Bldg Size
2,700 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
1965
Posting: 284241 | Available | 12/10/23
This property was built in 1965 and has been remolded. 2,700 SF is one sortie, Land Acres 0.63 AC Zoning C2 Sacramento, and is two separate parcels, and is a market and a full kitchen.
Asking Price
$1,399,000
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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
$300,000
Revenue
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$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
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
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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
$156,000
Revenue
$792,000
Down
$200,000
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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Revenue
$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 | 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
$108,000
Revenue
$780,000
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$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
N/A
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Posting: 280816 | Off The Market | 8/7/23
For sale is a convenient local market open 5 days/a week! In the heart of the City, & Mission St. has been serving the SOMA area and the financial district for decades and is still a favorite destination for all. The current owner has had it since 2010. It has loyal customers.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$377,400
Revenue
$1,217,400
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$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
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 281376 | Available | 6/26/23
This place is an old school Mom and Pop meat market with other variety of side dishes and they have snacks and other freezer goods This market is a unique and perfect place to get marinated meat to cook for dinner and this is such a cute and lovely place and carries a variety of items.
Asking Price
$299,900
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$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
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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
$150,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 280200 | Available | 4/13/23
The seller wants to retire and has owned the market for 20 years. A lot of potential (closes the market often, and goes on vacation). Easy to run, high margin, open hour 7:00 am-8:00 pm, 7:00 am -8:00 pm. No meat & produce, high net income.
Asking Price
$250,000
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
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$270,000
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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
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20-25% minimum
Posting: 279612 | Available | 3/9/23
Branded Gas Station with Franchise Convenient Store &, QSR & Separate Rental income. Freeway Visibility, 1.5 acres of lot size, Newly Built with 6 MPDs.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
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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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$20
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
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Revenue
$1,084,000
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Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
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
Break Even
Revenue
$396,000
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Posting: 276887 | Available | 11/14/22
This beer and wine market is located in a nice neighborhood. Plenty of front parking. The current owner has another job and cannot run this business. Used to be a Circle K location. Employee run, absentee owner. Reasonable asking price. Monthly gross: $33,000.
Asking Price
$85,000
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
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
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$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 4/25/24
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
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
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$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/28/24
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 | 4/28/24
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
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Revenue
$4,500,000
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Posting: 285309 | Available | 4/24/24
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
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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
$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
$120,000
Revenue
$660,000
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Posting: 286253 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a market in a shopping center located on a busy street. It has a very large front parking area, and is very easy to enter and exit and is a good place for business. The store size is approximately 3,000 SF. The lease is 5 years plus 5 years option.
Asking Price
210,000+ Inv
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
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N/A
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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
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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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$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
$192,000
Revenue
$1,032,000
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$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
$570,000
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Revenue
$700,000
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$20
Posting: 277389 | In Escrow | 12/17/23
For sale is a branded gas station located on a busy street in San Leandro, close to the 880 freeway. Gas and diesel are available with high margins. There is a mini-mart with liquor.
Asking Price
$3,600,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,340,000
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$30
Posting: 285981 | Available | 4/4/24
The independent grocery and beer wine store is well-established. It is currently operating under semi-absentee management. Its location on a major busy street ensures a high volume of vehicle and foot traffic. The store boasts great front parking spaces and features a meat department.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
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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
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Revenue
$1,084,000
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Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
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$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
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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
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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
Down
$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
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Posting: 279612 | Available | 3/9/23
Branded Gas Station with Franchise Convenient Store &, QSR & Separate Rental income. Freeway Visibility, 1.5 acres of lot size, Newly Built with 6 MPDs.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
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$3,102,000
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Posting: 284545 | Available | 2/16/24
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: 272526 | Available | 2/22/22
Grocery mart for sale in Claremont, CA. Yearly Gross approximately $900,000; Yearly Net Income approximately $216,000; SBA Loan Possible; Selling price $1.19M plus inventory (approximate $70,000); 100% operated by employees. 1031 exchange ok.
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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
$215,000
Revenue
$1,150,000
Down
$500,000
Posting: 286299 | Available | 4/27/24
The grocery store is well established and organized, with a meat, produce, and beer & wine license. The area includes many apartment residential customers and commercial and business establishments. The restaurant is ready to serve, equipped with a hood and grill inside the store.
Asking Price
1,800,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 283941 | Available | 12/26/23
For sale is a market. The seller is sick and wants to retire. High margin 50%, They get $15,000 net income per month, so you can get your investment within a year. No Lottery; If you sell lottery you can also get extra income. Easy to run. They do not sell meat. Open hours : 8am-9pm. 2 employees.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
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$150,000
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$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
$170,000
Revenue
$500,000
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Posting: 284527 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a beer and wine, drive-in dairy market that has had the same owner for 17 years (wants to retire). They have short business hours from 8am-7pm. It is in a very good, mixed-use neighborhood right next to a motel. This is a very good opportunity to purchase a business with property.
Asking Price
$940,000
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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.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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.
First impressions are critical when selling a business - ask any potential business buyer. Peter Siegel, Founder Of BizBen explains why all potential small business sellers need to make sure that first impression is a good one.
Most owners know that when choosing a broker to help sell your business, it's good to find out about his or her background and maybe get some references of people who've worked with the professional. Before signing a listing agreement, it helps to know these extra things about the business broker.
With the economy in growth mode, many owners of small companies who are ready to retire or invest in another enterprise would be smart to offer their business for sale. But some insist on hanging on as owner just a little bit longer. And that might be a mistake. Three reasons people make this error.
Unlike a traditional brick and mortar business, selling a home business requires more finesse on the part of the seller. You really need to do your due diligence and prepare the business to be sold in order to make it attractive to a buyer. Here are my tips to achieving a successful sale.
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.
