Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$792,000
Down
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Posting: 283673 | Available | 11/3/23
This is a beer and wine market near FWY 110 for sale. The location is in North Los Angeles area. The store opens from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturdays. The size of the store is about 2,200 SF and rent is $2,500/m gross. The owner wants to rest.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$288,000
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Posting: 280155 | Available | 10/9/23
This market has excellent margins, short business hours, and is in a safe area in a good neighborhood. The sales are $60,000 and the margin is 40%. Extra income is $1500/month from the ATM and $4500/month from the lotto. The rent is $3,800 including the NNN. There is 1 employee paid $800/month.
Asking Price
$289,000
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Posting: 280156 | Available | 10/9/23
100% absentee run with meat, beer, and wine grocery market in a safe neighborhood. Sales: $87,000/month. Extra income: Lotto $1000/month. NO ATM, EBT(potential growth income available). 18 walk-in coolers. Margin:35%. Size:4000sqft. Rent:$6800 (includes NNN+water).6 employees. Asking price:280,000.
Asking Price
$280,000
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Posting: 283226 | In Contract | 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
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Posting: 281447 | Available | 8/25/23
A off-sale general type 21 liquor license (package store) authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises. The license price is to be discussed directly with the seller. There is a flat broker fee of $5,000.
Asking Price
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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
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$700,000
Posting: 280722 | Available | 8/15/23
For sale is a big-size supermarket for sale in San Joaquin County CA. The store size is up to 11,700 sq. ft. estimated food space and a separate meat department. The market for sale has ample parking area and is located at the corner of the busy roads of the town.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$377,400
Revenue
$1,217,400
Down
$650,000
Posting: 281498 | Available | 8/3/23
For sale is a beer and wine market with property in Los Angeles. It is a corner location with spacious parking. They do not sell meat and vegetables. The store is 2,867 sq ft. and the lot size is 6,607 sq ft. (C2 commercial zoning). It also gets monthly rental income from a 2 bed, 2 bath house.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 271720 | Available | 5/23/23
Store is located in a dense Hispanic Neighborhood on a very busy pass-through street, on a corner lot with easy egress and ingress, which makes it a go-to place for its local residents, and commuters. Meat, Produce and Liquor are sold in the store in addition to other groceries.
Asking Price
$995,000
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Posting: 274317 | Available | 4/23/23
This California Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License gives the licensee privileges to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits, in package form for consumption off the retail establishments premises. Minors are allowed to be on the premises; however, the purchaser must be of legal age to purchase alcohol.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$280,000
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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
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Posting: 278075 | Available | 3/9/23
For sale is a Valero gas station and convenience store with an ABC type 20 off-sale license + property for sale. The store size is 2,300 sq ft. and the lot is 0.36 acres with 4 MPDs and Valero brand gasoline. They do about 40-45,000 gallons and $55,000 + the convenience store sales (per seller).
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Cash flow
$400,000
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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
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Posting: 270583 | Available | 2/13/23
It is reduced for quick sale. This is a long-established convenience market in the affluent Mid-County region of Santa Cruz County with high traffic counts in areas of nice homes and schools. It is corporate-owned, with a straight percentage lease an off-site liquor license.
Asking Price
250,000 + Inv
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Posting: 271149 | Available | 2/4/23
For sale is a grocery store with a beer and wine license located in a free-standing building on busy street with high exposure in Bakersfield, California. Onsite parking spaces are available. There is lots of foot traffic. Commercial and residential neighborhoods surround the business.
Asking Price
895,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$750,000
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Posting: 274954 | Available | 12/14/22
This is a well-established beer and wine market (no meats and produces) in Pomona, CA. It is located in a big shopping plaza with heavy traffic and walk-in customers. The surrounding area mainly consists of multiple apartments and residential and commercial areas. The store has high margins.
Asking Price
$320,000
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Posting: 276829 | Available | 11/29/22
Major Brand Gas Station and Market. Everything above ground is new: 2,487 SF Building with 10 Door Walk-In Cooler, New Canopy, Digital Price Sign and 4 New Gilbarco Dispensers with Passport POS system. 2 Double Underground Tanks, Each Tank 10K Gallon Capacity. Market has a Type 20 ABC license.
