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Posting ID: 279945
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$170,000
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Posting: 279769 | Available | 8/22/23
Established in 1987, this communications company specializes in 2-way radios with a niche market in sales, installations, and repair. They are also an established manufacturer warranty repair center for its brands. They provide services to school districts, hospitals, ambulance companies, and more.
Asking Price
$280,000
Posting: 217305 | Available | 11/20/23
I am looking to buy an executive security business or security guard service anywhere in California. Have experience in the industry and have financing lined up. Looking to buy this type of business immediately. Will be willing to partner up with firms as well, PPO and PCW in addition.
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$606,702
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 283579 | Available | 10/28/23
Become the new owner of this premier IT service company and lead it to even greater success. This well-established company has been in business for several decades. The company provides top-tier professionally managed IT and computer security services to businesses of all sizes.
Asking Price
$1,785,000
Posting: 282226 | Available | 11/20/23
I am looking to buy any close-out stores. We buy hardware goods, stuffed animals, and plush toys of all kinds. We buy blankets and sheets, any quantities, large or small, new and not used. We buy stores, garage storage areas, etc. big or small.
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$300,000
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Posting: 280371 | Available | 5/25/23
This long-established Value-Added Reseller primarily serves small to medium businesses, both locally and online. Business offerings include computer repair, AS400 and peripherals, and barcode equipment.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$750,000
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Posting: 272848 | Available | 4/18/23
Our client is offering a unique and versatile anti-shoplifting technology for sale to the market. It is unlike any system currently in use. This technology is discrete, effective, and very economical to use and install. The product is electronic merchandise or article-surveillance technology.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$1,564,000
Revenue
$3,330,000
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Posting: 283218 | Available | 11/16/23
Boasting a high recurring revenue profile and multi-year contracts, this mission critical communications firm provides best of breed comm's solutions primarily to nuclear power companies and state agencies. Over the past four decades the company has been a technology leader.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$225,000
Revenue
$3,300,000
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Posting: 283241 | Available | 10/7/23
The Company is the global leader in off-the-shelf enabling tools, compliance, delivery and end user billing for the SMS SaaS customers. The company has strategically placed itself at the crux of regulatory compliance of SMS messaging and is seeking a supportive partner.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$297,628
Revenue
$321,991
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$350,000
Posting: 279028 | Available | 10/19/23
This work-from-home office relocation/project management software is ideal for a highly motivated individual ready to transition from their corporate project management/architect /property management role and take the next step closer to financial freedom.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$3,030,000
Revenue
$19,500,000
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Posting: 280367 | Available | 7/2/23
This is a stocking distributor of communications products & equipment used in voice, data, and security installations. Caters to commercial, industrial, communication, government, and OEM industries. Headquartered in Southern California. The seller will exit gradually or might stay on indefinitely.
Asking Price
$13,000,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$1,179,000
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Posting: 284150 | Available | 12/4/23
Sales service repairs of communications with accounts of casinos, resorts, school districts, Also has its own repeater tower servicing OC, LA & inland empire. They are an authorized dealer for the major brands & sell & service their own proprietary brand, at a much higher margin. Training included.
Asking Price
$1,590,000
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Revenue
$100,703
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$35,000
Posting: 281986 | Available | 11/29/23
PRICE REDUCED! Cruz'n Cellular has been serving telecommunication and shipping customers in the Santa Cruz country for over 20 years. We built a great reputation with our 250+ monthly customers offering white glove phone sales, product support, training and services for mobile phone and home inter ...
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$35,000
Cash flow
$140,000
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Posting: 276409 | Available | 9/20/22
For nearly 60-years this business has prospered in the same upscale community and location, thriving throughout numerous economic cycles. During the past three decades it has been owned and operated by the same individual. Customers include homeowners, interior designers, collectors, etc.
Asking Price
$229,000
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$145,000
Posting: 283247 | Available | 10/11/23
It is rare to find a combination of a convenience store with a Beer & Wine license and a restaurant. It has a Type 41 license to sell for consumption on location and to go. It has low rent and great potential for the right and dedicated investor.
Asking Price
$145,000
Cash flow
$92,713
Revenue
$317,371
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Posting: 283988 | Available | 11/22/23
For sale is a fully-equipped welding and fabrication business for 25+ years in the same location. It does full-service repair, replacement, ground up, all materials.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$266,112
Revenue
$768,000
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Posting: 282643 | Available | 9/5/23
16-plus years of ownership has been operating a highly profitable dry cleaner in the West Los Angeles area. First time been out for sale and looking for someone who can inherit the same. Opportunity at hand. Call for more details.
