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Posting: 276509 | Available | 10/29/23
This is a ten-and-more-year-old Accredited Private Duty Home Care Agency for sale in Central New Jersey. This business is an established franchise, part of a large national non-medical home care franchise network with offices in the US and internationally.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 282012 | In Escrow | 10/5/23
The home has been licensed since 2009 operating as an Elderly Care Home, all of which may be nonambulatory & with a hospice waiver for 6 residents. The home has been recently vacated but has all the furniture, fixture, appliances & personal items necessary to continue the operation of a care home.
Asking Price
$1,320,000
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Posting: 283091 | Available | 9/28/23
This is an eye health center and optometric practice. This business is a full-service medical and family eye health center and optometric practice that handles routine eye care tests and services as well as medically based optometric conditions such as ocular disease, glaucoma, and diabetes.
Asking Price
$449,995
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Posting: 282406 | Available | 8/25/23
An exclusive opportunity presents itself with the sale of a Home Health License in Beverly Hills, California. This license, which includes ACHC survey approval for initial licensing, offers the potential to establish a Home Health agency in a sought-after location.
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Posting: 281882 | Available | 7/31/23
Clean Medicare Provider Number for a Nebraska Home Health Agency for sale with coverage across the entire state and potential fo patient reach and growth. This Provider Number is ready to bill Medicare immediately, offering a seamless start for the new owner.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 274598 | Available | 7/28/23
This is a home health agency for sale in the Sunland Park, New Mexico area. The company was established in 2012. There is no census or revenue guaranteed. The company is a Medicare provider number and only has the ability to bill Medicare. It is JCAHO accredited, and Medicare is accepted.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 281815 | Available | 7/27/23
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established Dermatology practice. Located in central Virginia, this full-service Dermatology practice is well known for years of personalized attention and professional care provided to its patients.
Asking Price
$525,000
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Posting: 279965 | Available | 7/27/23
This is a profitable care home facility in Northern California with 36 beds, of which 12 are currently occupied. The facility does not come with any real estate. In 2022, the business generated a revenue of $724,000 and a net profit of $51,000. The asking price for the facility is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
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Posting: 278614 | Available | 7/18/23
For sale is a residential care facility for the elderly with real estate included! It is nestled in a very desirable area adjacent to West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, surrounded by beautiful homes in the well-established upscale neighborhood of Beverly Center area.
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$545,000
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Posting: 281622 | In Contract | 7/13/23
Update: 12/15/2023 - In contract. This pristine 6-bed congregate home is nestled in the Skyline Ranch community in Apple Valley (San Bernardino County). The facility is approximately a 10-minute drive from Highway 15 with plenty of eateries, grocery stores, and other venues along the way.
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$239,000
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Posting: 275791 | Available | 2/26/23
This Sherman Oaks area home-health care agency provides high-quality home-health care services to promote health and improve its client's quality of life. The services they offer include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social and home health care.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 278994 | Available | 2/10/23
The specialty of this company is helping healthcare providers operate at peak financial and staffing efficiency and maximize profitability. Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities, be they niche rural or nationwide operations benefit from the expertise and insights of these experts.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
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Posting: 274462 | Available | 9/13/22
Our client is offering a next generation, patented medical device for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids. The procedure is painless, non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, is conducted in under 2 minutes, and can be performed in any medical setting: a doctor's office, a surgery center,
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Posting: 274341 | Available | 7/7/22
This Hospice is licensed to provide palliative and comfort care for terminally ill patients. They have a Certificate of Accreditation, California Department of Public Health provider numbers and National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number.
Asking Price
$240,000
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Posting: 252833 | Available | 10/13/20
Due to family situation, we have to relocate and have to give up our acupuncture practice in Rocklin CA. The business has been growing steadily in the last 3 years. We have been practicing in Rocklin for about 3 years and yearly income is approximately $35,000 - $25,000 in checks, insurance
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$33,000
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Posting: 285867 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a hospice agency for sale in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, with first license only. It must pass the second survey. The price is $175K.
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$175,000
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Posting: 285418 | Available | 5/5/24
With a fully executed Triwest Contract, this is a mental health, PHP, IOP rehab center located in Los Angeles. Credentialed with most major insurance companies. It has a 2,500 sq ft. office, good for 35 clients in office. VA contract can support online clients as well as in person.
