Cash flow
$172,208
Revenue
$1,177,501
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Posting: 285856 | Available | 5/17/24
This is an excellent location near busy commercial stores and heavily trafficked streets. The store is well cared for and has had a loyal following since opening in 2010. Business must be purchased with real estate. The price of real estate is $1.2 million.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$208,022
Revenue
$1,622,048
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Posting: 285850 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is a Popeyes franchise located off the highway in a busy shopping center. Neighbors include mix of commercial and residential properties nearby. It has a good sales trend and real estate will be available (but not included in the sales price).
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$1,870,288
Revenue
$9,993,448
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Posting: 276473 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a 6-store package with 2 fee properties available (not included in purchase price). Burger King is the 2nd largest hamburger chain in the world and has built its brand identity on its flagship Whopper Sandwich and flame-grilled cooking. Most all BK restaurants are open seven days a week.
Asking Price
$7,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$25
Posting: 286583 | Available | 5/15/24
The property boasts a prime location in San Francisco, offering high margins for business operations, and is exclusively available with a long-term lease. It is currently under absentee ownership, presenting significant potential for an owner-operator. The station features three MPDs.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$500,000
Posting: 286575 | Available | 5/14/24
A very safe, successful, and established convenience store with beer and wine, since 1905. The business comes with real estate and a legally built studio apartment in the back. It also has an office space, plenty of storage space & an employee rest area.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$915,083
Revenue
$2,375,457
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Posting: 282938 | Available | 5/14/24
This is a unique opportunity to purchase one of the most successful internal medicine concierge practices in the West Coast, Florida area.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 284587 | Available | 5/13/24
Experience the epitome of upscale entertainment and entrepreneurial opportunity with this remarkable venue nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Polk Corridor and trendy Nob Hill neighborhood. This extraordinary offering comprises a meticulously designed event space. With Type 48 license.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$140,000
Posting: 286549 | Available | 5/13/24
Nestled in the charming Bridgeton neighborhood of Bakersfield, a city located on the serene Kern River, lies a hidden gem for seniors in their golden years. This exquisite 6-bed, 5 BDR/3 BA, 2,475 s.f. Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) offers a peaceful enclave.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 270224 | Available | 5/10/24
A recently remodeled meat market with a full kitchen and beer & wine license is currently for sale. The sale includes both the commercial property and the business itself, all included in the asking price. This presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$1,890,000
Cash flow
$3,000,000
Revenue
$40,000,000
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Posting: 280534 | Available | 5/9/24
Looking for strategic buyer , no investors without experience . Established 30+ years wholesale distributor of frozen Ice cream products. 43,000 sq. ft temperature-controlled facility with blast freezers on a lot size of 76,000 sq. ft. Building/Land 4 sale is optional.Included assets:$6,889,680
Asking Price
$17,000,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 285546 | Available | 5/8/24
The Hopland Superette opened to the community in 1957. It has been a hub for the town ever since. Located directly on Highway 101 with a peak hourly car count of over 1400 vehicles the building has amazing visibility. The local post office is the sole tenant of the building and brings a steady flow
Asking Price
$3,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
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$750,000
Posting: 286016 | Available | 5/8/24
The liquor store and property with the rental income next to the liquor store. It is all employee-run. There are limited liquor stores in the area. It has good margins, and no competition around if adding EBT can increase monthly sales.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
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Posting: 277906 | Available | 5/8/24
This is a liquor store for sale. This liquor store is located in a busy intersection. The size of the liquor store is 2,500 sq. ft and rent is $6,000 including CAM. The monthly sale is $60,000. There is extra income from check cashing ($10,000 commission) and a food truck that is doing $50,000/m.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$361,529
Revenue
$888,000
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Posting: 283647 | Available | 5/8/24
Maxim Physical Therapy is a full-service physical therapy practice including exercise, fitness, and sports medicine. A qualified buyer should be able to obtain financing for this SBA pre-qualified, solid business opportunity. The business is profitable and well-established.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$244,626
Revenue
$620,665
Down
$579,000
Posting: 281778 | Available | 5/6/24
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
$79,582
Revenue
$946,806
Down
$125,000
Posting: 281196 | Available | 5/6/24
Discover the premier school uniform supplier serving Bay Area schools since the 80s! This business provides top-quality uniforms, exceptional service, and competitive prices. Whether you visit their store, attend their mobile sale events, or shop online, you'll experience superior customer care.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$379,489
