Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$50,000
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$35,000
Posting: 285458 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a coffee and sandwich inside a city and private building. It is open 5 days a week so it is easy to operate. For 9 years it has been operated by the present owner. No rent.
Asking Price
$35,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$630,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285301 | Available | 2/22/24
It is located in a very large plaza, which houses a supermarket, various restaurants, and a fitness center. The entire space has been renovated. Most importantly, it is a store with a full kitchen. So, it can be used to operate the current franchise bubble tea store or convert to other concept.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,242,393
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Posting: 285127 | Available | 2/13/24
This niche cafe has placed itself in its own league. Their unique entertainment, group event, and retail niche generate a large portion of their total sales. The Berkeley students, families, and fun-seekers alike love this cafe. Their sales doubled within the past 2 years.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 246661 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is an asset sale Taiwanese boba tea, shaved ice, and dessert restaurant. It is well-known to the young crowd and locals. The owner has another business venture that requires his full attention. The store size is 2,237 sq ft. and the rent is $6,800/month. The lease terms are 5+5.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284797 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this running coffee & hot sandwich shop with great potential. This is a great space for maximizing Uber Eats & Door Dash. The store is ready to be a neighborhood favorite!
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$605,000
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Posting: 284630 | Available | 1/11/24
For sale is a charming main street coffee house in Old Town La Quinta. Main Street Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house offering an exceptional experience. Renowned for its great coffee, chai teas, and diverse beverage selection, it also serves breakfast sandwiches and baked goods.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$37,500
Revenue
$370,000
Down
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Posting: 284507 | Available | 1/4/24
This shop presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well branded, independent coffee house that includes their own hand selected coffee beans offering an excellent coffee menu, light food, coffee beans freshly roasted (ground if you prefer) and sold by the bag (size(s).
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$367,000
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Posting: 278989 | Available | 1/4/24
This is a coffee shop with property in a growing and desirable area. There is potential to add a drive-through and at least triple the sales. There is no immediate competition around the business. It is a charming and cozy cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. The business opened in 2009.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284323 | Available | 12/15/23
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$570,000
Down
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Posting: 279358 | Available | 12/5/23
This is a coffee shop for sale. It has a very attractive trendy look. It is semi-absentee run. The seller invested $200k to remodel 2 years ago. There are 6 full-time/1 part-time employees. Monthly gross: $55,000, with a monthly net income of $10,000 and rent of $5,740 a month.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$320,000
Down
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Posting: 283908 | Available | 11/17/23
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, and baked goods. The coffee house prides itself on providing great service to its customers.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 258583 | Available | 11/14/23
This is a semi-absentee coffee shop that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, the coffee shop has a full bar, and the business has been established for a long time. An owner-operator would do much better. It has a revenue of $1.8M annually and nets $250,000 annually.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
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Posting: 260656 | Available | 11/14/23
This business has been established for over 13 years. The present owner has been here for the last 3 years. The place has 15 employees, 8 full-time and 7 part-time. The owner operates the business. It is open for 7 days from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm.
Asking Price
399,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$183,000
Revenue
$127,000
Down
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Posting: 283831 | Available | 11/13/23
This is a very well established health breakfast and lunch cafe in a prime location in the city of Ventura. This well-designed, 2,000 square foot space has a very clean and comforting vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A fully built-out kitchen provides full prep and cooking capability.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 8/30/23
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
$204,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
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Posting: 274336 | Available | 6/27/23
This business was established in 2007 and the present owner has been operating it since 2015. There is a banquet hall for 200, a dining area for 190, and a bar area for 45. The total capacity is 435. The lease term is until 2037. The building is 11,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is $15,715 per month.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$121,000
Revenue
$576,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 278600 | Available | 3/4/23
Jinky's Coffee Shop/Restaurant in a highly visible corner location in Santa Monica Promenade. Ocean view from the front of the shop. Newly established for approximately 2 years. Previously was a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf store. Lots of potential to grow. Lunch and dinner items can be added.
Asking Price
$499,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
$600,000
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Posting: 277153 | Available | 10/29/22
Full kitchen (brunch) cafe with catering in Colusa, CA. Real estate included and SBA pre-approved for a long-term loan. 3,000 sq ft of brunch cafe with patio, catering & real estate in Colusa. Serious illness forces the sale so offers are welcome to well-qualified buyers. In business for 8 years.
