Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 279753 | Available | 11/3/23
A liquor business located in a small shopping center in premium area near FWY 101 is for sale. The store opens from 9 AM to 9 PM and remaining lease period is 13 years. Rent is fixed for $10,000 per month for two years. The store size is about 2,700 sq ft. The business is operated by employees.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 281505 | Available | 10/15/23
This is a long-established high-volume liquor store with lots of potential and a strip center included in the sale. The owner works a couple of hours a day. It is on a busy street in central Los Angeles. The store grosses approximately $ 170,000-180,000 a month.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$540,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 251918 | Available | 10/9/23
For sale is a nicely remodeled liquor story with the property. It is in a good location and is semi-absentee run. The lot size is 8,000 sq ft. and The size of the store of the business is 1,382 sq ft. The hours are from 9 am-11/12 pm. It has ample parking spaces.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 276345 | Available | 10/9/23
This liquor store grosses $110,000 without lottery income. If lottery sales were added income would increase. The 2,200-square-foot space rents for $3,200 per month. There is a 9-year lease with a 5-year option available. The asking price is $750,000 plus inventory.
Asking Price
750,000+ Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 283227 | Available | 10/6/23
For sale is a liquor store with all new fixtures and equipment including brand-new walk-in coolers, floors, ceilings, countertops, shelving, etc. It is 3,200 sq ft. for $4,950 gross lease (no NNN). It is an asset sale and there is a new lease term (buyer to sign with landlord.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$269,000
Revenue
$1,310,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 283074 | Available | 9/27/23
Discover an exceptional chance to own a highly profitable liquor store along with the property it's situated on. This expansive 6,100 sq ft establishment is ideally positioned in close proximity to the picturesque Lake Mendocino, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$623,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282877 | Available | 9/15/23
Clubhouse Liquor is a well-established liquor store located on a bustling Main Street in Palm Desert, CA. This store holds a highly sought-after 21 liquor license, allowing for the sale of a wide range of alcoholic beverages. Situated in a prime location, the store enjoys high visibility.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$504,000
Down
$50
Posting: 282861 | Available | 9/15/23
This liquor store is located in a busy shopping center surrounded by homes and apartments. It has a reasonable rent at $4,200/month for 1,800 sq ft. It has a good profit margin at 40%. Selling due to partnership split. Must check it out. There is plenty of parking. Inventory is around $60,000.
Asking Price
$249,999
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$372,000
Down
$50
Posting: 282860 | Available | 9/15/23
This liquor store is located on a major street with a coin laundry and motel next door in a high traffic area. It has a good profit margin at 40%. The partnership broke up and forced the sale. Rent is only $3,100/month. They have a clean ABC license and there are no restrictions.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 282819 | Available | 9/13/23
This business has it all-liquor, lottery and check cashing. It has been a family-operated business for a long time. Net is $145,000 a year. They have easy and steady income from lottery and check cashing at this excellent location. Their business hours are from 9am-9pm.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 282793 | In Contract | 9/12/23
Long-established liquor store business with retail units. Major street location. Safe area. Liquor store plus 2 additional tenants. Good margins. Currently no EBT (potential if added). Plenty of street parking.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 282781 | Available | 9/12/23
The liquor store near FWY 5 and 134 is for sale. The business is located in a small shopping center. The lease is 3 years left and rent is currently $3,678 per month. Store opening time is currently from 8 AM to 9 PM. The size of the store is 1,900 SF.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282741 | Available | 9/10/23
This is a great opportunity to own a large, 2,780 sq ft. beer and wine store in a very busy area of Santa Clara County at a very reasonable price. It was newly renovated and re-organized, so it looks very good. They also have kitchen equipment for adding fast food. It will not last long.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$110,000
Posting: 282551 | Available | 9/2/23
This is a well established liquor/grocery store since 2014. It is next to the major street in one of the well populated city of San Joaquin County. The store is surrender by other businesses and eaters. The hours of operation are from 9am-10pm, seven days a week. The lease expires 2025.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 278450 | Available | 8/29/23
This is a low-rent, long-term leased liquor store in La Habra for sale. The store size is 1,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is a total of $3,100 per month ($2,250+$850(NNN)). The business hours are 9 am-10 pm. It has been run for 7 years by the same owner and has more than 30 years of business history.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$555,309
Down
$150,000
Posting: 275563 | Available | 6/16/23
For sale is a liquor store business with one residential rental property and a vacant lot. The sale consists of three lots with the store building, one 2 bedroom /1 bath rental house, and one vacant lot. This is a great opportunity for a family to operate and live at the back of the business.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
$150,000
Posting: 281230 | Available | 6/16/23
Liquor Store in Stanislaus County | Lor Rent | Long Lease Available | Located on the Main Road | Residential Area Near the Store
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 243294 | Available | 6/14/23
This is a highly profitable Liquor store with increasing sales per month. It has approx 40%+ margin and a minimum 35 cents margin on 37,000 gallon/month fuel sales. It has limited competition. It is approx. 4,000 sq ft. The seller replaces the pumps with new ones last year.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 270945 | Available | 6/13/23
For sale is a very popular busy liquor store for sale in San Francisco that has been there for many decades. The monthly sales are $45-50K so it is highly profitable with a high margin (40-45%) per seller. The rent is $3,350/month and the current lease is valid till 2025 with a 5-year option.
