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Posting: 292461 | Available | 4/28/25
On i-5 newer Independent gas station for lease.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$1,436,200
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$9,538,893
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Posting: 292457 | Available | 4/28/25
-This Gas Station is a 22k sqft all around. It includes a C-Store, Full Service Car Wash, Oil and Lube, Smog with 9 MPD -Gross Profit is 3.3M -Net Profit is 1.43M -This Property is sitting on 2.3 acres, The Real Estate alone is worth 12.5M (verified from source) -Very beautiful Gas Station
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$15,750,000
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Posting: 292437 | Available | 4/25/25
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Gas Station, C-Store, and express car wash in City of Indio. It has a very new 4,000 SF C-Store, 6 Multiple Product Dispensers with 21 fueling positions that sits on a 0.73 acre lot.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
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Posting: 292319 | Available | 4/18/25
This busy convenience store is located in a well-populated, high-traffic neighborhood and offers solid monthly sales of approximately $25,000 with an estimated profit margin of 35%.
Asking Price
$140,000
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$288,000
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Posting: 292315 | Available | 4/18/25
A convenience store with beer and wine is for sale in Lincoln, Placer County, CA. The store generates approximately $24,000 in monthly sales and operates out of a spacious 2,700 sq. ft. location with a monthly rent of $3,500.
Asking Price
$140,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 287454 | Available | 4/17/25
For sale is a gas station located in a prime area with less competition with the potential to improve volume. It is currently managed by a manager. It is doing 110k gallons and $100k inside. It is located on a busy street.
Asking Price
$6,800,000
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Posting: 270050 | Available | 4/17/25
For sale is a small convenience store in a busy location in the high-traffic hub of Watsonville (south Santa Cruz County). Strong lotto sales have powered steady performance through the years.
Asking Price
$35,000
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$2,705,174
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Posting: 289627 | Available | 4/16/25
High volume conv. Store with Type-21 Liquor License. Gas pumps and tanks are up-to-code and fully compliant with Environmental Health Board regulations. Originally established in 1969 and under current family ownership since 1998.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
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Posting: 292226 | Available | 4/15/25
Beer, wine, and convenience store business with real estate for sale. The store size is approximately 2,000 square feet, while the land size is 2.5 acres, with minimal competition in the surrounding area. Current store sales are approximately $100,000 and have been increasing.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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Posting: 292200 | Available | 4/15/25
Profitable Convenience Store with Gaming, Beer & Wine! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a well-established convenience store in a high-traffic East Las Vegas neighborhood! The previous owner invested $150K in equipment and leasehold improvements, including a $65K walk-in cooler.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 291555 | Available | 4/13/25
The store has many WeChat social media groups for active marketing strategies that bring in loyal customers. The market has plenty of parking spaces. The very low rent of $3000 for 900 sq. ft. space creates a stable profit with strong monthly sales of $50k-60k.
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 291060 | Available | 4/11/25
Bustling location, versatile space with incredible visibility & high foot traffic. Well-equipped ethnic market ideal for keeping same or conversion.
Asking Price
$39,000
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Posting: 291513 | Available | 4/9/25
For sale is a 7-Eleven with gas, located on a major intersection with high visibility and traffic.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 289919 | Available | 4/9/25
Mixed Use Industrial Or Gas Station and convenience store close to the Major Freeway 41 in the Caruthers, CA * Price includes the real estate & business * Building is 4,200 SF and the lot is 1.76 acres * Beer & Wine License Included * Seller's Financing available
Asking Price
$699,000
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$745,000
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Posting: 291471 | Available | 4/7/25
Gas station is located at very busy intersection. The seller claims gas pumping 55,000 gallons at 85 cents margin, the seller is in process to get a permit to convert the mechanic shop to the market with fast food. Asking price $5,900,000 including real property.
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$5,900,000
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Posting: 290300 | Available | 4/7/25
For sale is a branded gas station. The seller claims the annual net income exceeds $20,000. Gas sales range between 50,000 and 55,000 gallons per month, with an average margin of 40 cents per gallon. The convenience store generates $10,000 in sales per month, with a 35% profit margin.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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1,458 Sq.Ft
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Posting: 291411 | Available | 4/2/25
For sale is a prime downtown gas station in a highly desirable location. A rare opportunity to own the best location in town with high traffic and strong customer demand. Don't miss out on this hot property and profitable business fuel your success!
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Posting: 290419 | Available | 4/1/25
A high-volume independent gas station is for sale, pumping 150,000 to 175,000 gallons monthly. The property includes a 2,500-square-foot mini-mart with beer and wine sales. The owner is retiring after 30 years at the same location.
Asking Price
$6,400,000
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Posting: 287222 | Available | 3/31/25
Discover an incredible business opportunity in Tuolumne County! This Chevron gas station, equipped with an ExtraMile convenience store, boasts impressive sales figures: $80,000 per month in-store and 30,000 gallons per month in fuel. With just two dispensers, it achieves high margins.