Revenue
$2,897,957
Down
$79,000
Posting: 281198 | Available | 5/6/24
For sale is a building maintenance and construction company with real estate. They had $420,000 of SDE in 2022! It has been established for 40 years. Maintenance provides recurring revenue and generates additional, high-margin construction services. Real property is valued at $1MM.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 286423 | Available | 5/4/24
A popular 5-star rated restaurant offers unique recipes. This pizza restaurant, owner-operated since 2012, maintains consistent excellent cash flow. It has a long-term clientele, with new customers adding on a daily basis. Customers rave about the unique and tasty pizzas.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 277905 | Available | 5/4/24
The price has been lowered! This is a closed restaurant for sale. This restaurant is located in Tenderloin Area. It is huge. The address is 177 Eddy St. San Francisco. The size of the restaurant is 4,000 sq. ft and rent is $8,500+ $1,000 (CAM). The hood is over 35 feet. There's a walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$169,999
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
Down
$330,000
Posting: 278359 | Available | 5/4/24
This business has $1.48m in sales and $233k SDE. Plus, the year-over-year net income is up 83% for this 30+year-old Landscape Contractor Board licensed design, installation, and maintenance business. It has organized routed monthly maintenance contracts and a crew of 12 FTE and 6 PTE.
Asking Price
$1,649,000
Cash flow
$321,291
Revenue
$751,146
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Posting: 286399 | Available | 5/3/24
This family medicine practice has been dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services tailored to meet the greater North Little Rock community's unique needs since 1990. The experienced team has expertise in managing a wide range of chronic health conditions.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 286368 | Available | 5/2/24
Grace Image is an established skincare business with more than 20 years of serving the San Jose / Bay Area. It features a robust line of Nature Collection including Korean luxury brands - Whoo, OHUI, SU:M37 and many others. The owner is looking to retire an opportunity not to miss.
Asking Price
$198,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,800,000
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 5/2/24
This Fair Trade certified and certified Organic coffee wholesale roaster business is generating $1,800,000 a year in revenue. It delivers to 300 + restaurants and cafes in the Bay Area. The name, menu, recipe, trademark, website, and logo are included in the sale. Seller financing negotiable!
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 285219 | Available | 5/1/24
Introducing an exceptional investment opportunity in Kern County, California - this prime property features an Arco AM/PM gas station strategically located in a bustling and high-traffic area. The business is well-established with a long history of operations.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$1,000,000
Posting: 265467 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an established cannabis dispensary retail & delivery business for sale in Santa Barbara County, California. The Sellers have a license for both recreational and medical cannabis. The retail marijuana license for sale & delivery. They do not do cultivation but just receive products and sell.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,260,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284360 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a liquor store and property that can get potential rental income from the back side of the liquor. It has a great parking lot on the side and back of the store and it is usually run by employees with 1 manager. It is located inside the neighborhood with limited competition. back-market
Asking Price
$2,495,000
Cash flow
$206,394
Revenue
$696,752
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Posting: 281431 | Available | 4/30/24
The founding physician created an integrative center in 1985 with a vision for healthy healing. Despite no direct marketing and accepting only four insurance companies, this wellness center has grown and thrived from word of mouth. This is a profitable family medicine practice with wellness focus.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$250,290
Revenue
$450,384
Down
$225,000
Posting: 285520 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a professional psychiatric practice established in 1993 with steady and verifiable income in a professional business park along California's Gold Coast in San Luis Obispo County. Affiliated with local hospitals.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/17/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/15/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/15/24
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
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/16/24
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
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Revenue
$720,000
Down
$249,999
Posting: 284198 | Available | 1/16/24
Whether you're an experienced entrepreneur or a newcomer, this turnkey business is ready for a smooth transition. All the hard work has been done so step in and continue the success modern design in a great South end of San Fernando Valley location.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$-112,147
Revenue
$853,679
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Posting: 284851 | Available | 1/24/24
This business was established in 1989 and is located in northern Los Angeles County. It is prominent in the community and is a combination of music store, music school, repair shop, and performance venue. It was established in 1989 and underwent a transformation in 2019.