Asking Price
$177,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$185,000
Posting: 275977 | Available | 6/12/23
This is a liquor store business located on the busy street of the town in San Joaquin County, CA. It recently added Type 21 off sale, with general included. The store sales are up to $25,000 per month. It has good margins and reasonable rent. It is a good size store.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
$140,400
Revenue
$840,000
Down
$35
Posting: 281109 | Available | 6/8/23
Well-organized liquor store for sale, busy street location with mixed commercial and residential area, with reasonable rent and long lease term. Good Lotto income as extra (not included in monthly sales), perfect store for family-running buyers.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 279594 | Available | 6/6/23
For sale is a Marin County Type 47 ABC license. It Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption on the licenses premises.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 280738 | Available | 5/15/23
Excellent Liquor Store For Sale. The store is currently doing around $65,000 a month in gross sales per seller. The current Business owner has been at this location for over 22 years.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$384,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 280393 | Available | 4/26/23
The liquor store nearby FWY 605 is for sale. The store is in an independent strip center and the rent is amazingly low $1,700 gross per month. The lease is 10 years left. The monthly sales volume is about $32,000.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
20-25% minimum
Posting: 280358 | Available | 4/24/23
Hard Liquor License/Convenient Store with Branded Gas station available for Sale in the Sutter County area. Currently, it's doing $65,000 average monthly Store sales and pumping 40,000 Gas Gallons at a very high margin.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 274317 | Available | 4/23/23
This California Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License gives the licensee privileges to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits, in package form for consumption off the retail establishments premises. Minors are allowed to be on the premises; however, the purchaser must be of legal age to purchase alcohol.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$624,000
Down
$35
Posting: 280299 | Available | 4/20/23
The liquor store is located near an intersection, a high walking traffic area, store size is nearly 1900sf, owner comes to the store just to collect money, managed by mostly the manager, much potential to improve the sales, the owner wants to retire after 11 years of ownership.
Asking Price
$210,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 4/28/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$209,000
Revenue
$708,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284847 | Available | 1/24/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to take-over this well-established and maintained liquor store! Lots of renovations were done including new exterior paint & night lights for extra exposure. It is almost ready to sell open food items. The store is beautiful; come see for yourself!
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$110,000
Posting: 282551 | Available | 9/2/23
This is a well established liquor/grocery store since 2014. It is next to the major street in one of the well populated city of San Joaquin County. The store is surrender by other businesses and eaters. The hours of operation are from 9am-10pm, seven days a week. The lease expires 2025.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$500,000
Posting: 282884 | Available | 3/25/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 280307 | Available | 4/26/24
This Sonoma County California ABC Type-47 Full Liquor License can be used on premises for a restaurant or may be converted to a Type 48 for a bar, tavern, or nightclub. This license is transferable to any location in Sonoma County, California.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 255696 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a well-established liquor store in Corona, Riverside County for many years. It's remodeled, has high margins, and a strong median income area. It's in a good location, with no competition nearby.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Break Even
Revenue
$396,000
Down
Cash
Posting: 276887 | Available | 11/14/22
This beer and wine market is located in a nice neighborhood. Plenty of front parking. The current owner has another job and cannot run this business. Used to be a Circle K location. Employee run, absentee owner. Reasonable asking price. Monthly gross: $33,000.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,920,000
Down
$950,000
Posting: 284862 | Available | 3/29/24
This is a liquor store with a size of 5,800 sq ft., including upstairs and a big storage room in the back of the property. The upstairs is a 2 bed 1 bath (potential to rent out). There is great front parking space and easy to get in and out. There is a big back storage room for stocking inventory.
Asking Price
$3,499,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 275009 | Available | 3/5/23
For sale is a popular liquor store & check cashing location on a busy major street. There are 20 walk-in coolers in the 4,620 sq ft. space. The lot size is 5,724 sq ft. It has excellent profit, as they also do lottery and so on. You can buy the business only or with the property.