Asking Price
$205,000,000
Bldg Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
2,988 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1995
Posting: 289952 | Available | 3/31/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is proud to present the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a Chevron-branded gas station, convenience store, and car wash located in Northern Arizona. The property is situated on a 0.86-acre signalized hard corner with frontage and good visibility.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$2,622,678
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Posting: 291360 | Available | 3/29/25
7-Eleven is known for its speed of service, catering to customers who want to get in and out quickly. The store offers a wide variety of products and services, including beverages, packaged foods, coffee, dairy, snacks, and much more.
Asking Price
$550,000
Bldg Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1997
Posting: 290080 | Available | 3/22/25
Commercial Plus, LLC presents One Stop Car Wash & Gas Station in Flagstaff, AZ. This turn-key property features a gas station, c-store, drive-thru, and express car wash. With a coveted Series 9 Liquor License and a prime location near NAU, it attracts 6M+ annual tourists. Real estate included.
Asking Price
$14,300,000
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Posting: 285134 | Available | 3/20/25
For sale is a Chevron gas station with a convenience store located in a high-traffic location in Sonora, California. Fuel sales - 30,000/GPM with high margins. Convenience store sales- $70,000/month
Asking Price
$1,700,000
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Posting: 291203 | Available | 3/20/25
Major brand gas station and convenience store for sale, featuring gas sales of approximately 90,000 gallons per month at a margin of $0.90 per gallon, market sales of around $80,000 per month, and lotto sales of about $25,000 per month.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
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Posting: 291202 | Available | 3/20/25
Major brand gas station with property for sale, featuring gas sales of approximately 69,000 gallons per month and franchised convenience store generating about $27,000 per month.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
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Posting: 285047 | Available | 3/20/25
For sale is an unbranded busy Peninsulas service station business. This is the business only. It makes approximately 80k gallons/month from gas. They make $50k+/- in store sales plus Lottery.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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Posting: 281516 | Available | 3/18/25
This is an Arco AM/PM for sale in Sacramento County with a long history of operations. This is a branded fuel facility with six MPDs serving regular, plus, and premium Gasoline. There are four 10,000 doubled-walled underground storage tanks installed with a 2,722 sqft branded C-store.
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$127,000
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$1,615,000
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Posting: 291150 | Available | 3/18/25
For sale is a 7-Eleven located on a major street at a signalized corner in the Hesperia-Victorville area. This location offers high visibility and heavy traffic, making it an excellent investment opportunity.
Asking Price
$315,000
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$288,000
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Posting: 292315 | Available | 4/18/25
A convenience store with beer and wine is for sale in Lincoln, Placer County, CA. The store generates approximately $24,000 in monthly sales and operates out of a spacious 2,700 sq. ft. location with a monthly rent of $3,500.
Asking Price
$140,000
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Posting: 289757 | In Escrow | 1/9/25
High volume convenient store for sale in north San Jose. They have a large selection of beer and wines and all kind of snacks. Walls of fridges stocked with water, beer, soda, energy drinks, If you just need a quick stop to pick up all your needs. This is a place to go.
Asking Price
$330,000
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Posting: 289747 | Available | 12/8/24
For sale is an Arco AMPM business, including the property, located in Kern County (Bakersfield, CA). The store is 2,682 square feet in size, situated on a 1.04-acre lot, and features six MPDs (multi-product dispensers) outside.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 290825 | Available | 2/26/25
The Arco AMPM business and real estate are available for purchase together, with an additional rental income of $8,000 per month on a long lease. The total lot size is 1.3 acres, and the building size is 6,851 square feet. The property includes eight gasoline MPDs.
Asking Price
$9,500,000
Cash flow
$66,044
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$184,000
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Posting: 281568 | Available | 3/7/25
This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of products such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, Beer, and Wine.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$2,622,678
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Posting: 291360 | Available | 3/29/25
7-Eleven is known for its speed of service, catering to customers who want to get in and out quickly. The store offers a wide variety of products and services, including beverages, packaged foods, coffee, dairy, snacks, and much more.
Asking Price
$550,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 287454 | Available | 4/17/25
For sale is a gas station located in a prime area with less competition with the potential to improve volume. It is currently managed by a manager. It is doing 110k gallons and $100k inside. It is located on a busy street.
Asking Price
$6,800,000
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Posting: 284392 | Available | 10/20/24
For sale is a Mobil brand gas station business with a separate car smog check station & property in the East Bay area. Per seller, the gas gallons are averaging between 50,000-60,000 per month and store sales are $30,000-$35,000 per month. Car smog's average income is around $5,000-$6,000.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 269860 | Available | 1/21/25
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
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,920,000
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Posting: 276833 | Available | 11/2/22
7-Eleven is one of the world's biggest and the most popular retail chains of convenience stores and 7-Eleven's top priority has always been to give customers the most convenient experiences possible to consistently meet their needs. 7-Even aims to be a one-stop shop for consumers
Asking Price
$420,000
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Posting: 287542 | Available | 12/10/24
For sale is a highly popular deli & conv. store, a beloved local eatery known for its hearty sandwiches, friendly atmosphere, and strong community ties. Established decades ago, the deli has built a reputation for serving fresh, made-to-order sandwiches with generous portions.
