Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$695,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286284 | Available | 4/26/24
This highly reputable business designs and manufactures custom bedding, linens, cushions and other related items. Known for its skilled craftmanship, excellent service, and quick lead times, this business is a favorite among many top Interior Designers and Design Firms.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$460,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282359 | Available | 4/24/24
Steeped in history since 1994, this prominent South Orange County establishment stands as a beacon of excellence in the domain of cylinder head remanufacturing. With over two decades in the field, they've mastered the art of restoring cylinder heads to their original specifications.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,800,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286252 | Available | 4/24/24
Are you looking to step into the lucrative world of industrial coatings? Here's your chance to acquire a well-established and thriving business! Established in 1989, They have been a cornerstone in the coatings industry, catering to a diverse clientele base.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$149,000
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
Call/Email
Revenue
$375,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286239 | Available | 4/23/24
This heavy-duty truck brake parts and machine shop specializes in brakes and machining primarily for the heavy-duty trucking industry but also for elevators, cranes, and industrial equipment that have braking systems. Yearly sales approx. $375,000. Inventory is currently $300,000.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286097 | Available | 4/23/24
Limited opportunity to launch an eco-friendly industrial coating business and take advantage of a dynamic growing industry. Sellers have acquired new equipment, obtained tentative permit approval and upgraded electrical system of leased facility. Sellers have not launched operations - yet.
Asking Price
Call/email
Cash flow
$264,504
Revenue
$1,793,715
Down
$4,050,000
Posting: 284122 | Available | 4/22/24
Here is your opportunity to own a turnkey silicon wafer production facility. The company is well established with decades in the business. This 20,000+ sf total facility has an ISO 9001 certification to service a diversified and international customer base. They had recent equipment upgrades.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286209 | Available | 4/19/24
Project Circuit is a comprehensive electronics circuit board manufacturer located in Southern California. Established by its current owner, the company has been in continuous operation since its founding, dedicated to delivering quality finished products crafted in the USA.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$910,000
Revenue
$5,900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283288 | Available | 4/16/24
The business is ONLY priced for strategic buyers. If you are an individual buyer looking for an investment opportunity, this is not for you. This is a well-established company, specializing in the distribution and fabrication of wire mesh. Serving a diverse range of industries.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$424,565
Revenue
$1,090,904
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and schools create a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281166 | Available | 4/13/24
This is the sale of both business and real estate (Must be sold together). This is a seafood processing (repackaging) facility that is fully functional/operational and built to FDA standards. It is located on approx 14 acres in Clewiston, Florida. They are able to process all types of seafood.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$95,812
Revenue
$411,732
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283033 | Available | 4/12/24
This company is very well-established and located in the greater Sacramento Region. The business sells lattice covers and drapes for rainy-day use of porches etc. These covers not only protect against rain, they protect against harmful UV rays and more! Cash Flow $95,812 Gross $411,732.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$367,571
Revenue
$1,350,000
Down
$1,600,000
Posting: 277815 | Available | 4/11/24
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
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$337,500
Posting: 277116 | Available | 4/11/24
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
$745,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$3,250,000
Posting: 281624 | Available | 4/11/24
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
$416,000
Revenue
$2,734,107
Down
$1,908,000
Posting: 284881 | Available | 4/9/24
Established in 1978, this renowned manufacturer and distributor specializes in replacement parts and accessories for vintage vehicles. As the current owner seeks retirement, this thriving business presents a unique opportunity for acquisition.
Asking Price
$1,908,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$418,197
Down
$390,000
Posting: 286064 | Available | 4/9/24
This is a rare opportunity for a quarry direct fine stone supplier with full inventory and warehouse storage in highly desirable trade corridor. Family owned and operated since 2017 with excellent client, customer and vendor reputation. Their retail showroom (3,000 sq ft) is fully equipped.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286055 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a sausage meat manufacturing business with 31 years of USDA licensing and complete equipment. Company has established partnerships with many major retail stores. The owner will assist in ensuring a seamless transition, as they are motivated and ready to retire. It is profitable.
