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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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Posting: 274302 | Available | 11/14/23
The company provides sales, service, and installation of all its products. The company maintains a high-traffic showroom that allows customer interaction and a place to see samples before making a purchase. The market consists of both commercial and residential opportunities.
Asking Price
$329,000
Cash flow
$112,000
Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 283829 | Available | 11/13/23
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a highly reputable residential landscaping company that has established itself as one of the leading service providers in Worcester County The owner is seeking to sell the business, (including all inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment and vehicles).
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$381,580
Revenue
$6,918,908
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Posting: 283736 | Available | 11/7/23
This Northern California business retails the top brands of high-performance sport-fishing power boats, as well as pontoon boats, special order bay boats, fish and ski family boats, tackle, boat parts, accessories, and clothing. The majority of the company's sales are new boats.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
$349,000
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$3,400,000
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Posting: 283699 | Available | 11/6/23
This is a high-end, professional, family-owned business specializing in top-quality equipment for agriculture and landscaping. The business is known for its focus on providing farmers with the equipment they need to run efficient and productive operations.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$1,100,000
Revenue
$4,676,582
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Posting: 283613 | Available | 10/31/23
This is South Florida's best in truly unique, custom holiday decor, locally owned & operated, serving the commercial and residential community since 2000! From dazzling tree lighting to custom holiday displays, they specialize in creating festive, enchanting and memorable holiday experiences.
Asking Price
$5,750,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$2,200,000
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Posting: 283582 | Available | 10/28/23
This is Florida's premiere paver contractor specializing in the design, installation and maintenance of all hardscapes including pool decks, driveways and more. Serving the community for over 20 years with one of the most respected names in the industry.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$2,750,000
Revenue
$19,363,000
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Posting: 283551 | Available | 10/26/23
This commercial and industrial construction general contractor was founded in 2006 after the founder determined that the construction general contractor that he was working for was on a path to being sold. The Company was extremely successful and grew substantially under his leadership.
Asking Price
$11,000,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,438,000
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Posting: 283279 | Available | 10/23/23
Great opportunity to acquire an established Machine Shop with 27 years of successful operation. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area market, this shop comes equipped with CNC millings, many other machines, and various tools, catering to a range of precision manufacturing needs.
Asking Price
$645,000
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Posting: 279458 | Available | 10/19/23
This is a highly profitable, over 37-year-old, well-established plumbing company. The owner claims annual gross is close to $ 1,000,000. Net Income $285,000 in 2021. The inventory and equipment, including 1 service van, is worth about $75,000.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$3,594
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$12,949
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Posting: 283446 | Available | 10/18/23
Our client has an AI-driven web-based software that turbocharges the hiring processes. It also keeps hiring locally with job posters or ads attracting nearby talent to area employers posting job openings. Our client's app is user-friendly, fast, and easy for employers and potential employees.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$158,558
Revenue
$1,367,896
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Posting: 283426 | Available | 10/17/23
Operating out of a new showroom in one of the busiest shopping areas in Birmingham, this fast-growing franchised flooring business offers multiple flooring options from all of the major suppliers including hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile, and stone. With their three mobile showrooms.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$395,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
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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
$359,965
Revenue
$1,745,504
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Posting: 283252 | Available | 10/7/23
For sale is profitable California's landscape construction and maintenance corporation. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go-to company. Inquiries from current clients and referrals for design services result in most sales development.
Asking Price
$1,599,000
Cash flow
$115,000
Revenue
$350,000
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Posting: 281659 | Available | 10/5/23
Embark on an extraordinary opportunity to own a thriving, recession-proof pest control business in the highly pest-dense Southern California region.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$139,006
Revenue
$529,731
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Posting: 275519 | Available | 9/1/23
If you love being your own boss and making a good living in one of the most desirable areas to live on the planet, then give this successful flooring contractor business a serious look. Well-established contracting business features the advantages of job variety and profitability. Seller financing!
