Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 4/24/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 4/20/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285647 | Available | 4/18/24
Situated in the vibrant West Hollywood area, this hot location boasts a 100% absentee-run operation with a high margin of 45%. Previously achieving monthly sales of $120,000 in 2023, which surged to $200,000 per month during the pandemic, this establishment operates from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$34,499
Revenue
$220,599
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286095 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is an award winning e-commerce brand with over 1,000 real 5-star reviews on Amazon. Their established account has a proven sales track record. They also have a fully functional website, an active presence on social media platforms, comprehensive marketing materials, etc.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$23,853
Revenue
$95,325
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286091 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a reputable online small batch dog treat company with proprietary recipes, trademarks, and branding. This company stands out with its innovative approach to crafting dog treats. Utilizing specialty recipes, they have mastered the art of up-cycling malted barley.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286041 | Available | 4/8/24
This online sales business is a one-stop shop, offering a wide range of products in the categories of tools, hardware, toys, and pet supplies. Whether you're a professional tradesperson, a DIY enthusiast, or a pet owner, this business has got you covered.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$50,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285949 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an online coffee roasting business with established online marketing. It is fully equipped, worth $40,000. They can roast 100 lbs of coffee an hour. The site was previously a Quizno restaurant so has the potential to be converted into a coffee shop that roasts its own coffee too.
Asking Price
$25,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285930 | Available | 4/1/24
Get in bed with the biodegradable bedding brand that's disrupting laundry with a simple, soft and sustainably disposable alternative. They are a pioneer of new category for eco-disposable textiles, with the first and only compostable and comfortable bed linens.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$1,780,000
Revenue
$14,550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285929 | Available | 4/1/24
The Retail Luxury Watch and Jewelry e-Commerce Company is a C-Corporation and was incorporated in June 1993 in its current form, although the company has operated since 1969. The company focuses on e-Commerce in the luxury watch and fine jewelry industry. The company has served over 20,000 customer.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
Cash flow
$218,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
Down
$470,000
Posting: 285882 | Available | 3/28/24
While numerous internet online stores are short-lived, this one has been around for more than 20 years. This online hobby craft store is enjoying a dedicated, loyal hobbyist customer base with stable profits - now, the owner would like to retire and spend more time with family.
Asking Price
$470,000
Cash flow
$751,107
Revenue
$2,281,386
Down
$3,000,000
Posting: 282785 | Available | 3/22/24
The business essentially created the popular niche for the premium products they create and sell. Started in 2017, all remote, loyal customer base, excellent reviews, 26 product SKUs, with more on deck. Seller works approximately 10 hours/week overseeing operations
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$288,436
Revenue
$2,340,330
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285699 | Available | 3/18/24
Now is your chance to acquire a profitable, 14+ yr. established auto parts e-commerce business selling on Amazon, eBay, and Walmart! This e-commerce business is unique because it has its own branded stores on Amazon with UPC Exemptions (not FBA), as well as lots of feedback history.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284948 | Available | 3/18/24
The business comes with a modern website and E-commerce platform. There are over 12,000 customers on the email list and ~17,000 followers on Instagram. Great potential to grow online sales!
