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Posting: 290598 | Available | 5/16/25
Packing and shipping business for sale in San Diego. This new facility offers US Mail service, UPS, FedEx, virtual and physical mailboxes, and U-Haul truck rentals. The business has 60 installed mailboxes with room for 200-300 more. Lease rate is $2,400 per month.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$85,000
Posting: 290985 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern California licensed mail center is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for less than one year and under current ownership over that time. This model is truly unique, offering a licensed mail center located within a retail store.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$175,000
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$128,250
Posting: 288160 | Available | 5/15/25
This Southern California based Mail Center Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for 20 years and under current ownership over the past 6 years. They are very well established in their Southern California location and have a great reputation.
Asking Price
$128,250
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$125,000
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$100,000
Posting: 290785 | Available | 5/15/25
This Bay Area based Mail Center Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for 3 years and under current ownership over that time. They are very well established in their Northern California location and have a great reputation.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$225,000
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$200,000
Posting: 287252 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern California based Mail Center Franchise is a California C Corporation that has been in existence for 35 years and under current ownership for the last 7 years. They are very well established in Northern California and have a great reputation for providing mail center services.
Asking Price
$200,000
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$275,000
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$150,000
Posting: 283238 | Available | 5/15/25
This Silicon Valley based Mail Center Franchise has been in operation for 6 years under current ownership and is a California Limited Liability Company. They can provide local, national, and international shipping services. They do not have live scan or freight service.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$320,000
Revenue
$850,000
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Posting: 292732 | Available | 5/13/25
Great opportunity to acquire a high gross, high net, Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Store. Please note, that this very desirable Postal Store is an upscale premium trade area, major busy street located business.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$252,740
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Posting: 291328 | Available | 5/12/25
This mailbox rental and shipping center is semi-absentee owned and is known for being the nicest, most professional, and caring service in the area. They ensure that your mail and packages are kept safe and secure.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$89,513
Revenue
$310,953
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Posting: 292674 | Available | 5/7/25
This independently owned shipping and mail center is located in a beautifully renovated, 5-star AAA shopping center surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, and a grocery store providing strong foot traffic and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$77,192
Revenue
$235,313
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Posting: 291062 | Available | 5/6/25
In business since 1994, this established postal store offers shipping, mailbox rentals, notary services, and more a true one-stop shop. It's located in a busy Escondido shopping center anchored by Vons and other national retailers, providing strong foot traffic and visibility.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$384,000
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Posting: 288902 | Available | 5/2/25
All customers of this UPS Store benefit from the "Pack & Ship Guarantee," which ensures reimbursement for the cost of packing and shipping, as well as the value of items if they are lost or damaged. Additionally, the store keeps your mail and packages secure until you're ready to pick them up.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$50,270
Revenue
$154,885
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Posting: 291224 | Available | 5/1/25
This store offers shipping and mailing services through UPS, FedEx, and USPS, along with mailbox rentals, notary services, copying, stamp services, scanning, and faxing. 2023: $180,025 with a net income of $68,900. 2024: $154,885 with a net income of $50,270.
Asking Price
$97,000
Cash flow
$1,360,150
Revenue
$4,326,310
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Posting: 292510 | Available | 4/29/25
This California-based live answering service specializes in 24/7 bilingual virtual reception, scheduling, and business phone support in the home services sector. With proprietary CRM tech, recurring revenue, and loyal clients, it's a turnkey opportunity with strong infrastructure and scalable grow.
Asking Price
8m000,000
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$20,554
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$135,000
Posting: 290720 | Available | 4/28/25
Established, turnkey mailbox and shipping business is ready for a new owner to take over without interruption. Revenues stem from shipping services, packaging supplies, printing, fingerprinting, mailbox rentals and more. Seller has obtained contracts with key shippers [DHL/FedEx/USPS/UPS]
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$254,291
Revenue
$1,829,207
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Posting: 288802 | Available | 4/23/25
This 40+ year old Commercial Printing Co. has grown consistently since inception and is now available for a new owner to take it to the next level! This business has seen Year-Over-Year growth of Revenue and in 2023 the business generated $1,829,207, annual sales revenue & produced $254,291 SDE.
Asking Price
$600,000
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$18,369
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$10,000
Posting: 292163 | Available | 4/15/25
Located in the vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas, this established packing, shipping, and business services center is a trusted one-stop shop for personal and business needs. Specializing in professional packing with a delivery guarantee, domestic and international shipping through major carriers.
Asking Price
$39,000
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$139,677
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Posting: 292117 | Available | 4/14/25
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! GROWING mailbox store with BUSY Uhaul rentals for trucks & trailers. Semi-absentee seller does biz administration. Strong revenue from moving supply sales (tape, boxes, wrap, etc.). Ample parking with LAS VEGAS STRIP LOCATION!
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$170,234
Revenue
$800,456
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Posting: 291561 | Available | 4/13/25
Founded in 2019 in Georgia, this agency is a leading marketing firm specializing in print and digital advertising. Anchored by three community magazines with strong local engagement, it has expanded into full-service digital marketing, including SEO, web design, and branding.