Asking Price
305,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$108,493
Revenue
$235,095
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Posting: 282464 | Available | 8/30/23
Unlock the potential for unparalleled growth with a highly esteemed machine shop and sheet metal fabrication business in Los Angeles! In business for over 45 years, this reputable business has a proven track record of success, making it the top choice for HVAC companies.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$500,000
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$3,000,000
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Posting: 275784 | Available | 8/17/23
This is an established body shop in the east bay area. They are working with 7-8 different insurance companies including the car store company. There are long-time experienced employees. The costs of goods are $65,000 per month. Labor is $45,000. The monthly net profit is $40,000.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
$81,551
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$325,027
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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
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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
$505,087
Revenue
$2,889,392
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Posting: 281859 | Available | 7/31/23
This listing is for a commercial maintenance coating company that has served Central and North Alabama for 70 years. As the third-generation approaches retirement it is time for the business to be handed off.
Asking Price
$1,806,000
Cash flow
$665,000
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$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
Cash flow
$180,000
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$540,000
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Posting: 280169 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is an auto repair and maintenance with free drop-off/pick-up services. Why pay more? We beat any written estimates by 10% or more. They do tune-up specials, brakes, transmission services, oil changes, and filters. They do fully synthetic oil change specials.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$659,873
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$1,761,960
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Posting: 276224 | Available | 4/2/23
For 40 years, this profitable, well-established company has provided high-quality electrical and lighting services to commercial and industrial customers throughout Southern California. Low customer concentration and growth opportunities since there is no marketing currently.
Asking Price
$1,972,000
Cash flow
$234,448
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$819,818
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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
$120,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 278915 | Available | 3/23/23
For sale or for lease is an auto repair and body shop. Its size is 1,200 + 750 sq ft. and the lot size is 7,000 sq ft. It comes with 4 hoists and 2 bays. The monthly receipts are $30,000 a month, net $10,000 a month, and the price is $150,000. If you lease rent will be $12,500. The lease is 2+5.
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$150,000
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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
$84,600
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$530,000
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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.
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$139,899
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Posting: 285825 | Available | 4/18/24
Introducing Mira Mesa's premier car repair business! Are you searching for a thriving car repair business in the heart of Mira Mesa, CA? Look no further! This well-established auto repair shop is your golden opportunity to step into a lucrative industry with a proven track record.
Asking Price
$328,888
Cash flow
$180,000
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$550
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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
$225,886
Revenue
$541,975
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Posting: 285858 | Available | 4/23/24
This business is perfect for the PCOC who wants to instantly grow their business. Currently registered in 8 counties and highly profitable. High cash flow, amazing reputation with fabulous reviews. Been in business for over two decades. Residential and commercial.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$464,879
Revenue
$2,899,885
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Posting: 278295 | Available | 4/24/24
This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety of residential design/build
Asking Price
$1,599,000
Cash flow
$365,299
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$1,693,525
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Posting: 281319 | Available | 2/13/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a full-service, high-end European automotive repair business in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. This business has a loyal customer base, is in high demand, and is very profitable.
Asking Price
$620,000
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
$54,718
Revenue
$633,753
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Posting: 284333 | Available | 12/17/23
This auto repair shop in the Diamond Bar has an outstanding location on a very busy street. There is plenty of parking and room for vehicles. The profitable shop stays busy based on its great location and well-established customer base. There are 6 bays, 5 lifts, and 1 alignment rack.
Asking Price
$89,850
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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
$500,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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Posting: 284937 | Available | 1/31/24
An exceptional business opportunity presents itself with the offering of a well-established used car dealership coupled with a certified mechanic shop and repair services in the vibrant city of San Diego. Situated in an attractive locale. Annual sales are over $4 million.
Asking Price
$700,000
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 285353 | Available | 2/26/24
For sale is a highly profitable, and reputable premier automotive repair shop in Rancho Cucamonga, with more three decades of unparalleled service and expertise. This shop stands as a testament to excellence in the automotive industry, serving the community with unwavering dedication.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$37,303
Revenue
$129,000
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Posting: 284753 | Available | 4/12/24
A full-service automotive shop for sale in Palm Springs is available for purchase. This shop has gained a great reputation for its commitment to honest repairs and quotes, as well as excellent customer service. Service is performed by skilled technicians who are experienced with various makes.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$349,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
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Posting: 283699 | Available | 11/6/23
This is a high-end, professional, family-owned business specializing in top-quality equipment for agriculture and landscaping. The business is known for its focus on providing farmers with the equipment they need to run efficient and productive operations.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 285308 | Available | 4/19/24
Burbank body shop, for an asset sale, is a hard to find body and paint shop. Established and reputable, this full-service collision repair center specializes in luxury vehicles, offering top-tier painting, and mechanical repairs. Strategically located on a busy avenue in L.A.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$363,000
Revenue
$1,360,000
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Posting: 280572 | Available | 4/12/24
Established in 2011, this landscape maintenance & design company employs staff that are professional, friendly, respectful, well-organized, and hard-working. They are focused on quality work and perfectionism and the clients love that! Cash Flow $363,000 Gross $1,360,000
Asking Price
$600,000
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Posting: 284403 | Available | 4/2/24
Exciting chance to take control of your own waste bin cleaning and sanitizing service business in the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. This growing service trend is gaining popularity nationwide, and the Monterey Peninsula is ready for it. This is a turn-key startup opportunity.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$286,160
Revenue
$1,186,044
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Posting: 283471 | Available | 3/14/24
Never more than now is a great time to own an auto service business. With new car inventory scarce, striking workers, and the highest used car values in decades, people are holding on to their used cars longer. Translation, more cars to fix, and maintenance. It has had the same owner since 1983!
