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Posting: 284403 | Available | 5/15/24
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
$105,492
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$267,518
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Posting: 279027 | Available | 5/14/24
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
$144,000
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$360,000
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Posting: 285338 | Available | 5/14/24
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
$215,000
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Posting: 285889 | Available | 5/13/24
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
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Revenue
$1,992,000
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Posting: 286555 | Available | 5/13/24
For sale is a very profitable remediation and restoration company servicing South Florida for the past fourteen years. This is an established word-of-mouth referral business that is well-known for excellent service, reliability, and high-quality workmanship.
Asking Price
1m500,000
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Posting: 286059 | Available | 5/11/24
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
$795,000
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$1,059,501
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$3,012,289
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Posting: 285179 | Available | 5/10/24
Established 17+ years ago, this full-service heating and cooling company is 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: 285421 | Available | 5/9/24
For sale 8 bays mechanic shop with smog check and repairs. (Assets Sale) It is located in Escondido, CA. Rent is only $3,600 per month. The building size is about 4,700 SQ/FT. The lease is 11 years (asset sale). It has 8 bays and the asking price is $75,000.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$250,000
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$960,000
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Posting: 285401 | Available | 5/8/24
PRICE REDUCED - 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
$575,000
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Posting: 285218 | Available | 5/8/24
With over forty (40) years of commercial & residential experience, this well-established company has been serving No. Bay area Counties since 2001. The family owned & operated business offers a variety of services, such as; plumbing & plumbing repair, drain cleaning, sewer locating & video services.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$228,516
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$669,854
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Posting: 284082 | Available | 5/8/24
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
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$1,393,301
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Posting: 284396 | Available | 5/7/24
For sale in the greater Palm Springs area is a highly reputable and first class cleaning company that specializes in serving high-end luxury properties and VIP clients.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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$325,000
Posting: 286432 | Available | 5/6/24
A very successful specialty auto repair franchise is located in South Santa Clara County. The seller has been in business for more than 12 years, and the building occupies approximately 8,000 square feet. The seller, who is retiring, is willing to train the buyer for one month.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$146,036
Revenue
$215,536
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Posting: 282807 | Available | 5/6/24
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
$292,483
Revenue
$1,133,750
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$80,000
Posting: 282827 | Available | 5/6/24
This is an 18-year established family-owned business performing general automotive repairs in Yolo County. The business specializes in engine diagnostics, vehicle maintenance, steering & suspension, tires, AC diagnostics and general repairs of domestic & imported vehicles.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$99,094
Revenue
$526,222
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Posting: 285809 | Available | 5/6/24
This long established Merry Maid Franchise provides dependable average income, and has great potential to grow. Join a winning team with a success formula to follow. No experience necessary.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
$379,489
Revenue
$2,897,957
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$79,000
Posting: 281198 | Available | 5/6/24
For sale is a building maintenance and construction company with real estate. They had $420,000 of SDE in 2022! It has been established for 40 years. Maintenance provides recurring revenue and generates additional, high-margin construction services. Real property is valued at $1MM.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$164,000
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$693,511
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Posting: 280853 | Available | 5/3/24
This is an established auto repair in South Orange County located next to the 5 Freeway. They have a great customer base with 5-star Google and Yelp ratings. They have a long history of profitability.
Asking Price
$299,000
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Posting: 282561 | Available | 5/2/24
This automotive repair shop is located on a bustling street in the heart of San Lorenzo, CA. This certified business has built and maintained a reputation of outstanding service. They do full service and repair shop for domestic and foreign automobiles, including a certified smog check station.
Asking Price
$65,000
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$55,000
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Posting: 286386 | Available | 5/2/24
An established shoe repair business is up for sale in Monrovia, San Gabriel Valley, LA County, operating at the same location for over 30 years. It earns 60k+ annually from repeat customers alone, without any ads. With fantastic Yelp and Google reviews and low rent at $1,200/month.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$200,000
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Posting: 274297 | Available | 5/2/24
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
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$120,000
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Posting: 284893 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a high-quality, ASE-certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont. The shop is clean and roomy. This is not your typical tech shop where it is dirty and messy with parts. There are shared parking spaces with another auto shop next to it. It is approximately 2,400 square feet with 7 bays.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$81,000
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$443,000
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Posting: 285904 | Available | 5/1/24
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
$88,000
Revenue
$175,000
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Posting: 285885 | Available | 5/1/24
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
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$2,419,000
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Posting: 284875 | Available | 5/1/24
Seller ready to retire. Price Reduced to $1,180,000 while performance improved! Large outdoor store in a busy and centrally located shopping center selling to those who find their passion in the mountains, on the water, up a trail, or down a snowy slope. It has been in almost 40 years in business.