Asking Price
$459,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 260797 | Available | 10/17/20
Absentee run - 25 part time employee. Franchise business but no franchise fee - Very famous drink business. Will training be provided. SBA Loan Possible. open 7 days a week (10 am - 10 pm).
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$1,165,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 260768 | Available | 9/15/20
Breakfast & lunch city of Berkeley heavy foot traffic. Seating 30 people inside 10 people outside, rent $ 8450, per month including NNN. Lease 5+5 option. 1650 square feet full size of kitchen, seller claim annually sale $1,165. Open 7;30 till 6 pm 7 days a week. Seller claim take home $ 275,000.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$600,000
Posting: 283217 | Available | 3/5/24
For sale is a high-end convenience store with beer, wine, coffee, and a deli. This is a take-out restaurant business with great net profit/income. The amazing location has no competition. Call for more info. Buyers only please.
Asking Price
$1,490,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$1,165,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 260768 | Available | 9/15/20
Breakfast & lunch city of Berkeley heavy foot traffic. Seating 30 people inside 10 people outside, rent $ 8450, per month including NNN. Lease 5+5 option. 1650 square feet full size of kitchen, seller claim annually sale $1,165. Open 7;30 till 6 pm 7 days a week. Seller claim take home $ 275,000.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$183,000
Revenue
$127,000
Down
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Posting: 283831 | Available | 11/13/23
This is a very well established health breakfast and lunch cafe in a prime location in the city of Ventura. This well-designed, 2,000 square foot space has a very clean and comforting vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. A fully built-out kitchen provides full prep and cooking capability.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 260797 | Available | 10/17/20
Absentee run - 25 part time employee. Franchise business but no franchise fee - Very famous drink business. Will training be provided. SBA Loan Possible. open 7 days a week (10 am - 10 pm).
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 282284 | Available | 3/27/24
This coffee shop is a well-established, long-running business with big potential to expand and grow. This is your chance to become your own boss and work your own hours in the heart of Los Angeles. The interior is unique and modern with an outside patio. Profitable business!
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$77,459
Revenue
$419,845
Down
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Posting: 283472 | Available | 4/2/24
This is a cafe for sale on Polk Street in San Francisco's bustling Polk Gulch neighborhood. This stretch of Polk Street is packed with a diverse array of businesses that bring steady foot and vehicle traffic to the area seven days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284797 | Available | 1/23/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take over this running coffee & hot sandwich shop with great potential. This is a great space for maximizing Uber Eats & Door Dash. The store is ready to be a neighborhood favorite!
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$320,000
Down
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Posting: 283908 | Available | 11/17/23
RM Coffee is currently for sale in beautiful Rancho Mirage, California. This establishment is known for its exceptional offerings, including a wonderful selection of coffee, drinks, and baked goods. The coffee house prides itself on providing great service to its customers.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$97,000
Revenue
$517,000
Down
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Posting: 283209 | Available | 3/22/24
This popular bakery specializes in cupcakes, custom cakes, cheesecakes, and bread pudding. It provides local customers with delicious confectionary baked goods. The business does a lot of wedding cakes and party orders. It is award-winning and is semi-absentee run.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 8/30/23
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
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 246661 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is an asset sale Taiwanese boba tea, shaved ice, and dessert restaurant. It is well-known to the young crowd and locals. The owner has another business venture that requires his full attention. The store size is 2,237 sq ft. and the rent is $6,800/month. The lease terms are 5+5.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
$195,000
Posting: 286177 | Available | 4/17/24
A well-established absentee-run boba tea shop is for sale. It is located in a busy center in the North County coastal area close to Walmart with high visibility that is near the ocean and receives tourists' foot traffic and city offices. The shopping center has a Tesla charge station,
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$295,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 286138 | Available | 4/15/24
The business has been established for over 3 years and is currently owned by an individual who needs to relocate due to other business commitments. Despite this, there is considerable potential for growth, especially if the new owner possesses knowledge of effective marketing.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
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Posting: 258583 | Available | 11/14/23
This is a semi-absentee coffee shop that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, the coffee shop has a full bar, and the business has been established for a long time. An owner-operator would do much better. It has a revenue of $1.8M annually and nets $250,000 annually.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$630,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 285360 | Available | 2/26/24
