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$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
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Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/22/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
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Posting: 281047 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a gas station and convenience store in a prime location off the I-5 freeway. This is a great opportunity that won't last long. It makes 150k gallons high cent margin, and the convenience store makes $200k @ 50% margin.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
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Posting: 286248 | Available | 4/24/24
This is a newly remodeled convenience store with a beer & wine license for sale. The store is very clean, organized and currently doing $40,000 a month in gross sales per seller. That sales do not include Lottery sales. There is huge upside potential for an owner operator, adding deli/kitchen, etc.
Asking Price
$219,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 4/22/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 274951 | Available | 4/22/24
This well-established 7-Eleven franchise convenience store is located in a great neighborhood, with great potential for the Owner/Operator; this location sells all goods ranging from the lottery, snacks, phone cards, tobacco-related products, pizza, sodas, snacks, and coffee with other items.
Asking Price
$299,900
Posting: 245792 | Available | 4/22/24
We are working with an experienced, qualified, multi-station buyer who is looking to purchase profitable gas stations in Orange and San Diego Counties in the $3,000,000 to $10,000,000 price range, preferably with the land. The station should have either a convenience store/market and/or a car wash.
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Posting: 248876 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a beautiful newly remolded ARCO gas station and car wash. The sale includes the business only but the property is also available for purchase (please inquire if interested). Sits on a large .82 acre lot (40,000 sq. ft) located conveniently off of the 8 freeway. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$3,495,000
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Posting: 238847 | Available | 4/22/24
For sale is a beautiful Arco AM/PM gas station and market located in sunny San Diego, California. This station is producing strong numbers both in the market and in fuel sales. This sale is for the business only. The surrounding area contains residential dwellings, a university, dormitories, etc.
Asking Price
$1,695,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$650,000
Down
$80,000
Posting: 285767 | Available | 4/18/24
This convenience market, resembling a 7-11 style, has been owned by the seller for 16 years. With an average gross sales of $55,000 per month, it boasts a 35% margin, making it easy to run. The store, spanning 1,620 square feet, excludes meat and produce. Stable Revenues.
Asking Price
$145,000
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Posting: 286169 | Available | 4/17/24
The property boasts a great prime corner location on a heavily trafficked major street, featuring 4 MPD's with 8 hoses and double-wall fiberglass. The store enjoys high-margin sales, as well as gas with a margin ranging between 70-80 cents. Additionally, it is managed by an absentee owner.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
$610,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 285502 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a prime location that is strategically positioned off the 57 Freeway with convenient access to I-10 via Via Verde, boasting a captive market with no competition within a 2-mile radius. It has been a thriving business for over the past 3 years (2021-2023).
Asking Price
$7,777,000
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Posting: 285328 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a 76 Brand gas station, a franchise C-store, two franchised QSRs, and a car wash with property for sale off of a freeway location. It has 6 MPDs, Bio Diesel, E-85 fuel, a propane tank, and 8 Tesla charging stations.
Asking Price
$8,500,000
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Revenue
$1,136,000
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$25
Posting: 286132 | Available | 4/15/24
The location in the Sacramento area is prime and major, boasting a high volume store with 6MPD's and double-wall fiberglass. The gas has a high margin, priced at $1.00 plus, resulting in an annual gross profit of $1,135,403. In 2022, the annual gross profit was $1,214,262.
Asking Price
$5,150,000
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Posting: 286131 | Available | 4/15/24
This Arco AMPM business opportunity for sale presents a lucrative investment opportunity. Currently, inside-store sales range between $170,000 and $175,000, with 80,000 gallons pumped at a very high margin. The business operates under a 100% absentee owner model.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
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Posting: 283066 | Available | 4/15/24
This is an amazing business opportunity with real estate. This Chevron gas station with an Extra Mile store has 4 dispensers (diesel). The station has an impressive gross income of $850,000. The store sales are $50,000/m and gas is 70,000 gallons/m @ 0.50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,800,000
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Posting: 280948 | Available | 4/14/24
There has been a significant price adjustment! This gas station includes real estate on a large lot and boasts multiple income streams, including gas and diesel sales, a C-Store with a type 20 ABC license, billboard and Pacific Pride ground leases, rental income from a taco truck, ATM, and Bitcoin.
Asking Price
$2,885,000
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Posting: 276037 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a major franchise gas station has almost one acre of property included. It is located in a great prime in Butte County. It has 6MPDs with double-wall fiberglass. There are 12 hoses. It has a good size C store with beer & wine. The store sale is $80,000 and gas sale is 75K-80K at 45-50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
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Posting: 286060 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a branded and independent gas station doing over 100k gallons and over 100k store sales. No lotto or lottery. One small commercial lot adjacent to the gas station is also included, good for making car wash or add QSR. It is on a major exit off freeway 101 at a busy intersection.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$1,550,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 285497 | Available | 4/7/24
For sale is a high-grossing gas station and convenience store. The annual gross profit was over $2.1 million in the last two years. They are averaging 100,000 gallons of fuel per month and $150K per month in-store merchandise sales. A fully automated car wash was installed in 2023.