Asking Price
$445,000
Cash flow
$323,307
Revenue
$904,456
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286036 | Available | 4/8/24
Established for two decades, this Civil/Structural and Mechanical Engineering firm has an unmatched reputation for quality and reliability. With 90% of annual revenue stemming from loyal, long-term Industrial and Commercial clients, this business has a solid foundation in place.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$250,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 284705 | Available | 4/8/24
This Northern California based Ready to Assemble (RTA) cabinet supplier is a California Limited Liability Company and was established in 2003 and has been under current ownership since 2022. This company specializes in high quality pre-assembled cabinets that are manufactured in the US only.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$301,550
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285972 | Available | 4/3/24
In business for 35+ years, this company offers a wide variety of services from bathroom remodeling/repair, new construction & glass doors. They also provide custom-made products from tubs to showers & vanities.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285788 | Available | 3/22/24
Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this premier design and manufacturing company serving the home and hospitality industries! Founded in 2006, this esteemed brand with exceptional profit margins is now the top choice for a worldwide, repeat network of interior designers.
Asking Price
$4,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281988 | Available | 3/21/24
This fully equipped cabinet shop is a turn-key business ready to be owned by the right operator. This cabinet shop is fully operational and ready to profit from day one. The infrastructure is already in place. This 2,500 SF industrial space has over $70,000 in improvements.
Asking Price
$224,000
Cash flow
$147,000
Revenue
$486,760
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285769 | Available | 3/21/24
This is a full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, they specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial clients, residential property management companies
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283735 | Available | 3/20/24
This company has been a staple for awards, gifts, apparel and promotional production for over 50 years. They are the go-to local awards location known for outstanding customer service, the widest range of products in Northern California, and the fastest turnaround time.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$594,000
Revenue
$1,176,000
Down
$1,530,000
Posting: 285630 | Available | 3/13/24
Thriving since 1993, this hi-tech electronic firm serves big names like Universal & Disney Themeparks. Specializing in sound, lighting, & motion control, it offers design services across sectors. Excellent opportunity to acquire a quality-driven, innovative enterprise with 30+ years of success!
Asking Price
$1,700,000
Cash flow
$354,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285608 | Available | 3/11/24
Excellent opportunity to acquire a reputable optical coating business in California specializing in quality thin films for medical, optical instrumentation, aerospace and defense, telecom, and other industries. Business is a good fit for parties with knowledge of coating technologies.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 276160 | Available | 3/12/24
This profitable water purification supplies and services business serves the technical, hospital, medical, and dialysis industries of north/central California and western Nevada, including companies like Tesla. Established in 1997. Annual sales are projected to well exceed $600,000 in 2022.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$318,718
Revenue
$2,329,278
Down
$1,950,000
Posting: 281708 | Available | 5/6/24
For sale is a 2M+ revenue, profitable recession-proof, 75-year-old industrial tire retreading business. It's the top in Central Valley, CA. This is a long-standing profitable niche business that exclusively sells and services industrial tires and has shown steady double-digit growth in revenue.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/4/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$98,107
Revenue
$310,311
Down
$290,000
Posting: 256990 | Available | 5/24/21
This 10 year old cannabidiol (CBD) company specializes in cream, gel, liquid and capsule health care products. The chemist and engineer driven company formulates its own products in its laboratory and then produces them offsite. Its product line includes trademarked names.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$467,091
Revenue
$1,005,739
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285009 | Available | 2/5/24
Founded in 1977, this precision aerospace machine shop specializes in the manufacturing of high-precision miniature CNC machined components. The business has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing essential parts to major defense companies.
