Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$317,353
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285931 | Available | 5/3/24
Located in the heart of one of the of most popular beach communities in North County San Diego, this women's boutique carries a wide variety of activewear, boutique clothing and gifts. It has great street visibility and walk-by traffic. The interior of the store is built out with high end finishes.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$101,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286401 | Available | 5/3/24
A beauty salon for dogs offers luxury care for your furry friend, featuring top-of-the-line products and luxury suites instead of cages, providing a calm environment. It offers a real spa experience for your pup, from a quick bath to a fancy spa session before a special event.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$254,536
Revenue
$1,339,022
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286298 | Available | 4/27/24
Are you considering a lucrative investment in the online business world? Imagine stepping into a thriving venture that combines high-performance merchandise with a coveted coffee subscription service. This business is a well-established player in this dynamic market, offering a seamless experience.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$237,222
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286278 | Available | 4/26/24
Upscale, charming, unique, variety, and delightful, are words that come to mind when visiting this well established womens boutique, located in one of the most enjoyable shopping villages in California.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286267 | Available | 4/25/24
It is located in a busy, downtown central Orange County city. The beautiful bridal boutique carries eight designers catering to a moderate bride. We offer a full-service experience for brides from beginning to end, including in-house alterations.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$88,000
Posting: 285406 | Available | 4/23/24
This is a thriving women's plus size clothing and accessories boutique in shopping center in a high traffic area of Santa Clara County. The desirable shopping center foot traffic is the beneficiary of a nearby well-known grocery chain. The business has contemporary & stylish fashion designs.
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
$403,591
Revenue
$1,701,119
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279580 | Available | 4/22/24
This prestigious women's fashion boutique provides exclusive designer apparel to an elite clientele. Carmel-by-the-Sea is an upscale visitor destination in the beautiful Monterey Peninsula area. This business is in the heart of the downtown Carmel shopping area.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
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
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286205 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a women's retail shop providing clothing for a targeted market of 30 years and up. The inventory style is comfortable with a combination of casual and classy accessories. Accessories are either high-quality to dress up for a special event or trendy for day-to-day wear.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$148,776
Revenue
$1,354,532
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286151 | Available | 4/16/24
This well-established boutique with a loyal customer base presents a profitable business opportunity in high-end fashion. Situated in a prestigious locale known for its affluent clientele and upscale lifestyle, the boutique enjoys prime visibility and foot traffic.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 279403 | Available | 4/11/24
This California-based dog bakery and boutique is a California Sole Proprietor and has been in business for 15 years and under the same current ownership since inception. Nestled in a prominent area downtown, this baker provides many baked goods that are vegan and also contain no wheat, corn, etc.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$925,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284927 | Available | 4/8/24
This is a beautiful, unique boutique with modern and stylish clothing and accessories. It is located in a historical town in the heart of Orange County. It has great visibility and street access with favorable demographics in a heavily populated area with a lot of walking traffic.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$102,000
Down
$5,000
Posting: 285973 | Available | 4/3/24
This is a vintage clothing store in a prime location that is clean, neat, and in the center of the city next to a big reputable anchored market. Customers are drawn through the internet as well as walk-in. The best part of this is the seller's motivation to sell.
Asking Price
$54,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$63,900
Down
$29,000
Posting: 283537 | Available | 4/2/24
Located in the greater La Quinta area, this exceptional apothecary shop is now available for sale, offering a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about aromatherapy and natural wellness.
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
$1,780,000
Revenue
$14,550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285929 | Available | 4/1/24
The Retail Luxury Watch and Jewelry e-Commerce Company is a C-Corporation and was incorporated in June 1993 in its current form, although the company has operated since 1969. The company focuses on e-Commerce in the luxury watch and fine jewelry industry. The company has served over 20,000 customer.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285896 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a long-established retail store has been offering Sonoma County and beyond iconic festival wear from all over the world for 20+ years. The store occupies a corner space on the busy downtown corridor.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$88,000
Posting: 285843 | Available | 3/26/24
This thriving plus size apparel boutique is for sale in Santa Clara County. It has earned a sterling reputation for its commitment to inclusivity, trendsetting styles, and exceptional customer service. As the proud owner, you'll step into a flourishing business that has become a go-to destination.