Asking Price
$11,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,340,000
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$30
Posting: 285981 | Available | 4/4/24
The independent grocery and beer wine store is well-established. It is currently operating under semi-absentee management. Its location on a major busy street ensures a high volume of vehicle and foot traffic. The store boasts great front parking spaces and features a meat department.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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Posting: 285956 | Available | 4/2/24
Are you looking for a great business opportunity? This is a unique chance to own and operate well-established BFL-Airport Convenience store/Gift Shop with high profit margin. Ideal for family run business or owner operator. Motivated seller and she is willing to look at all reasonable offers.
Asking Price
$82,000
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Posting: 284777 | Available | 4/2/24
A franchisee gas station in Sonora is for sale. This C-store has a good neighborhood and a populated busy location. Real estate is included. An ABC 21-off sale general license is included. This is a great gas station with traffic. More than $1 million worth of improvements have been made.
Asking Price
$10,450,000
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Posting: 283618 | Available | 4/2/24
A busy convenience store is for sale. This C-store has a nice neighborhood and a populated busy location. The store sells approx $26,000 per month, has rent of $2,000 per month, and a 3,500 sqft app. Also, this convenience store has additional income from ATMs & lotto.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 285010 | Available | 4/2/24
A gas station with a convenience store is for sale, and the sale includes the land. The station has diesel tanks with double walls, though one 16K gallons tank needs replacement.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 285902 | Available | 3/29/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Mobil Gas Station, C-Store & Car Wash with Land in the City of Colton. The gas station has a 924 SF C-Store for guests and is situated on approximately 0.76 AC of land.
Asking Price
$5,700,000
Bldg Size
4,534 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 283849 | Available | 3/28/24
Presenting a compelling investment prospect in Stockton, California - an established 76 gas station in a high-traffic location, boasting a yearly gross profit of $1.7M. Fuel sales are $130k/m, convenience store sales are $110k/m, car wash is $12k/m, and rental property income is $110k/m.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/22/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
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Posting: 280490 | Available | 1/1/24
For sale is the business only for a major brand gas station and franchised convenience store. The oil company is the landlord and is responsible for all major maintenance and upgrades. The gas store is 30-40K gallons per month, the market is $32K per month. The station rent is $16,000 per month.
Asking Price
$650,000
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Posting: 284169 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
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Posting: 286060 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a branded and independent gas station doing over 100k gallons and over 100k store sales. No lotto or lottery. One small commercial lot adjacent to the gas station is also included, good for making car wash or add QSR. It is on a major exit off freeway 101 at a busy intersection.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
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Posting: 277077 | Available | 2/7/24
For sale is a Type 21 Off-Sale General Liquor License in San Mateo County, California. A California Type 21 liquor license is one of the most popular liquor licenses. The California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) describe it as an off-sale general liquor license.
Asking Price
$40,000
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$1,200,000
Posting: 265656 | Available | 12/17/20
Branded station both fuel and market. Beautiful, clean and well run station. Absentee run business with all automated financial setup. Including back office service for access of sales report anytime remotely. NDA is required for financial viewing. 8 MPD, recent upgrades with double wall tanks.
Asking Price
$1,588,888
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Posting: 270583 | Available | 2/13/23
It is reduced for quick sale. This is a long-established convenience market in the affluent Mid-County region of Santa Cruz County with high traffic counts in areas of nice homes and schools. It is corporate-owned, with a straight percentage lease an off-site liquor license.
Asking Price
250,000 + Inv
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Posting: 276037 | Available | 4/14/24
This is a major franchise gas station has almost one acre of property included. It is located in a great prime in Butte County. It has 6MPDs with double-wall fiberglass. There are 12 hoses. It has a good size C store with beer & wine. The store sale is $80,000 and gas sale is 75K-80K at 45-50 cents.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 183032 | Available | 10/24/20
A small convenience store (800 sf) well located on first floor major items regional mall in a booming north San Diego county coastal. Store sells high profit items i. e. Candies soft drinks cigarettes, ice cream bars lotto, and many sundry items.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 285902 | Available | 3/29/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Mobil Gas Station, C-Store & Car Wash with Land in the City of Colton. The gas station has a 924 SF C-Store for guests and is situated on approximately 0.76 AC of land.
Asking Price
$5,700,000
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Posting: 278075 | Available | 3/9/23
For sale is a Valero gas station and convenience store with an ABC type 20 off-sale license + property for sale. The store size is 2,300 sq ft. and the lot is 0.36 acres with 4 MPDs and Valero brand gasoline. They do about 40-45,000 gallons and $55,000 + the convenience store sales (per seller).
