Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$170,000
Down
$90,000
Posting: 279275 | Available | 8/26/23
This home staging and furnishing business is a dream come true for somebody to turn natural talent into a lucrative business. Today there is a growing demand in the staging industry for its proven success when it comes to selling a property.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$2,626,310
Revenue
$3,200,000
Down
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Posting: 269046 | Available | 8/25/23
Our client's offering, is a cash positive, profitable, pass through business of twelve year's standing. It represents a golden opportunity to expand an already profitable well-respected company in an exploding market. They did as much business by the end of July 2023 as in all of 2022.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 282379 | Available | 8/24/23
For sale is an established and well-regarded home renovation company that currently services over 25 suburbs in the Sacramento area. This is a great opportunity to acquire a profitable, reputable, and experienced home renovation business.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$94,173
Revenue
$374,479
Down
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Posting: 282265 | Available | 8/17/23
100% Seller financing is available with a qualified down payment. his Tuolumne County landscaping business has been in operation since 1984 and provides landscape maintenance services to a variety of clients. This turnkey business offers a well-trained staff and loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$81,551
Revenue
$325,027
Down
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Posting: 282152 | Available | 8/12/23
This firm is a family-owned and operated business that strives to deliver the highest standard of mosquito control. This standard of care is reflected in its client relationships and the fact that it has over 300 5 star google reviews.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$165,299
Revenue
$1,196,000
Down
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Posting: 282122 | Available | 8/9/23
Tile & Flooring company with huge upside, In North Los Angeles. Founded in 1978, this thriving flooring business with 45 years of success has established itself as a staple in the industry.
Asking Price
$360,000
Cash flow
$920,000
Revenue
$5,560,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 279962 | Available | 7/31/23
For sale is a profitable, well-run paving, seal coating, and striping company, that is SBA lender pre-qualified. Real estate is available for lease or purchase. Locally owned and operated, this family-run business enjoyed serving the Kern County area for over 30 years!
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$1,069,397
Revenue
$7,541,386
Down
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Posting: 281346 | Available | 7/26/23
This owner-operated electrical contractor specializes in commercial and industrial electrical construction, electrical design-build construction, service work, and Title 24 acceptance testing. The company markets its services toward general contractors and business owners and acquires projects.
Asking Price
$2,595,000
Cash flow
$665,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
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Posting: 281768 | Available | 7/24/23
The Exterior Remodeling Construction Company is a Limited Liability Company (LLC) located in the state of Delaware. It was incorporated in 2002 by the current owners. With over 25 years of experience in exterior residential remodeling, the company has built a strong reputation.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$173,934
Revenue
$724,907
Down
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Posting: 281730 | Available | 7/20/23
Profitable Senior Home Health Care Business that specializes in providing exceptional in-home care services to older adults, catering to their unique needs and ensuring utmost comfort in the familiar surroundings of their own homes.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$507,000
Revenue
$642,000
Down
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Posting: 281085 | Available | 6/6/23
This established, diversified independent agency, appointed by top P&C, Standard and Non-Standard, Auto, Health, and Home Carriers, is offering its Agency or Book of Business. Of the 2700 policies, the P&C distribution is approximately Homeowners -25%, Auto -70%, Commercial -5%, and Healthcare.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$1,120,000
Down
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Posting: 280896 | Available | 5/24/23
Entrepreneurs in Orange County have a fantastic opportunity with a National Cabinet Remodeling Franchise up for investment. This is a golden chance to own a successful business in a booming market. Act now to realize your entrepreneurial 1/2dreams.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 280554 | Available | 5/3/23
Long Established and Profitable. Specializing in household appliance repair. Washers, dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and garbage disposals.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$265,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 277204 | In Escrow | 4/26/23
*IN ESCROW-This business does approximately 70% of HVAC and 30% of Plumbing. Mostly residential clients that have used this company for years of service. It has been a great stable & profitable business for over 70 years and the current seller owned it for over 35 years.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$371,500
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
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Posting: 280057 | Available | 4/5/23
Top Reputation Home Remodel & Construction Franchise with Great Profits. Are you looking for an exciting business opportunity? Look no further than this extremely successful remodeling business with 20 years of success, which provides simple cost-effective projects to luxury projects.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$234,448