Asking Price
$660,000
Cash flow
$240,000
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Posting: 253163 | Available | 10/19/20
Dry Sauna and Steam Sauna. Hot & Warm Jacuzzi & Cold Plunge. Herbal steam Room Hot & Cold Pool. Skin Exfoliation/ Body Scrub. Relaxing and Awesome Place Good Cash Flow, Lots of Loyal Customers.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$58,280
Revenue
$265,206
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Posting: 275398 | Available | 11/15/23
For sale is this absentee-owned store operated by trained team members with a manager. They have low rent and good lease terms. It is in a premium mall location and is profitable. This is a turnkey business opportunity. Cold Stone also offers "Ultimate Ice Cream Cakes" sold with great profit margin.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$34,701
Revenue
$185,265
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Posting: 282428 | Available | 12/2/23
An established fun & exciting business is for the first time available for sale. Don't miss the opportunity to be your own boss and make money working a few days per week. This prosperous venture, established in 2012, has consistently thrived with year-over-year growth and a straightforward model.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$550,000
Revenue
$1,520,849
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Posting: 279642 | Available | 7/7/23
$550K+ in Net income! Profitable beauty college that has been operating since 2007. The company is accredited (NACCAS) and is approved to participate in the Student Financial Assistance programs under Title IV of Higher Education. Real estate is also available for sale or lease.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$403,650
Revenue
$2,356,860
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Posting: 272960 | Available | 4/22/22
Excellent location and great opportunity to invest, operate and provide much needed service to community in the area of Calabasas / Hidden Hills/ Agoura Hills of Los Angeles County. Established in 2018, conveniently located near 101 highways in a busy traffic area. At the present time, there is one
Asking Price
$775,880
Cash flow
$219,831
Revenue
$333,890
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Posting: 283627 | Available | 11/1/23
This is a professional dog training business that is very well-established in the Los Angeles area. This business has solid year-over-year revenue and corresponding earnings. Dog training is a very popular business type and there is strong demand for services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$1,000,000
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$2,250,000
Posting: 281712 | Available | 7/19/23
P&C & Benefits Los Angeles County, LA#120660. Independent Movable Agency/Book In Business For Over 20 Years. Focused On P&C & Benefits. 55% P&C 45% Benefits (Mostly Individual Health) Paperless.
Asking Price
$2,250,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$360,000
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$429,000
Posting: 277115 | Available | 11/16/23
This Southern California-based mail center franchise has been in operation for 11 years under current ownership and is a California Limited Liability Company. They are very well established in Southern California and have a great reputation for providing mail center services.
Asking Price
$429,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$1,360,000
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$35
Posting: 274854 | Available | 10/16/22
Liquor and wine shop for sale in North Los Angeles County, CA. The shop has been established for over 30 years and 4 years for the current owner. 2 full time employees and owner works. Semi Absentee run. Business Been SBA Pre-Qualified For Business Purchase Financing. Lease is 5+5 years available.
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$900,000
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Posting: 283561 | Available | 12/2/23
The business has all newer card machines (not coin-operated). Even vending machines and restrooms are card-operated. If the owner operated it, there would be approximately $140k in cash flow. Where else can you make a 19-20% annual return on investment? The absentee owner has employees to run it.
Asking Price
$730,000
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$230,000
Posting: 277831 | Available | 11/30/23
For sale is an auto body and paint shop that has been established for 22 years. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop business that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price or a body shop manager who wants to start a business.
Asking Price
$230,000
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$35,000
Posting: 284158 | Available | 12/4/23
Staffing and Recruiting firm as been in business for 5 years. The company has the ground basis for a remote or home based owner with staffing experience.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$475,000
Revenue
$300,000,000
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Posting: 267141 | Available | 12/5/23
Two (2) Bagel and Sandwich Shops / Excellent Commercial, Hotels, Hospital and Residential hi and middle income. 2022 year to date approximately $3 Million / Pandemic approximately $2.7 plus 2020. Management operated / Owner will work with qualified Buyer with SBA. New Price $1,725,000.00
Asking Price
$1,725,000
Total Investment
$297,000
Min Liquid Cash
$150,000
Net Worth
$150,000
Posting: 284069 | Available | 12/4/23
PLN is a subscription-model personalized nutrition service providing prepared meals with centralized production and a community-centric culture.
