Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$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
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$850,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 4/11/24
This Northern California-based auto repair business is a California Sole Proprietorship that has been in operation for the past 41 years, since 1983, under ownership of the founder. Located in Northern California, they service customers in an approximate 30-mile radius from their location.
Asking Price
$850,000
Posting: 278072 | Available | 4/11/24
We are ready to buy well-established property management company accounts with cash. Our company with twenty years of experience in this field is ready to grow and is well-financed.
Cash flow
$344,067
Revenue
$1,408,879
Down
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Posting: 284831 | Available | 4/10/24
Immerse yourself in a lucrative opportunity to acquire a leading expert in playground safety, offering a spectrum of services from initial audits to periodic inspections, maintenance, and repair. This business understands the crucial reality that there are no completely safe playgrounds.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,048,578
Down
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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
Cash flow
$134,388
Revenue
$831,381
Down
$475,000
Posting: 282716 | Available | 4/9/24
This company specializes in commercial high-rise window washing services and operates in East Bay and San Francisco. They are committed to fair labor practices and pay their staff union wages and benefits when working on union buildings. This business is operated from a home-based location.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286059 | Available | 4/9/24
Services include plumbing for tenant improvement & new commercial construction projects, & re-piping, backflow testing & repair. Clients include commercial, office space, restaurants, manufacturing facilities, health & medical buildings, & many other across San Diego County.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$907,962
Down
$125,000
Posting: 283950 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a fully equipped retail tire sales and service center for sale. The sale includes $50,000 of inventory. Price can be reduced by the inventory amount if Buyer does not wish to take over the inventory. Property is available for sale at $2,490,000 or can be leased.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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All Cash
Posting: 286047 | Available | 4/8/24
The automotive repair business is a single shop with two bays and two lifts. It does not provide services for smog checks or alignments. The operation is managed by one individual, with the assistance of a part-time helper. Monthly revenue typically ranges between $15,000 and $20,000.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$230,000
Posting: 285338 | Available | 4/6/24
For sale is a golf repair & authorized dealer store with high net income in Long Beach. Business hours are from 10-6pm and Sat 10-4pm. Sunday closed. It is an easy operation. The same owner wants to retire after 36 years operating. Rare opportunity inventory needs to be paid by the buyer separately.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
$251,360
Revenue
$778,000
Down
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Posting: 286018 | Available | 4/6/24
This lucrative business offers a prime chance within the thriving Septic Industry by providing a wide array of services, from installation to repairs, system upgrades, and demolition work. Catering to diverse client needs, it ensures comprehensive solutions from start to finish.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$267,778
Down
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Posting: 283882 | Available | 4/4/24
This highly profitable and well-established motorcycle performance and repair shop provides service for all import motorcycle brands. They offer maintenance and repair, as well as performance upgrades and restoration services. The shop has been a trusted destination servicing Orange County.
Asking Price
$377,000
Cash flow
$198,099
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 284945 | Available | 4/4/24
This busy, profitable decades-old service and repair shop has served generations of satisfied high-end foreign automobile owners for years. Located in the South Bay area of LA County and freeway close, it draws customers locally, and from as far away as Orange County.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$470,317
Revenue
$1,925,938
Down
$191,250
Posting: 285991 | Available | 4/4/24
This acquisition opportunity is for an established landscape construction and maintenance company that has been serving Silicon Valley, CA for 37 years. The company specializes in high-end residential landscaping projects and swimming pool projects.
Asking Price
$1,275,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 284209 | Available | 4/3/24
Express Auto Repair Shop is a well-established business in a great location around the area of San Bruno. The shop is located in an industrial warehouse on a high-traffic street. This business has been here for a long time and has over 30 years of experience.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$580,765
Down
$375,000
Posting: 285964 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a one-stop shop for all vehicle repair needs. It is well-established and 40 years old. This auto mechanic shop is repair pal certified with napa auto care and accepts Carmax extended insurance. They have a repeat customer base with a great reputation.
Asking Price
$375,000
Cash flow
$142,309
Revenue
$387,609
Down
$349,900
Posting: 285329 | Available | 4/3/24
Seize a thriving bike shop in a cyclist's paradise! 23+ years of excellence, prime location, strong community ties, and huge growth potential. Ideal for dynamic buyers. A turnkey gateway to the cycling industry's vibrant future. The shop has built a reputation as the go-to destination.