Asking Price
$7,250,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$1,920,000
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Posting: 276833 | Available | 11/2/22
7-Eleven is one of the world's biggest and the most popular retail chains of convenience stores and 7-Eleven's top priority has always been to give customers the most convenient experiences possible to consistently meet their needs. 7-Even aims to be a one-stop shop for consumers
Asking Price
$420,000
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Posting: 245517 | Available | 10/3/22
This store sells liquor with property and Lottery & scratch income is $6,000/month. Please call or email me just a qualified buyer only.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
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Posting: 275337 | Available | 9/17/22
Meat and Produce Market that sells beer, drinks, food, snacks, and household essentials. Specializes in Hispanic & Latin foods, many brand names. Seller will train and support. Over 6000 sq. ft. store with ample parking.rent $5,000 nnn remains lease term 17yr !!!!. Good opportunity!
Asking Price
$495,000
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Posting: 276264 | Available | 9/12/22
Beer and wine market. Sales are $42,000/month. Semi-absentee run. Extra income is $37,500/year from lotto. Rent is $2,500. Current owner has ran for 17 years. Number of parking spots. Business hours are 8:30am - 9:30pm. Located in Los Angeles. Hispanic area. Good for first time buyer.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Posting: 269860 | Available | 9/1/22
Rare opportunity. High-volume liquor store with real estate. Store Sales: $120k-$150k monthly sales. $16-$20k a month net profit from lottery alone. $4k-$5k a week in lottery commission alone (rates #6 in the whole of California). Small studio apartment in the back (not permitted).
Asking Price
$3,300,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 272149 | Available | 8/17/22
Liquor store located with huge residential neighborhood, currently 100% employee running, loyal customers, Low rent, rare opportunity to own a well maintained store in North Orange County. Average monthly sale : 65,000. Overall profit margin: 32%.
Asking Price
$380,000
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Posting: 275705 | Available | 8/13/22
Well-managed beer a wine market for sale. Profit $15,000/month. Gross sales 65,000/month lease term 10yr plus 5yr option. Rent $3,500 under current ownership over 20 years. Great neighbors and great parking space. This is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or experienced buyer. Absentee run.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$690,000
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$25
Posting: 264173 | Available | 6/27/22
This store sales beer & wine license with property and 4 bed 2 bath house (different parcel). This store's margin is 40-45%. The store located a densely populated area. The store size is 2,600 sq.Lottery and scratches incomes $2,600 and house rental income is $2,100. SBA is available.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
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Posting: 274320 | Available | 5/30/22
Excellent neighborhood market with beer and wine license. Store is right in the middle of residential neighborhood. Huge upside potential with more inventory, adding deli, money services, check cashing, ext. Price includes the commercial property and the business. Inventory will be plus.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
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$35
Posting: 273626 | Available | 4/22/22
This store sales beer & wine with meat and produce market. Free standing building and ample parking lot. This store located at South bay area. Reason for selling is the owners wants to retire. same owner for 20 years. Sales volume average 160,000. Margin will be over 50% except beer and cigarett
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$2,177,912
Revenue
$15,009,000
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$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
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
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$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 6/16/24
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
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 6/13/24
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
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 6/15/24
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 $199,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $199K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$780,000
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Posting: 285983 | Available | 5/31/24
Here is a wonderful drive-thru beer market that has great potential and is at a good location in Los Angeles County. If any prospective buyer has experience or owns the same kind of business, this would be much better for them. Monthly gross sales are about $65,000.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$504,000
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$30
Posting: 270544 | Available | 1/28/22
East LA located, Well managed Beer & Wine Market for sale! 100 % Hispanic area in most densely populated in LA, easy operation and good margin. Low rent ! Perfect store for the first time market owner!
Asking Price
$139,000
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Posting: 285098 | Available | 2/9/24
The owner wants to sell a vacant market with real estate on HWY 9 in Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz County, California. This historical market is currently vacant since 2021 Pandemic. Before pandemic, the market was great business. No competition nearby. You can enjoy business and country life.
Asking Price
$999,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$260,000
Down
$89,500
Posting: 286886 | Available | 5/31/24
This beer and wine market is open six days a week and closed on Sunday. The present owner has been running this market for 29 years. It has very low rent and good neighbors in a very safe area. This market sells beer, wine, and lottery tickets. It is very easy to operate.
Asking Price
$89,500
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$1,200,000
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Posting: 287072 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a liquor-style convenience grocery store with a B&W license. If hard liquor is added, huge sales are expected. It is in a wonderful location near the beach, with more than 2,000 square feet. Current sales are $100,000 a month. The store is run by employees.