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
$30,478
Revenue
$605,827
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285745 | Available | 3/20/24
This established boxing club is a boutique fitness gym that has been in operation for nearly 9 years in Silicon Valley. The club specializes group boxing and kickboxing fitness classes 7 days a week, as well as private training sessions and a small amount of retail.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$331,409
Down
$85,000
Posting: 283731 | Available | 3/14/24
This is a specialized boutique dedicated to providing a unique and memorable shopping experience for bridesmaids. They understand the importance of the bridesmaid role in a wedding, and their mission is to offer a curated selection of stylish, high-quality dresses.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282766 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a well-established Pro Club t-shirts store in a great location. There are many regular customers and the net profit is very high. It is only open 6 days and business hours are 10 AM to 7 PM.
Asking Price
150,000 + Inv
Cash flow
$434,997
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285527 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a 100% rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, legacy, iconic, highly profitable adult apparel & variety business. The business is fully staffed with experienced and knowledgeable employees. The business can be semi-absentee and remote owner-operated. The business is highly visible.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,032,000
Down
$689,900
Posting: 285496 | Available | 3/4/24
This is a charm kiosk business for sale. There are 6 locations. There is a patent pending for how the charm attaches. The locations grossed $1 Million+ for 2023. The patent info is being sold along with the business. The average net sales are approximately $442k+/annually.
Asking Price
$689,900
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 271649 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a full-service neighborhood pet grooming business that has been established for 5 years. It has a great reputation with excellent online reviews. This business has a steady flow of loyal, local customers who bring in their pets on a repeat basis. There is a boutique and online store.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280543 | Available | 2/25/24
This is a ladies' jewelry and fashion accessories store for sale in downtown Los Angeles, fashion district. It is a good location with reasonable rent. It is easy to run and there is good potential for it to grow. They do retail and wholesale. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$268,000
Down
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Posting: 285214 | Available | 2/16/24
This is a home-based e-commerce business that has been established and ceritified seller for E-bay and Walmart for the last 15 years. The gross yearly is 268,000 with $6,000 net income monthly. It is currently managed with part time hours (15-20hrs per week) and a low overhead.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$182,450
Revenue
$642,625
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284042 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a high-traffic, tourist area, profitable retail women's clothing store for sale in the upscale area of Orange County. Situated strategically, the store benefits from its proximity to local tourist destinations, attracting approximately 300,000 visitors to the area annually.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$72,094
Revenue
$276,840
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284905 | Available | 1/29/24
This is a tremendous opportunity to own a well-established hot yoga studio, located in Roseville, California, with a loyal customer base, solid online presence, and a large video library on-demand platform. The studio has a reputation for quality classes and service, as it has 5 star ratings.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$250,000
Down
$75,000
Posting: 283672 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is One Stop Liquidations, located in Chico, California. This is a business with inventory included, an enormous opportunity for success! Established vendors supply this store with inventory returns that are sold by the pallet and discounted, and they sell these items as brand new.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$70,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 271649 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a full-service neighborhood pet grooming business that has been established for 5 years. It has a great reputation with excellent online reviews. This business has a steady flow of loyal, local customers who bring in their pets on a repeat basis. There is a boutique and online store.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$254,536
Revenue
$1,339,022
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286298 | Available | 4/27/24
Are you considering a lucrative investment in the online business world? Imagine stepping into a thriving venture that combines high-performance merchandise with a coveted coffee subscription service. This business is a well-established player in this dynamic market, offering a seamless experience.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283374 | Available | 5/10/24
This distinguished luxury bridal boutique enjoys an enviable location along a vibrant thoroughfare renowned for its boutique shopping and bustling foot traffic. Its prime spot offers the ideal stage for your bridal vision.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 279403 | Available | 4/11/24
This California-based dog bakery and boutique is a California Sole Proprietor and has been in business for 15 years and under the same current ownership since inception. Nestled in a prominent area downtown, this baker provides many baked goods that are vegan and also contain no wheat, corn, etc.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$434,997
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285527 | Available | 3/5/24
This is a 100% rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, legacy, iconic, highly profitable adult apparel & variety business. The business is fully staffed with experienced and knowledgeable employees. The business can be semi-absentee and remote owner-operated. The business is highly visible.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$351,239
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/7/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280543 | Available | 2/25/24
This is a ladies' jewelry and fashion accessories store for sale in downtown Los Angeles, fashion district. It is a good location with reasonable rent. It is easy to run and there is good potential for it to grow. They do retail and wholesale. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$237,222
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286278 | Available | 4/26/24