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$422,000
Revenue
$1,335,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285577 | Available | 3/8/24
This digital agency has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years, launched its first monetized SaaS product in 2023 and is looking for a growth partner to help take advantage of on-the-horizon opportunities. The Company primarily serves ecommerce clients.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 271649 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a full-service neighborhood pet grooming business that has been established for 5 years. It has a great reputation with excellent online reviews. This business has a steady flow of loyal, local customers who bring in their pets on a repeat basis. There is a boutique and online store.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$506,000
Revenue
$4,030,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285435 | Available | 2/29/24
This is an established e-commerce business with light assembly operations that is profitable and has enormous upside due to the positioning of its products in the growing segment of the beauty industry. The Company sells raw materials for cosmetic products.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 285358 | Available | 2/26/24
This 30+ years sport eyewear company now ready for a new owner! The business specializes in golf eyewear that many professional and amateur golfers have been using for decades, including PGA and LPGA. The business wholesales to pro shops across the country and sells products online.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$268,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285214 | Available | 2/16/24
This is a home-based e-commerce business that has been established and ceritified seller for E-bay and Walmart for the last 15 years. The gross yearly is 268,000 with $6,000 net income monthly. It is currently managed with part time hours (15-20hrs per week) and a low overhead.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$196,280
Revenue
$1,194,901
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285155 | Available | 2/14/24
This is a great opportunity to get involved and monetize in the construction industry, which is booming, especially in Florida. Additionally, flooring is a great sector and nicely diversified due to the demand being driven by both new construction and the R&R (remodeling & renovation) market.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 2/6/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284877 | Available | 1/27/24
Established in 1988, this business has an organically high SEO rating with no additional marketing. The company has been an established resource and provider in many car manuals. Business operations are kept simple and there is a lot of opportunity for growth.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 284119 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a freeze-dried candy and confection store near a movie theatre. The business has been established for 10 years. Recent upgrades include a freeze-dry machine, new flooring, paint, local artist mural, ice cream freezer, and new candy inventory.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$487,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284735 | Available | 1/18/24
Wild Birds Unlimited is the leading brand for backyard bird feeding supplies. This strong franchise system supports its franchisees in every meaningful way. This profitable location has exclusive rights to one of the most affluent territories in the country. Sales and cashflow are up in 2023 over pr
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
$2,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284251 | Available | 12/11/23
Discover this exciting opportunity to own the already-built foundation of a high-end skincare line, now on the market, complete with an esteemed trademark and a robust digital footprint on Amazon and DTC website. This acquisition offers unparalleled growth potential in the booming beauty industry.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$380,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278721 | Available | 10/27/23
This is a super long time gift basket business! They have been serving the Bay Area in addition to national and international sales for over 20 years! It is a great location brick-and-mortar storefront with a super lease and terms, an additional storage room on the top floor, fantastic baskets, etc.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
$3,594
Revenue
$12,949
Down
CALL
Posting: 283446 | Available | 10/18/23
Our client has an AI-driven web-based software that turbocharges the hiring processes. It also keeps hiring locally with job posters or ads attracting nearby talent to area employers posting job openings. Our client's app is user-friendly, fast, and easy for employers and potential employees.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$52,492
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283423 | Available | 10/17/23
Our client's website is a directory and search engine that helps people find and compare open-source projects to use in building software. The website helps software engineers find the right open-source project to solve their problems.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 4/20/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 4/24/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$3,000,000
Revenue
$15,000,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 281158 | Available | 6/9/23
This acclaimed skin care brand is an unparalleled leader in its 3 novel primary sales channels. Together with its direct to consumer sales efforts, the beauty care brand enjoys remarkable market access that allows it get newly launched products in front of customers and in customers hands in days.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 284119 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a freeze-dried candy and confection store near a movie theatre. The business has been established for 10 years. Recent upgrades include a freeze-dry machine, new flooring, paint, local artist mural, ice cream freezer, and new candy inventory.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$268,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285214 | Available | 2/16/24
This is a home-based e-commerce business that has been established and ceritified seller for E-bay and Walmart for the last 15 years. The gross yearly is 268,000 with $6,000 net income monthly. It is currently managed with part time hours (15-20hrs per week) and a low overhead.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$1,780,000
Revenue
$14,550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285929 | Available | 4/1/24
The Retail Luxury Watch and Jewelry e-Commerce Company is a C-Corporation and was incorporated in June 1993 in its current form, although the company has operated since 1969. The company focuses on e-Commerce in the luxury watch and fine jewelry industry. The company has served over 20,000 customer.
Asking Price
$14,000,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$23,853
Revenue
$95,325
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286091 | Available | 4/10/24
For sale is a reputable online small batch dog treat company with proprietary recipes, trademarks, and branding. This company stands out with its innovative approach to crafting dog treats. Utilizing specialty recipes, they have mastered the art of up-cycling malted barley.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$52,492
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283423 | Available | 10/17/23
Our client's website is a directory and search engine that helps people find and compare open-source projects to use in building software. The website helps software engineers find the right open-source project to solve their problems.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283335 | Available | 10/12/23
This lacrosse-focused online community wants to capitalize on the continued rapid expansion of lacrosse seeing double-digit annual growth. It is on pace to be the next major US professional sport and be featured in the 2028 Olympics.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$3,594
Revenue
$12,949
Down
CALL
Posting: 283446 | Available | 10/18/23
Our client has an AI-driven web-based software that turbocharges the hiring processes. It also keeps hiring locally with job posters or ads attracting nearby talent to area employers posting job openings. Our client's app is user-friendly, fast, and easy for employers and potential employees.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$984,000
Revenue
$1,620,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282316 | Available | 9/18/23
An exceptional acquisition opportunity is now available, featuring an established (30+ years) Medical Software organization, serving a national market of diverse medical facility clients, with natively developed clinical and financial solutions.