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$650,000
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
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$375,000
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Posting: 286391 | Available | 5/2/24
A well-established hospice agency in Ventura County, California. This reputable agency has been providing compassionate end-of-life care since 2017, and has garnered a stellar reputation in the community and beyond. Accredited by the Joint Commission.
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$449,000
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Posting: 285773 | Available | 5/2/24
This hospice (first license only) is located in Long Beach, CA, away from the saturated valley. It is ready to call for the final survey, read for the 'ready letter'. It has an amazing office space with three private rooms and incredibly low rent! It has a secure office building complex.
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$139,000
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Posting: 285062 | Available | 5/2/24
A hospice located in Dallas, Texas, is available for sale. This hospice has zero census and is Medicare and Medicaid certified. It covers Region 3 and has been licensed since 2017, surpassing the 36-month rule. The asking price for this opportunity is $350,000.
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Posting: 286166 | Available | 5/5/24
A brand new home health agency is available for sale. The sale includes the initial state license approved by CDPH. The license is fully transferable and is approved for the following counties: LA, Orange, San Bernardino, Ventura, Riverside, and San Diego.
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$60,000
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Posting: 284382 | Available | 12/20/23
Hospice, currently based in Texas available for acquisition. 100% Medicare certified, providing a clean agency that's ready to bill immediately. No current revenue or census, offers a fresh start for new ownership. The accreditation was obtained on 9/16/2021, and the PTAN was issued on 10/15/2021.
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$300,000
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Posting: 286199 | Available | 4/19/24
Explore the journey through the thriving mental health sector, where the demand for Enhanced Services Facilities (ESFs) is surging. Experience the economic advantages of integrating community-based care, supported by industry insights from leaders like IBISWorld.
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$4,250,000
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Posting: 280650 | Available | 3/4/24
Priced reduced by 30K for a quick sale, this brand new home healthcare agency (ACHC)/accredited Medicare provider number is in place, ready to provide services to Medicare patients! In addition to skilled nursing services, this agency is licensed to perform many services.
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$155,000
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Posting: 279586 | Available | 3/4/24
Home Health Care Agency-Brand New-Never Operated-Fully Licensed By CDPHS-Accredited By ACHC-Medicare Provider In Place-Ready To Bill -Licensed To Do Business In 5 different counties (LA-Orange-Ventura-Sun Bernardino-Riverside)-Relocatable.
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$165,000
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Posting: 284732 | Available | 3/14/24
We have a licensed home health agency ready to be taken through the accreditation phase of the home health process. The seller recently opted to reduce the price. The agency is located in North Hollywood (LA County) with the initial licensing date being June of 2023.
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$45,000
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Posting: 285280 | Available | 2/21/24
An opportunity to acquire a home health agency in Phoenix, Arizona, is now available. Notably, the 36-month rule does not apply, allowing for immediate billing at closing. The agency comes with a PTAN set to be obtained at closing via the Joint Commission and is prepared to accept Medicare/Medicaid.
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$295,000
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Posting: 285638 | Available | 3/13/24
Thriving home care agency located in Georgia available. With a total revenue of $500,000 in 2023 and a robust census ranging from 25 to 30, this agency serves a wide array of counties, including Appling, Bacon, Bulloch, and many more. The patient base primarily consists of 98% Medicaid and 2% VA.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 285920 | Available | 4/1/24
This is a Tempe, Arizona, home health agency for sale. They have Medicare and private pay. Their census for Medicare is 25 and 25-40 billable hours for Private Pay. It is fully staffed and their satellite office is in Sagewood, AZ. They have a key referral physician in place.
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$325,000
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Posting: 284050 | Available | 3/5/24
A lucrative opportunity awaits with the sale of an established home infusion business in California. Established in 2019, this business operates on a 100% private pay model, making it financially robust. This business holds great potential for continued success under dedicated ownership.
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$114,000
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Posting: 284156 | Available | 4/29/24
Established in the 1980s, the same location of this retail pharmacy serves the mature community of Linda Vista, SD. This is an opportunity for a pharmacist owner-operator to take over the location and or to relocate. The seller is 90 years young and is retiring!
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$225,000
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Posting: 284313 | Available | 12/15/23
A combined Home Health and Hospice agency in Texas, close to Dallas, available for sale. Both Home Health and Hospice services are 100% Medicare. Has little to no census for both services, and holds ACHC Accreditation. This is a statewide agency covering the entire state of Texas.