Revenue
$819,818
Down
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Posting: 279915 | Available | 3/29/23
This is a construction firm that has provided remodeling, carpentry structural repairs, roofing, mold remediation, and maintenance services to its loyal clients since 1991. The selling price has been drastically reduced to $165,000 for a quick sale.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$195,685
Revenue
$381,460
Down
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Posting: 279924 | Available | 3/29/23
This Professional Window Cleaning Business, in upscale North Jersey Counties, is available for sale so the seller can retire. The business focuses on commercial buildings and also about 40% on residential business.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$131,838
Revenue
$570,975
Down
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Posting: 279899 | Available | 3/27/23
This is a full-service electrical and HVAC contracting firm. It has installed and serviced electrical and HVAC equipment since 1982. This firm combines extensive licensed contracting knowledge with years of on-the-job experience to provide the best service and finest installations.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
1,000,000 plus
Revenue
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Posting: 257529 | Available | 3/14/23
After 25 years of estatablished business sell to retire and focus on real estate development projects. 2023 on track to show over $1,000,000 in owner benifit. Company includes $400K of hard asset, and Land with house for sale or lease/option.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$374,479
Down
$220,000
Posting: 274939 | Available | 3/7/23
This Tuolumne County landscaping business has been in operation since 1984 and provides landscape maintenance services to a variety of clients. This turnkey business offers a well-trained staff and loyal customer base, providing an excellent opportunity for a prospective investor.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$84,600
Revenue
$530,000
Down
$88,841
Posting: 264820 | Available | 3/3/23
This 44-year-old custom upholstery and furniture repair complete all work in-house. All furniture and fabric remain in a secure, smoke-free environment. The customer can design his/her own piece or get a custom piece created from a picture found in a magazine. The seller will carry $51,058 & train.
Asking Price
$139,899
Cash flow
$89,200
Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 279466 | Available | 3/2/23
Vancouver Area Painting Contractor - This painting company has been stable, but they have seen sustained growth and have been one of the fastest growing small business painting companies in the Vancouver/Portland area.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$44,000
Revenue
$51,220
Down
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Posting: 265655 | Available | 2/23/23
For sale is a pool route which is an important business to own. It gets high income with tremendous expansion opportunities to grow. There will be complete training guaranteed through the escrow transfer. The owner has dealt with us in the past and is a top seller.
Asking Price
$41,220
Cash flow
$221,684
Revenue
$1,113,349
Down
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Posting: 277079 | Available | 2/12/23
This specialty commercial flooring contractor boasts a highly scalable concept crafted to be the foundation of a regional or national market leader, a proven method to install a flooring service and product superior to its competitors, and an internally developed bidding, budgeting, and scheduling.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,657,211
Down
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Posting: 278918 | Available | 2/7/23
This is an excellent opportunity for the right buyer to assume control of a very successful, established, and well-reviewed kitchen & bath showroom and design center. This family-owned business has operated for over 10 years from an ideal Silicon Valley location.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278813 | Available | 2/2/23
Great location Indian clothing store for sale in Solano county. The store sells various Indian and Asian clothing for men and women.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$112,905
Revenue
$298,000
Down
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Posting: 264921 | Available | 12/21/22
Boylan Brother's Window Cleaning is an established business of over 41 years serving the Coachella Valley. They offer professional services for both commercial and residential properties. Let them take a look at your property, no job is too large or small for them.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$145,000
Down
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Posting: 270301 | Available | 12/21/22
Interiorscapes provides consistent, quality interior plantscape design, installation and maintenance for their clients. They customized every interior plant design to fit the needs of their clients, taking in the requirements of each architectural style, traffic pattern and light source.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$851,672
Revenue
$3,430,536
Down
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Posting: 284146 | Available | 4/19/24
With a successful track record for over 25 years, this business has provided janitorial and cleaning services to over 150 recurring clients throughout San Diego County. Consistently generates over $3million in recurring revenue year over year with impressive profit margins between 26-27%.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$1,000,390
Revenue
$4,554,178
Down
$760,000
Posting: 285870 | Available | 4/23/24
This is a very well-established, CCB licensed glass contractor business with in house, residential and commercial solutions from design to installation. It has experienced sales & installation crew, long established supplier agreements, recurring revenue from repeat commercial customers all in one.