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 291506 | Available | 4/9/25
Postal service located in a great area of Los Angeles; 850 sq. ft. store situated in a busy shopping center, offering physical and digital mailboxes, UPS, FedEx, and USPS drop-off and shipping services, open five days a week.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$228,000
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$125,000
Posting: 291361 | Available | 3/29/25
This mailbox business is absentee-owned and fully operated by employees. The private mailbox rentals are affordable and accessible, providing customers with their own mailing address and a real street address. Additionally, the store can pack and ship almost anything.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$69,600
Revenue
$418,992
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Posting: 291330 | Available | 3/29/25
This is the nicest, most professional, and caring mailbox rental and shipping center, ensuring that your mail and packages are kept safe and secure. This place is superb in every aspect imaginable and truly the best option for all your mailing, packing, and shipping needs.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$117,422
Revenue
$885,218
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Posting: 291327 | Available | 3/29/25
This UPS Store is absentee-owned and offers a one-stop shop for a variety of services in a prime location. The UPS Store offers wide of range of Domestic, International and Freight Shipping services as well as mail box rental, packing, notary, shredding, faxing, copy, scanner printing and much more.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$94,000
Revenue
$224,000
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Posting: 291302 | Available | 3/27/25
Established in 1993, this well-known mail and shipping center has been a trusted fixture in the San Fernando Valley community for over three decades. Offering a full range of services including shipping, mailbox rentals, notary services, and more.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$133,200
Revenue
$450,505
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Posting: 291301 | Available | 3/27/25
Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Franchise - High Gross - High Net - Low Rent.
Asking Price
$350,000
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$190,000
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Posting: 291245 | Available | 3/22/25
Located in a high-traffic area of San Francisco, this mailbox service business is now available for sale.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$1,149
Revenue
$22,541
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Posting: 291185 | Available | 3/19/25
This company has created an AI-powered application that companies use to create marketing strategies, messaging, and content for their customer personas. With the power of AI + the client's internal data, the application creates a way for marketing teams to create endless paths, content, and testi
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$672,000
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Posting: 286663 | In Contract | 3/15/25
For sale is one of the original UPS stores established for over 40 years in North County coastal city. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. They are grossing over $670,000 a year and netting, for an owner/operator $160,000/year. The present owner is retiring.
Asking Price
$660,000
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$80,000
Posting: 290964 | Available | 3/6/25
Located in a high-visibility, bustling shopping center with strong anchor tenants, this business benefits from consistent foot traffic and a steady customer base.
Asking Price
$80,000
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Posting: 290598 | Available | 5/16/25
Packing and shipping business for sale in San Diego. This new facility offers US Mail service, UPS, FedEx, virtual and physical mailboxes, and U-Haul truck rentals. The business has 60 installed mailboxes with room for 200-300 more. Lease rate is $2,400 per month.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$85,000
Posting: 290985 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern California licensed mail center is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for less than one year and under current ownership over that time. This model is truly unique, offering a licensed mail center located within a retail store.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$468,000
Revenue
$837,750
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Posting: 285921 | Available | 4/1/24
The Company provides a leading suite of software and service solutions to support healthcare providers. Products and services included are Patient Assistance Program for Prescription Drugs Software (PAP), 'onshore' based Medical Billing, Credentialing, Collections and Denial Management Services,
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$560,000
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Posting: 288600 | Available | 9/23/24
For sale is a well-established mailbox store located near a senior community in South Orange County, California. The business generates over $560,000 in sales, with a net income of $170,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$1,149
Revenue
$22,541
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Posting: 291185 | Available | 3/19/25
This company has created an AI-powered application that companies use to create marketing strategies, messaging, and content for their customer personas. With the power of AI + the client's internal data, the application creates a way for marketing teams to create endless paths, content, and testi
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$408,000
Revenue
$1,327,000
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Posting: 285170 | Available | 4/16/24
This Christian full-service advertising agency aims to help mission-driven organizations worldwide to connect with people who share similar values and interests. It has enabled Christian-led companies to communicate a vision given by God to the world for more than 22 years!
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 290146 | Available | 1/13/25
For sale is a highly profitable Postal Annex business located in Los Altos, CA. This well-established and fully operational business is situated in an affluent neighborhood. It offers a valuable opportunity to increase revenue by adding additional services.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$6,750
Revenue
$29,700
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Posting: 273249 | Available | 6/23/22
Our client has an innovative blockchain platform that operates as a digital marketplace where users can create coins and smart contracts to trade assets, goods, and services using a digitally encrypted, peer-to-peer blockchain exchange system. With our client's platform, users can create, transact
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 290781 | Available | 2/24/25
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a growing mail and shipping business that is set up for success. Offering a wide range of services, including shipping with major carriers, packing, mailbox rentals, printing, freight shipping and more, this business is positioned for growth.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
$170,234
Revenue
$800,456
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Posting: 291561 | Available | 4/13/25
Founded in 2019 in Georgia, this agency is a leading marketing firm specializing in print and digital advertising. Anchored by three community magazines with strong local engagement, it has expanded into full-service digital marketing, including SEO, web design, and branding.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$156,000
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$107,000
Posting: 281051 | Available | 9/14/24
This mailbox store is hands down the best service in the area this mailbox store is a packing and shipping store with mailbox rentals and they do all services in one location this mailbox is definitely a hidden gem.