Franchise Fee
$30,000
Cash flow
$856,324
Revenue
$4,312,122
Down
$290,000
Posting: 283337 | Available | 12/5/23
This pet supply and feed store has been a cherished staple in the community for 41 years. Founded with a vision to provide unmatched service and products, the business thrives on a well-structured model and a dedicated team. The business prides itself on customer service and wide product selection.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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Posting: 281485 | Available | 12/3/23
Six-station hair styling salon for sale in prime Downtown Los Gatos location! This clean salon with modern equipment is ready for its new owner. The Seller is starting a family and reducing their workload but is willing to lease back 1 station for one year minimum after the close of the sale.
Asking Price
$80,000
Cash flow
$1,074,504
Revenue
$3,142,162
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Posting: 277612 | Available | 12/5/23
An established, self-reliant, and profitable home healthcare business is currently available for sale. In 2022, the company generated $3,142,162 in revenue, with an EBITDA of $1,074,504. This company specializes in delivering nursing services provided by Registered Nurses (RNs) and more.
Asking Price
$4,500,000
Cash flow
$55,000
Revenue
$200,000
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$90,000
Posting: 273063 | Available | 12/8/23
The services include cleaning blinds/shutters, mirror cleaning, fans, chandeliers, and indoor/outside lights. We offer de webbing a house. We offer power washing and rain gutter cleaning. We offer hard water spot removal on showers and windows. We clean solar panels, rescreening of screens, etc.
Asking Price
$90,000
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
Asking Price
$833,000
Cash flow
$210,000
Revenue
$600,000
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$309,999
Posting: 283531 | Available | 12/5/23
This business has great visibility and is located on a major and very busy street. It sits in a shopping center surrounded by well-known Franchises that are always busy which brings great foot traffic. My family and I are relocating to a different state. The landlord is ready to renew the lease.
Asking Price
$309,999
Cash flow
$203,427
Revenue
$1,203,928
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$61,500
Posting: 278909 | Available | 12/4/23
This company sells and installs industrial air filtration equipment and provides ongoing maintenance services to customers in a broad range of industries. It enjoys minimal competition in its specialized market niche and has solid expansion potential through expanding vendor relationships.
Asking Price
$615,000
Cash flow
$236,850
Revenue
$1,412,659
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$395,000
Posting: 282871 | Available | 12/8/23
This long-established glazing contractor does new installation work in a specialty niche, with far fewer competitors than other glass companies. Over $1MM in revenues annually, over 50% gross profit, and a great reputation in the industry. This is a great opportunity with high margins.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$203,015
Revenue
$678,182
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$125,000
Posting: 280387 | Available | 12/4/23
This is a 15+ year architectural firm with an excellent reputation and continuous referrals in a highly affluent community. They have cross-trained seasoned staff handle projects with varying levels of oversight. A unique opportunity for a licensed architect or firm looking to expand its footprint.
Asking Price
$285,000
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Posting: 283961 | Available | 12/6/23
An amazing opportunity awaits you with this charming restaurant that can seat up to 100 people and includes a spacious dance floor. This restaurant is the perfect destination for dining and hosting private events like weddings, corporate gatherings, birthdays, and more.
Asking Price
$399,900
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Posting: 284095 | Available | 12/7/23
This Venice Beach quick service food venue is centrally located on Abbot Kinney, one of the city and nation's most popular retail streets in one of its hippest neighborhoods. This 1,050 square foot location leases for $18,079 per month. New operators may leverage this location for a new concept.
Asking Price
$62,000
Cash flow
$257,592
Revenue
$1,444,341
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$105,000
Posting: 279115 | Available | 12/4/23
If you have restaurant experience and are looking for a long-established, popular restaurant and bar, this may be for you. This is a great South Bay location with an excellent reputation. There is an ABC Type 47 License. It has an amazing setup with low rent and low maintenance.
Asking Price
$695,000
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$1,800,000
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Posting: 283295 | Available | 12/4/23
This Silverlake restaurant and bar with liquor, onsite parking, and excellent street visibility boasts what may arguably be the most coveted outdoor patio in the area. The restaurant has 2 separate interior dining areas that open into an adjacent 12-seat bar as well as its outdoor patio and office.
