is easy to run and manage. It averages 30K in sales monthly. The partnership is dissolving. It is semi-absentee-run but a great business for couples or families.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 284231 | Available | 4/28/24
This 450 sf coffee shop is ideally located on one of the busiest intersections in Berkeley. The area is vibrant, clean, and safe. The surrounding blocks have the ideal kind of clients and neighboring retail, including a hospital with lots of staff and people craving great coffee and a fresh snack.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$508,750
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Posting: 285466 | Available | 5/8/24
For sale is a well-established franchise store. The monthly net sales are $42,395 and the net profit is $6,000+. It is absentee-owned at a good location. Its current rent is about $4,825 including NNN.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$82,216
Revenue
$731,213
Down
$150,000
Posting: 283846 | Available | 5/18/24
This charming breakfast and lunch restaurant caters to your taste buds for breakfast and lunch. In business for 25 years and nestled in the heart of a rustic marina, this restaurant is a cozy and inviting space that exudes a warm, rustic ambiance. Our menu features a delectable array of dishes.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 284773 | Available | 5/27/24
This is a well-established, high-income Japanese restaurant with low rent for sale. It is located in a high-traffic shopping center with residential & commercial retail areas. It is a single-story building with beautiful patio seats. The sale includes all the excellent equipment conditions.
Asking Price
$698,000
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Posting: 286637 | Available | 5/19/24
A pho restaurant is in a busy shopping center with some of nationally known anchor tenants. It has ample parking. It can be converted. The dining area has 40 seating. The kitchen has 13 feet hood, a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer and other kitchen equipment. It is 1,200 sq ft.
Asking Price
$150,000
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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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
