Cash flow
$1,081,296
Revenue
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Posting: 288567 | Available | 5/17/25
Industry-leading platform & innovative Hardware 5 Patents; 10 product lines; 119k products pre-sold 2025 ($1,081,296 projected EBITDA); $6m contracted ARR; AI & IOT ecosystem 1/2 1/2 A leading developer at the forefront of the IOT and AI technological transformation within the Juvenile products.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$1,699,000
Posting: 290126 | Available | 5/14/25
This Northern California based Gaming Products and Services is a California Sole Proprietorship and was established in 2016 and has been under current ownership since inception. They offer an extensive collection of gaming hardware, software and accessories.
Asking Price
$1,699,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 290920 | Available | 5/14/25
This Nevada based Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a Nevada Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business for the past 15 years under the current ownership. Covering remote areas in Nevada, this ISP has 4 towers that only have their equipment located on each tower.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$10,953
Revenue
$178,920
Down
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Posting: 292782 | Available | 5/14/25
This software is a competitor to Salesforce but is less expensive for selected industries. The software package is licensed to the customer with no monthly fees, only a small annual charge for updates/maintenance. They have also developed a subscription program that would cost much less.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$825,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
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Posting: 292748 | Available | 5/13/25
Our Client has developed an AI medical assistant suite of software products that provides solutions customizable for any clinic, medical practice or hospital. Our Client's suite of products is in use in 12 medical industry facilities, with a user interface.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$356,242
Down
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Posting: 292716 | Available | 5/13/25
This company provides a superior cloud-based call and contact management software solution with unlimited scaling capacity. The system was built to enable every user, requiring no technical skills for implementation. Our client leads the industry in features, flexibility, and reliability.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 292585 | Available | 5/1/25
DYNAMIC, ADAPTABLE, EXPERT. This enterprise leverages their global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team to deliver comprehensive AI camera and optical assembly solutions.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$249,500
Posting: 292507 | Available | 4/29/25
This Northern Californian company has cultivated and designed over four decades the ultimate lead generation tool that allows for any company to make calls to anyone anywhere anytime with a curtailed pitch of their own design.
Asking Price
$249,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$650,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286209 | Available | 4/18/25
Project Circuit is a comprehensive electronics circuit board assembly company 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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Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 291401 | Available | 4/18/25
Investment Opportunity: Pre-revenue SaaS travel application. This is a social travel app designed to transform how people plan and experience travel. The app integrates a strong social element into the travel process, allowing users to connect with fellow travelers, share their journeys.
Asking Price
Call/Emaill
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$62,697
Down
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Posting: 292088 | Available | 4/15/25
Step into an exciting opportunity with this mobile video game theater business, offering a dynamic and fun experience that's perfect for birthday parties, school events, and more. This 24-foot trailer is a fully equipped entertainment hub on wheels.
Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$109,121
Down
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Posting: 292083 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable Website Design Business is a full-service website design company, including web hosting, website management and website marketing. The primary objective with each client is to provide website results, security, confidentiality, and more website traffic. Tracking, monitoring and managing...
Asking Price
$133,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 292189 | Available | 4/15/25
Stock daily alert site providing monthly stock picks! Platform is ready to scale with minimal effort. Motivated buyer with proper marketing plan could unlock significant revenue growth quickly, per Seller. Seller states MINIMAL OWNER INVOLVEMENT is necessary.
Asking Price
$39,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$338,940
Down
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Posting: 292178 | Available | 4/15/25
Established Internet Marketing Business with Nationwide Reach. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a dynamic and scalable Internet Marketing business that provides a full suite of digital marketing services to clients across the nation.
Asking Price
$296,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292176 | Available | 4/15/25
Are you ready to step into a niche software business with exceptional growth potential? This pharmaceutical valuation software company specializes in streamlining project evaluations and portfolio analysis for pharmaceutical professionals. With 3-4 years of proven utility in consulting, its flagship...
Asking Price
$25,000
Cash flow
$118,967
Revenue
$757,753
Down
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Posting: 292220 | Available | 4/14/25
Established nearly 10 years, this global IT solutions provider, provides IT Technicians to public and private companies. Company specializes in delivering, deploying, and maintaining comprehensive IT services worldwide.