Upscale, charming, unique, variety, and delightful, are words that come to mind when visiting this well established womens boutique, located in one of the most enjoyable shopping villages in California.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$148,776
Revenue
$1,354,532
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286151 | Available | 4/16/24
This well-established boutique with a loyal customer base presents a profitable business opportunity in high-end fashion. Situated in a prestigious locale known for its affluent clientele and upscale lifestyle, the boutique enjoys prime visibility and foot traffic.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$72,094
Revenue
$276,840
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284905 | Available | 1/29/24
This is a tremendous opportunity to own a well-established hot yoga studio, located in Roseville, California, with a loyal customer base, solid online presence, and a large video library on-demand platform. The studio has a reputation for quality classes and service, as it has 5 star ratings.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$56,587
Revenue
$178,462
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283401 | Available | 10/17/23
This great local boutique is located in the best shopping district in North Shelby County next to a great local anchor tenant. The store markets to it's social followers with continual notifications' of fresh fashion looks to several thousand repeat customers.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$268,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285214 | Available | 2/16/24
This is a home-based e-commerce business that has been established and ceritified seller for E-bay and Walmart for the last 15 years. The gross yearly is 268,000 with $6,000 net income monthly. It is currently managed with part time hours (15-20hrs per week) and a low overhead.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286205 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a women's retail shop providing clothing for a targeted market of 30 years and up. The inventory style is comfortable with a combination of casual and classy accessories. Accessories are either high-quality to dress up for a special event or trendy for day-to-day wear.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$403,591
Revenue
$1,701,119
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279580 | Available | 4/22/24
This prestigious women's fashion boutique provides exclusive designer apparel to an elite clientele. Carmel-by-the-Sea is an upscale visitor destination in the beautiful Monterey Peninsula area. This business is in the heart of the downtown Carmel shopping area.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$567,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282064 | Available | 8/7/23
In the heart of Santa Fe for decades, this acclaimed fashion boutique has established itself as the premier fashion destination for both the local community and well-traveled, sophisticated women.
Asking Price
$300,000
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
$150,000
Revenue
$925,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284927 | Available | 4/8/24
This is a beautiful, unique boutique with modern and stylish clothing and accessories. It is located in a historical town in the heart of Orange County. It has great visibility and street access with favorable demographics in a heavily populated area with a lot of walking traffic.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285896 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a long-established retail store has been offering Sonoma County and beyond iconic festival wear from all over the world for 20+ years. The store occupies a corner space on the busy downtown corridor.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$330,000
Down
$49,000
Posting: 278914 | Available | 2/7/23
Located in Palm Desert on fashionable El Paseo surrounded by resorts and country clubs. Tony's carries only the finest Italian apparel made out of the finest fabrics designed for the Elite Country Club Man.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,473,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 268537 | Available | 8/19/22
This iconic boutique in the greater Palm Springs area. For over 11 years, they have been the desert resource for colorful and innovative contemporary European sportswear and premium sunglasses for both men and women.
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282766 | Available | 3/11/24
This is a well-established Pro Club t-shirts store in a great location. There are many regular customers and the net profit is very high. It is only open 6 days and business hours are 10 AM to 7 PM.
Asking Price
150,000 + Inv
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 270313 | Available | 10/10/21
Shoes T Shirts Store for sale in Indio, Riverside County, California. Seller is retiring and inventory($180,000) included.
Asking Price
$240,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$88,000
Posting: 285843 | Available | 3/26/24
This thriving plus size apparel boutique is for sale in Santa Clara County. It has earned a sterling reputation for its commitment to inclusivity, trendsetting styles, and exceptional customer service. As the proud owner, you'll step into a flourishing business that has become a go-to destination.
Asking Price
$88,000
Cash flow
$381,580
Revenue
$6,918,908
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283736 | Available | 11/7/23
This Northern California business retails the top brands of high-performance sport-fishing power boats, as well as pontoon boats, special order bay boats, fish and ski family boats, tackle, boat parts, accessories, and clothing. The majority of the company's sales are new boats.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$30,478
Revenue
$605,827
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285745 | Available | 3/20/24
This established boxing club is a boutique fitness gym that has been in operation for nearly 9 years in Silicon Valley. The club specializes group boxing and kickboxing fitness classes 7 days a week, as well as private training sessions and a small amount of retail.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$331,409
Down
$85,000
Posting: 283731 | Available | 3/14/24
This is a specialized boutique dedicated to providing a unique and memorable shopping experience for bridesmaids. They understand the importance of the bridesmaid role in a wedding, and their mission is to offer a curated selection of stylish, high-quality dresses.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$1,780,000
Revenue
$14,550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285929 | Available | 4/1/24
The Retail Luxury Watch and Jewelry e-Commerce Company is a C-Corporation and was incorporated in June 1993 in its current form, although the company has operated since 1969. The company focuses on e-Commerce in the luxury watch and fine jewelry industry. The company has served over 20,000 customer.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
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The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