Asking Price
$107,000
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$139,677
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Posting: 292117 | Available | 4/14/25
MAJOR PRICE REDUCTION! GROWING mailbox store with BUSY Uhaul rentals for trucks & trailers. Semi-absentee seller does biz administration. Strong revenue from moving supply sales (tape, boxes, wrap, etc.). Ample parking with LAS VEGAS STRIP LOCATION!
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$117,422
Revenue
$885,218
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Posting: 291327 | Available | 3/29/25
This UPS Store is absentee-owned and offers a one-stop shop for a variety of services in a prime location. The UPS Store offers wide of range of Domestic, International and Freight Shipping services as well as mail box rental, packing, notary, shredding, faxing, copy, scanner printing and much more.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$430,000
Revenue
$1,330,000
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Posting: 285577 | Available | 9/4/24
This digital agency has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years, launched its first monetized SaaS product in 2023 and is looking for a growth partner to help take advantage of on-the-horizon opportunities. The Company primarily serves ecommerce clients.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
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Posting: 285140 | Available | 2/13/24
This publication will be Mobile Bay's Social Scene review guide, highlighting the local charity scene capturing the most philanthropic people and events in the Bay area by presenting positive, informative, and local interests.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$1,320,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
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Posting: 285919 | Available | 4/4/24
Our client is a managed services provider, located in one of the most desirable locations in the United States. They focus on voice and data solutions, cloud services (including cloud web hosting), domain registration/management, and IP camera security. Their services include cloud-based circuit.
Asking Price
$4,875,000
Cash flow
$1,429
Revenue
$9,104
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Posting: 288671 | Available | 9/30/24
This business was founded by a software engineer with 44 years of experience in Cable TV Billing, Subscriber Management, and Provisioning systems, developed a fully scalable Cable TV Billing/Authorization System. This software, licensed by companies such as Motorola Broadband & Shaw Communications.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Revenue
$125,000
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$100,000
Posting: 290785 | Available | 5/15/25
This Bay Area based Mail Center Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for 3 years and under current ownership over that time. They are very well established in their Northern California location and have a great reputation.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$132,000
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$119,000
Posting: 282158 | Available | 8/12/23
This great one-stop shop offers private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL, U-haul, USPS, and much more. This mailbox location is definitely a hidden gem as they can pack, and ship anything to anywhere in the world and this place is so amazing.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$14,200
Revenue
$36,900
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Posting: 273281 | Available | 5/6/22
Our client offers a NFT fantasy franchise sports platform, built on blockchain technology, that introduces true in-game ownership of franchises, teams, and players through the use of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Unique to our client, customers will own their franchise and their players indefinitely,
Asking Price
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$320,000
Revenue
$850,000
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Posting: 292732 | Available | 5/13/25
Great opportunity to acquire a high gross, high net, Postal, Mailbox and Shipping Store. Please note, that this very desirable Postal Store is an upscale premium trade area, major busy street located business.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$69,600
Revenue
$418,992
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Posting: 291330 | Available | 3/29/25
This is the nicest, most professional, and caring mailbox rental and shipping center, ensuring that your mail and packages are kept safe and secure. This place is superb in every aspect imaginable and truly the best option for all your mailing, packing, and shipping needs.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$77,192
Revenue
$235,313
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Posting: 291062 | Available | 5/6/25
In business since 1994, this established postal store offers shipping, mailbox rentals, notary services, and more a true one-stop shop. It's located in a busy Escondido shopping center anchored by Vons and other national retailers, providing strong foot traffic and visibility.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$89,513
Revenue
$310,953
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Posting: 292674 | Available | 5/7/25
This independently owned shipping and mail center is located in a beautifully renovated, 5-star AAA shopping center surrounded by restaurants, retail shops, and a grocery store providing strong foot traffic and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$94,000
Revenue
$224,000
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$190,000
Posting: 291302 | Available | 3/27/25
Established in 1993, this well-known mail and shipping center has been a trusted fixture in the San Fernando Valley community for over three decades. Offering a full range of services including shipping, mailbox rentals, notary services, and more.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$175,000
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$128,250
Posting: 288160 | Available | 5/15/25
This Southern California based Mail Center Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for 20 years and under current ownership over the past 6 years. They are very well established in their Southern California location and have a great reputation.
Asking Price
$128,250
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$384,000
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Posting: 288902 | Available | 5/2/25
All customers of this UPS Store benefit from the "Pack & Ship Guarantee," which ensures reimbursement for the cost of packing and shipping, as well as the value of items if they are lost or damaged. Additionally, the store keeps your mail and packages secure until you're ready to pick them up.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$672,000
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Posting: 286663 | In Contract | 3/15/25
For sale is one of the original UPS stores established for over 40 years in North County coastal city. It is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. They are grossing over $670,000 a year and netting, for an owner/operator $160,000/year. The present owner is retiring.
Asking Price
$660,000
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Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers 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.
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.