Asking Price
$3,450,000
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Posting: 278808 | Available | 12/4/23
The established 2-year agency is located in a desirable location. This 2.1 million earned premium agency is consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
Asking Price
$511,450
Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
$9,000,000
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Posting: 278933 | Available | 12/5/23
Earthwork construction company - grading, asphalt paving for renovation & new construction projects, plus asphalt & concrete repairs and maintenance for recurring commercial & public customers. 30 skilled employees with capable non-owner management. Extensive equipment & vehicles. 37-year history.
Asking Price
$4,995,000
Cash flow
$1,900,000
Revenue
$9,500,000
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Posting: 271089 | Available | 12/5/23
Profitable commercial construction general engineering contractor, with recurring Fortune 500 customers, over 50 employees, and extensive equipment and vehicles. In San Francisco Bay Area. Customers consist of major telecommunications and other Fortune 500 companies throughout Northern California.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
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Posting: 283225 | Available | 12/8/23
Our drug/detox facilities are licensed by CDPH and accredited by The Joint Commission, an esteemed and fully equipped center dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. Both facilities are located in a serene and accessible location.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$132,000
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$250,000
Posting: 278352 | Available | 12/4/23
For sale is a medical mask manufacturing company based in Oregon that produces a surgical mask for general use under the FDA guidelines of the emergency use authorization Act. In high demand during COVID, this is an improved surgical mask used daily pre and post-pandemic.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$110,578
Revenue
$553,030
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$21,900
Posting: 279688 | Available | 12/4/23
This equipment sales and service business has been established for over 40 years with an excellent reputation in the industry. They sell and repair equipment including underground tools, concrete breaking & cutting, concrete finishing equipment and landscaping equipment, etc.
Asking Price
$219,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
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Posting: 272547 | Available | 12/5/23
For sale is a professional service company providing written translation and oral interpretation services in 200 languages for clients worldwide: government agencies, NGOs, business entities, etc. The business has an extensive team of language experts and a broad client base, and operates virtually.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
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Posting: 276160 | Available | 12/5/23
This profitable water purification supplies and services business serves the technical, hospital, medical, and dialysis industries of north/central California and western Nevada, including companies like Tesla. Established in 1997. Annual sales are projected to well exceed $600,000 in 2022.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$48,867
Revenue
$131,687
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$175,000
Posting: 279706 | Available | 12/4/23
This is the perfect opportunity for an entrepreneur desiring to enter the lucrative Washington wine industry but lacks the funds to also purchase a vineyard. This winery comes with 100 French Oak barrels, stainless equipment, bottling, labeling, and packaging equipment needed to produce.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
550K
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 12/4/23
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements more sales with advertising & marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat customers.
Asking Price
$249,000
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Posting: 276285 | In Contract | 12/8/23
Popular restaurant has a fully equipped kitchen and large, sunny dining room. Seller is currently operating with a Chinese concept; Buyer could convert to Thai or Mexican Cuisine and perhaps a few others. The restaurant is located in a very busy shopping center, with a major anchor tenant.
Asking Price
$128,000
Cash flow
$250,694
Revenue
$655,738
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$47,000
Posting: 279846 | Available | 12/4/23
This long-established optical store specializes in world-class customer service, and designer eyewear delivered at a fair price. They accept Eyemed vision care and other insurance. They are experts in lens technology and will consult with you for the best lens for your lifestyle.
Asking Price
$312,000
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Posting: 283881 | Available | 12/7/23
Welcome to the Heart of Glendale: A Stunning, Fully Remodeled Restaurant with Immense Potential.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Entrepreneurs who think they want to buy a towing business need to have some idea of what to look for when examining businesses for sale in this industry. The assets, including tow trucks and perhaps the property where towed vehicles are stored, determine much of the value of this kind of company.
Buying a day care for sale is a dream for many people. Here, you'll learn how to successfully negotiate the purchase of a day care for sale to make that dream a reality. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com covers this topic.
There are several things to consider when placing a value on a preschool. Businesses that are regarded as leading preschools in their area can go for premium prices so know what you have so a potential buyer can't take advantage of your lack of knowledge. Peter Siegel with BizBen.com explains.
