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Revenue
$1,623,735
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Posting: 292107 | Available | 5/19/25
28 years in business, Northern Nevada Concrete Construction Company listed for sale. Scope of work includes 70% commercial and 30% residential concrete services, including, but not limited to, decks, patio, concrete construction, decorative concrete structures, slab work, site work, etc.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$350,729
Revenue
$4,820,784
Down
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Posting: 291431 | Available | 5/17/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected design-build firm serving the East Bay. Specializing in residential remodeling, the company is known for its top-tier craftsmanship, attention to detail, and outstanding client experience. Backed by a skilled team and efficient,
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Down
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Posting: 278933 | Available | 5/16/25
Earthwork construction company grading, asphalt paving for renovation & new construction projects, plus asphalt & concrete repairs and maintenance for recurring commercial & public customers. 30 skilled employees with capable non-owner management. Extensive equipment & vehicles. 37-year history.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$196,402
Revenue
$597,802
Down
$295,000
Posting: 286870 | Available | 5/15/25
For sale is an established electrical contracting business serving both residential and commercial electrical clients. They have a reputation for their excellent craftsmanship and outstanding customer service. All of their electricians are vetted and certified.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,310,000
Down
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Posting: 292634 | Available | 5/6/25
Operating with a California C10 Electrical Contractors license this established electrical contracting business has been in in operation for over 35 years. The business specializes in residential solar panel installation, repair, maintenance, solar energy storage battery systems.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$205,680
Revenue
$702,822
Down
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Posting: 291155 | Available | 5/6/25
A full-service glass company. Seller will stay up to 6 months to help with the transfer of the business. The company has been serving the Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles Counties with great success. Now it's time for somebody new to carry the torch & continue making a big income.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$126,115
Revenue
$473,243
Down
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Posting: 292603 | Available | 5/2/25
This business was born in the beautiful sought-after communities of Los Angeles. This expert general contracting business stands as a rare opportunity to step into a thriving enterprise with a solid foundation and abundant upside potential.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$526,262
Revenue
$754,474
Down
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Posting: 292540 | Available | 5/1/25
Take ownership of a highly profitable, well-established drainage and encapsulation business serving North Bay and surrounding areas. This is a trusted name in crawlspace encapsulation and interior drainage installation.
Asking Price
$1,191,000
Cash flow
$156,655
Revenue
$371,262
Down
$50,000
Posting: 287719 | Available | 5/1/25
This an amazing opportunity to acquire a painting contractor serving both residential and commercial clients. They have a strong track record of satisfied customers with positive reviews resulting in referrals, which are the lifeblood of the business. With an existing team in place doing the work.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$2,650,000
Revenue
$17,000,000
Down
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Posting: 287502 | Available | 4/30/25
The Site Development Company is renowned for its integrity, exceptional value, and timely completion of projects. The company was envisioned to be a premier clearing and grading contractor, capitalizing on the burgeoning market near Charlotte, North Carolina.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$1,159,100
Revenue
$4,443,806
Down
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Posting: 292407 | Available | 4/24/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable restoration contracting business specializing in full-scale fire and water damage repair. 85% residential and 15% commercial clientele, this company boasts a stellar reputation in the market.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$464,000
Revenue
$2,275,000
Down
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Posting: 292267 | Available | 4/17/25
The Business, originally founded in 2011, is a growing electrical contractor serving Florida's Gulf Coast region and based in the high-growth Bradenton/Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch area. The Business provides comprehensive electrical services across Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$186,572
Revenue
$723,340
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Posting: 292235 | Available | 4/16/25
With a 40-year track record and deep roots in San Diego, this specialty cabinetry and woodworking contractor serves high-end residential and select commercial clients, delivering high-quality custom work across kitchens, bathrooms, offices, interiors, and more. Strong relationships with contractors.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$3,628,971
Down
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Posting: 292058 | Available | 4/15/25
Highly profitable fencing business for sale, serving residential and commercial clients for over 20 years. A key employee with a contractor's license will remain with the business. Services include new installations, repairs, replacements, and maintenance.
