Cash flow
$323,307
Revenue
$904,456
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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
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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
$95,000
Revenue
$525,000
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Posting: 285993 | Available | 4/4/24
Made In USA! This longtime family-run business manufactures products for motorsports or other vehicle users. Highly efficient operations incorporate computer-aided design work with hands-on quality manufacturing. Well-equipped workshop with extensive list of FF&E.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$301,550
Revenue
$1,500,000
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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
$318,718
Revenue
$2,329,278
Down
$1,950,000
Posting: 281708 | Available | 4/1/24
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
$139,748
Revenue
$1,147,534
Down
$700,000
Posting: 279416 | Available | 3/29/24
Since 1987, this successful custom trailer manufacturer has been designing, manufacturing, and servicing a wide range of customers such as municipalities, law enforcement departments, contractors, off-roaders, leisure travelers, horse enthusiasts, film and TV production crews, event planners, etc.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 280763 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a spa and gazebo manufacturing business plus real estate for sale in Sacramento County. It has been established for 33 years. They are in the business of making your spa or gazebo Needs. They are the only spa manufacturer in Northern California. Seller financing is available!
Asking Price
$1,280,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
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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
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Revenue
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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
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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
Bldg Size
4,310 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
1957
Posting: 284402 | Available | 3/21/24
Precision business included real estate for sale. It is a commercial, heavy industrial building. 4,310 sq ft. for 2 separate buildings. It has 3 phase power 300 amp and 4 rolling metal doors to access. It has phase 1 and 2 old reports from the past! Good idea to open a paint shop or auto body shop.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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
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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
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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
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Cash flow
$474,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
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Posting: 282823 | Available | 3/6/24
Established in 2016, this Company started as a consulting side venture by its founder, a beauty entrepreneur who built her brand from her college dorm and later moved to China to explore manufacturing possibilities. With the challenges of the Indie Beauty sector in mind, this Company has evolved.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 3/5/24
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
$727,200
Revenue
$5,590,516
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Posting: 283884 | Available | 3/4/24
This commercial landscaping company services commercial, industrial and public works. Led by crew managers, each crew is equipped with trucks and equipment to service their clients weekly. The business has a portfolio of almost 200 clients, each producing recurring monthly revenue. C-27 Required.
Asking Price
$1,595,000
Cash flow
$1,070,000
Revenue
$10,900,000
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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
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
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Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$51,762
Revenue
$147,418
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Posting: 285392 | Available | 2/27/24
Are you looking for a profitable small business with a work/life balance schedule that fits your life-style needs? This established profitable fresh Salsa manufacturer/wholesale distributor business could be the perfect fit for you. It is turnkey and scalable. It is a proven business model.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$91,743
Revenue
$201,206
Down
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Posting: 283749 | Available | 2/22/24
This custom nail polish manufacturer specializes in small quantity production. 95% of their business stems from fulfilling orders for custom private label polishes for online beauty product resellers and orders for promotional products for major brands outside of the beauty space.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$80,152
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Posting: 285132 | Available | 2/13/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$35,000
Revenue
$225,000
Down
$65,000
Posting: 285073 | In Escrow | 2/8/24
This is a great opportunity to be your own boss with a low cost of entry and an opportunity to grow the business. The owner works 15 days per month. It has been established for 27 years and this has great potential to get more new accounts and develop website-online sales.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 2/6/24
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
$467,091
Revenue
$1,005,739
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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
$442,000
Revenue
$3,980,000
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Posting: 281444 | Available | 2/5/24
The Company manufactures architectural products that act as unique ceiling treatments and modern acoustical design. Project Woodcraft was founded in 1977 and started manufacturing wood skateboards and boogey boards. It was purchased in 1988 and was converted to making wooden furniture parts.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$410,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285001 | Available | 2/4/24
Opportunity knocks! Own a well-established, highly profitable manufacturer of portable self-contained sinks with a diversified customer base and proprietary product line. Ideal for strategic or first-time buyers, this turnkey business offers a smooth transition into an in-demand industry.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
Down
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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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 4/22/24
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
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 4/20/24
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
$1,000
Revenue
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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
$940,000
Revenue
$6,300,000
Down
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Posting: 282751 | Available | 9/10/23
This is a well-established, profitable and growing designer, manufacturer and installer of high-quality, custom-built, commercial walk-in and reach-in coolers, freezers, and other refrigeration equipment. The business supplies its essential products to a very wide variety of customers.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$1,057,000
Revenue
$4,189,000
Down
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Posting: 281667 | Available | 7/17/23
Highly Profitable established Commercial and Industrial Fire Protection Company. This fire sprinkler design and installation company installs commercial and industrial fire sprinkler protection systems throughout Southern California.
Asking Price
$3,600,000
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
$301,550
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
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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
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Revenue
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Posting: 257941 | Available | 11/4/23
This company has had over 30 years of business and is pandemic-proof. They are a subcontractor of Boeing and military works and some medical jobs. They do aircraft electronic connector and hardware work. It is located in the city of Santa Fe springs.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,438,000
Down
$30
Posting: 283279 | Available | 10/23/23
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
$645,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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
$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
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Revenue
$450,000
Down
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Posting: 283841 | Available | 1/30/24
Step into a well-established sign manufacturing business in the heart of Orange County. With a robust history since 1984, this company shines with $450k in sales. This business specializes in high-quality custom architectural signage and has built a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285387 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is an internationally known automotive, marine, agricultural machinery rebuilder, re-manufacturer speciality in TurboChargers, pumps & motors, and suspensions. They come with very strong presence on the web and very high inventory of components and cores.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$26,540
Revenue
$133,080
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Posting: 284126 | Available | 1/16/24
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
$416,097
Revenue
$1,100,000
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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
$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
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Revenue
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Posting: 280763 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a spa and gazebo manufacturing business plus real estate for sale in Sacramento County. It has been established for 33 years. They are in the business of making your spa or gazebo Needs. They are the only spa manufacturer in Northern California. Seller financing is available!
Asking Price
$1,280,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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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
$1,359,214
Revenue
$13,724,001
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Posting: 284793 | Available | 1/23/24
This custom lighting manufacturer is a well-established, profitable, commercial, and industrial lighting manufacturer based in Southern California. They specialize in exterior and interior commercial lighting, including LED, decorative, emergency, exit signs, decorative, and outdoor lighting.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 263831 | Available | 3/26/22
This young turn-key company manufactures hand sanitizers in gel and liquid form. 2020 sales have been 3.5M+/. Major retailers have additional PO's ready to be placed. Profit margin currently in the 40% range. 1 year contracts in place with the well known national retailers. Online sales presence.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
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
$900,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
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Posting: 273337 | In Contract | 8/2/22
Custom Trailer & Truck Bed Manufacturing & Service Company - Under Contract
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$292,000
Revenue
$760,000
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Posting: 278585 | Available | 11/29/23
For sale is a great opportunity to own a well-established wedding accessories business of over 30 years specializing in manufacturing veils, sashes, and other hair accessories. The business does wholesale as well as retail of bridal accessories. It has a major online existence nationally as well.
Asking Price
$599,000
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
$1,070,000
Revenue
$10,900,000
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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
$210,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
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Posting: 283377 | Available | 10/16/23
Iconic 62-year-old Specialty Machine Shop. 2nd generation owner. Company utilizes highly specialized machining and tooling to perform extreme accuracy of dimensions and flatness. AS-9100 and ISO9002 along with ITAR Registration. Long term client base.
Asking Price
$739,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
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Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
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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.
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.
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.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
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.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
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.
