Cash flow
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Revenue
$561,210
Down
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Posting: 292100 | Available | 5/19/25
Full-service electrical contracting business with over 23 years of successful operation and an impeccable reputation. Specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, this business has built strong relationships with a loyal client base such of NV Energy.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$703,907
Down
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Posting: 292113 | Available | 5/19/25
Highly reputable custom cabinet manufacturer specializing in both commercial and residential carpentry woodworks. With over 25 years of experience in the woodworking field, their team of expert carpenters specialize in the use of natural wood, Formica, and laminate materials.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
Down
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Posting: 286863 | Available | 5/19/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 5/19/25
For sale is a controls systems & product engineering company specializing in sensors & MMI controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years has been transitioned into a product manufacturing company.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
$27,473
Revenue
$5,579,919
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292680 | Available | 5/17/25
This is a turnkey opportunity for a strategic buyer or investor to step into a well-established Steel Fabrication & Installation Business for Sale East Bay, CA serving the greater Bay Area with a stellar reputation for quality and reliability.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$29,000
Posting: 288622 | Available | 5/17/25
"Perfect opportunity for those interested in starting a machine shop, adding to their current shop or purchasing items at wholesale to resell online. Opportunity to acquire the equipment, tools and instruments of a machine shop that supported aerospace clients. The owner is deceased
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
$1,109,010
Revenue
$39,517,663
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292600 | Available | 5/17/25
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong industry reputation, and loyal customer base, this business generates steady revenues of $40M-$50M.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$745,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 281624 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California exhaust component manufacturer is a California S-Corporation that has been in business for the past 54 years and under current ownership for the last 31 years. They offer a complete line of exhaust components for Exhaust Fabricators.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$499,000
Posting: 286865 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California based Custom Cabinet Manufacturer is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in operation for the past 42 years. They have been creating beautiful factory direct cabinets since 1980.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$254,000
Revenue
$790,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 289688 | Available | 5/16/25
This glass replacement and repair business has a 29+ year reputation for excellent service at a reasonable cost. They serve Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and some surrounding areas.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291131 | Available | 5/15/25
Well-structured, easy-to-run business with consistent demand and a proven product line. This business is a turnkey furniture manufacturing company specializing in pre-designed office and retail store furniture. This is a streamlined operation with established systems.
Asking Price
$166,000
Cash flow
$111,384
Revenue
$250,257
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288352 | Available | 5/14/25
We are excited to present a well-established sign manufacturing company in San Diego County, offering a unique opportunity to enhance your existing operations and grow your market presence. Benefit from a robust portfolio of longstanding client accounts.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$1,480,905
Revenue
$5,881,320
Down
$2,012,000
Posting: 292850 | Available | 5/20/25
Based in Silicon Valley, this machine shop specializes in precision CNC work for industries like semiconductor equipment, medical devices and scientific instruments. The facility spans nearly 30,000 sq ft and processes various materials including aluminum, titanium, and plastics.
Asking Price
$7,875,000
Cash flow
$88,000
Revenue
$460,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291428 | Available | 5/20/25
The owners are retiring and ready to sell this long-established business. The space has a cute little cafe type storefront serving hand crafted confectionaries with a large kitchen for manufacturing and shipping capabilities.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$10,058
Revenue
$215,524
Down
$150,000
Posting: 290369 | Available | 5/19/25
Established plastics manufacturer with 40+ years of experience, providing custom solutions for personal, retail, and wholesale clients. Known for precision and quality, the business fabricates everything from simple market displays to complex, one-of-a-kind products.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$1,250,000
Down
$337,500
Posting: 277116 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern California-based screen printing and embroidery company is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation and was formed 25 years ago and has been servicing customers with their screen printing, embroidery, calendars, signs, and a large variety of various items.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$233,904
Revenue
$317,882
Down
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Posting: 288192 | Available | 5/15/25
A leader in precision measurement instrumentation, offering cutting-edge solutions for sound analysis. With 45 years of industry experience, they manufacture and import high-quality equipment, holding two trademarks and meeting IEC 61094 standards. Products serve environmental noise monitoring.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$74,558
Revenue
$159,000
Down
$425,000
Posting: 292526 | Available | 5/14/25
This is an established saw sharpening business that has consistently delivered superior sharpening services, earning loyal customers across generations. This business was negatively impacted by COVID yet has turned around and is running smoothly. As industries evolve, the demand for sharpened blades
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
N/A
Posting: 292758 | Available | 5/13/25
As a one of a kind asset newly available on the market, this is a turnkey facility for an operator to thrive. The is an established 6,300 SQFT cannabis facility with a Type 7 and 11 license and easy access in Long Beach.