Asking Price
$3,750,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 278450 | Available | 8/29/23
This is a low-rent, long-term leased liquor store in La Habra for sale. The store size is 1,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is a total of $3,100 per month ($2,250+$850(NNN)). The business hours are 9 am-10 pm. It has been run for 7 years by the same owner and has more than 30 years of business history.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 284448 | Available | 4/3/24
This well-established liquor store is strategically located in a high-traffic area, ensuring consistent visibility and foot traffic. The store offers a wide and curated selection of premium liquors, wines, and spirits, catering to a diverse customer base with varying tastes and preferences.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$530,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283089 | Available | 1/27/24
For sale is a well-established liquor store with great potential to increase sales. It currently operates 6 days per week, closes at 8:00 PM daily, and is closed on Sundays. There is great opportunity to increase sales. All buyers need to sign an NDA. This is a must-see location! Make an offer.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$990,000
Posting: 268152 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is an absentee-run liquor store in Long Beach. Currently manager have been operated 18 years. SBA loan is possible for qualified buyers. They have a low rent of $5,691 + NNN per month with a. long term lease. Monthly average sales are $150,000+. The current owner doesn't work in the store.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 275329 | Available | 12/7/23
Great opportunity to buy a liquor store with solid sales and a track record for sale in San Jose, CA. This store has a great operating history of over 30 years. Inventory is not part of the purchase price. It will be counted separately at the close of escrow. The store is eligible for SBA financing.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$324,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 285263 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a liquor store with potential. The owner lives 1 hour away and cannot run this business. It is located on a major street with great exposure. There is plenty of parking and it is in a Latino neighborhood. There is a 16-door walk-in cooler and it has a clean ABC license.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 280275 | Available | 4/19/23
Easy Operation - Money maker - No competition. A well-established liquor store with little to no competition in Sonoma County is up for sale. The store does about 90k/m in sales excluding the lotto.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
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Posting: 191742 | Available | 10/5/20
For sale is a high-volume grocery/liquor store with property in Sacramento. A full beer, wine, and liquor license is included with NO conditions. Store Sales are $140k + @ 33%-35% profit.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278075 | Available | 3/9/23
For sale is a Valero gas station and convenience store with an ABC type 20 off-sale license + property for sale. The store size is 2,300 sq ft. and the lot is 0.36 acres with 4 MPDs and Valero brand gasoline. They do about 40-45,000 gallons and $55,000 + the convenience store sales (per seller).
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 282019 | Available | 2/22/24
For sale is a liquor store - its size is more than 4,500 sq. ft and the lot size is more than 7,000 sq. ft. The total net sales income after all expenses is about $240,000 / year.
Asking Price
$3,750,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$804,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 284981 | Available | 3/29/24
Established for over 21 years, this liquor and check cashing business, including the property, is up for sale as the owner is looking to retire. Spanning 1,600 sq. ft., the property features front parking for 3 cars, making it easily accessible. Currently operating 8-9 pm with no ABC conditions.
Asking Price
$1,199,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 278077 | Available | 1/2/23
Liquor store - High margin. Bitcoin commission is $300 monthly. Great first-start business opportunity for a husband and wife team. Asking $330k plus inventory, gross sales $50k monthly, rent $2460 CAM included, lease 9 years + 10 years.
Asking Price
$330,000
Cash flow
$110,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285089 | Available | 2/9/24
This popular liquor & convenience store is located on an extremely busy street with ample free parking right in front. It is in a mixed commercial and residential neighborhood, making it a go-to place for residents and commuters. It has easy egress and ingress and is highly lucrative.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
call
Revenue
$960,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 286102 | Available | 4/12/24
This is a freestanding liquor with parking spaces in the back, front, and street. It has been under current ownership for over 15 years and is run by all employees. It has heavy traffic and behind it are many residential areas. Adding more business hours and check cashing can increase potential.
Asking Price
$640,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$185,000
Posting: 275977 | Available | 6/12/23
This is a liquor store business located on the busy street of the town in San Joaquin County, CA. It recently added Type 21 off sale, with general included. The store sales are up to $25,000 per month. It has good margins and reasonable rent. It is a good size store.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
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Posting: 275839 | Available | 8/18/22
Bay area, nice and clean. Ample parking lot store size of 2200 sqft. Gross sales $60,000. Rent is $5773 3+5yr lease remaining. 100% help run. Present owner has owned for 22 years. Inventory is approximately $100,000. Good for a new buyer or family run.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$540,000
Revenue
$4,900,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 279623 | Available | 1/18/24
For sale is a high-volume liquor business in a medium-sized shopping center near HWY 2. The store's opening time is from 9 AM to 10 PM. The store size is about 2,500 sq ft. and rent is $9,400 per month including the NNN charge. The lease has 7 years left, though additional options can be sought.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$850,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 276891 | Available | 10/16/22
For sale is a well-established liquor store in a busy residential area with the seller willing carry most of the purchase price. With SBA rates headed towards 10%, the seller is willing to carry for less. The monthly sales are $70,000, the rent is $3,500 per month. The buyer would only $125,000 down
Asking Price
$350,000
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The economy has started to repair itself since the recession. While things may never be what they were in the past, the economy and small businesses have started to gain some form of momentum again. If you are considering buying a small to mid-size business consider these recession proof businesses.
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
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.
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.
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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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!
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.
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.
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.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
