Cash flow
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Revenue
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$625,000
Posting: 281371 | Available | 6/26/23
California-based company is selling rights to an innovative industrial product: a brush attachment for casters that deflects most types of debris and prevents wheel bind-up. Seller Financing Available - 50% down - 50% Seller Financing.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
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Posting: 277420 | Available | 6/6/23
This US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved quality controlled pharmaceutical laboratory has been FDA approved to manufacture pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical products and medical devices. They have historically manufactured skincare, health, and beauty-related products for niche markets.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 276243 | Available | 5/2/23
A manufacturer of the most exclusive advanced golf simulation screen system is available. It has a patented design and fully self-contained golf simulators (Trackman, Foresight, and Uneekor Flight). It does custom design and installation, custom screen design, wall and ceiling protection, and more.
Asking Price
$3,250,000
Cash flow
$15,420
Revenue
$24,832
Down
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Posting: 280361 | Available | 4/24/23
This established LLC is offering its proprietary organic dough mixture for sale. A trademark is in place. Currently offered in over 300 grocery stores, in both frozen and dry mixes, in a variety of flavors, at a very competitive price point.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$750,000
Down
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Posting: 272848 | Available | 4/18/23
Our client is offering a unique and versatile anti-shoplifting technology for sale to the market. It is unlike any system currently in use. This technology is discrete, effective, and very economical to use and install. The product is electronic merchandise or article-surveillance technology.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
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
$450,256
Revenue
$2,658,627
Down
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Posting: 279759 | Available | 3/17/23
Proudly made in the USA. The manufacturer of This architectural product is marking its 20th season in business. This custom-engineered fiberglass product is sold and installed in the entire Gulf Atlantic region from the Deep South to Texas.
Asking Price
$1,115,000
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
Cash flow
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Revenue
$170,000
Down
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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
$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
$600,000
Revenue
$5,348,000
Down
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Posting: 278717 | Available | 1/31/23
Economy Resilient, Commercial & Residential, Public & Private Work. Established in 1982, this cabinet manufacturing company has survived the test of time. The company is being listed for sale due to the owner's desire to retire. The company had its humble beginning with its inception in the owner.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$416,097
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
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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
$314,642
Revenue
$501,660
Down
$759,000
Posting: 274423 | Available | 9/14/22
This mobile calibration business specializes in the calibration of mechanical and electronic tools and devices. It is NIST traceable. The business offers competitive pricing and a three-day turnaround on items requiring calibration at their facility.
Asking Price
$759,000
Cash flow
$14,485
Revenue
$43,291
Down
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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
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
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Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$900,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
Down
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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
Call / Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 275003 | Available | 7/8/22
This a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to step in to an existing, operating business. Currently partnered with multiple companies and dispensaries. A new owner would be handling the day to day operations and managing the three employees that are all transitioning with the business.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,314,426
Down
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Posting: 275016 | Available | 7/7/22
This turn-key store fixture installation and manufacturing company has created innovative custom displays for numerous retail customers on the West Coast since 1988. This business employs a talented team with decades of experience who work to provide the highest caliber design, manufacturing
Asking Price
$599,000
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
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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
$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
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Revenue
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Down
$150,000
Posting: 263729 | Available | 5/24/21
This company manufactured and distributed a proprietary, innovative homeopathic supplement that is designed to support the user's alertness, mental focus and productivity. With over $1.2Ml invested to date, they have created a new and natural way to boost your energy.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$375,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
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Posting: 267283 | Available | 4/27/21
The business manufactures and maintains process controllers servicing the water/wastewater, industrial, and institutional markets. Products are used in nuclear power plants, universities, hospitals, steel mills, paper mills etc. Two contract manufacturers make the products.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 245979 | Available | 10/28/20
Patented Universal Tumor-Targeting Drug Delivery Platform Co. This pharmaceutical company has developed and patented a universal tumor-targeting drug-delivery platform that can improve the safety and efficacy of many existing chemo treatments, with the ability to target numerous different types.
Asking Price
$20,000,000
Posting: 196113 | Available | 10/25/20
I'm looking to buy a manufacturing company in the electronic sector, preferably a PCB Assembly, PCB Manufacturing, Wire and Cable Assembly or Sheet Metal Fabrication business in the SF Bay Area, preferable in the Silicon Valley. Have $100K for a down payment + pre-qualed for an additional $400K.