Asking Price
$65,000
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Posting: 281516 | Available | 3/18/25
This is an Arco AM/PM for sale in Sacramento County with a long history of operations. This is a branded fuel facility with six MPDs serving regular, plus, and premium Gasoline. There are four 10,000 doubled-walled underground storage tanks installed with a 2,722 sqft branded C-store.
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Posting: 271149 | Available | 2/4/23
For sale is a grocery store with a beer and wine license located in a free-standing building on busy street with high exposure in Bakersfield, California. Onsite parking spaces are available. There is lots of foot traffic. Commercial and residential neighborhoods surround the business.
Asking Price
895,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$4,700,000
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Posting: 284775 | In Escrow | 4/28/24
For the business only is a market and Mobil station with 6 pumps and 4 tanks. It has a beer and wine license (the only business in that corner with BW). The master lease belongs to Circle K and Circle K is subleasing to a dealer. The owner is retiring after 29 years. It is open 24/7.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 263533 | Available | 3/9/23
For sale is a newly-built branded gas station with property for sale in central valley. It was built about two years ago at a freeway location (Interstate 5). It is approximately a 4,800 sq ft. sized building with two QSR's. There are double walled tanks, 6 outside MPD's & one acre size of lot.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Bldg Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,996 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1997
Posting: 290080 | Available | 3/22/25
Commercial Plus, LLC presents One Stop Car Wash & Gas Station in Flagstaff, AZ. This turn-key property features a gas station, c-store, drive-thru, and express car wash. With a coveted Series 9 Liquor License and a prime location near NAU, it attracts 6M+ annual tourists. Real estate included.
Asking Price
$14,300,000
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Posting: 289748 | Available | 12/8/24
For sale ARCO AMPM business and real estate located in Kern County, CA. The property includes a lot size of 1.2 acres, a building with over 4,000 square feet, and an additional approximately 1,200 square feet of space ready for lease or the establishment of another retail business.
Asking Price
$6,200,000
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Posting: 290485 | Available | 3/9/25
This property is a prime corner location with high traffic. It features six MPDs with 12 hoses on a one-acre lot, along with a 3,000-square-foot building. The second floor includes a two-bedroom apartment.
Asking Price
$5,649,000
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Posting: 290753 | Available | 2/20/25
This convenience store located on busy street in Ukiah, California. Ukiah is the largest city and county seat of Mendocino County, situated in the scenic Ukiah Valley along U.S. Route 101.
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$150,000
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Posting: 285047 | Available | 3/20/25
For sale is an unbranded busy Peninsulas service station business. This is the business only. It makes approximately 80k gallons/month from gas. They make $50k+/- in store sales plus Lottery.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$1,500,000
Revenue
$5,000,000
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Posting: 287982 | Available | 12/17/24
A gas station with property near FWY 101 is for sale. A car wash business is also included in the sale together with a convenience store. It is an independent gas station. The size of the lot is 31,363 SF with a beautiful shape of the convenience store with B/W License.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
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Posting: 292437 | Available | 4/25/25
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Gas Station, C-Store, and express car wash in City of Indio. It has a very new 4,000 SF C-Store, 6 Multiple Product Dispensers with 21 fueling positions that sits on a 0.73 acre lot.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
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Posting: 290310 | Available | 3/2/25
Investment & Owner-User Opportunity: Independent Gas Station for Sale in Stanislaus County! Location: Prime spot with high visibility. Building Size: Spacious 4,660 sq. ft. Lot Size: 22,651 sq.ft.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
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Posting: 289032 | Available | 2/3/25
For sale is 25 acres of highway commercial land approved for a truck stop located in Pixley, CA (estimated address: 12130 Ave 120, Pixley, CA). The plans for the truck stop have been submitted and approved.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
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Posting: 289329 | Available | 11/12/24
This brand-new Chevron station is expected to open in 45 days. It features an 1,800 square-foot ExtraMile convenience store and an automated car wash. Located on a 27,938 square-foot property, the station offers gasoline, diesel, and E-85, with a 10-year contract with Chevron.
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$2,500,000
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Posting: 288425 | Available | 9/12/24
A fully upgraded and branded station is up for sale in Modesto. The store generates approximately $60,000 per month at a 35% margin and holds an ABC license. Gas sales range from 65,000 to 70,000 gallons per month, with a profit of 55 cents per gallon.
Asking Price
$4,200,000
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Posting: 290314 | Available | 1/24/25
Major brand gas station with convenience store located right off of major freeway exit. Business and Real estate included in the purchase price.
Asking Price
$6,100,000
Cash flow
$416,161
Revenue
$982,730
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Posting: 287937 | Available | 8/9/24
An exceptional investment opportunity awaits with this absentee-owned, employee-operated branded gas station. The property is in an upscale community on a high-traffic street and includes a convenience store with an ABC (Type-20) Beer and Wine license. The site has single-wall tanks.
Asking Price
$5,250,000
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Course Objective: To equip new business brokers with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate and deliver exceptional value to business buyers seeking to acquire businesses.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
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.
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!
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.
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.