Asking Price
$1,327,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$883,432
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Posting: 292056 | Available | 4/15/25
Established since 2016, this residential and light commercial HVAC Contracting Business has a history of serving Southern Nevada and Arizona with an excellent reputation for quality products, reliable service, and customer care. This is a home-based business that is primed for growth.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292053 | Available | 4/15/25
NEW HANDYMAN FRANCHISE with low franchise fees! One stop shop for all types of handyman services including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general contracting. Fully licensed and 100% professional. $400 Billion industry is virtually recession proof!
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$3,897,202
Down
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Posting: 292199 | Available | 4/15/25
Highly Profitable Electrical Contracting Business in Las VegasThis established electrical contracting business has been a trusted name in Las Vegas for over 30 years. Specializing in commercial projects across office buildings, healthcare facilities, hospitality, and educational institutions, the...
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$115,000,000
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Posting: 292158 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Pre-Approved - Highly Profitable construction and remodeling business family owned continuously since 2003. Strongly committed to providing high quality of craftsmanship and customer service to each and every customer, no matter the size of the job.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$221,745
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Posting: 292142 | Available | 4/15/25
Well established landscape maintenance business with over 20 years of experience, specializing in comprehensive services for single-family residential, commercial, HOA, and multifamily properties. Certified SNWA Smart Start Contractor and Smart Controller Installer.
Asking Price
$229,500
Cash flow
$576,524
Revenue
$3,875,244
Down
$1,600,000
Posting: 291543 | Available | 4/11/25
Established full-service property preservation and general contracting company, offering a variety of services including trash outs, evictions, recurring lawn and maid services, landscaping, and more. Fully licensed as a construction company, they handle projects for major corporate clients.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$203,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
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Posting: 291534 | Available | 4/10/25
Company is in a Prime Southern California location near the ocean. Business provides 24/7 emergency services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$246,413
Revenue
$1,386,530
Down
$200,000
Posting: 288871 | Available | 4/7/25
Construction Consulting / Owner's Rep Firm - Newport Beach Rare: Profitable Construction Company for Sale, Newport Beach, CA
Asking Price
$585,000
Cash flow
$266,153
Revenue
$997,227
Down
$951,000
Posting: 291280 | Available | 3/26/25
Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides top-quality service to customers by having an experienced team of the best journeymen in the industry. Customers will always get the very best quality sand blast and re-stucco job.
Asking Price
$951,000
Cash flow
$342,516
Revenue
$2,067,265
Down
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Posting: 291248 | Available | 3/23/25
For over 50 years, this well-established, family-owned flooring business has been a trusted name in the industry, known for its outstanding reputation and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Asking Price
$998,000
Cash flow
$373,159
Revenue
$682,560
Down
$688,000
Posting: 290007 | Available | 3/18/25
Great opportunity and timing to purchase this profitable, well-run septic service/ sanitation contractor located in Los Angeles County. Requires a C-42, C-36 or a Class A contracting license and a commercial driver license. Well-equipped and with a reputation for excellent service,
Asking Price
$688,000
Cash flow
$103,000
Revenue
$1,030,000
Down
$33,000
Posting: 291082 | Available | 3/12/25
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange and is equipped with two trucks.
Asking Price
$330,000
Cash flow
$496,423
Revenue
$3,518,401
Down
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Posting: 291012 | Available | 3/12/25
Staff-run contractor with seasoned sales and operations leaders in place. Serving the niche mobile home market, they expertly perform repairs and new add-ons, including: decks, patios, patio covers, carports, sunrooms, stairs, windows, and bathroom remodels.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$3,292,374
Revenue
$14,731,172
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 290776 | Available | 3/4/25
For sale is a niche construction co., a highly profitable company specializing in servicing life science buildings in Northern California. The seller oversees operations from the office, while employees handle all onsite work. The business has clean financial records.
