Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,500,000
Down
$50
Posting: 287281 | Available | 10/23/24
For sale is are 2 used car lots and an auto repair shop, offering 2 lots within close approximate of each others. It is offering a wide range of used car sales in middle to upper scale area of the Temecula valley. the annual sales are approx. 2.5m+/- and net income of approx. $300,000+/- per year.
Asking Price
780,000 + Inv
Cash flow
$444,121
Revenue
$2,094,941
Down
$1,800,000
Posting: 288438 | Available | 10/21/24
A custom garage door company focuses on delivering personalized solutions for both residential and commercial properties by offering a full range of services, including design, installation, and repair of garage doors.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$50,531
Revenue
$102,365
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289036 | Available | 10/21/24
This is a well-established drain cleaning business operating for over 40 years. This home-based, one-man operation has maintained a steady stream of clients, including property management companies with no marketing or advertising.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
Down
$1,200,222
Posting: 278295 | Available | 10/21/24
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
$379,489
Revenue
$2,897,957
Down
$79,000
Posting: 281198 | Available | 10/21/24
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
Posting: 278072 | Available | 10/20/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287499 | Available | 10/18/24
For sale is a long time established janitorial supply company for over 30 years. Well known in the local area with extremely good books and records. This business includes multiple long-term accounts that contribute to consistent and amazing cashflow. The business does include the real estate.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285683 | Available | 10/18/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287517 | Available | 10/18/24
For sale is a Firestone automotive shop on the market. Long time established business in one of the busiest Blvd. of the city of Lancaster. Real estate consists of 5,040 sq ft total. Has 6 roll up doors for shop use plus a waiting area and office all placed in a little over a half-acre of land.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$176,699
Revenue
$1,051,374
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288978 | Available | 10/17/24
Established in 1976, this commercial cleaning company specializes in servicing HOA facilities, offering janitorial services for areas such as clubhouses, gyms, offices and public spaces. They operate in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, managing over 150 contracts with regular service schedules.
Asking Price
$298,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$904,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 288955 | Available | 10/16/24
This well-established carpet cleaning franchise is a profitable, turnkey, semi-absentee business. Operating 24/7, it serves both residential and commercial clients.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$145,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$280,000
Posting: 288933 | Available | 10/14/24
For sale is an established auto repair shop, founded in 1985, that currently serves 50% fleet clients and generates an average of $900,000 in annual sales. The owner is retiring, making this an excellent opportunity for a new buyer.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$669,995
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286811 | Available | 10/14/24
Here is a great opportunity to own and operate a national auto service franchise in the South Bay. There is a manager and excellent team in place. Great Location. A dedicated full-time working owner should greatly increase sales and profits at this desirable but underperforming store.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,068,085
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288903 | Available | 10/13/24
The Company owns and operates two entities that work in tandem to create a comprehensive management unit for short-term rentals. Entity 1 is a platform that handles marketing and hosting, while Entity 2 holds separate contracts with the same (and some additional) clients for other services.
Asking Price
$1,575,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284169 | Available | 10/11/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
$109,000
Revenue
$927,924
Down
$150,000
Posting: 287803 | Available | 10/10/24
Thriving Auto Repair Shop in Prime Location Ready for New Owner
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$985,725
Down
$300,000
Posting: 288038 | Available | 10/10/24
This is a rare opportunity to own a profitable, well-established Auto Service & Repair shop in the affluent city of San Clemente, California.
Asking Price
$669,500
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$802,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 286796 | Available | 10/9/24
For sale is a great opportunity to own and operate a National Auto Service Franchise in the South Bay. Experienced manager and excellent team in place. Extended training and support are offered by the franchisor. Annual sales estimated at $800K, Motivated Seller.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$138,099
Revenue
$243,763
Down
$295,000
Posting: 287119 | Available | 10/9/24
Established connections with major appliance and home insurance companies (Fidelity, Old Republic, Samsung) ensure a steady stream of clients. Operate from home with ease low-cost, part-time employee overseas that handles customer requests and scheduling. Servicing Contra Costa, Alameda, and Solan
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$94,200
Revenue
$491,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288834 | Available | 10/9/24
For sale is an absentee-owned auto repair business located in a prime location near the 5/405 split in Irvine. The business specializes in high end European cars. Great reputation in the community.
Asking Price
$149,900
Cash flow
$3,000,000
Revenue
$15,000,000
Down
$6,000,000
Posting: 288821 | Available | 10/9/24
This Northern Nevada based Plumbing Company is a Nevada S Corporation and was started 31 years ago and has been under current ownership for the past 16 years. This business provides a full range of plumbing services.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$140,999
Revenue
$837,880
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288629 | In Contract | 10/9/24
In Contract - This general maintenance, tire, and repair shop with two lifts has been in the same location for 20 years with no local competition. Sellers are motivated!
Asking Price
$215,000
Cash flow
$251,360
Revenue
$778,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 286018 | Available | 10/8/24
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
$499,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$199,000
Posting: 288307 | Available | 10/8/24
This highly successful, recession-proof car dealership in Orange County has been fully operational for 40 years. The location has always functioned as a car dealership, with a front lot that accommodates 40-50 vehicles.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$89,387
Revenue
$281,466
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288312 | Available | 10/7/24
This independent premier auto and truck glass repair business has fleet accounts include insurance companies and county agencies.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$196,823
Revenue
$1,008,201
Down
$395,000
Posting: 288690 | Available | 10/2/24
For sale is a turnkey full-service auto repair center with over 60 years of operation. The business has a loyal customer base and strong vendor relationships. It includes inventory and is located in a prime location. The team consists of 2 full-time and 2 part-time. There is minimal competition.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$633,475
Revenue
$2,004,536
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286231 | Available | 9/30/24
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
$1,900,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 285421 | Available | 9/27/24
For sale 8 bays mechanic shop with smog check and repairs. (Assets Sale) It is located in Escondido, CA. Rent is at $1.65/foot per month. The building size is about 4,700 SQ/FT. The lease is 1 year plus 2/5 years options (asset sale). It has 8 bays and the asking price is $50,000.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$110,180
Revenue
$181,182
Down
$225,000
Posting: 285048 | Available | 10/28/24
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
$135,650
Revenue
$504,893
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287117 | Available | 10/25/24
Established construction remodel and maintenance business. Home based business provides comprehensive property maintenance, general contracting repairs, and remodeling services for property management companies, commercial projects, and residential clients.