Asking Price
$292,679
Cash flow
$51,150
Revenue
$235,165
Down
$10,000
Posting: 283615 | Available | 4/9/25
This is extraordinary, turnkey chance awaits you with the availability of a flourishing cellphone and computer repair store strategically located in Riverside County. This business has established a solid reputation for delivering high-quality repair services. Currently catering to all major brands.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$139,751
Revenue
$481,081
Down
$490,000
Posting: 291377 | Available | 4/7/25
Premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializes in IT services for small businesses, offering comprehensive infrastructure, security, networking, and applications solutions. As the leading IT consultant in this regional hub and surrounding areas, this established and profitable owner-operated.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
$2,251
Revenue
$14,515
Down
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Posting: 291421 | Available | 4/2/25
Our client presents a game-changing innovation in the HVAC sector- a patented Polymodal Heat Pump, offering unmatched efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability for residential and commercial environments.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$308,708
Revenue
$2,173,547
Down
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Posting: 291419 | Available | 4/2/25
The Company delivers bespoke business solutions with end-to-end product development, specializing in UX design, web/mobile apps, cloud engineering, and QA automation. It offers professional guidance in planning, designing, and building solutions that align with business objectives.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$19,490
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291215 | Available | 3/20/25
The drone services market in the US & Latin America presents a high-growth opportunity as industries such as energy, telecommunications, agriculture, and security increasingly demand scalable, technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and security.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$400,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291199 | Available | 3/20/25
The Company is the #1 safety solution for the gig economy, serving rideshare, fleet operators, NEMTs, and driving schools with AI-powered cloud-connected dashcams. As a market leader in a $5B industry, the Company has established a competitive business through its hardware and SaaS-based revenue.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$19,028
Revenue
$495,940
Down
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Posting: 291195 | Available | 3/19/25
The Company, a majority-held subsidiary of a Manufacturing Entity, provides advanced wastewater treatment through evaporation technology, offering equipment design, fabrication, use, management, and leasing across the United States.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$306,532
Revenue
$556,764
Down
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Posting: 282198 | Available | 3/18/25
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a leading International Early Childhood Development Company, renowned for its pioneering integration of digital content in early childhood education, with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and intellectual development. Programs are offered in more than 20
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$5,949
Revenue
$775,000
Down
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Posting: 291041 | Available | 3/11/25
The company's software has a proven track record of simplifying online shipping for large customers such as American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eastman, Medtronic, Texas A&M, and The Girl Scouts. The company is targeting a rapidly growing $14 billion online printing label creation market.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Cash flow
$378,193
Revenue
$1,494,100
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 291011 | Available | 3/10/25
Established website development company with a reputation for delivering high-quality, results-oriented digital solutions with an emphasis on hospitality and service. The business operates 100% remotely, with experienced management in place, allowing the owner to act in a purely advisory capacity.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$86,754
Revenue
$1,250,000
Down
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Posting: 290780 | Available | 2/24/25
The Company is pioneering advanced imaging technologies that integrate laser light and ultrasound to enable high-resolution, molecular-contrast visualization of the human body. Its proprietary systems are designed for a range of clinical applications.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$126,170
Down
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Posting: 290778 | Available | 2/24/25
The Company is a technology-driven firm specializing in sustainable materials management through integrated hardware and software solutions. By leveraging IoT-enabled smart systems, AI, and data analytics, it helps businesses track, manage, and optimize reusable materials efficiently.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$1,699,000
Posting: 290126 | Available | 5/14/25
This Northern California based Gaming Products and Services is a California Sole Proprietorship and was established in 2016 and has been under current ownership since inception. They offer an extensive collection of gaming hardware, software and accessories.
Asking Price
$1,699,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 290920 | Available | 5/14/25
This Nevada based Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a Nevada Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business for the past 15 years under the current ownership. Covering remote areas in Nevada, this ISP has 4 towers that only have their equipment located on each tower.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$1,081,296
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288567 | Available | 5/17/25
Industry-leading platform & innovative Hardware 5 Patents; 10 product lines; 119k products pre-sold 2025 ($1,081,296 projected EBITDA); $6m contracted ARR; AI & IOT ecosystem 1/2 1/2 A leading developer at the forefront of the IOT and AI technological transformation within the Juvenile products.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$139,751
Revenue
$481,081
Down
$490,000
Posting: 291377 | Available | 4/7/25
Premier Managed Service Provider (MSP) specializes in IT services for small businesses, offering comprehensive infrastructure, security, networking, and applications solutions. As the leading IT consultant in this regional hub and surrounding areas, this established and profitable owner-operated.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$356,242
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292716 | Available | 5/13/25
This company provides a superior cloud-based call and contact management software solution with unlimited scaling capacity. The system was built to enable every user, requiring no technical skills for implementation. Our client leads the industry in features, flexibility, and reliability.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$2,500,000
Revenue
$10,000,000
Down
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Posting: 290437 | Available | 1/31/25
The Company offers a fintech platform providing cash advances, credit-building tools, and a secured card to help users manage their finances. Designed for scalability, it incorporates controls to manage risk and fund flow. Its vision is to provide flexible, cost-effective credit options compared to
Asking Price
$20,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$650,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286209 | Available | 4/18/25
Project Circuit is a comprehensive electronics circuit board assembly company 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
Call/Email
Cash flow
$19,028
Revenue
$495,940
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291195 | Available | 3/19/25
The Company, a majority-held subsidiary of a Manufacturing Entity, provides advanced wastewater treatment through evaporation technology, offering equipment design, fabrication, use, management, and leasing across the United States.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292189 | Available | 4/15/25
Stock daily alert site providing monthly stock picks! Platform is ready to scale with minimal effort. Motivated buyer with proper marketing plan could unlock significant revenue growth quickly, per Seller. Seller states MINIMAL OWNER INVOLVEMENT is necessary.
