Cash flow
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Revenue
$692,176
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Posting: 283088 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a market with commercial kitchen and ABC License in standalone location, in an area of high-end homes, one block from favorite local beaches. High traffic count and full kitchen including hood and grease trap. Premises are 2,098 SF with a great lease in place at $2,800 per month.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 275121 | Available | 4/2/24
A grocery store with a restaurant and bakery is for sale. The destination also includes a Halal meat market and specializes in Middle Eastern, North African, Afghan, and Iranian Cuisine. This is a well-established market in a populated area of Sacramento. Gross sales are $175,000 per month.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284624 | Available | 4/2/24
For sale is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store. The combined business space is 2,700 sq ft....
Asking Price
$1,399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$451,600
Down
$160,000
Posting: 279971 | Available | 4/2/24
Price reduction! This is a well-established grocery market for sale in a nice neighboring area with heavy traffic and good profit. The total sales are about 1.2 million per year approximately. It is 2,210 sq ft. and very easy to operate in the busy strip shopping center. The owner needs to retire.
Asking Price
$488,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
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Down
$75,000
Posting: 284084 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a profitable restaurant and market in the heart of San Diego with ABC type 41license. Located in a busy area of shopping and offices. You can continue the same concept or create your own concept. You can also earn extra income by using it as a Ghost Kitchen.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$1,032,000
Down
$35
Posting: 285909 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a busy liquor store in the South Bay area for sale! There is enough room to add up more inventory to increase sales. The rent is reasonable and it makes very good extra income from the lottery and scratcher. The reason to sell are due to the health issues of the retiring owner.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$978,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285869 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a well-established grocery market in Gardena. The sales are $95K per month (including meat $30K). The net income is $14,000 per month. The gross rent is $5,000 per month with 5 years fixed. The terms are 5 + three 5-year options.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 284201 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a well-established convenience market that has been a community staple for over 45 years. The current owner, who has successfully operated the market for the past six years, is now looking forward to retirement and is seeking a buyer.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284291 | Available | 3/26/24
This well-established liquor store, operating for over 35 years, is situated in a prime location on a busy boulevard in Los Angeles County. It currently runs as an absentee operation with the assistance of two employees. This is an asset sale.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$144,000
Down
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Posting: 285156 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a mini-grocery market for sale as-is in Los Angeles County. The size is about 2,000 sq ft. The amount of rent is $1,300 per month. It is home-based. The asking price is $55,000 plus inventory. There is no beer or wine.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285845 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a liquor store market for sale in Santa Clara county currently doing $140k sales per month with very high margins. The store is 5,500 sq ft. with additional income from lottery $4,000 per month.
Asking Price
$130,000,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 279849 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a drive-thru beer and wine dairy market which is located in a good neighborhood, and has gross sales of $45,000/month. The business hours are 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM for 7 days. It has good potential.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$500,000
Posting: 282884 | Available | 3/25/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 285238 | Available | 3/25/24
Asset sale- neighborhood Korean deli/market with a kitchen in the back. The interior of this place is long and narrow and super casual but also modern and has the perfect vibe for a casual lunch, catch-up with a friend.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$4,900,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 284775 | Available | 3/25/24
For the business only is a market and Mobil station with 6 pumps and 4 tanks. It has a beer and wine license (the only business in that corner with BW). The master lease belongs to Circle K and Circle K is subleasing to a dealer. The owner is retiring after 29 years. It is open 24/7.
Asking Price
$795,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
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Posting: 285814 | Available | 3/25/24
This place is relatively undiscovered gem of meat market in Chino and this is a rare opportunity to own in a great location. It is the best placed to get marinated carne asada, tender meat, and pollo asada. They use a nice cut of flank steak for their meat.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 285781 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a convertible beer and wine market with land and a house in the back. The market is 2,225 sq ft., the house is 1,900 sq ft., and the corner lot is 9,853 sq ft. It was built in 1952. Cash offers only and need proof of funds.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
$226,751
Revenue
$1,231,473
Down
$475,000
Posting: 285768 | Available | 3/21/24
This specialty meat market with an off-sale beer, wine and spirit license offers its loyal patrons the finest cuts of the globe's most premium meats and helps pair them with similarly rare specialty wines and liquors.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a franchise sushi roll business located within a well-known market. It is a simple operation and brings in stable income. The seller has been operating the business for the last 12 years. The buyer shall pay for the franchise transfer fees and training fees from the franchise.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$432,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 276030 | Available | 3/20/24
Profitable market/high-end liquor store with a Type 21 License. Located in a very busy shopping center on a major street. Lottery and tobacco license. Absentee owner. The owner has other stores that he needs to attend to. ATM machine included. Low rent and a long lease.