Asking Price
$298,000
Cash flow
$225,886
Revenue
$541,975
Down
$652,500
Posting: 285858 | Available | 10/29/24
This business is currently registered in 8 counties with over two decades in business doing Branch 2 and 3 pest control. Consistent revenue, high cash flow, amazing reputation with fabulous reviews. A good mix of both residential and commercial clients. Perfect business for the PCOC.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$60,549
Revenue
$166,479
Down
$250,000
Posting: 285045 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$562,500
Posting: 288351 | Available | 10/26/24
This Northern Californian Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in existence for 11 years and under current ownership for the past 5 years.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285011 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$749,000
Cash flow
$230,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$749,000
Posting: 285227 | Available | 10/29/24
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
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 10/30/24
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
$605,000
Revenue
$3,066,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284832 | Available | 10/30/24
Founded over 37 years ago, this widely recognized commercial plumbing business has developed a reputation throughout the industry for consistency, reliability, and quality. The business has had a solid record of growth over the last 37 years.
Asking Price
$2,039,988
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$4,600,000
Down
$4,600,000
Posting: 283364 | Available | 10/29/24
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
$66,366
Revenue
$444,977
Down
$299,000
Posting: 285964 | Available | 10/28/24
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
$299,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284893 | Available | 6/27/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284169 | Available | 10/11/24
This is a great gas station with market and mechanic shop. It is located in Alameda County between I-580 and I-880. The owner claims an average of 40,000 gallons at a $1.40 margin that seller will proof that. The market does $20,000 at 35% margin. The mechanic shop is leased for monthly rent $5,000.
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
$59,100
Revenue
$289,863
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287738 | Available | 7/26/24
Excellent opportunity to own an established business that provides HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance, gas log, attic fan, EAC, humidifier, and other related services. The company was established in 1993 and serves residential and commercial clients across Northern Virginia.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$71,220
Revenue
$205,165
Down
$10,000
Posting: 283615 | Available | 7/3/24
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
$59,000
Cash flow
$341,997
Revenue
$800,606
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 283990 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a comprehensive, built-out and turn-key truck services center. There is approximately 4.5 acres of real estate included. It is in a major north-south travel corridor. Their FDOT average daily traffic count is 18,400.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$151,000
Revenue
$423,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279784 | Available | 1/24/24
This profitable, top-ranked residential plumbing company has been in SFV for over 30 years! Recommended by the city of Burbank in local area moms' clubs, and it has 100's of satisfied and active customers. It is home based, owner operated all tools and supplies including truck included in the sale.
Asking Price
$310,000
Cash flow
$1,100,000
Revenue
$4,676,582
Down
Call/Email
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
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 289153 | Available | 10/29/24
Servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties since 2009 servicing Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. This is a well established business specializing in cleaning carpet, tile and stone floors, upholstery, vinyl planking, pet stains, odor control, and sanitizing.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$644,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 267070 | Available | 3/17/22
Begun as a tiny tool store in 1986, skyway tool center is now a 5000 sq. ft. retail tool store located in beautiful Chico, California. A family owned and operated tool business, skyway tool center opened skywaytools. com in 1995. In 2005 the tool store owners built a new tool store after renting.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 285421 | Available | 9/27/24
For sale 8 bays mechanic shop with smog check and repairs. (Assets Sale) It is located in Escondido, CA. Rent is at $1.65/foot per month. The building size is about 4,700 SQ/FT. The lease is 1 year plus 2/5 years options (asset sale). It has 8 bays and the asking price is $50,000.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$511,068
Revenue
$2,700,363
Down
Call/Email
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
$50,531
Revenue
$102,365
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289036 | Available | 10/21/24
This is a well-established drain cleaning business operating for over 40 years. This home-based, one-man operation has maintained a steady stream of clients, including property management companies with no marketing or advertising.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287993 | Available | 9/19/24
This Company operates in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and West LA and surrounding area. The business is listed for sale at $450,000. In 2023, it had a gross revenue of $1,300,000, which is projected to increase to $1,500,000 in 2024.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$352,715
Revenue
$1,074,031
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283580 | Available | 3/5/24
This plumbing contractor business, currently headquartered in Marin County, California, has been serving the Bay Area for over half of a century. The company specializes in plumbing solutions and offers a diverse range of services.
Asking Price
$649,000
Cash flow
$3,000,000
Revenue
$15,000,000
Down
$6,000,000
Posting: 288821 | Available | 10/9/24
This Northern Nevada based Plumbing Company is a Nevada S Corporation and was started 31 years ago and has been under current ownership for the past 16 years. This business provides a full range of plumbing services.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285144 | Available | 9/26/24
The owner is 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
$575,000
Cash flow
$198,494
Revenue
$649,494
Down
$105,000
Posting: 287567 | Available | 7/16/24
Auto Glass has been providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years,services, including windshield replacement, side, and back window repairs.They specialize in windshield calibration for vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) .
Asking Price
$700,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
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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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
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.