Asking Price
$525,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
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$399,000
Posting: 282124 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a very successful convenience store established in 1990 & the current owner has been running it since 2016. It's on one of the border's busiest avenues near the Emeryville/Oakland border. The owners are doing exceptionally well and would like to sell it to have more time with family.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 286566 | Available | 5/14/24
It is a freestanding liquor and beer store located in the city of Gardena, California. The business operates from 8:30 AM to 10 PM, and extending the hours could present significant potential. There are no ABC conditions, and the store boasts a spacious storage room and advantageous rent.
Asking Price
$675,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 279753 | Available | 11/3/23
A liquor business located in a small shopping center in premium area near FWY 101 is for sale. The store opens from 9 AM to 9 PM and remaining lease period is 13 years. Rent is fixed for $10,000 per month for two years. The store size is about 2,700 sq ft. The business is operated by employees.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 285183 | Available | 4/15/24
Located in a predominantly Latino neighborhood characterized by high foot traffic, this store boasts a substantial volume of business. With a remarkably low monthly rent of $2,800, the opportunity for profit is substantial. The potential to accept EBT could further increase revenue streams.
Asking Price
810,000 (Reduced)
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$690,000
Down
$25
Posting: 264173 | Available | 6/27/22
This store sales beer & wine license with property and 4 bed 2 bath house (different parcel). This store's margin is 40-45%. The store located a densely populated area. The store size is 2,600 sq.Lottery and scratches incomes $2,600 and house rental income is $2,100. SBA is available.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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$2,950,000
Posting: 283090 | Available | 3/26/24
We present a remarkable opportunity to acquire a well-established auto repair shop, complete with its free-standing building boasting 8 lifts (2 currently not in operation) and a top-notch alignment rack. Nestled in an upscale residential area with a thriving community.
Asking Price
$2,950,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$500,000
Posting: 286457 | Available | 5/8/24
The owner has been running an absentee-operated flooring business for over 20 years. They are now offering to sell only the inventory at a discounted price and are also giving away the business for free. The seller claims that the inventory is approximately $1.8 million.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$50
Posting: 285262 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a liquor store located on a major street with lots of traffic. They have high-end clients like athletes and movie stars that come to the store. It is next to motels and movie studios. There is potential to grow business with more inventory.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$1,810,598
Revenue
$8,133,641
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Posting: 277562 | Available | 7/19/23
This is a high-profit women's apparel company with large, retail customers for sale. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-established, women's clothing wholesaler with loyal, repeat customers in place. The company designs and wholesales various woman's apparel in regular and plus sizes.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
$2,000
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Posting: 284251 | Available | 12/11/23
Discover this exciting opportunity to own the already-built foundation of a high-end skincare line, now on the market, complete with an esteemed trademark and a robust digital footprint on Amazon and DTC website. This acquisition offers unparalleled growth potential in the booming beauty industry.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$266,000
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$299,000
Posting: 234945 | Available | 9/27/20
Extremely Healthy, Reinvigorating and Nutritionally Tasting Smoothies. Current owner spent over $ 200,000 for remodeling this business. Seller encourages any serious buyer to do in-store observation to Understand the value of this fresh juice and smoothie business. Constant flow of customers.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 269371 | Available | 5/3/24
Thriving family-owned Mediterranean market & deli in Antelope Valley! The average gross sales are $60K. The rent is about $3,000 per month including NNN. Size: Spacious 2,121 sq ft. market. Product Range: Exclusive offerings of Armenian, Persian, Arabic, Indian, and more!
Asking Price
$149,999
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 286179 | Available | 4/17/24
For sale is a gas station business & property with a car wash with high volume gas. The market is located in a great location. It is open 24/7. The property is 25k sq ft. and the building is 1,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$7,900,000
Cash flow
$159,925
Revenue
$596,205
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Posting: 283458 | 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. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,600,000
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Posting: 273967 | Available | 6/27/22
This store sales liquor store with property for sale in Los Angeles, CA. This building is a free standing with big parking lot. Monthly sales revenue is around $135,000.The Lottery income is over 50,000/year. Asking price is $2.35million. All of this information was given by the seller.
