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Posting: 286188 | Available | 4/18/24
In the HVAC industry, we're the epitome of innovation and reliability. Blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge tech, we ensure comfort and efficiency. Our mission? Beyond temperature control. We offer adaptable, sustainable solutions, leading the way in energy-efficient HVAC systems.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$1,500,000
Revenue
$4,200,000
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Posting: 285574 | Available | 4/18/24
This is a high-end, award-winning, and profitable audio-visual home automation and integration systems sales, installation, and service company. It has been under original ownership since 2009. 2023 gross sales were an impressive $4.2M+/ with adjusted net earnings of $1.5M+/.
Asking Price
$3,100,000
Cash flow
$52,791
Revenue
$329,242
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Posting: 283920 | Available | 4/16/24
MAKE YOUR BEST OFFER for a well-stocked custom, full-service kitchen, and bath remodeler with exclusive suppliers from Italy and abroad. The are specializing in tiles, marble, cultured stone, cabinetry and the most up to date waterproof kits from Wedi.
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$223,000
Revenue
$500,633
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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
$174,283
Revenue
$890,315
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Posting: 285282 | In Contract | 4/16/24
This acquisition opportunity is for a 5-star rated, independent home cleaning business. The company offers cleaning service to the interior residences, including homes and apartments. They currently serve Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore, San Ramon and Danville.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$132,294
Revenue
$1,017,743
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Posting: 284800 | Available | 4/16/24
Seller Negotiable- Priced reduced from a motivated seller! Molly Maid is a residential cleaning franchise with 400+ worldwide locations. This particular franchisee opened over 24 years ago and operates two large territories, in Southern California. The business generate $1m+ in revenues.
Asking Price
$349,000
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Posting: 285144 | Available | 4/15/24
OWNER VERY MOTIVATED!!! 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
$895,000
Cash flow
$95,812
Revenue
$411,732
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Posting: 283033 | Available | 4/12/24
This company is very well-established and located in the greater Sacramento Region. The business sells lattice covers and drapes for rainy-day use of porches. These covers not only protect against rain, they protect against harmful UV rays and more! Cash Flow $95,812 Gross $411,732.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$251,467
Revenue
$407,981
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Posting: 247361 | Available | 4/12/24
This company primarily provides HVAC service and change-outs throughout the greater Sacramento and Placer counties. They perform commercial HVAC services including apartments and rental properties but do some residential work. Gross Rev 408K, Cash Flow 251K.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$194,844
Revenue
$1,307,054
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Posting: 284278 | Available | 4/12/24
The business has enjoyed nearly 31 years of success, and has 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
$84,798
Revenue
$296,317
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Posting: 274861 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based landscaping company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 9 years ago by the current owner and has been thriving since it started. This company performs both residential and commercial landscaping design, installation and maintenance.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$506,654
Revenue
$7,369,067
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Posting: 279031 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California remodeling, design, and flooring business is a California S Corporation and was founded in 1986 and under current ownership since 2013. They offer a wide selection of high-quality specialty-engineered hardwood, carpet, tile, and laminate.
Asking Price
$2,250,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$800,000
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Posting: 281245 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California welding and machine shop is a Sole Proprietorship and was under the current ownership for the past 45 years but has been in business for over 75 years! For over seven decades, their team of master craftsmen and welders have been working to perfectly execute projects.
Asking Price
$2,495,000
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Posting: 281388 | Available | 4/11/24
Clean N Roll Paint Roller Cover Cleaner is a brand owned by a Nevada-based Limited Liability Company that has been in business for the past 12 years. Clean N Roll is a professional-grade paint roller cover cleaner for commercial or home use.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$325,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 281972 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based window and door screen manufacturer and installer is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 14 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. The seller possesses a C61 Limited Specialty License D-52 Window Coverings.