Asking Price
$999,000
Cash flow
$262,000
Revenue
$1,357,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292720 | Available | 5/13/25
A thriving, profitable 15-year-old Bay Area food manufacturer with well-respected proprietary brands and products selling in Safeway and Rainbow Grocery and through Instacart, among other retailers.
Asking Price
$695,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$2,900,000
Posting: 292717 | Available | 5/13/25
'First Lady of Nails' Title given to The founder of this Cosmetics business, reflects her pioneering role & impact on the nail care industry. Over 50 years, business grew from a clinic to Manufacturing. Jessica's early prominent were world famous & prominent personalities.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$73,702
Revenue
$183,961
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292700 | Available | 5/8/25
Located in the scenic North Georgia mountains, this charming and well-regarded business specializes in handcrafted musical instruments for all ages. Known for its quality, creativity, and personal touch, it serves a loyal customer base ranging from beginners to serious musicians.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$5,000,000
Down
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Posting: 291458 | Available | 5/8/25
Are you looking to invest in a highly profitable, long-standing business in the food manufacturing industry? This well-established tortilla manufacturing factory, in operation for over 20 years in the same prime location, is now available for acquisition.
Asking Price
$4,180,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,047,166
Down
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Posting: 290862 | Available | 5/2/25
This owner-operated bark manufacturing, wholesale and retail business has huge upside potential. Located in the heart of forest product companies, there is an abundance of low cost, high quality raw materials. The Owner is retiring and the business is ready to GROW!
Asking Price
$6,250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292585 | Available | 5/1/25
DYNAMIC, ADAPTABLE, EXPERT. This enterprise leverages their global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team to deliver comprehensive AI camera and optical assembly solutions.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$3,035
Revenue
$11,483
Down
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Posting: 292545 | Available | 5/1/25
This business is a new name in the pet accessories industry, that is poised for growth. Specializing in the design, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of high-quality dog accessories.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$1,858,766
Revenue
$12,473,770
Down
$388,562
Posting: 291055 | Available | 5/1/25
This profitable custom cabinetry business specializing in high-end cabinets, doors, panels, and veneer products has produced year over year sales growth for the past three years and is on target for another increase this fiscal year. This unique company services nation wide high net worth customers.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291131 | Available | 5/15/25
Well-structured, easy-to-run business with consistent demand and a proven product line. This business is a turnkey furniture manufacturing company specializing in pre-designed office and retail store furniture. This is a streamlined operation with established systems.
Asking Price
$166,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$29,000
Posting: 288622 | Available | 5/17/25
"Perfect opportunity for those interested in starting a machine shop, adding to their current shop or purchasing items at wholesale to resell online. Opportunity to acquire the equipment, tools and instruments of a machine shop that supported aerospace clients. The owner is deceased
Asking Price
$29,000
Cash flow
$111,384
Revenue
$250,257
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288352 | Available | 5/14/25
We are excited to present a well-established sign manufacturing company in San Diego County, offering a unique opportunity to enhance your existing operations and grow your market presence. Benefit from a robust portfolio of longstanding client accounts.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California non-surgical hair replacement company is a California S Corporation and was started more than 23 years ago, and under current ownership since inception. They offer hair loss prevention and regrowth products and treatment services, wigs and toppers, and more.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$745,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 281624 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California exhaust component manufacturer is a California S-Corporation that has been in business for the past 54 years and under current ownership for the last 31 years. They offer a complete line of exhaust components for Exhaust Fabricators.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$499,000
Posting: 286865 | Available | 5/16/25
This Northern California based Custom Cabinet Manufacturer is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in operation for the past 42 years. They have been creating beautiful factory direct cabinets since 1980.
Asking Price
$499,000
Cash flow
$254,000
Revenue
$790,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 289688 | Available | 5/16/25
This glass replacement and repair business has a 29+ year reputation for excellent service at a reasonable cost. They serve Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and some surrounding areas.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$27,473
Revenue
$5,579,919
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292680 | Available | 5/17/25
This is a turnkey opportunity for a strategic buyer or investor to step into a well-established Steel Fabrication & Installation Business for Sale East Bay, CA serving the greater Bay Area with a stellar reputation for quality and reliability.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$561,210
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292100 | Available | 5/19/25
Full-service electrical contracting business with over 23 years of successful operation and an impeccable reputation. Specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, this business has built strong relationships with a loyal client base such of NV Energy.