Asking Price
$4,360,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$550,000
Down
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Posting: 283306 | Available | 4/19/24
Real estate staging service serving the always-booming Silicon Valley market. A great reputation, in business for 17 years, diverse customer base, efficient operations. Some seller financing may be available for a qualified buyer. Existing stagers grow your business 'overnight.'
Asking Price
$299,900
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/21/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$1,470,768
Down
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Posting: 242233 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a very successful real estate home staging company for sale in Santa Clara County that offers contemporary, modern & popular on-trend and specific designs such as mid-century or modern home design services. The business has recurring customers and has great reputation.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$223,000
Revenue
$500,633
Down
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Posting: 285380 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale are assets worth $266,000 including staging essentials, inventory, a moving truck, and an established online presence. The company boasts an efficient operational model with skilled staff, advanced inventory management, and a positive culture.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$89,200
Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 279466 | Available | 3/2/23
Vancouver Area Painting Contractor - This painting company has been stable, but they have seen sustained growth and have been one of the fastest growing small business painting companies in the Vancouver/Portland area.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$210,803
Revenue
$497,559
Down
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Posting: 286094 | Available | 4/10/24
A reputable and longstanding glazing company in San Diego County, this business has been a trusted provider of high-quality custom shower enclosures, closet doors, mirrors, and more for over five decades.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$884,243
Revenue
$4,258,944
Down
$10
Posting: 283620 | Available | 3/19/24
For over 30 years, this home automation & security business has delivered turnkey services that include home automation (25%), lighting control (25%), audio/video (25%), security (20%) and recurring monitoring service (5%) solutions for residential markets. 2023 Earnings $944,560, Sales $4.3M.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$44,000
Revenue
$51,220
Down
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Posting: 265655 | Available | 2/23/23
For sale is a pool route which is an important business to own. It gets high income with tremendous expansion opportunities to grow. There will be complete training guaranteed through the escrow transfer. The owner has dealt with us in the past and is a top seller.
Asking Price
$41,220
Cash flow
$435,178
Revenue
$1,273,405
Down
$985,750
Posting: 283266 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a residential home staging company founded in 2019, by real estate and design professionals trying to satisfy a need in the industry - a need they experienced over hundreds of times with their own properties. The company grew rapidly and has been consistently profitable.