If you are open to exploring the franchise opportunities available the commercial cleaning industry is an area you should consider. Commercial cleaning franchises are quickly becoming a popular choice among business buyers and here are my 6 reasons why you should consider buying one.
Buyers interested in buying a janitorial cleaning business will find companies in this industry for sale that are quite profitable. Careful due diligence, including the six factors covered in this blog post, is advised before completing a deal. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this industry.
One of the most important steps in buying a business is doing your due diligence. When buying a California winery, there are three major areas to focus your attention during this period of research. Learn about these three factors in this BizBen blog post on wine industry due diligence for buyers.
A business buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program asks how to handle the inventory amount in the purchase price of a business. Other questions answered in this article: Do you add the inventory value to the business value? Should the owner be expected to take back a note for the value of the inventory?
Trying to pick the best convenient stores for sale? Learn how to find convenient stores for sale with high traffic, profitable locations to maximize your investment. Peter Siegel Director of the ProBuy & ProSell Programs and BizBen Founder explores this issue regarding buying convenence stores.
How does the laundromat business look as we enter this changing environment? Is it still as easy to operate a laundry and be profitable? Is it still the American Dream Business that it has been known to be? Yes, but… Chuck Post, Laundry Advisor & Consultant initiates this BizBen Discussion post.
We are finding that many laundry buyers and investors are not being given true light to selected elements of value or there are inconsistencies in the interpretation of these elements of value. This common error needs to be addressed. In this BizBen Discussion we address many of those factors.
Chuck Post a laundry consultant, specialty broker, buyer representative & due diligence advisor starts this discussion on why it's important to have an exit strategy in mind while buying a laundromat! He & others explain why this concept is so important for buyers especially in the laundry business.
However all the laundry listings are asking 4X to 5X multiple for an asking price! Is this reasonable, standard? We are are looking buy either a coin or a card laundry and want to pay a "fair" price. What factors go into valuing a laundry business these days? Multiple Advisors answer this question.
When buying an Elderly Care Home what should potential buyers always ask the broker or owner before proceeding? Find out in this Discussion on BizBen. Items buyers of elderly care homes will want to know more about why the seller is moving on, average length of stay, placement fees paid, etc.
A business buyer asks about the viability and purchase of a home health care service and about the future of this industry - Peter Siegel, MBA takes on this question with other ProIntermediaries & Advisors on BizBen regarding the home health care industry and it's future for potential buyers.
I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
Is a dog grooming business for you? Business broker Joe Ranieri ponders this question with BizBen viewers and answers this question along with other intermediaries and advisors. Some replies cover: brick and mortar vs. mobile, licenses & certifications, maintaining and growing a clientel, etc.
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.
Buying a liquor store can present some major challenges to business buyers - a recent client on the BizBen ProBuy Program relates to Peter Siegel, MBA what the major challenges may be when searching for and buying a Californa liquor store business. I welcome other Advisors to weigh in on this topic.
Buying a gas station can be a profitable business. From my experience, here are the pros & cons of buying a gas station that I share with BizBen ProBuy Buyers when they come to me to to get pre-qualified for financing to buy a gas station (with or without real estate). I discuss all these factors.
How much money should you expect to make when buying an automatic car wash? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program Director and Business Purchase Financing Expert) explains with other brokers, intermediaries, and advisors info on this topic.
This is a hard question to answer specifically without any knowledge of the business. What kind of car wash it is (auto, self-serve, or full service)?, How many bays does the car wash have? Is there any other streams of revenue? We discuss this topic regarding car washes on this BizBen Discussion.
Before purchasing a car wash (quick serve or full serve) you must understand that the industry as a whole will provide you with plenty of competition. More importantly, depending on what your interests are, you will identify what type of car wash you want. We discuss this all in this Discussion.
Doing due diligence when buying any type of business is extremely important. Regardless of what type of business you are buying there are certain things you will always look at such as, financials, equipment, legal issues etc. We take a look at several angles for optimal gas station due diligence.
In this Discussion, we define financing options available to potential restaurant buyers when purchasing a small to mid-sized restaurant business (with or without real estate). When it comes to financing a restaurant purchase, potential restaurant buyers have several options to choose from.
Buying a small to mid-sized restaurant can have many pitfalls, and potential restaurant buyers should know how to avoid getting burned! Several restaurant advisors weigh in with (Peter Siegel, MBA at BizBen) and discuss tips for buying a restaurant in California.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