Asking Price
$1,180,000
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Posting: 285085 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is an established, family-owned automotive repair and service shop located in the city of Santa Clara, California. The business has been thriving for almost 10 years. The shop has 5,000+sq ft. for auto repair. The owner works with one employee.
Asking Price
$275,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 282541 | Available | 4/30/24
This is an established plumbing contractor business located in the West Los Angeles Area is offered for sale after serving their clients for the past 27 years. The business has annual gross sales running approximately 1,000,000
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$304,975
Revenue
$1,168,332
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Posting: 283471 | Available | 4/29/24
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
Cash flow
$91,624
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$161,933
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Posting: 283581 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is this home-based cleaning business that's ready for its next owner. With an impressive 14-year track record, this cleaning business has built a stellar reputation in San Diego. Trust and credibility are already established, setting you up for success from day one.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$170,698
Revenue
$552,732
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Posting: 286649 | Available | 5/20/24
This seasoned IT services and consulting business, flourishing for 12 years, specializes in cutting-edge technology training, including AI, big data, and cloud engineering. With robust partnerships and a premier webinar series, it enjoys a loyal client base and stellar reviews.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
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Posting: 278295 | Available | 5/21/24
New lower price! 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.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$180,000
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$550
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
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
$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
$463,026
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$2,567,611
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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
$300,000
Revenue
$1,201,731
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Posting: 283279 | Available | 5/19/24
(Price reduced) 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
$445,000
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Posting: 284709 | Available | 1/16/24
A wig shop for sale in Palm Desert is a full-service shop that offers the largest selection of wigs in the area. This shop provides a wide range of services, including custom work to ensure that customers find the perfect wig that fits their style and preferences.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$200,000
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Posting: 274297 | Available | 5/2/24
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
$128,052
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$225,203
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Posting: 284648 | Available | 1/12/24
The opportunity presented is with a company that specializes in water treatment solutions for both residential and commercial customers. They offer an array of products and services, including reverse osmosis systems and water softeners, aimed at enhancing water quality and safety.
Asking Price
$326,000
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Posting: 285085 | Available | 4/30/24
For sale is an established, family-owned automotive repair and service shop located in the city of Santa Clara, California. The business has been thriving for almost 10 years. The shop has 5,000+sq ft. for auto repair. The owner works with one employee.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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$500,000
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
Cash flow
1,000,000 plus
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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
$324,311
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$1,295,917
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Posting: 284733 | Available | 1/18/24
This establishment is a comprehensive auto repair shop catering to foreign and domestic cars. The owner serves as both the service writer and general manager. The lease includes a spacious fenced outdoor area. This business is located in a high-income area and caters to a discerning clientele.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
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Posting: 266053 | Available | 11/21/22
Established in 1979, the owners of this longtime respected glass and window company are retiring and ready to hand this heirloom business off to its new operators. It is located in a 2,800 sq ft. retail/shop building with a 600 sq ft. office/showroom and a 2,200 sq ft. shop.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$633,475
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$2,004,536
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Posting: 286231 | Available | 4/22/24
This well drilling and pump service business is an excellent opportunity to own a profitable California agriculture based business currently serving the central region. The company currently has a 3 month backlog on permitted jobs and 2 month waitlist with two drilling rigs running 5 days a week.
Asking Price
$2,250,000
Cash flow
$9,280
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$1,595,000
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Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
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$580,765
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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
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Posting: 279725 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a Delaware C-Corp with $a 4M carry over opportunity. It has proven milling technology for enhanced recovery of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and a C-Corporation with $4 million loss carry forward.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$228,516
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$669,854
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Posting: 284082 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$505,087
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$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
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Posting: 285144 | Available | 4/15/24
OWNER VERY MOTIVATED!!! This HVAC business is consistently the highest-rated company of its kind in the area. With 600 reviews on Google that average 4.9 stars. There is a full staff of techs in place and supporting employees to make this a very customer service-focused business.
Asking Price
$895,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
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$749,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 5/21/24
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
$749,000
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$100,000
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Posting: 286329 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a profitable software company specializing in SaaS/cloud solutions, established in 1994. The business maintains a lean operation with two long-term contractors and minimal overhead. The owner, who works 40 hours weekly, is ready to train the new buyer.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$225,886
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$541,975
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$652,500
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
$139,006
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$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
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$120,000
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Posting: 284893 | Available | 5/2/24
This is a high-quality, ASE-certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont. The shop is clean and roomy. This is not your typical tech shop where it is dirty and messy with parts. There are shared parking spaces with another auto shop next to it. It is approximately 2,400 square feet with 7 bays.
Asking Price
$130,000
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Posting: 286671 | Available | 5/21/24
Owned for 25 plus years is this stable janitorial business. It has many consistent and reliable accounts for years. They have great staff and majority of them have been with the business for 10 plus years. Owner does work in the business part time mainly just managing the accounts and clients.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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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!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
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.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
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.