Asking Price
$700,000
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Posting: 278075 | Available | 3/9/23
For sale is a Valero gas station and convenience store with an ABC type 20 off-sale license + property for sale. The store size is 2,300 sq ft. and the lot is 0.36 acres with 4 MPDs and Valero brand gasoline. They do about 40-45,000 gallons and $55,000 + the convenience store sales (per seller).
Asking Price
$3,900,000
Bldg Size
2,700 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
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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
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Revenue
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 6/5/24
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
$70,000
Revenue
$270,000
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Posting: 286821 | Available | 5/29/24
For sale is a grocery/market with lots of potential and sales continue to increase. There is no meat or produce. It is easy to run. open hours are only from 10 am-8 pm. Rent is $2,000 for the 1,200 sq ft. The lottery income is $600-700 per month and water/propane $250 per month. NO competition.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 287133 | Available | 6/14/24
Great business opportunity! We are introducing this new listing in the Telegraph Hill area of San Francisco. The location boasts various businesses, with convenient access to public transportation right outside the establishment. This business offers a diverse range of products.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 281447 | Available | 8/25/23
A off-sale general type 21 liquor license (package store) authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises. The license price is to be discussed directly with the seller. There is a flat broker fee of $5,000.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$66,044
Revenue
$184,000
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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
$300,000
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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
$278,330
Revenue
$5,442,834
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Posting: 286394 | In Contract | 5/2/24
A premier natural health food, grocery & supplement store complete with an in-house cafe, bakery, juice, smoothie, coffee bar, and more! Selling natural, organic & vegan groceries, produce, meat, nuts, dairy, in-house prepared foods, plus supplements.
Asking Price
$1,075,000
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$3,102,000
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Posting: 284545 | Available | 5/23/24
This is a super high-volume Asian supermarket in the heart of SF Chinatown. Prime location with heavy foot traffic that stretches along Stockton Street from Sacramento Street to Columbus Ave. Store conveniently located with S.F. public transit bus stop 10 feet away and 1 block from the new Bart
Asking Price
$468,000
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Posting: 284031 | Available | 11/27/23
Are you looking for an exciting business opportunity? Look no further! We have a charming mini-mart for sale in a prime location that's perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs. This mini-mart is well-established and offers a wide range of smoke products, food and beverages, and clothing.
Asking Price
$89,000
Cash flow
250,000 on tax
Revenue
1,7 M
Down
$270,000
Posting: 286466 | Available | 5/8/24
The seller wants to retire. The operating hours are short, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, except on Sundays when it's from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. The property includes a free-standing building with plenty of parking space, totaling 5,700 square feet. The rent is $4,100 per month, including NNN.
Asking Price
$670,000
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Posting: 284524 | Available | 1/5/24
The seller has run this store for 5 years and it is an employee-run store only. This is for real estate. It is close to Koreatown in Los Angeles, CA.
Asking Price
$2,150,000
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Posting: 273657 | Available | 5/23/24
11 year established beer and wine market store for sale in Los Angeles. They sell all kinds of snacks, wine, beer, tobacco products, and other household items. The lease amount is $2,500 with a long-term lease in place. There is no hard liquor license, just a Type 20 license.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$1,123,820
Revenue
$19,230,455
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$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
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Posting: 278074 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a brand-new gas station with a convenience store. It opened last year 2023. It is available for purchase including the real estate property and a hard liquor license. The store size is 4,200 sq ft. The drive-thru QSR is 900 sq ft. and is leased for $3,500 per month.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 269989 | Available | 10/12/21
A high volume Liquor store in a shopping center with plenty of parking. The store is 2,600 sq. ft in size. Great potential for an owner-operator. The buyer must have $450,000 in seasoned cash and excellent credit to qualify for the loan.
Asking Price
$850,000
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Posting: 251656 | Available | 2/3/21
Big size supermarket for sale in Fresno. 8,000 sq. ft. estimated food space and separate meat department. Ample parking area and located at the corner of the busy roads. Current owner since November 2017. Sells Beer & Wine. All Cash seller carry inventory. Monthly sales $180,000. Good margins.
Asking Price
$450,000
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$2,880,000
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Posting: 285506 | Available | 4/22/24
This shopping center houses an anchor supermarket, boasting ample parking directly in front of the establishment. It has a great parking lot. The seller is the landlord of the business. Staffing typically consists of 7 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees.
Asking Price
$1,499,000
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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
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Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
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.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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.
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.
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.
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.