Asking Price
$12,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,623,735
Down
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Posting: 292107 | Available | 5/19/25
28 years in business, Northern Nevada Concrete Construction Company listed for sale. Scope of work includes 70% commercial and 30% residential concrete services, including, but not limited to, decks, patio, concrete construction, decorative concrete structures, slab work, site work, etc.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 278933 | Available | 5/16/25
Earthwork construction company grading, asphalt paving for renovation & new construction projects, plus asphalt & concrete repairs and maintenance for recurring commercial & public customers. 30 skilled employees with capable non-owner management. Extensive equipment & vehicles. 37-year history.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$350,729
Revenue
$4,820,784
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291431 | Available | 5/17/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly respected design-build firm serving the East Bay. Specializing in residential remodeling, the company is known for its top-tier craftsmanship, attention to detail, and outstanding client experience. Backed by a skilled team and efficient,
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$2,650,000
Revenue
$17,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287502 | Available | 4/30/25
The Site Development Company is renowned for its integrity, exceptional value, and timely completion of projects. The company was envisioned to be a premier clearing and grading contractor, capitalizing on the burgeoning market near Charlotte, North Carolina.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$126,115
Revenue
$473,243
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292603 | Available | 5/2/25
This business was born in the beautiful sought-after communities of Los Angeles. This expert general contracting business stands as a rare opportunity to step into a thriving enterprise with a solid foundation and abundant upside potential.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$89,200
Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 279466 | Available | 3/2/23
Vancouver Area Painting Contractor - This painting company has been stable, but they have seen sustained growth and have been one of the fastest growing small business painting companies in the Vancouver/Portland area.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$149,218
Revenue
$680,178
Down
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Posting: 287479 | Available | 2/16/25
Established for over three decades, our roofing business in the East Bay Area stands as a beacon of reliability and excellence. With a steadfast commitment to quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship, we have earned a stellar reputation for delivering durable, long-lasting roofs.
Asking Price
$349,900
Cash flow
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Revenue
$883,432
Down
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Posting: 292056 | Available | 4/15/25
Established since 2016, this residential and light commercial HVAC Contracting Business has a history of serving Southern Nevada and Arizona with an excellent reputation for quality products, reliable service, and customer care. This is a home-based business that is primed for growth.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$6,782,334
Down
$3,400,000
Posting: 274987 | Available | 7/9/22
This patio and remodeling contractor provides dynamic and custom solutions for its clients throughout Northern California. To drive additional growth, the business has also recently expanded into bathroom remodels and renovation. Known for providing the highest quality product offerings and service.
Asking Price
$3,400,000
Cash flow
$526,262
Revenue
$754,474
Down
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Posting: 292540 | Available | 5/1/25
Take ownership of a highly profitable, well-established drainage and encapsulation business serving North Bay and surrounding areas. This is a trusted name in crawlspace encapsulation and interior drainage installation.
Asking Price
$1,191,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$65,000
Down
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Posting: 288676 | Available | 9/30/24
This company is a well-established and highly regarded tile contracting business, serving the greater Los Angeles area with a strong focus on residential projects. The business has a strong client base and significant growth potential. 65% of their business is generated through general contractors.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292053 | Available | 4/15/25
NEW HANDYMAN FRANCHISE with low franchise fees! One stop shop for all types of handyman services including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general contracting. Fully licensed and 100% professional. $400 Billion industry is virtually recession proof!
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
$470,317
Revenue
$1,925,938
Down
$191,250
Posting: 285991 | In Contract | 4/4/24
This acquisition opportunity is for an established landscape construction and maintenance company that has been serving Silicon Valley, CA for 37 years. The company specializes in high-end residential landscaping projects and swimming pool projects.
Asking Price
$1,275,000
Cash flow
$266,153
Revenue
$997,227
Down
$951,000
Posting: 291280 | Available | 3/26/25
Premier Stucco and Sandblasting Contractor - Company provides top-quality service to customers by having an experienced team of the best journeymen in the industry. Customers will always get the very best quality sand blast and re-stucco job.