Asking Price
$1,355,000
Cash flow
$1,070,000
Revenue
$10,900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285430 | Available | 3/1/24
This Company provides operations and maintenance services tailored for the wind energy sector, offering both expertise and cost-effective solutions. The Company was formed in 2019 and has been profitable every year since then.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
Cash flow
$354,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285608 | Available | 3/11/24
Excellent opportunity to acquire a reputable optical coating business in California specializing in quality thin films for medical, optical instrumentation, aerospace and defense, telecom, and other industries. Business is a good fit for parties with knowledge of coating technologies.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$1,242,575
Revenue
$6,290,862
Down
$370,000
Posting: 279732 | Available | 3/16/23
Founded in 1987, the company has one of the finest wood design capabilities with decades of experience for providing furniture-grade quality, attention to detail, flexibility in style and unparalleled service in order to guarantee customers satisfaction.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Bldg Size
5,430 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,430 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1980
Posting: 284938 | Available | 1/31/24
The owner is running the business for a contractors' supplier. The lot size is 5,849 sq ft. It sits in a block from a very busy road near freeway with high visibility form street has own parking. The building has a loft for extra storage room not in the record when they bought it.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$14,485
Revenue
$43,291
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 274462 | Available | 9/13/22
Our client is offering a next generation, patented medical device for the treatment of internal hemorrhoids. The procedure is painless, non-invasive, requires no anesthesia, is conducted in under 2 minutes, and can be performed in any medical setting: a doctor's office, a surgery center,
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$36,489
Revenue
$266,489
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282801 | Available | 9/12/23
Currently competing on $34.9M Contracts, the Company is an innovative, minority-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business dedicated to the support of those who go in harm's way. They support our warfighters and first responders by providing innovative capabilities.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$1,127,047
Revenue
$5,243,355
Down
$5,250,000
Posting: 282932 | In Contract | 9/19/23
For more than 50 years, the company has supplied emblems to thousands of businesses throughout the country for identification and decorative purposes. The company is well known for its quality and responsiveness to its customers' requirements.
Asking Price
$5,250,000
Cash flow
$26,540
Revenue
$133,080
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284126 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a business specializing in sharpening of industrial knives (chippers) and saws. It is the most complete commercial sharpening and sales shop of its kind in the North State of California with the equipment required to place the proper professional edge on industrial blades, knives and saws.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,630,159
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281834 | Available | 9/12/23
Willcraft custom wood and metal furniture cabinets made with architectural details and finishes are the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship. Designing for clients from Las Vegas to Saudi Arabia they are known for their unique finishes.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$170,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 279661 | Available | 3/13/23
The company is a contract manufacturer in Mexicali, Mexico, with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and assembling jewelry and fashion accessories. Property and business are included in the asking price.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284879 | Available | 1/27/24
The owner has spent close to a year setting up a manufacturing facility that can produce different plastic container products used in the food industry. All machines have been bought from a top machine producer in the world. They have all been shipped and installed.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279977 | Available | 3/31/23
The Sand and Gravel Mining industry mines and undertakes basic processing of sand and gravel used for construction aggregates and industrial applications, such as road building, landscaping, snow and ice control and hydrocarbon extraction.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$416,097
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 277257 | Available | 1/27/23
This is a profitable and rewarding coating applications company with real estate in a highly desirable area. This company has achieved success for over 38 years. The company is fully-Staffed and trained. Owners are semi-absentees. Price includes real estate and FF&E.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 5/6/24
Price reduced! SBA approved! This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, leading sign design & manufacturing franchise providing custom sign solutions, interactive digital signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, point of purchase, trade show and table graphics, printing services, and banners.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$30,000,000
Revenue
$90,000,000
Down
Call
Posting: 284298 | Available | 12/14/23
The Small Arms Manufacturing Company (SAM) offers a wide range of high-quality firearms & related products with a primary mission of delivering top-tier firearms to the American market. Arms cater to a diverse customer base, incl. outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, competitive shooters, veterans, & more.
Asking Price
$245,000,000
Cash flow
$1,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286097 | Available | 4/23/24
Limited opportunity to launch an eco-friendly industrial coating business and take advantage of a dynamic growing industry. Sellers have acquired new equipment, obtained tentative permit approval and upgraded electrical system of leased facility. Sellers have not launched operations - yet.
Asking Price
Call/email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281166 | Available | 4/13/24
This is the sale of both business and real estate (Must be sold together). This is a seafood processing (repackaging) facility that is fully functional/operational and built to FDA standards. It is located on approx 14 acres in Clewiston, Florida. They are able to process all types of seafood.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$18,540
Revenue
$148,110
Down
Call
Posting: 274078 | Available | 7/2/22
Founded in 2018, specializing in Artificial Intelligence Radiology Imaging and other Emerging Medical Technologies, owned and operated by three managing partners with broad ranging domain expertise. Our client has seen high quality, sector specific deal flow,
Asking Price
Call
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 1/24/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
$723,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282935 | Available | 1/12/24
This is an established business with repeating loyal customers since 1972 and positive cash flow. They specialize in frameless glass shower doors, windows, and mirror installation. The sale conveys, misc. small hand tools, office furniture with computers, hardware, and glass inventory.
Asking Price
$174,900
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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.
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.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
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.