Asking Price
$1,285,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$345,000
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Posting: 281837 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based janitorial company is a California Sole Proprietorship and was formed 26 years ago and has been under the same ownership since inception. They have a very loyal client list with the average client staying with them for over a decade.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$703,829
Revenue
$9,020,702
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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
$4,300,000
Cash flow
$213,477
Revenue
$738,299
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Posting: 272351 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern CA absentee run-based heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) company is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and has been in operation for 14 years under the current ownership. They provide all services (new installation, service, repair, and maintenance) on heating and AC.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$210,803
Revenue
$497,559
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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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,048,578
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Posting: 275913 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a profitable marble, stone & tile cleaning, polishing & restoration company. This owner has a contractor's license. Other companies doing the same service operate without one. The square footage is 400. Rent is negotiable. It was established in 2013.
Asking Price
$249,000
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$884,000
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Posting: 284751 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an opportunity to continue the established reputation of Central Coast Glass in it's present location since 1992. It has history and local branding. It's history of customer service for both contractors and homeowners will allow the new owner to lead a reputable company.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$281,050
Revenue
$1,841,367
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Posting: 284024 | Available | 4/4/24
Owners retiring after 35 years in the spa/bbq business. Price reduced. Consistently profitable business provides retail sales, delivery, and servicing of spas & bbq's. The well-lit immaculate showroom has excellent eye-catching signage along a busy commercial street. Pre-qualified for SBA loan.
Asking Price
$895,000
Cash flow
$163,365
Revenue
$280,626
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Posting: 285951 | Available | 4/2/24
SBA pre-approved for this profitable, owner-operated carpet cleaning franchise. A perfect opportunity for someone looking to go into business for themself. With targeted SEO, this business constantly has a full schedule. Three different territories are owned by this seller.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$95,910
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$35,145
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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
$564,000
Revenue
$4,656,752
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Posting: 285865 | Available | 3/27/24
This established, highly profitable wastewater and septic service business in the upscale East Bay area of Los Angeles presents a unique opportunity. With a loyal customer base and a diversified service portfolio, this acquisition guarantees immediate return on investment and a smooth transition.
Asking Price
$1,850,000
Cash flow
$350,000
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$1,470,768
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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
$261,000
Revenue
$2,049,615
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Posting: 276956 | Available | 3/22/24
Located in Ventura County, this kitchen and bath remodeling business has been in business for over 20 years and has become a staple serving Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It's storefront and full showroom boasts kitchen build-outs by multiple kitchen and bath cabinet and countertop companies.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
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Posting: 285788 | Available | 3/22/24
Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this premier design and manufacturing company serving the home and hospitality industries! Founded in 2006, this esteemed brand with exceptional profit margins is now the top choice for a worldwide, repeat network of interior designers.
Asking Price
$4,800,000
Cash flow
$91,624
Revenue
$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/15/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/12/24
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
$851,672
Revenue
$3,430,536
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Posting: 284146 | In Contract | 5/17/24
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
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$1,051,340
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Posting: 282462 | Available | 5/13/24
A full-service electric contractor 65 years of experience serving Bay Area Customers. With projects ranging from ground-up to design-build, tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, historic renovations, remodeling & more.$30M approx projects pending 2023.12 Vehicles Included
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$194,844
Revenue
$1,307,054
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Posting: 284278 | Available | 4/12/24
The business has enjoyed nearly 31 years of success, and has 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
$176,729
Revenue
$534,550
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Posting: 255665 | Available | 11/4/23
For sale is a 15-year-old window tinting company. Their sales are 30% commercial and residential buildings, 60% automobile, and 10% walk-in customers. For over 10 years they've had loyal car dealers' accounts. 7-10 car dealers are from Toyota, Audi, Porsche, Honda, Bentley, Cadillac, and more.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$195,684
Revenue
$724,020
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Posting: 285359 | Available | 2/26/24
This is a profitable home theater and automation company serving DFW for over 20 years, is now available for sale. The company specializes in designing, building, and installing a wide array of home solutions including home theaters, media rooms, golf simulators, home automation, and lighting.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$95,910
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$35,145
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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
$216,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 261638 | Available | 4/26/22
If you need any kind of gardening service and machinery, this is the place to go and they carry all the highest quality brands and have an excellent selection of lawn mower equipment and they provide great repair service. They repair on all your gardening equipment, full service including parts,
Asking Price
$259,000
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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
$134,129
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$833,889
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Posting: 281304 | Available | 4/25/24
Price reduced to $170,000. 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
$170,000
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$1,657,211
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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
$209,284
Revenue
$499,395
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Posting: 283228 | Available | 2/13/24
This 30+ year, established refrigeration and HVAC business offers commercial refrigeration and residential HVAC services to a diverse clientele, including commercial stores, schools, homeowners, and the food service industry.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$703,829
Revenue
$9,020,702
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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
$4,300,000
Cash flow
$111,889
Revenue
$1,058,084
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Posting: 284836 | Available | 1/24/24
Founded in 1978, this thriving flooring business with 45 years of success has established itself as a staple in the industry. With a consistent stream of contractors, designers, and customers relying on their impeccable flooring solutions, Their reputation drives steady word-of-mouth referrals.
