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Posting: 270024 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a must-see Arco AM/PM gas station with a market and detached carwash. It is a beautiful station doing strong numbers at all three profit centers: fuel, market, and carwash. It has a huge 40,000 sq. ft lot and is located just off the freeway in the beautiful San Diego County.
Asking Price
$9,950,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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Revenue
$1,800,000
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$3,000,000
Posting: 281541 | Available | 4/22/24
This unbranded gas station is located in a very good and busy area and can be changed to another brand. The seller claims the average annual gross income is $1,800,000. The asking price is $12,000,000. The buyer has to have good credit with proof of funds.
Asking Price
$13,500,000
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Posting: 284030 | In Escrow | 4/22/24
For sale is a fully operating boutique motel in the city of Coalinga in Central California - in Fresno County near Highway 198 and Interstate 5. There are twenty-four rooms including the manager's unit. There is a newer roof, dual pane windows + owned solar panels.
Asking Price
$975,000
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Posting: 283409 | In Escrow | 4/22/24
Own your own "Cheers" neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name! For sale is a fully-equipped cocktail lounge business. The seating capacity is 49 persons. It offers DJ, music, karaoke, lottery ticket machines, pool tables, and more. The sellers wish to retire.
Asking Price
$395,000
Bldg Size
2,560 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 284225 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a 2560 SF attached 2-story commercial unit, part of a 3-unit building- set in Ryan Ranch, a business R/D industrial Park, located in Monterey. It is set up currently with a reception area, office, & 2 classrooms with projector set up on the 1st floor. 2nd floor there is a conference room.
Asking Price
$935,000
Cash flow
$102,804
Revenue
$369,775
Down
$1,098,000
Posting: 284287 | Available | 4/22/24
This boutique bakery, set on 2 acres with water rights at the front, offers a unique chance to live and thrive on-site as both the property valued at $749,000 and the business valued at $280,000 are included in this price. Boasting established sales and partnerships with local retail stores.
Asking Price
$1,098,000
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Posting: 286209 | Available | 4/19/24
Project Circuit is a comprehensive electronics circuit board manufacturer located in Southern California. Established by its current owner, the company has been in continuous operation since its founding, dedicated to delivering quality finished products crafted in the USA.
Asking Price
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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
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286192 | Available | 4/19/24
This car wash was newly remodeled in 2022 with state-of-the-art equipment. It is strategically located next to IN-N-OUT Burger on a major off-ramp Fwy-14. There is additional rental income from window tint and U-Haul services.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$2,500,000
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Posting: 284884 | Available | 4/18/24
For sale is a local owned and operated ADU retail/home builder/dealer with real estate included. The real estate portion is used as a sales site and offers several ADU's for tour or sale. Real estate = $500,000. Lot size = 13,750 sq ft. Business = $350,000. To be sold together for $850,000.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$1,178,996
Revenue
$9,353,623
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Posting: 276133 | Available | 4/16/24
The presented opportunity is for one of northern California's most well-established and successful Powersports dealerships, serving the California Powersports community for over 50 years. The business represents several of the most desired brands in the marketplace. Turnkey and semi-absentee.
Asking Price
$3,650,000
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Posting: 282893 | Available | 4/15/24
A successful & stunning 4-BR and 2.5-baths RCFE home for sale for $430k Real Estate and Business is $80K, total of $510K only! PRICED TO SELL! FIRM PRICE. With over $200K income. For Principal Buyers only. Not cooperating with Brokers/Agents. Serious buyers only, no looky-loos.
Asking Price
$430,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,010,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 279414 | Available | 4/15/24
This full-service successful auto body and collision repair shop with real estate is on the market for the first time in 54 years. It serves all of Shasta, Modoc, Tehama, and Lassen. It is temporarily closed, but is turnkey with staff available!
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 280948 | Available | 4/14/24
There has been a significant price adjustment! This gas station includes real estate on a large lot and boasts multiple income streams, including gas and diesel sales, a C-Store with a type 20 ABC license, billboard and Pacific Pride ground leases, rental income from a taco truck, ATM, and Bitcoin.