Asking Price
$349,900
Cash flow
$163,365
Revenue
$280,626
Down
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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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$200,000
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
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Revenue
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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
$145,000
Revenue
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Posting: 285926 | Available | 4/1/24
This is a multifaceted commercial, residential, and business opportunity. The sale consists of the entire property including the 5 RV space garage and auto shop, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, and recreational vehicle repair business.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
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Posting: 274297 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a phone repair shop in the Fishermen's Wharf area. The price has been reduced. The size is 670 sq. ft and the rent is $10,000. It is a semi-absentee owner business and the owner manages and orders products. There are two employees. The monthly gross is $60,000.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$105,492
Revenue
$267,518
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Posting: 279027 | Available | 3/30/24
This company provides water treatment solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They offer a range of products and services including water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, iron filters, and more to improve the quality and safety of water.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$960,000
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285401 | Available | 3/30/24
For sale is a swimming pool maintenance and repair business, specializing in servicing residential and commercial swimming pools, spas and water features. It is cost effective and customized for all types of swimming pools. It is licensed, bonded; the business adheres to State Health codes.
Asking Price
$675,000
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Cash flow
$81,000
Revenue
$443,000
Down
$260,000
Posting: 285904 | Available | 3/29/24
Body Shop, which has been established for 41 years, is the premier auto body shop in Riverside, CA, providing superior auto body services since 1982. The shop specializes in various automotive services ranging from expert collision repair and undetectable color matching.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
$1,500,000
Revenue
$10,200,000
Down
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Posting: 285895 | Available | 3/29/24
The Company is a premier residential construction plumbing company serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area with an unwavering dedication to integrity and excellence. Committed to providing exceptional service, the Company ensures timely completion of projects.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$193,102
Revenue
$550,205
Down
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Posting: 284963 | Available | 3/29/24
This firm strives to provide fast, easy and professional commercial and residential junk removal and disposal. It makes life easier by decluttering home or business with eco-friendly junk removal. After sorting through unwanted items, each is repurposed and or donated, if possible.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285889 | Available | 3/28/24
This is a gated auto repair shop with Smog Star and a brake & lamp station since 1990. It is located on a corner with great visibility. Equipment and tools are included in the sale. The new owner can take it over and start to make money immediately.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$60,549
Revenue
$166,479
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285045 | Available | 4/15/24
A reputable landscape design and maintenance firm. For more than 12 years this ecological landscape and floral design company has served the interior and exterior landscape design and maintenance needs of the East Bay community. Monthly maintenance has kept client retention consistent.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$4,745,747
Down
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Posting: 283748 | Available | 4/16/24
For sale is a fully staffed and trained aircraft service center in Northern California offering airport operation and aviation mechanical services. This business provides management of aircraft hangar and office rentals for executive meeting spaces. Other services include sales, brokerage, & rental.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/14/24
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
$90,542
Revenue
$109,946
Down
$149,000
Posting: 285645 | Available | 4/16/24
Ready to step into a lucrative business opportunity that's already established and thriving? Look no further than this professional cleaning business, meticulously built with a solid foundation of both residential and commercial accounts. The beauty of this opportunity lies in it's scalability.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$110,180
Revenue
$181,182
Down
$225,000
Posting: 285048 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is an office cleaning service across the San Francisco Bay Area Peninsula. Offerings encompass comprehensive office dusting and cleaning, meticulous bathroom maintenance, advanced floor treatment and cleaning, along with thorough carpet cleaning solutions.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285825 | Available | 4/12/24
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
$200,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 274297 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a phone repair shop in the Fishermen's Wharf area. The price has been reduced. The size is 670 sq. ft and the rent is $10,000. It is a semi-absentee owner business and the owner manages and orders products. There are two employees. The monthly gross is $60,000.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
$83,000
Revenue
$469,000
Down
$34,000
Posting: 285241 | Available | 2/19/24
This is a long-established (1978) glass service company with consistent sales and profits, specializing in the repair and installation of new windows, patio doors, and heavy shower doors for residential and commercial customers. They have highly experienced employees, including a versatile glazier.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$400,000
Down
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Posting: 284221 | Available | 1/15/24
Seize this rare opportunity to own a turnkey, highly profitable cell phone repair & sales business. Strategically located in a bustling regional shopping center, this established venture boasts a 12-year track record and a loyal customer base, validated by stellar online reviews.
Asking Price
$299,888
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$150,000
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.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$1,100,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 4/11/24
This business offers a full and wide range of services for vehicles, including repair, overhaul or replacement of numerous items including brakes, fuel injectors, engines, transmissions, water pumps, air conditioning, drivelines, axles, timing belts, and the list goes on.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
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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
$389,127
Revenue
$4,198,304
Down
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Posting: 285655 | Available | 3/14/24
Established in 2000, this Bay Area janitorial business boasts a 4.5-star rating. Its unique model uses third-party contractors for efficiency, maintaining green certification and competitive pricing. Strong client and vendor relationships make it ripe for growth.