Asking Price
$9,950,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282810 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is Specialty Candles, a candle manufacturer producing highly attractive inventory for 20 years. They are delivering over 240 different titles, 40 titles are in Spanish. Each candle comes with instructions how to use, where to place, what to do with the ashes.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$104,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$30,000
Posting: 280957 | Available | 7/14/23
Established for 30 years, this national and international branded clothing business is for sale! This business does approximately 60% of business online and 40% of retail business. It has a great lease that enables retail in front and online orders to be shipped from a warehouse in the back.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$422,000
Revenue
$1,335,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285577 | Available | 3/8/24
This digital agency has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years, launched its first monetized SaaS product in 2023 and is looking for a growth partner to help take advantage of on-the-horizon opportunities. The Company primarily serves ecommerce clients.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$115,314
Revenue
$478,122
Down
$595,000
Posting: 242307 | Available | 5/24/21
This technology firm has developed a fully-integrated and online and mobile food-ordering solution for restaurant chains. This technology firm has developed a fully-integrated and online and mobile food-ordering solution for restaurant chains. This seamless and fully customized and branded 3rd party
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
Call
Down
$5,000
Posting: 256629 | Available | 10/5/21
This is an asset sale, no books or P&L. The sale prices is less than the assets which include tees, yoga pants, hoodies and hundreds of rhinestone heat transfer. Two websites plus domain names (lagarments.com is valued over $2,000 alone).
Asking Price
$5,000
Cash flow
$196,280
Revenue
$1,194,901
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285155 | Available | 2/14/24
This is a great opportunity to get involved and monetize in the construction industry, which is booming, especially in Florida. Additionally, flooring is a great sector and nicely diversified due to the demand being driven by both new construction and the R&R (remodeling & renovation) market.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$487,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284735 | Available | 1/18/24
Wild Birds Unlimited is the leading brand for backyard bird feeding supplies. This strong franchise system supports its franchisees in every meaningful way. This profitable location has exclusive rights to one of the most affluent territories in the country. Sales and cashflow are up in 2023 over pr
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
$2,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284251 | Available | 12/11/23
Discover this exciting opportunity to own the already-built foundation of a high-end skincare line, now on the market, complete with an esteemed trademark and a robust digital footprint on Amazon and DTC website. This acquisition offers unparalleled growth potential in the booming beauty industry.
Asking Price
$30,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 2/6/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286041 | Available | 4/8/24
This online sales business is a one-stop shop, offering a wide range of products in the categories of tools, hardware, toys, and pet supplies. Whether you're a professional tradesperson, a DIY enthusiast, or a pet owner, this business has got you covered.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$218,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
Down
$470,000
Posting: 285882 | Available | 3/28/24
While numerous internet online stores are short-lived, this one has been around for more than 20 years. This online hobby craft store is enjoying a dedicated, loyal hobbyist customer base with stable profits - now, the owner would like to retire and spend more time with family.
Asking Price
$470,000
Cash flow
$506,000
Revenue
$4,030,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285435 | Available | 2/29/24
This is an established e-commerce business with light assembly operations that is profitable and has enormous upside due to the positioning of its products in the growing segment of the beauty industry. The Company sells raw materials for cosmetic products.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285930 | Available | 4/1/24
Get in bed with the biodegradable bedding brand that's disrupting laundry with a simple, soft and sustainably disposable alternative. They are a pioneer of new category for eco-disposable textiles, with the first and only compostable and comfortable bed linens.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284948 | Available | 3/18/24
The business comes with a modern website and E-commerce platform. There are over 12,000 customers on the email list and ~17,000 followers on Instagram. Great potential to grow online sales!
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285647 | Available | 4/18/24
Situated in the vibrant West Hollywood area, this hot location boasts a 100% absentee-run operation with a high margin of 45%. Previously achieving monthly sales of $120,000 in 2023, which surged to $200,000 per month during the pandemic, this establishment operates from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 271649 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a full-service neighborhood pet grooming business that has been established for 5 years. It has a great reputation with excellent online reviews. This business has a steady flow of loyal, local customers who bring in their pets on a repeat basis. There is a boutique and online store.
Asking Price
$210,000
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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.
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.
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.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
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.