Asking Price
$2,885,000
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$25
Posting: 276037 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a major franchise gas station has almost one acre of property included. It is located in a great prime in Butte County. It has 6MPDs with double-wall fiberglass. There are 12 hoses. It has a good size C store with beer & wine. The store sale is $80,000 and gas sale is 75K-80K at 45-50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
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Posting: 281166 | Available | 4/13/24
This is the sale of both business and real estate (Must be sold together). This is a seafood processing (repackaging) facility that is fully functional/operational and built to FDA standards. It is located on approx 14 acres in Clewiston, Florida. They are able to process all types of seafood.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 286114 | Available | 4/12/24
The care home is licensed for 6 all non ambulatory with 1 hospice. The property is located in a cul de sac of a residential neighborhood very close to John Muir Hospital. In addition to the property price, the business is selling for $180,000.
Asking Price
$1,590,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California full-service performance and maintenance facility services and repairs Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles. They also have another division that provides innovative Jeep and truck accessories. This company has been in operation for 17 years (since 2006).
Asking Price
$4,600,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$850,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based auto repair business is a California Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the past 41 years, since 1983, under ownership of the founder. Located in Northern California, they service customers in an approximate 30-mile radius from their location.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 286100 | Available | 4/11/24
This is an apartment-approved lot for sale in a very desirable area the project is shovel ready with 62 units approved in 3 acres. It is located in San Joaquin County, California.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Revenue
$980,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 285556 | Available | 4/10/24
A rare opportunity to own a Mexican restaurant with a 47 full bar and the property. The restaurant is almost 4,400 sf and the sales are almost at $1m a year. This business is long established and the property and the liquor license hold a lot of value. SBA requires 10% down for real estate purchase.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$545,700
Revenue
$2,086,700
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Posting: 277227 | Available | 4/5/24
For sale is a state-of-the-art beer garden/tap room, "The Armory" is located in the historic Gold Rush town of Sonora, CA, and is surrounded by hotels, eclectic shops, boutiques, dining, and social venues. It is perfectly situated on the Yosemite tourist corridor.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284151 | Available | 4/4/24
Real absentee-run. This is a 3-bay (coin) and 1-bay (automatic) carwash for sale with land (Land value is $588k). Gross $125K, nets $70,000 a year and takes no credit cards. Land value is $578K. They have 24 hours a dedicated tech who lives in the town. Seller comes 1 time a week to pick-up cash.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 284527 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a beer and wine, drive-in dairy market that has had the same owner for 17 years (wants to retire). They have short business hours from 8am-7pm. It is in a very good, mixed-use neighborhood right next to a motel. This is a very good opportunity to purchase a business with property.
Asking Price
$940,000
Cash flow
$314,260
Revenue
$907,753
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Posting: 283188 | Available | 4/2/24
Breez Construction is celebrating 20 years in business! They specialize in concrete, retainment, engineered walls, heavy equipment, flood control, and underground utilities. They also build new construction both residential and commercial, tenant improvements, and remodels.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
Cash flow
$1,187,000
Revenue
$2,700,000
Down
$10,000,000
Posting: 285936 | Available | 4/2/24
Discover an exclusive off-market hotel investment! With a $16M price tag, this profitable gem has a 7.42% cap rate, NOI growth from $1.085M to $1.187M, and 94 luxurious rooms. Prime location, global brand affiliation. A rare, high-yield opportunity!
Asking Price
$16,000,000
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Posting: 283972 | Available | 5/15/24
City Center Realty Group is pleased to present a lucrative car wash for sale in the Sacramento, CA area. This turn-key operation features brand-new machinery and equipment, situated in a prime, high-traffic location with an estimated 65,000 cars passing by daily.