Asking Price
$2,350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$1,300,000
Posting: 286410 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a 24-unit apartment in Los Angeles, California. It is in a great location, as the capital rate is just 5.5%, so this is a very good opportunity.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$503,738
Revenue
$3,339,900
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Posting: 286453 | Available | 5/8/24
Now is your chance to acquire your very own motorcycle dealership complete with its own service shop and exclusive motorcycle brands. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, this establishment has reigned as the premier full-service motorcycle hub for nearly two decades.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$245,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 275026 | Available | 11/8/22
This Los Angeles County retail electronics business has a storied 37- year history. Back when LP Vinyl records and cassette tapes were still king, this industry leader was already thriving. They specialize in the sales, servicing, rentals, and installation of pro-audio equipment.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$209,284
Revenue
$499,395
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Posting: 283228 | Available | 2/13/24
This 30+ year, established refrigeration and HVAC business offers commercial refrigeration and residential HVAC services to a diverse clientele, including commercial stores, schools, homeowners, and the food service industry.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$54,718
Revenue
$633,753
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$54,718
Posting: 284333 | Available | 12/17/23
This auto repair shop in the Diamond Bar has an outstanding location on a very busy street. There is plenty of parking and room for vehicles. The profitable shop stays busy based on its great location and well-established customer base. There are 6 bays, 5 lifts, and 1 alignment rack.
Asking Price
$89,850
Cash flow
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Revenue
$800,000
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$1,250,000
Posting: 286193 | Available | 4/19/24
Are you searching for a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Lancaster, CA? Look no further! We present to you an incredible chance to own the renowned Shell Gas Station located in Antelope Valley.
Asking Price
$4,999,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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A problem owners encounter when offering a California business for sale is that not all so-called buyers are qualified to make the purchase. It's frustrating and costly to waste time showing non-qualified buyers the business. Here are ways to identify time wasters so the focus is on real buyers.
Each day, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 62. Around this age, Americans, many of which are small business owners, start to think about their exit strategy from the workforce. For a small business owner, the process can be complex and their decision to retire has an impact on many others.
People think of recycling and think of a facility that recycles trash. While this is true a large facility is expensive to open and operate. With that said, in this post, I will focus on 3 small business opportunities in the recycling industry that are more manageable for the average entrepreneur.
Any deal when selling a business tends to have a life of its own. Joe Ranieri discusses a restaurant deal in Orange County that has had many twists and turns. This article shows what types of issues can and do come up when selling a business or in this case a restaurant.
In The New Economy that we are buying and selling and businesses in, finding funding can be the most challenging part of a sale. Many buyers will have limited funding and need to finance a good portion of the sale but what happens when a buyer has NO money? Peter Siegel with BizBen explains how.
Owners often ask agents to sell business offerings for them. It's usually more difficult than selling houses when working to find a buyer for a business, to satisfy contingencies and close escrow. Business sales intermediaries either agents or brokers may want large fees, but often are worth it.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
Butcher shops, once a vestige, are increasingly becoming popular again in many metropolitan and suburban cities. In this Discussion Post on BizBen, Joe Ranieri (Orange County & LA County Business Broker) discusses various issues of buying a butcher shop and what that entails for business buyers.
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.
Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Changing hands of business ownership can seem both exciting and daunting to all parties involved, but it's important that a smooth transition occurs to maintain or achieve success of the business. Here are some tips I recommend ensuring things go smoothly when buying a California small business.
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.
Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Overpricing is the number one mistake sellers and their brokers make when putting businesses on the market. Even profitable, well-managed businesses can get buried under a bad number. Brian Loring (Los Angeles County Business Broker) discusses "the tangible trap" and how to avoid it when selling.
A huge part of any exit strategy is properly planning for that moment in time when employees find out the business is for sale or, preferably, has been sold. Your workers have been kept in the dark for as long as possible. Some won't be a bit surprised. Others may be devastated.
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.