Asking Price
$680,000
Cash flow
$1,109,010
Revenue
$39,517,663
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292600 | Available | 5/17/25
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong industry reputation, and loyal customer base, this business generates steady revenues of $40M-$50M.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$703,907
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292113 | Available | 5/19/25
Highly reputable custom cabinet manufacturer specializing in both commercial and residential carpentry woodworks. With over 25 years of experience in the woodworking field, their team of expert carpenters specialize in the use of natural wood, Formica, and laminate materials.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286863 | Available | 5/19/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 5/19/25
For sale is a controls systems & product engineering company specializing in sensors & MMI controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years has been transitioned into a product manufacturing company.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
$26,540
Revenue
$133,080
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284126 | Available | 3/3/25
Price Reduced. This is a business specializing in sharpening of industrial knives (chippers) and saws.The most complete commercial sharpening and sales shop of its kind in the Northern California with the equipment required to place the proper professional edge on industrial blades, knives and saws.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$1,858,766
Revenue
$12,473,770
Down
$388,562
Posting: 291055 | Available | 5/1/25
This profitable custom cabinetry business specializing in high-end cabinets, doors, panels, and veneer products has produced year over year sales growth for the past three years and is on target for another increase this fiscal year. This unique company services nation wide high net worth customers.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$911,000
Revenue
$7,300,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 292232 | Available | 4/15/25
The Company is a manufacturer of windows and doors for VA, MD, NC and Washington, D.C. and is a family-owned business founded in 1976. In the 1980's, the Company became one of the area's first manufacturers of vinyl windows and patio doors.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 292585 | Available | 5/1/25
DYNAMIC, ADAPTABLE, EXPERT. This enterprise leverages their global engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain team to deliver comprehensive AI camera and optical assembly solutions.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$2,100
Revenue
$60,513
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289715 | Available | 12/6/24
Our client has carved a niche in the plant-based cheese market by crafting premium products that prominently feature hemp seeds as a key ingredient. This unique approach distinguishes its offerings from traditional dairy-free alternatives, which often rely on nuts or soy.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$1,480,905
Revenue
$5,881,320
Down
$2,012,000
Posting: 292850 | Available | 5/20/25
Based in Silicon Valley, this machine shop specializes in precision CNC work for industries like semiconductor equipment, medical devices and scientific instruments. The facility spans nearly 30,000 sq ft and processes various materials including aluminum, titanium, and plastics.
Asking Price
$7,875,000
Cash flow
$589,859
Revenue
$3,478,093
Down
$250,000
Posting: 289971 | Available | 12/27/24
This well-established contract manufacturing company, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, has been a trusted partner for high-tech electronic industries for over 33 years, providing advanced manufacturing solutions for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Tier 1 suppliers.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$700,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288836 | Available | 10/9/24
Our client is a distillery. They produce and sell a full line of award-winning spirits, including vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, and tequila. All of these are crafted at their state of the art 12,000-square-foot distillery.
Asking Price
$15,000,000
Cash flow
$186,921
Revenue
$872,148
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291205 | Available | 3/20/25
Established in 2003, this dynamic company specializes in custom precision tooling and complex mechanical assemblies. With a strong reputation for handling intricate, made-to-order projects, the business operates with cutting-edge equipment and offers significant growth potential.
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$714,810
Revenue
$3,574,054
Down
$3,000,000
Posting: 279583 | Available | 7/6/23
For sale is a tofu manufacturing company in El Monte, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to take this health-conscious food item manufacturing company to the next level, where the opportunity is huge. Currently, heath-conscious people consume tofu more and more every day.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$1,169,129
Revenue
$6,856,100
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277562 | Available | 6/21/24
High-profit women's apparel company with large, retail customers for sale! This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-established, women's clothing wholesaler with loyal, repeat customers in place.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277712 | Available | 2/9/23
Our client sources an excellent quality bourbon that has a higher yield than a traditional 6-8-year aged bourbon. Due to the higher yield because of less evaporation, they are able to keep the MSRP very competitive and are growing rapidly. They partner with a smaller craft distillery.
Asking Price
Best Possible Offer
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290041 | Available | 3/3/25
With over three decades of expertise, Moda Lighting has been a trusted name in the manufacturing of custom lighting for residential, hospitality, and commercial industries. Their state-of-the-art facility and experienced team produce a wide range of handcrafted light fixtures.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$56,250,520
Revenue
$28,431,235
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287272 | Available | 6/24/24
A new start-up with an experienced management team specializing in project development and sustainable fuels production utilizing traditional feedstock through various unique process solutions. Producing D2 diesel and Jet A jet fuel integrated with zero-emission technologies.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$73,702
Revenue
$183,961
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292700 | Available | 5/8/25
Located in the scenic North Georgia mountains, this charming and well-regarded business specializes in handcrafted musical instruments for all ages. Known for its quality, creativity, and personal touch, it serves a loyal customer base ranging from beginners to serious musicians.
Asking Price
$85,000
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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Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
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.
