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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
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
$60,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 285261 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a corner location with great exposure in a Latino neighborhood. There is no lottery. It is 2,500 SF. The monthly gross is $30,000. They have low rent at $2,700/month. There is 1 owner and 1 part-time employee. They have a good profit margin of 40%. You can add lottery to increase sales.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 285217 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a fast food, fish & chips restaurant (Fish Market). They are closed on Sundays but open 6 days a week. It is well-established and the owner is retiring. The annual sales are $1 million and the asking price is $550,000.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285180 | Available | 2/15/24
For sale is a gas station with liquor and a convenience market business in Merced County. This is an opportunity to open another business in extra space available in the building.
Asking Price
799,000 + inventory
Cash flow
$168,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285125 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a beer and wine market located within walking distance of the beach. It is at a corner location with great visibility. It has a very low rent at $1,750 per month. It was completely remodeled. You just need to stock up and stay competitive. It has a nice net income of $14k per month.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
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
Call or Email
Revenue
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Down
20-25% minimum
Posting: 285112 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale in Tulare County is a beer, wine, and grocery market, including real estate. The freestanding building boasts a size of 3,200 square feet, with an additional separate building of approximately 1,200 square feet utilized for storage. Situated on a lot spanning 26,304 square feet.
Asking Price
$1,525,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$2,220,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285110 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a high-volume market that is open 7am-8pm. It is located in a residential neighborhood. They have 10 full-time employees. The business is still growing. There is plenty of parking at the 4,400 sq ft. establishment with a reasonable rent of $7,000 monthly. The net income is $25,000.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 284117 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a well-established grocery, meat, and liquor market with gas outside. There is separate laundry & rental income from a retail strip available with the property. The two buildings are roughly 4,000 sq ft. each. It is across a big hospital and residential area.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
Posting: 285106 | Available | 2/11/24
For sale with the property is a well-established beer and wine grocery market in the rural countryside. It has beer and wine, lotto/lottery, and the interior was remodeled within the last 3-4 years. The store is doing an average of $115,000 in sales per month.
Asking Price
$1,525,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
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
$110,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 281452 | Available | 2/9/24
For sale is a long-established neighborhood Russian market, with an ABC beer and wine license, serving fruits and vegetables as well, established over 15 years, with a present owner since 2014. The net income is over $110,000. The owner will train the buyer.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$148,000
Revenue
$2,600,000
Down
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Posting: 284329 | Available | 2/8/24
For sale is a super Asian grocery store in a nice shopping center in Orange County with a full hot kitchen and a full line of groceries and bulk food items. It is a turnkey business. This Asian market sales are over $2.6M approximately. There is a full kitchen, 20 employees, and a buffet kitchen.
Asking Price
$548,000
Cash flow
$12,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$45
Posting: 278160 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a great beer & wine market for sale in a good neighborhood near the city of La Mirada. The asking price is $259,000. The gross sales are $55,000 per month and the rent is $2,600 per month.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
$82,000
Revenue
$340,000
Down
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Posting: 285000 | Available | 2/3/24
For sale is a well-established mini mart & liquor store with a thriving lottery business in South San Jose. This family-owned and operated business is located in a newer retail strip plaza, boasting ample customer parking. It is located in a prime location.
Asking Price
$155,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 284943 | Available | 1/31/24
This Korea Town, Los Angeles market is for sale. The market is located in a small shopping center. The opening time is from 8 AM to 10 PM. The lease has 7 years left and the space is about 900 SF plus another storage of 80 SF. The extra income from lotto is about $3,000 per month.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284564 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a beer & wine drive-in thru market in a good location with short business hours (8am~7pm). Time extension would bring higher potential. It has been a semi-absentee operation for more than 20 years. The sales are $65,000/month. Rent is $4,300 including NNN.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$650,000
Down
$110,000
Posting: 283943 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is an employee-run market near downtown. The owner is selling to retire for health concerns, The opening hours are every day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm. There is no meat or produce and it is easy to operate. There is room for growth/lots of potential and no competition.
Asking Price
$220,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/12/24
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
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 5/10/24
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
Call/Email
Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/8/24
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
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/9/24
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
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Revenue
$696,000
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 285065 | Available | 4/17/24
This is a gas station is for sale (business only). The station is pumping 60kg a month at 60 cents a gallon. The beer & wine market sales are $60k a month. Lotto sales are $1,700 a month. You can get additional income from ATM & Bitcoin. They have very low rent $5,100 a month.
Asking Price
$2,999,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284863 | Available | 5/9/24
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
$36,000
Revenue
$102,000
Down
$115,000
Posting: 273800 | Available | 12/18/23
This is a 98-cent store with a wide variety of great merchandise and if you like a small-town atmosphere, this is the place for you. This market carries all kinds of supplies for the kitchen, party, bathroom, laundry, school, office, etc. This 98-cent store has great potential to increase revenue.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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
$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
Call / Email
Revenue
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Down
$350,000
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
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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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
$300,000
Revenue
$2,220,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285110 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a high-volume market that is open 7am-8pm. It is located in a residential neighborhood. They have 10 full-time employees. The business is still growing. There is plenty of parking at the 4,400 sq ft. establishment with a reasonable rent of $7,000 monthly. The net income is $25,000.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$650,000
Down
$110,000
Posting: 283943 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is an employee-run market near downtown. The owner is selling to retire for health concerns, The opening hours are every day from 10:00 am-9:00 pm. There is no meat or produce and it is easy to operate. There is room for growth/lots of potential and no competition.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 237403 | Available | 11/14/23
This is an absentee owner operation with high volume and high net profit. It consists of Middle Eastern/Indian grocery items, a meat department, a bakery, and a restaurant serving Afghan food, or you can use any other food. This is around a central East Bay location so it is close to 880-680 area.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$207,000
Revenue
$704,000
Down
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Posting: 286488 | Available | 5/8/24
A convenience market offering beer & wine along with various products such as bread, sandwiches, sundries, sodas, and tobacco is available. The operating hours are from 8 am to 6 pm daily, with closure on Mondays. This business has been established for 90 years.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 270024 | Available | 4/22/24
This is a must-see Arco AM/PM gas station with a market and detached carwash. It is a beautiful station doing strong numbers at all three profit centers: fuel, market, and carwash. It has a huge 40,000 sq. ft lot and is located just off the freeway in the beautiful San Diego County.
Asking Price
$9,950,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,700,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 286363 | Available | 5/1/24
This well-established, profitable supermarket with a liquor department and full kitchen offering food service is turn-key and holds tons of potential. It is situated in a great neighborhood with no competition and boasts excellent parking facilities.
Asking Price
$850,000
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
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Revenue
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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
Cash flow
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Revenue
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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
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$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
$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
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Revenue
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Posting: 286573 | Available | 5/14/24
This property boasts a great prime corner location with a major franchise. The store generates sales of $108,000 per month, and gas sales amount to $77,000 per month with a 75-cent margin. The free-standing car wash brings in $5,500 per month, and propane sales total $4,700 per month.
Asking Price
$10,250,000
Cash flow
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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
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Posting: 282288 | Available | 4/26/24
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
$90,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$6,000,000
Down
$1,250,000
Posting: 283096 | Available | 4/9/24
This is an international supermarket for sale. The 8,000 sq. ft market is located in a huge shopping center on a major street that was established over 35 years ago. They sell meat, fish, Sushi, bakery, produce, restaurant, catering and much more. This is a great location.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$20
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
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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.
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.