Asking Price
$2,399,000
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Revenue
$907,962
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 5/18/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
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$125,000
Posting: 286454 | Available | 5/15/24
Established in October 2023, this Sacramento Area towing venture is experiencing steady growth. Ideal for existing operators or aspiring entrepreneurs, it offers a turnkey solution with pre-existing marketing strategies, a functional website, and efficient lead generation systems.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/14/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/14/24
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
$132,248
Revenue
$240,893
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284110 | Available | 5/18/24
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
$434,523
Revenue
$848,523
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 283676 | Available | 5/19/24
This business is a distinguished consulting firm in workplace training programs geared towards public safety professionals, private organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and municipalities. It distinguishes itself placing a strong emphasis on the cultivation of essential soft skills.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
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N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 5/14/24
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
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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
$428,943
Revenue
$1,525,928
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Posting: 286605 | Available | 5/16/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each business, which is comprised of multiple routes, comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place for each route.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$261,294
Revenue
$960,801
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Posting: 278775 | 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. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286554 | Available | 5/13/24
An independent gas station with property in Kern County is for sale. Gas sales are about $50,000 gallons per month and market sales are about $62,000 per month with a beer and wine ABC License. The size of the lot is 15,245 SF and the building size is 989 SF.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
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
$1,800,000
Down
$20
Posting: 284166 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a gas station that is high-volume in gas. They also have a Circle K convenience store. They do additional rental income. It is located near 2 highways and the real estate is available. There is also a carwash.
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$100,000
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Posting: 286116 | Available | 4/13/24
For sale is a super clean Star-Certified smog check station and auto registration. It has super low rent and is also right on a very busy street. This is perfect for someone who already has their smog certification and wants to be their own boss.
Asking Price
$40,000
Cash flow
$99,110
Revenue
$310,743
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Posting: 263942 | Available | 4/12/24
This established auto repair shop provides all minor/major repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles and also completes preventative maintenance and diagnosis work. With over 40 years, they have approximately 90% customer retention and are very well-established. Gross revenue $311K Cash Flow $99K.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$313,875
Revenue
$1,132,072
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Posting: 285322 | Available | 4/30/24
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
$600,000
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Posting: 286458 | Available | 5/8/24
We are delighted to offer this car wash business opportunity in Los Angeles County. This opportunity includes a 100-foot tunnel, making it a rare chance to purchase an operating express car wash. Additionally, it features an additional C-store/waiting area, detail shop, and lube facility.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 283795 | Available | 11/12/23
Gas Station for sale. prime location!! in San Joaquin County off of Highway 99. This Site also includes a carwash and a QSR. It is SBA approved. Call for more info.
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Cash flow
N/A
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Posting: 283066 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an amazing business opportunity with real estate. This Chevron gas station with an Extra Mile store has 4 dispensers (diesel). The station has an impressive gross income of $850,000. The store sales are $50,000/m and gas is 70,000 gallons/m @ 0.50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
Cash flow
$300,771
Revenue
$1,221,366
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Posting: 286514 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$900,000
Cash flow
$235,071
Revenue
$773,297
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Posting: 286598 | Available | 5/16/24
This established auto service and repair shop was originally founded in 1980. The current owner acquired the business in 1987. It has solid year over year revenues with a cash flow of $235,071. This business is very well established in a great location!
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$108,820
Revenue
$236,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 278952 | Available | 5/9/24
This auto body paint and repair shop has been established for 20 years, situated in a free-standing building on a high-traffic avenue with high visibility. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop business that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$311,090
Revenue
$1,206,855
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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
$925,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286052 | Available | 5/16/24
Surrounded by a plethora of retail outlets, fast-food joints, and gas stations, this investment includes both the business and real estate, presenting an unparalleled chance for growth and profitability. The is the only coin-op car wash in Town on a prime 1.04 acre corner lot.
Asking Price
$1,449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$25
Posting: 286060 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale is a branded and independent gas station doing over 100k gallons and over 100k store sales. No lotto or lottery. One small commercial lot adjacent to the gas station is also included, good for making car wash or add QSR. It is on a major exit off freeway 101 at a busy intersection.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$900,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
Down
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Posting: 273337 | In Contract | 8/2/22
Custom Trailer & Truck Bed Manufacturing & Service Company - Under Contract
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
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.
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.