Asking Price
$399,000
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$216,000
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Posting: 285130 | Available | 2/13/24
This is an independent, twenty-year-old home health agency for sale near Miami FL, serving Miami Dade & Monroe County. The business is a stable and profitable venture for the next owner, with limitless expansion opportunities in a service business with high demand.
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$750,000
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Posting: 274598 | Available | 7/28/23
This is a home health agency for sale in the Sunland Park, New Mexico area. The company was established in 2012. There is no census or revenue guaranteed. The company is a Medicare provider number and only has the ability to bill Medicare. It is JCAHO accredited, and Medicare is accepted.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 285116 | Available | 2/12/24
Unlock the full potential of your entrepreneurial spirit with the acquisition of this cutting-edge Software as a Service (SaaS) technology solution tailored for the healthcare industry. Enjoy the advantage of exceptionally low operating costs with a small, motivated team.
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$550,000
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Posting: 286004 | Available | 4/5/24
Detroit, MI Home Health. Established 2019, exempt from the 36-month rule, immediate operational continuity. Medicare certified, accepting major insurance plans, diverse payer mix and consistent reimbursement streams. Strong track record of profitability and loyal staff willing to stay.
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$719,000
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Posting: 284379 | Available | 12/20/23
This is a brand new hospice based in Irving, Texas. This hospice comes with a clean provider number, is ready to bill Medicare immediately, and is CHAP accredited. It currently has no census and no revenue, offering a fresh start for a new owner. The agency covers the entire state of Texas.
Asking Price
$225,000
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Posting: 282161 | Available | 3/23/24
PRICED BELOW PRICE FOR QUICK SALE: Successful Ob/gyn
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 285520 | Available | 4/30/24
This is a professional psychiatric practice established in 1993 with steady and verifiable income in a professional business park along California's Gold Coast in San Luis Obispo County. Affiliated with local hospitals.
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$450,000
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Posting: 282893 | Available | 4/15/24
Two successful & stunning 4-BR and 2.5-baths RCFE homes only $430k and $440k for Real Estate. Business is included, $100K each for RCFE Business. Buy 1 facility or buy both! For Principal Buyers only. Not cooperating with Brokers/Agents. Serious buyers only, no looky-loos, no low-ball offers.
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$430,000
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Posting: 284311 | Available | 12/15/23
A Las Vegas, Nevada hospice is available. Its office is located in Henderson and is ready to bill Medicare immediately. Comes with a clean provider number, no census, and holds CHAP accreditation, covering all of Clark County. CHOW assistance was provided by the seller's consultant.
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$350,000
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Posting: 284314 | Available | 1/30/24
A hospice located near Dallas, Texas, is available for sale. This hospice is approved for Medicare billing and has Medicaid pending. It has a clean record with no census, holds Joint Commission accreditation, and covers Region 3 and parts of Region 7.
Asking Price
$250,000
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When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
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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 everyone who's decided to buy a small business in California knows the importance of due diligence. That involves close examination of a business prior to removing contingencies. But not everyone knows how to uncover problems that are not obvious. Here are five of the most common hidden issues.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
After investing years of time and talent into a company, many small business owners want to feel like they are leaving their business in good hands and for that reason, some sellers opt to sell their business to an employee. Let's talk about the pros and cons to taking this route.
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 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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
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.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
There are companies who specialize in purchasing Business Notes (of course at a discount). You can sell all or part of your note. Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen Founder and ProBuy & ProSell Lead discusses this entire process in his latest article on selling your business note after you sell your business.
A question sellers ask: how do I sell my business without getting sued, isn't a subject just for discussions with lawyers. A seller can take some precautions to reduce potential legal problems. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder Of BizBen and BizBen.com's ProBuy and ProSell Programs discusses this topic.
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 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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
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 unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
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.
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.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
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Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
When buying an Elderly Care Home what should potential buyers always ask the broker or owner before proceeding? Find out in this Discussion on BizBen. Items buyers of elderly care homes will want to know more about why the seller is moving on, average length of stay, placement fees paid, etc.
A business buyer asks about the viability and purchase of a home health care service and about the future of this industry - Peter Siegel, MBA takes on this question with other ProIntermediaries & Advisors on BizBen regarding the home health care industry and it's future for potential buyers.
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.