Asking Price
$214,000
Cash flow
$360,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
35% SBA
Posting: 285713 | Available | 3/19/24
For sale is a Hispanic market with beer and wine. The buyer can do up to 2 weeks of in-store observations to verify sales and income. It is SBA financing approved with a 35% down payment.
Asking Price
590,000+ Inv
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283200 | Available | 3/17/24
This is a locally owned Asian produce market for sale in San Francisco Ingleside neighborhood offering fresh vegetables, fruits, and frozen meats, and other dry goods. The Ingleside neighborhood is located in the southwestern part of San Francisco, near City College.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$480,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285634 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a great opportunity to make $40k per month. The owner is retiring and has been there since 2001 (23 years). It is very profitable and is in a Latino neighborhood. It is open from 8am-7:30pm. There is 1 full-time and 1 part-time employees for wages of $8,100 per month.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$66,044
Revenue
$184,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 281568 | Available | 3/11/24
This convenience store is located in an unincorporated community in Alameda County, California, located between Ashland to the north and Hayward to the south. They offer a variety of products such as snacks, beverages, cigarettes, lottery tickets, Beer, and Wine.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$50
Posting: 285519 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a market in Pasadena that does not sell any alcohol. It is easy to handle the store and is ideal for a husband/wife duo. The store has a high margin (almost 50%), low rent, and short business hours. It is located in a very busy area in the center of the city. SBA Loan is 50% down.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
$1,123,820
Revenue
$19,230,455
Down
$4,250,000
Posting: 278395 | Available | 3/11/24
This full-service independent grocery store is located in the foothills of the Northern California Gold Country. Well established in the community, this store features full meat, bakery, deli, and floral department. With an average of over $1 Million in EBITDA, this opportunity is perfect.
Asking Price
$4,250,000
Cash flow
$1,600,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 284942 | Available | 3/7/24
Established in 2007, with a consistent owner-operator, this upscale liquor store, strategically located, offers a variety of hot food and deli sandwiches. Operating under the same ownership since its inception, the business boasts impressive financials and substantial profitability.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 4/17/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/16/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 4/15/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 4/18/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$48,000
Revenue
$144,000
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Posting: 285156 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a mini-grocery market for sale as-is in Los Angeles County. The size is about 2,000 sq ft. The amount of rent is $1,300 per month. It is home-based. The asking price is $55,000 plus inventory. There is no beer or wine.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 285426 | Available | 2/29/24
For sale is a Hispanic market with beer and wine in Los Angeles County, California. The seller is willing to carry a note with $400,000 as down payment carry the rest over 2 years @ 8% per year. The buyer can do up to 3 weeks of in-store observations to verify sales and income.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$2,177,912
Revenue
$15,009,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 268139 | Available | 4/14/22
This upscale supermarket is customer-focused, offering products and services to reward their customers with weekly deals, loyalty programs, and a higher level of customer service. Family-owned and operated for many decades, This is a rare opportunity to purchase a legacy store.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$175,000
Posting: 261518 | Available | 10/9/20
Big size supermarket for Kern County CA. There is no competition nearby main road traffic plus residential area customer foot in traffic. This market sells household grocery products, cigarettes, and other convenience store items. Also, the store has produce and Mexican food products.
Asking Price
$270,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 285238 | Available | 3/25/24
Asset sale- neighborhood Korean deli/market with a kitchen in the back. The interior of this place is long and narrow and super casual but also modern and has the perfect vibe for a casual lunch, catch-up with a friend.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 277662 | Available | 8/19/23
This is an excellent Mediterranean market with a produce department for sale. The store has a good reputation and is very well known within that community. The store is currently averaging between $65K to $70K a month in gross sales per seller. There is upside potential for many things.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 243294 | Available | 6/14/23
This is a highly profitable Liquor store with increasing sales per month. It has approx 40%+ margin and a minimum 35 cents margin on 37,000 gallon/month fuel sales. It has limited competition. It is approx. 4,000 sq ft. The seller replaces the pumps with new ones last year.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 208944 | Available | 1/4/24
This is a great opportunity to own a business. With a 60-year history, this is one of the first Alta Dena market drive-thrus opened. They have a beer & wine license. This is a great business with very low rent. The gross sales are about $30k/month + $35k in lotto. The rent is $2,517 + NNN.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 284448 | Available | 4/3/24
This well-established liquor store is strategically located in a high-traffic area, ensuring consistent visibility and foot traffic. The store offers a wide and curated selection of premium liquors, wines, and spirits, catering to a diverse customer base with varying tastes and preferences.
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$40
Posting: 284522 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a truck stop for sale in a growing area off 99. Sits on 2.5 acre ground, offers a mini mart that is over 5,000 sq ft. and a franchise food restaurant. 6 MPDs for diesel and 4 for gasoline. E85 gasoline makes approximately 1 dollar per gallon, (next E85 is 25 miles apart from this site).