Asking Price
$985,750
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$644,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 267070 | Available | 3/17/22
Begun as a tiny tool store in 1986, skyway tool center is now a 5000 sq. ft. retail tool store located in beautiful Chico, California. A family owned and operated tool business, skyway tool center opened skywaytools. com in 1995. In 2005 the tool store owners built a new tool store after renting.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$194,844
Revenue
$1,307,054
Down
N/A
Posting: 284278 | Available | 4/12/24
The business has enjoyed nearly 31 years of success, and built a phenomenal reputation! The business has grown through the thorough knowledge, excellent quality of work, quality products and one-stop-shop mentality. Gross Revenue: $1,307,054. Cash Flow: $194,844.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$272,023
Revenue
$1,426,206
Down
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Posting: 282460 | Available | 1/22/24
Established over 20 years, this service and repair plumbing business generates over $1mm in sales with 85% customer retention. This business operates out of a 2,000 sq ft. building including a warehouse and is centrally located in East San Diego County.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$330,000
Revenue
$1,393,301
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Posting: 284396 | Available | 12/21/23
For sale in the greater Palm Springs area is a highly reputable and first class cleaning company that specializes in serving high-end luxury properties and VIP clients.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$134,129
Revenue
$833,889
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Posting: 281304 | Available | 12/11/23
Beautifying and enhancing your living space never goes out of style. One of the most cost-effective and simple additions to any yard is a quality fence. This established and turn key fencing company Services Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and the greater Monterey Bay areas.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$265,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$60,000
Posting: 277204 | In Escrow | 4/26/23
*IN ESCROW-This business does approximately 70% of HVAC and 30% of Plumbing. Mostly residential clients that have used this company for years of service. It has been a great stable & profitable business for over 70 years and the current seller owned it for over 35 years.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$95,910
Revenue
$35,145
Down
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Posting: 285922 | Available | 4/1/24
Our client is revolutionizing on-site clean energy. While addressing an existential problem for the world, it will do so with attention to the aesthetics and environmental harmony of its design.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$170,000
Down
$90,000
Posting: 279275 | Available | 8/26/23
This home staging and furnishing business is a dream come true for somebody to turn natural talent into a lucrative business. Today there is a growing demand in the staging industry for its proven success when it comes to selling a property.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$684,819
Revenue
$4,768,527
Down
$230,000
Posting: 281036 | Available | 2/6/24
Savor success with this turnkey modern 'Design & Build' Kitchen and Bath cabinetry shop. This highly profitable company comes complete with multiple showrooms and a manufacturing facility. The company combines modern European designs and the best available hardware with local precision.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 285144 | Available | 4/15/24
This HVAC business is consistently the highest-rated company of its kind in the area. With 600 reviews on Google that average 4.9 stars. There is a full staff of techs in place and supporting employees to make this a very customer service-focused business.
Asking Price
$987,000
Cash flow
$703,829
Revenue
$9,020,702
Down
$5,350,000
Posting: 280982 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California custom stone counter fabrication and installation company is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in business under the original founder for 18 years. They have so many years in the business, creating its long-standing reputation.
Asking Price
$5,350,000
Cash flow
$30,296,906
Revenue
$178,182,423
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Posting: 281689 | Available | 2/7/24
The business is a highly regarded lath and plaster company operating in the Los Angeles area. They specialize in both exterior and interior lath and plaster applications for residential and commercial projects.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$221,684
Revenue
$1,113,349
Down
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Posting: 277079 | Available | 2/12/23
This specialty commercial flooring contractor boasts a highly scalable concept crafted to be the foundation of a regional or national market leader, a proven method to install a flooring service and product superior to its competitors, and an internally developed bidding, budgeting, and scheduling.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 281487 | Available | 2/22/24
This company provides temperature control solutions for indoor and outdoor events in Northern California. They provide heating and cooling equipment for parties, weddings, corporate functions, sporting events, and backyard get-togethers with family and friends.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$131,838
Revenue
$570,975
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Posting: 279899 | Available | 3/27/23
This is a full-service electrical and HVAC contracting firm. It has installed and serviced electrical and HVAC equipment since 1982. This firm combines extensive licensed contracting knowledge with years of on-the-job experience to provide the best service and finest installations.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$2,015,000
Down
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Posting: 256961 | Available | 10/21/20
Do you have experience with small engine repair? Are you a tinkerer? Outdoor Power Equipment business in desirable downtown location for sale. Only full-service OPE dealer in this upscale county. Covid - 19 essential business.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 274098 | Available | 10/27/23
Profitable homewares and furnishings store located in the fabulous Noe Valley neighbourhood of San Francisco! 20-plus years in business with incredible one-of-a-kind items and furniture. Super corner location with heavy foot traffic, great display windows, and a fun cheerful vibe.
Asking Price
$199,000
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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.
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.
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.
What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
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.
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.