Asking Price
$499,000
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$229,040
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Posting: 284238 | Available | 12/9/23
This is for purchasing 83 established residential pool service top accounts in Indian Wells (Palm Desert), CA. Top accounts are all located in the same exclusive gold course. An existing full-time pool service tech is available. They do $16,320 recurring monthly, plus related filter cleans/repairs.
Asking Price
$228,480
Cash flow
$3,594
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$12,949
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Posting: 283446 | Available | 10/18/23
Our client has an AI-driven web-based software that turbocharges the hiring processes. It also keeps hiring locally with job posters or ads attracting nearby talent to area employers posting job openings. Our client's app is user-friendly, fast, and easy for employers and potential employees.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$71,220
Revenue
$205,165
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Posting: 283615 | Available | 1/18/24
This is extraordinary, turnkey chance awaits you with the availability of a flourishing cellphone and computer repair store strategically located in Riverside County. This business has established a solid reputation for delivering high-quality repair services. Currently catering to all major brands.
Asking Price
$69,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
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$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California full-service performance and maintenance facility services and repairs Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche vehicles. They also have another division that provides innovative Jeep and truck accessories. This company has been in operation for 17 years (since 2006).
Asking Price
$4,600,000
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Posting: 285420 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an incredible opportunity to own a thriving Star Certified smog test & repair shop. The shop is a full-service auto repair facility with state-of-the-art tools and equipment that has been operating in The Painter Auto Center location since 2000.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$210,000
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$150,000
Posting: 285560 | Available | 3/7/24
This well-established body shop business is in a free-standing building on a major boulevard in Azusa. The building size is 2,925 SF, the lot size is 5,050 SF, and the rent is $5,000/MO with a new 3-year lease plus 3 3-year option in place.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$101,200
Revenue
$260,000
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Posting: 277241 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a well-established auto repair shop with a history spanning 31 years, prominently located on a major high-traffic boulevard in an auto center building. The shop benefits from its 2,800 square-foot unit that offers excellent visibility, easy access, and ample parking.
Asking Price
$169,000
Cash flow
$1,059,501
Revenue
$3,012,289
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Posting: 285179 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a full-service heating and cooling company established 17+ years ago, set for growth under new ownership! Approximately 60% - 70% of revenue is generated by new construction work, while retrofit and replacement work make up approximately 20% of the work, 10% is scheduled maintenance work.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285579 | Available | 3/8/24
Progressive Real Estate Partners is proud to present for sale Harv's Car Wash, Oil Change, & Lube Center in the City of Palm Desert, a 17,100 SF building on a .95-acre corner lot. The business features a full-service car wash tunnel, a 2-bay oil change station, and a 3-bay auto repair/smog station.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$88,000
Revenue
$175,000
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Posting: 285885 | Available | 3/28/24
This established mobile truck and trailer repair service, with a history spanning over 60 years, is now on the market. The current proprietor, having dedicated 47 years to its operation, is seeking retirement and looking to pass on the business.
Asking Price
$165,000
Cash flow
$221,684
Revenue
$1,113,349
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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
$225,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
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Posting: 271615 | Available | 12/11/23
For sale is this SBA qualified established drywall & painting contractor with 12 employees & an excellent reputation with great reviews online. This business is home-based in Central Orange County and is relocatable. The owner does the estimating and the bookkeeping, and has workers to do the jobs.
Asking Price
$400,000
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The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
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.
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.