Asking Price
$39,000
Cash flow
$308,708
Revenue
$2,173,547
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291419 | Available | 4/2/25
The Company delivers bespoke business solutions with end-to-end product development, specializing in UX design, web/mobile apps, cloud engineering, and QA automation. It offers professional guidance in planning, designing, and building solutions that align with business objectives.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$306,532
Revenue
$556,764
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282198 | Available | 3/18/25
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a leading International Early Childhood Development Company, renowned for its pioneering integration of digital content in early childhood education, with a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and intellectual development. Programs are offered in more than 20
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$825,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292748 | Available | 5/13/25
Our Client has developed an AI medical assistant suite of software products that provides solutions customizable for any clinic, medical practice or hospital. Our Client's suite of products is in use in 12 medical industry facilities, with a user interface.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Cash flow
$14,200
Revenue
$36,900
Down
Call
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
Call
Cash flow
$4,294
Revenue
$154,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290432 | Available | 1/31/25
An innovative provider of IoT power continuity and cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical edge devices, the company has developed a patented PoE (power over ethernet) platform that ensures uninterrupted power during outages, autonomous cybersecurity protection, and failover mechanisms.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$53,129
Revenue
$202,766
Down
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Posting: 289344 | Available | 11/13/24
The Company is in search of an opportunity to sell to an organization that has the ability to acquire and to continue to fully commercialize its unique and patented nerve saving device for prostate surgery. The Company's device has received two FDA 510K Class II clearances and has four US Patents.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$51,150
Revenue
$235,165
Down
$10,000
Posting: 283615 | Available | 4/9/25
This is extraordinary, turnkey chance awaits you with the availability of a flourishing cellphone and computer repair store strategically located in Riverside County. This business has established a solid reputation for delivering high-quality repair services. Currently catering to all major brands.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$249,500
Posting: 292507 | Available | 4/29/25
This Northern Californian company has cultivated and designed over four decades the ultimate lead generation tool that allows for any company to make calls to anyone anywhere anytime with a curtailed pitch of their own design.
Asking Price
$249,500
Cash flow
$1,429
Revenue
$9,104
Down
Call/Email
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
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 280277 | Available | 4/19/23
Profitable cell phone repair business in Tarzana, CA. A dedicated client base and store are profitable. The owner is going into another area of business and is motivated to sell.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
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Posting: 280371 | Available | 5/25/23
This long-established Value-Added Reseller primarily serves small to medium businesses, both locally and online. Business offerings include computer repair, AS400 and peripherals, and barcode equipment.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
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Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$86,754
Revenue
$1,250,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290780 | Available | 2/24/25
The Company is pioneering advanced imaging technologies that integrate laser light and ultrasound to enable high-resolution, molecular-contrast visualization of the human body. Its proprietary systems are designed for a range of clinical applications.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$338,940
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292178 | Available | 4/15/25
Established Internet Marketing Business with Nationwide Reach. This is an exceptional opportunity to own a dynamic and scalable Internet Marketing business that provides a full suite of digital marketing services to clients across the nation.
Asking Price
$296,500
Cash flow
$3,619
Revenue
$9,710
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289252 | Available | 11/5/24
Our client has developed an innovative application and accompanying database aimed at addressing the third leading cause of death in the United States: adverse drug reactions due to inappropriate prescribing. This app is a unique tool that provides a second opinion on prescriptions.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$1,970,838
Revenue
$2,738,419
Down
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Posting: 281975 | Available | 9/1/23
Our client is a unified real estate property cloud-based software technology. The seller is the inventor of a patented lock/unlock, video access and building management platform. Our client is currently live in 170+ buildings nationwide, primarily in NY and NJ.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$4,149
Revenue
$27,190
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289117 | Available | 10/26/24
This company specializes in automating hundreds of security and hacking tools integrated with AI. The software is specifically designed to support Penetration Testing and Red Team exercises. Core technologies include Recon Scanners, Exploiters, Vulnerability Analysis, Secure Code Review, OSINT, etc.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$4,189
Revenue
$15,941
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289168 | Available | 10/30/24
Our client is offering a groundbreaking cyber defense software solution that addresses the ever-growing threats from cybercrime. Traditional approaches to data protection are no longer effective, and this revolutionary software breaks the cycle.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$4,000,000
Revenue
$6,600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282553 | Available | 11/6/24
With the ever-increasing demand for internet speed and connectivity, there is a race taking place among the major ISP's within the more densely populated metropolitan areas in unrolling ultra high-speed and ultra-wide band internet connectivity.
Asking Price
$35,000,000
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
ServingCity Of San Francisco
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
ServingSouthern California
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingAll California
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
ServingAll Of California
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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.