Asking Price
$951,000
Cash flow
$236,000
Revenue
$970,000
Down
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Posting: 283580 | Available | 2/22/25
This plumbing contractor business, currently headquartered in Marin County, California, has been serving the Bay Area since 1950! The company specializes in plumbing solutions and offers a diverse range of services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$286,184
Down
$135,000
Posting: 273276 | Available | 2/16/24
This specialty maintenance firm has provided post-construction cleaning services to general contractors (60%-70% of the business), architects, and upscale homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area for over 12 years. The majority of the company's business is now recurring and referral based.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$103,000
Revenue
$1,030,000
Down
$33,000
Posting: 291082 | Available | 3/12/25
This outdoor living business, founded in 2019, provides a range of services including fencing, decks, gates, patio covers, and cladding. The business operates out of a 2,000 sqft warehouse in Orange and is equipped with two trucks.
Asking Price
$330,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,897,945
Down
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Posting: 274996 | In Contract | 9/16/22
This Northern California turn-key Kitchen & Bath remodeling contractor has cemented itself as the go-to remodeling service provider in the Central Valley area. With over 30 years in the industry, this business has built an excellent reputation in the industry and community and provides a prospective
Asking Price
$1,225,000
Cash flow
$205,680
Revenue
$702,822
Down
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Posting: 291155 | Available | 5/6/25
A full-service glass company. Seller will stay up to 6 months to help with the transfer of the business. The company has been serving the Orange, Riverside, Los Angeles Counties with great success. Now it's time for somebody new to carry the torch & continue making a big income.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$345,000
Revenue
$170,000
Down
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Posting: 286708 | Available | 10/22/24
The business is largely focused on residential and commercial projects through general contractors and architects. Approximately 85% of their work is subcontracted work, while the remaining 15% is direct to the owners on smaller residential projects. Trusted electrical subcontractor for 37 years.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$1,159,100
Revenue
$4,443,806
Down
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Posting: 292407 | Available | 4/24/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable restoration contracting business specializing in full-scale fire and water damage repair. 85% residential and 15% commercial clientele, this company boasts a stellar reputation in the market.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$203,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291534 | Available | 4/10/25
Company is in a Prime Southern California location near the ocean. Business provides 24/7 emergency services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$284,482
Revenue
$1,387,964
Down
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Posting: 289980 | Available | 12/30/24
Excellent opportunity to own a locally owned painting company with a top-rated reputation in both the commercial and residential repaint markets. The business was founded in 2017 and has expanded from a single van and 1 man crew to running sub-contractor crews with annual revenues over $1 Million.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
1,000,000 plus
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 257529 | Available | 3/14/23
After 25 years of estatablished business sell to retire and focus on real estate development projects. 2023 on track to show over $1,000,000 in owner benifit. Company includes $400K of hard asset, and Land with house for sale or lease/option.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$505,087
Revenue
$2,889,392
Down
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Posting: 281859 | Available | 7/31/23
This listing is for a commercial maintenance coating company that has served Central and North Alabama for 70 years. As the third-generation approaches retirement it is time for the business to be handed off.
Asking Price
$1,806,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 266053 | Available | 11/21/22
Established in 1979, the owners of this longtime respected glass and window company are retiring and ready to hand this heirloom business off to its new operators. It is located in a 2,800 sq ft. retail/shop building with a 600 sq ft. office/showroom and a 2,200 sq ft. shop.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$3,292,374
Revenue
$14,731,172
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 290776 | Available | 3/4/25
For sale is a niche construction co., a highly profitable company specializing in servicing life science buildings in Northern California. The seller oversees operations from the office, while employees handle all onsite work. The business has clean financial records.
Asking Price
$12,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 282379 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is an established and well-regarded home renovation company that currently services over 25 suburbs in the Sacramento area. This is a great opportunity to acquire a profitable, reputable, and experienced home renovation business.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
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
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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.
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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.