Asking Price
$217,000
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
$241,808
Revenue
$965,325
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Posting: 285644 | Available | 4/25/24
We are pleased to present a rare purchase opportunity in the dynamic world of technology, automation, AI, and audiovisual solutions. This established business, renowned for its innovation and client satisfaction, is now available for acquisition from an owner who is ready to retire.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$281,050
Revenue
$1,841,367
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Posting: 284024 | Available | 4/4/24
Owners retiring after 35 years in the spa/bbq business. Price reduced. Consistently profitable business provides retail sales, delivery, and servicing of spas & bbq's. The well-lit immaculate showroom has excellent eye-catching signage along a busy commercial street. Pre-qualified for SBA loan.
Asking Price
$895,000
Cash flow
$665,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
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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
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Posting: 286188 | Available | 4/18/24
In the HVAC industry, we're the epitome of innovation and reliability. Blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge tech, we ensure comfort and efficiency. Our mission? Beyond temperature control. We offer adaptable, sustainable solutions, leading the way in energy-efficient HVAC systems.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
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Posting: 285788 | Available | 3/22/24
Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this premier design and manufacturing company serving the home and hospitality industries! Founded in 2006, this esteemed brand with exceptional profit margins is now the top choice for a worldwide, repeat network of interior designers.
Asking Price
$4,800,000
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Posting: 279791 | Available | 11/14/23
Build your dreams with this turnkey operation ready for you to take over and grow your future. This business has been in operation for over twenty years with established reviews and clientele. It includes all tools required for work and two trucks to run operations. This is a home-based business.
Asking Price
$100,000
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$1,500,000
Posting: 281388 | Available | 4/11/24
Clean N Roll Paint Roller Cover Cleaner is a brand owned by a Nevada-based Limited Liability Company that has been in business for the past 12 years. Clean N Roll is a professional-grade paint roller cover cleaner for commercial or home use.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 282541 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an established plumbing contractor business located in the West Los Angeles Area is offered for sale after serving their clients for the past 27 years. The business has annual gross sales running approximately 1,000,000
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$52,791
Revenue
$329,242
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Posting: 283920 | Available | 4/16/24
MAKE YOUR BEST OFFER for a well-stocked custom, full-service kitchen, and bath remodeler with exclusive suppliers from Italy and abroad. The are specializing in tiles, marble, cultured stone, cabinetry and the most up to date waterproof kits from Wedi.
Asking Price
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$148,141
Revenue
$339,142
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Posting: 282940 | Available | 5/2/24
This Central Coast landscaping company, located slightly North of Santa Barbara, has been successfully operating since 1998. This professional and quality landscaping company specializes in landscape design & installations, stonework, landscape maintenance, gardening, brush trimming, hauling & more.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$395,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
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$350,000
Posting: 276028 | Available | 10/11/23
This 30-year-old industrial cleaning distribution business has two locations to service Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. This company boasts over 650 customers with 7 employees, two customer service locations, and trucks to operate the business.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$920,000
Revenue
$5,560,000
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$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
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If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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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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Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
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.
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!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
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.