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Cash flow
$1,550,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 285497 | Available | 4/7/24
For sale is a high-grossing gas station and convenience store. The annual gross profit was over $2.1 million in the last two years. They are averaging 100,000 gallons of fuel per month and $150K per month in-store merchandise sales. A fully automated car wash was installed in 2023.
Asking Price
$11,400,000
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Posting: 284742 | Available | 1/19/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a convenience store with gas and land in the City of Highland. The 3,100 SF C-Store is situated on approximately 0.46 AC of land. The gas station is equipped with 4 multiple product dispensers with 8 fueling positions.
Asking Price
$3,950,000
Cash flow
$850,000
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$3,500,000
Posting: 282924 | Available | 9/19/23
The owner is retiring after 36 years and is selling this profitable gas station located on prime property. They do $120k in gallons/month at 65c, $60k/month in store sales, $35k/month from the car wash, and $5k/month for additional rental income. The buyer must have 3.5M down to acquire.
Asking Price
$8,800,000
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Posting: 256110 | In Escrow | 9/22/23
This is a well-established service station located on HWY. 99 in Visalia, Central Valley. This station sits on .85 acre of land, with a 4,000 sq. ft. c-store, 6 MPD plus diesel, a drive-thru with a full kitchen, and 3 walk-in freezers. Real property is included.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,340,000
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$30
Posting: 285981 | Available | 4/4/24
The independent grocery and beer wine store is well-established. It is currently operating under semi-absentee management. Its location on a major busy street ensures a high volume of vehicle and foot traffic. The store boasts great front parking spaces and features a meat department.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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Posting: 276829 | Available | 11/29/22
Major Brand Gas Station and Market. Everything above ground is new: 2,487 SF Building with 10 Door Walk-In Cooler, New Canopy, Digital Price Sign and 4 New Gilbarco Dispensers with Passport POS system. 2 Double Underground Tanks, Each Tank 10K Gallon Capacity. Market has a Type 20 ABC license.
Asking Price
$7,250,000
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Posting: 286248 | Available | 4/24/24
This is a newly remodeled convenience store with a beer & wine license for sale. The store is very clean, organized and currently doing $40,000 a month in gross sales per seller. That sales do not include Lottery sales. There is huge upside potential for an owner operator, adding deli/kitchen, etc.
Asking Price
$219,000
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Posting: 285010 | Available | 4/2/24
A gas station with a convenience store is for sale, and the sale includes the land. The station has diesel tanks with double walls, though one 16K gallons tank needs replacement.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
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Posting: 269860 | Available | 9/1/22
Rare opportunity. High-volume liquor store with real estate. Store Sales: $120k-$150k monthly sales. $16-$20k a month net profit from lottery alone. $4k-$5k a week in lottery commission alone (rates #6 in the whole of California). Small studio apartment in the back (not permitted).
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Bldg Size
4,534 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Posting: 283849 | Available | 3/28/24
Presenting a compelling investment prospect in Stockton, California - an established 76 gas station in a high-traffic location, boasting a yearly gross profit of $1.7M. Fuel sales are $130k/m, convenience store sales are $110k/m, car wash is $12k/m, and rental property income is $110k/m.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
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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
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Posting: 283618 | Available | 4/2/24
A busy convenience store is for sale. This C-store has a nice neighborhood and a populated busy location. The store sells approx $26,000 per month, has rent of $2,000 per month, and a 3,500 sqft app. Also, this convenience store has additional income from ATMs & lotto.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 285956 | Available | 4/2/24
Are you looking for a great business opportunity? This is a unique chance to own and operate well-established BFL-Airport Convenience store/Gift Shop with high profit margin. Ideal for family run business or owner operator. Motivated seller and she is willing to look at all reasonable offers.
Asking Price
$82,000
Cash flow
$520,000
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Posting: 282304 | In Escrow | 12/31/23
For sale is a 76 gas station with less than 5 years on contract. This is a prime property next to the 405 freeway. The land size is about 30,000 sq. ft and the building is about 2,760 sq. ft. There are 6 MPDs and 4 tanks (12k, 12k, 10k, & 6k). One tank may be converted to e-85.
Asking Price
$8,250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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Posting: 274951 | Available | 4/22/24
This well-established 7-Eleven franchise convenience store is located in a great neighborhood, with great potential for the Owner/Operator; this location sells all goods ranging from the lottery, snacks, phone cards, tobacco-related products, pizza, sodas, snacks, and coffee with other items.
Asking Price
$299,900
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Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
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$2,700,000
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Posting: 277882 | Available | 3/25/24
This Circle K convenience store is a great opportunity for a family operation. The store is fully upgraded and remodeled with the most recent requirements by Circle K. There is a 6% royalty and advertising fee. The owner is too far from this location and cannot operate the business efficiently.
Asking Price
$750,000
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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!
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Despite challenges in the business for sale marketplace, some of the brokers who make a living by facilitating a deal between buyer and seller are known to stand in the way of a completed transaction because of some outdated ideas. Too bad they put greed ahead of the needs of their clients.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
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.
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.