An exquisite franchise donut and coffee shop now available for sale in a great location in Tarrant County. This is a perfect opportunity for an operator to build upon its past success and to be part of a great brand, without having to go through the typical startup challenges.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$367,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 283856 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is a coffee and gelato shop in Orange County that offers coffee, teas, ice creams, gelato, and more. It is located in an end unit at a great retail location. It is semi-absentee run with 7 part-time workers. It's a stable business in its 4th year. The lease is until 2029.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$502,000
Revenue
$610,000
Down
$259,000
Posting: 285748 | Available | 3/20/24
If you are looking for your first coffee shop, look no further. Modern and beautiful. Opened in 2019, it is located in one of the fast-growing area of downtown San Diego. Three hotels are within short walking distance. There is inside seating with wi-fi and out table and stools.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285301 | Available | 2/22/24
It is located in a very large plaza, which houses a supermarket, various restaurants, and a fitness center. The entire space has been renovated. Most importantly, it is a store with a full kitchen. So, it can be used to operate the current franchise bubble tea store or convert to other concept.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$204,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
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Posting: 274336 | Available | 6/27/23
This business was established in 2007 and the present owner has been operating it since 2015. There is a banquet hall for 200, a dining area for 190, and a bar area for 45. The total capacity is 435. The lease term is until 2037. The building is 11,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is $15,715 per month.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 257779 | Available | 4/11/24
The price has been lowered for this donut shop in San Ramon. Rent is $4,900 and the size of over 1,000 sq. ft. The yearly revenue is $360,000. They serve donuts, coffee, and sandwiches. It is open 7 days and business hour is 5 am-3 pm. The owner will train. The owner has no time to manage the store.
Asking Price
$179,999
Cash flow
$121,000
Revenue
$576,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 278600 | Available | 3/4/23
Jinky's Coffee Shop/Restaurant in a highly visible corner location in Santa Monica Promenade. Ocean view from the front of the shop. Newly established for approximately 2 years. Previously was a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf store. Lots of potential to grow. Lunch and dinner items can be added.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 286042 | Available | 4/8/24
The business located in the beautiful Historical Old Town of Orange is very profitable! Its success can be attributed to several factors, including its prime location, high traffic area, and proximity to the circle. The area boasts great visibility, street access, and favorable demographics.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$692,000
Down
$240,000
Posting: 261025 | Available | 3/30/24
This is an absentee-run coffee shop at an excellent corner location. They have a stable income and it is near Balboa Pier, Newport Beach. The absentee owner works 5-12 hours per week. 4+5 year long-term lease. They've had the current owner for 6 years. It is an easy operation. Rare opportunity.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284323 | Available | 12/15/23
Introducing an incredible opportunity to own a sophisticated wine bar and cafe in the heart of an urban San Diego neighborhood. This gem boasts a spacious, hoodless kitchen ready to delight patrons with brunch, lunch and light dinner creations. The coffee and wine bar set up is perfectly curated.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285601 | Available | 4/23/24
Located in a quaint tourist town in Central California that attracts over 1.5 million tourists per year, this beautiful cafe is renowned for its inviting ambiance, friendly service, and diverse menu offerings. A private courtyard and shaded tables offer attractive outdoor seating options.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
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Posting: 260656 | Available | 11/14/23
This business has been established for over 13 years. The present owner has been here for the last 3 years. The place has 15 employees, 8 full-time and 7 part-time. The owner operates the business. It is open for 7 days from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 7 am to 3 pm.
Asking Price
399,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$106,000
Revenue
$563,389
Down
$100,000
Posting: 285145 | Available | 4/11/24
An exceptional chance presents itself to acquire a flourishing gourmet coffee and sandwich shop situated in a sought-after shopping center. Boasting a remarkable 35 years of operation, the owner is now preparing for retirement. The location is prime, nestled within a highly desirable shopping hub.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$289,000
Posting: 282088 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a Kung Fu Tea boba franchise located in San Bernardino County, CA. It is busy with good books. The monthly gross is $45,000. You can help run a business with 8 part-time employees with an average monthly wage of $11,000. The store size is +/- 1,500 sq. ft with a rent of $6,255/m.
Asking Price
$289,000
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With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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!
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
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.