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$250,000
Down
Call
Posting: 252230 | Available | 10/19/20
Available for sale is an iconic Southern California wholesale and retail distributor of hard to find vintage automotive parts Volkswagen cars. The business has made a wise investment in setting up overseas manufacturing of certain difficult to replace parts, emblems, and keys.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 263957 | Available | 10/9/20
Diversification of national distribution. Highly in demand products. Can be partially absentee run. Extended Training period available.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/10/24
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
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/8/24
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 | 5/11/24
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
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
$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
$380,000
Revenue
$750,000
Down
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Posting: 272848 | Available | 4/18/23
Our client is offering a unique and versatile anti-shoplifting technology for sale to the market. It is unlike any system currently in use. This technology is discrete, effective, and very economical to use and install. The product is electronic merchandise or article-surveillance technology.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$292,000
Revenue
$760,000
Down
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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
$1,810,598
Revenue
$8,133,641
Down
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Posting: 277562 | Available | 7/19/23
This is a 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. The company designs and wholesales various woman's apparel in regular and plus sizes.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Bldg Size
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Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
1981
Posting: 286342 | Available | 4/30/24
The industrial land extends through the city limits of Lancaster. The "specific plan" denotes the actual zoning, permitting multiple uses via conditional use permits, including light and heavy industrial use. There is a steakhouse already established on the premises.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
Down
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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
$314,642
Revenue
$501,660
Down
$759,000
Posting: 274423 | Available | 9/14/22
This mobile calibration business specializes in the calibration of mechanical and electronic tools and devices. It is NIST traceable. The business offers competitive pricing and a three-day turnaround on items requiring calibration at their facility.
Asking Price
$759,000
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
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Revenue
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Posting: 275003 | Available | 7/8/22
This a tremendous opportunity for someone looking to step in to an existing, operating business. Currently partnered with multiple companies and dispensaries. A new owner would be handling the day to day operations and managing the three employees that are all transitioning with the business.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
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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
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Revenue
$1,314,426
Down
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Posting: 275016 | Available | 7/7/22
This turn-key store fixture installation and manufacturing company has created innovative custom displays for numerous retail customers on the West Coast since 1988. This business employs a talented team with decades of experience who work to provide the highest caliber design, manufacturing
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
$239,267
Revenue
$566,148
Down
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Posting: 274847 | Available | 9/22/23
Skincare, as a market segment, is growing faster than any other part of the beauty industry. Sales of skincare products grew by 13% last year in the United States, while makeup grew by only 1% in the same period. This Skincare Company was founded in 1998.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$51,762
Revenue
$147,418
Down
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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
$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
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,630,159
Down
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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
$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
Bldg Size
8,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
1993
Posting: 283495 | Available | 10/23/23
Glass Manufacturing Factory (only business) located in Riverside, California. Gross sales yearly $3,000,000; Net income yearly $1,950,000. Lease 10-year option; Rent $10,400 per month including NNN. Store size: 8,000 sq ft; Total Lot size: 16,000 sq ft. Free-standing building; Parking space 20.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 257941 | Available | 5/2/24
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
$600,000
Revenue
$5,348,000
Down
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Posting: 278717 | Available | 1/31/23
Economy Resilient, Commercial & Residential, Public & Private Work. Established in 1982, this cabinet manufacturing company has survived the test of time. The company is being listed for sale due to the owner's desire to retire. The company had its humble beginning with its inception in the owner.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 263633 | Available | 4/28/24
Trufeet LLC is a US manufacturer of revolutionary, patented cat grooming glove KittyTongue (US patent 9,622,457). Product competitive advantage: patented grooming surface bio-mimics cat's tongue and provides natural and gentle grooming to cats. Relocatable, home-based. For sale by owner. Training.
Asking Price
$399,000
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
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
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Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$375,000
Down
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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
$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
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When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
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.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
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.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
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.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
Many times when buying a business there are reasons why buying stock or buying assets is the better business decision. We explore these options on the BizBen Blog Post of which option may be better depending on the circumstances of the buyer (and seller) involved in the transaction taking place.
Many business owners fail to maximize their business' value because they don't have a proper strategy in place to do so. Failure to maximize your businesses value will make it harder to attract the most qualified buyers. Have a plan that ensures your business is as attractive & valuable as possible.
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
Depending on the type of business being sold, a month-to-month situation can be severely detrimental to the value of the business. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen (and Lead Facilitator at BizBen) explores the issue of month to month leases in this blog/article.
Throughout the recession, it was very difficult to get approved for business purchase financing. If you are considering incorporating some alternative funding sources in your next small business acquisition, here is what you need to know to protect yourself and your investment.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
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.
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!
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
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.
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.
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.
An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another.
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.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
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.