Asking Price
$10,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$451,600
Down
$160,000
Posting: 279971 | Available | 4/2/24
Price reduction! This is a well-established grocery market for sale in a nice neighboring area with heavy traffic and good profit. The total sales are about 1.2 million per year approximately. It is 2,210 sq ft. and very easy to operate in the busy strip shopping center. The owner needs to retire.
Asking Price
$488,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
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Posting: 275009 | Available | 3/5/23
For sale is a popular liquor store & check cashing location on a busy major street. There are 20 walk-in coolers in the 4,620 sq ft. space. The lot size is 5,724 sq ft. It has excellent profit, as they also do lottery and so on. You can buy the business only or with the property.
Asking Price
$3,750,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 283226 | Available | 10/6/23
Vibrant Market and Cafe serves healthy eats in the heart of downtown. Features local, organic plant-based fare including soft-serve frozen desserts. Delicious food that's good for you! 900 SF facility with good lease in place, includes indoor dining with counter service.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$275,000
Revenue
$978,000
Down
$449,000
Posting: 276639 | Available | 3/28/24
Very-high-profit market, due to having a virtual monopoly in the area. Located about 25 minutes from Silicon Valley, in a small town on the Coastal side of the San Mateo County mountains on one of the main roads connecting the Bay Area to the Coast, this market has a rustic outside.
Asking Price
$449,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$630,000
Down
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Posting: 268564 | Available | 6/28/21
Great Little Family Market. Biz established more than 30 yrs. 2000 SQ, 7days 9 to 9. Rent $2500, Lease 6+5, Gross $630K & Net $130K Annually. Extra Lotto & ATM income $1200 Monthly. Owner is retired. Best store who want a stable income.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
Down
$50
Posting: 286173 | Available | 4/17/24
A grocery market located in a Latino neighborhood boasts a 40% profit margin. However, due to a partnership split, the business is being forced to be sold. Situated on a bustling street with excellent visibility.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$270,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 279964 | Available | 3/30/23
For sale is a grocery/market with lots of potential and sales continue to increase. There is no meat, or produce, and they do not take EBT. It is easy to run. open hours are only from 10 am-8 pm. Rent is $2,000 for the 1,800 sq ft. The lottery income is $600-700 per month.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$280,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 280108 | Available | 4/7/23
For sale is a market where the seller wants to retire. There is a lot of potential, but health is forcing the owner to sell. They have short hours from 8:30 am-8:00 pm and 8:30 am-3:00 pm. It is easy to run. The store size is 1,600 sq ft. with rent at $1,800/month. They get extra income from lottery
Asking Price
$65,000
Bldg Size
2,700 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
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Year Built
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Posting: 285453 | Available | 3/1/24
For lease is an opportunity to own a restaurant with a complete market setup. The present owner is only utilizing the restaurant side of this property but there is a ton of potential to grow business by utilizing the fully equipped grocery store.
Lease Amount
$7,500
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$1,200,000
Posting: 265656 | Available | 12/17/20
Branded station both fuel and market. Beautiful, clean and well run station. Absentee run business with all automated financial setup. Including back office service for access of sales report anytime remotely. NDA is required for financial viewing. 8 MPD, recent upgrades with double wall tanks.
Asking Price
$1,588,888
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 279849 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a drive-thru beer and wine dairy market which is located in a good neighborhood, and has gross sales of $45,000/month. The business hours are 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM for 7 days. It has good potential.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284863 | Available | 4/5/24
This is a mid-size Latino supermarket with meat, produce, a hot-deli, a bakery, and adding check cashing business (big potential). All fixtures and equipments are all most brand new. It is surrounded by many residential and apartment areas. It is in a Hispanic population.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$30
Posting: 283916 | Available | 11/17/23
For sale is a market with a beer & wine license and check cashing business. Property is included. This market has been owned for 20 years by one owner. This store is located in a residential area. Its size is 2,500 sq. ft and the lot is 7,300 sq. ft. Check cashing brings in $1.8M-2M.
Asking Price
$990,000
Cash flow
$480,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285634 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a great opportunity to make $40k per month. The owner is retiring and has been there since 2001 (23 years). It is very profitable and is in a Latino neighborhood. It is open from 8am-7:30pm. There is 1 full-time and 1 part-time employees for wages of $8,100 per month.
Asking Price
$800,000
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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!
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.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
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 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.
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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
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.
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.
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.
The only time to get an exact and accurate inventory count, and valuation, is at the time the business is being transferred. To do so beforehand, would mean that any merchandise sold after inventory is taken, but before close of escrow - Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & others discuss this topic.
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.