Asking Price
$950,000
Cash flow
$2,750,000
Revenue
$19,363,000
Down
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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
$463,026
Revenue
$2,567,611
Down
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Posting: 284356 | In Contract | 1/22/24
Available for sale is this well-established and profitable Master Franchise business in the commercial cleaning industry that links commercial facilities with janitorial service providers.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$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
Cash flow
$511,068
Revenue
$2,700,363
Down
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Posting: 283803 | Available | 1/11/24
Own a prestigious electrical contracting business in S-Florida, 30+ yrs of excellence. Serving FL, GA, & NC, this gem boasts a skilled team, diverse services & unmatched reputation. From residential to commercial projects, tap into a legacy of trust & profit.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 285683 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a tire & auto repair business for sale. This business has been there for over 59 years. They have good Yelp reviews. Rent is $7,000 and the size of the store is 3,200 sq ft. There are total 7 bays (1 single +3 double). The owner is managing the store and care customers.
Asking Price
$729,999
Cash flow
$228,516
Revenue
$669,854
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Posting: 284082 | Available | 11/29/23
This Burlington & Camden County, very-profitable, 5-bay full-service auto repair and transmission repair shop, in Central New Jersey is available for sale due to the relocation of the owner. They expertly perform engine repairs, brake, and air conditioner repairs, transmission, clutch, and more.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$148,248
Revenue
$1,010,052
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Posting: 280935 | Available | 3/21/24
The most recognized name in the muffler service and repair business, Midas is poised to take advantage of the growing used car market and remain an industry leader. Go with a winner, Midas. Imagine a 42% return on your money and pride of ownership!
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$112,905
Revenue
$298,000
Down
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Posting: 264921 | Available | 12/21/22
Boylan Brother's Window Cleaning is an established business of over 41 years serving the Coachella Valley. They offer professional services for both commercial and residential properties. Let them take a look at your property, no job is too large or small for them.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$596,787
Revenue
$3,399,710
Down
$1,599,000
Posting: 278295 | Available | 3/11/24
With over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors, the company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go-to company. The majority of sales are the result of inquiries from the current clientele and referrals.
Asking Price
$1,599,000
Cash flow
1,000,000 plus
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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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
$225,000
Revenue
$820,000
Down
$320,000
Posting: 284926 | Available | 3/4/24
For sale is an auto body & frame repair shop 38 years in business. The original owner is retiring. It is profitable, well-established, real turnkey, and has long-term employees & loyal customers. 10,000 SF (fully licensed and bonded) facility with a spray booth. The parking lot can hold 20 cars.
Asking Price
$320,000
Cash flow
$146,036
Revenue
$215,536
Down
$250,000
Posting: 282807 | Available | 3/26/24
Company founded in 1980 and owners are looking to retire. Acquire their customer base of long-standing customers located in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and El Dorado Counties. Primarily residential with a few commercial clients. Home-based, no employees or equipment transfer with the business.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$886,160
Revenue
$1,236,016
Down
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Posting: 284029 | Available | 11/27/23
This mechanical repair and maintenance company has grown quickly in both revenues and profits, with a 150% increase in profits from 2020 to 2022. This was achieved by creating a strong brand and reputation that focused on servicing areas of their focused industry that drive the highest profits.
Asking Price
$1,700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 263995 | Available | 6/17/22
This is an opportunity to own one of the largest collections of antique plumbing fixtures and parts in the United States - at a discounted price! The inventory ranges from beautiful, turn-of-the-century clawfoot tubs and rib-cage showers, to beautifully decorated China toilets and sinks!
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$980,000
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Posting: 261589 | Available | 10/1/21
LOWER PRICE & INCLUDES INVENTORY. Room to grow servicing the Antelope Valley with quality merchandise and 420 supplies for the grower. Offering a long Ten Year History of great relationships, trust, and dozens of five star Google reviews. 245,000 plus inventory, assumable lease through August 2024.
Asking Price
$149,950
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SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
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.
When selling your small business, offering seller financing is a great way to help your business standout from others on the market and it is also a good strategy to consider that can help you close a sale. If you plan to offer seller financing there are a number of things you need to know.
Fees charged borrowers of SBA-backed loans to purchase or to expand small businesses will continue to be waived or reduced through the next fiscal year. The benefits were set to expire at the end of last month. SBA administrator says the move helps to support underserved small business communities.
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.
Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
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.
Telling potential business buyers about unreported income could come back and bite you if not careful. It's best to be honest when dealing with business buyers but you should also highlight what's reported in the tax returns and what cash may be seen "between the lines".
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.
