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$146,420
Revenue
$398,171
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Posting: 285626 | Available | 3/12/24
For sale is a seventeen-year-old business with a long consistent history of profitability. It has an excellent reputation in the community with 5-star Yelp and Google ratings. This is a great opportunity for growth if the new owner does more marketing.
Asking Price
$359,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,300,000
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Posting: 285613 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale are two great locations on a major intersection. One is in Costa Mesa in a great food court and the other is in Huntington Beach at a free-standing on a signalized corner on Beach Blvd.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$1,123,820
Revenue
$19,230,455
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$4,250,000
Posting: 278395 | Available | 3/11/24
This full-service independent grocery store is located in the foothills of the Northern California Gold Country. Well established in the community, this store features full meat, bakery, deli, and floral department. With an average of over $1 Million in EBITDA, this opportunity is perfect.
Asking Price
$4,250,000
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Revenue
$3,300,000
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Posting: 283342 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a restaurant and bar located in one of the most sought-after locations in Orange County. It has a beautiful build-out. The business has a full ABC 47 liquor license. Current management is in place and includes a general manager, chef or kitchen manager, and assistant manager.
Asking Price
$1,375,000
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Posting: 285550 | Available | 3/6/24
This Mexican restaurant serves all the classics -- quesadillas, burritos, sopes, mulitas, and tortas for lunch and dinner. It's in a very good location: a small strip center (only 5-6 stores) with name-brand franchise tenants, directly facing several recently built apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$513,001
Revenue
$947,776
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$1,300,000
Posting: 283589 | Available | 3/5/24
This business is a distinguished consulting firm in workplace training programs geared towards public safety professionals, private organizations, non-profits, healthcare professionals, and municipalities. It places a strong emphasis on the cultivation of essential soft skills.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
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Posting: 285483 | Available | 3/4/24
A strategically located retail uniform store surrounded by a major hospital and medical buildings is for sale. It is in a high-traffic location with 20,000 DTC an ideal mix of business and residential. This is a great opportunity for hands-on operators or family-oriented owners. It is absentee-run.
Asking Price
100,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$372,000
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Posting: 285481 | Available | 3/3/24
For sale is a part-time business (since 2019) that serves American food, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It is located in a business building/park area. There is no hood or gas. The owner works 10 hours a week. They do online orders and pickup only (Sat and Sun).
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 281971 | Available | 3/2/24
It's an authentic Italian restaurant with full catering service. This family-run business includes a 41 beer and wine license as well as 58 catering. The owner is retiring but will stay on to train. This business serves the Italian Catholic church as well as many other local events.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$99,000
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Posting: 284873 | Available | 3/2/24
For sale is a Mediterranean restaurant with a 12' hood on the busiest boulevard in Huntington Beach. It is 1,200 sq ft. inside with some outside seating too. The rent is only $3,060 plus NNN for $550. It has an excellent lease (5+5) and a very nice landlord. There is a full kitchen with everything .
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 285459 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a brand new, built beautiful boba & tea shop located in a major shopping center surround by many residential and businesses. The current owner has other business to run and couldn't taking care of this one. It was 100% totally new built last year and has so much potential.
Asking Price
$149,000
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$160,000
Posting: 285457 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a neat & clean pizza parlor that was built out new in 2021. It is currently a franchise but it will sell without franchise to an independent. It is located on a signalized Huntington beach corner with apartments & residential around. They have new good equipment in place. Price reduced.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 285446 | Available | 3/1/24
Introducing a well-established wholesale dry cleaner & shirt plant located in North Orange County. It is located in the large major shopping center area, the cleaner is open for 5 and half days. It is easily run and an experienced manager runs the business with tens of full time employees.
Asking Price
$279,000
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Posting: 278505 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a retail pharmacy that is suitable and ideal for relocation and change of ownership (CHOW), and has all major insurances including Medi-Cal and Medi-Care. CHOW can be 45 to 90 days pending temporary license approval from the Board of Pharmacy, making it a quick acquisition.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 278508 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a retail pharmacy that is suitable and ideal for relocation and change of ownership (CHOW), and has all major insurances including Medi-Cal and Medi-Care. CHOW can be 45 to 90 days pending temporary license approval from the Board of Pharmacy, making it a quick acquisition.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
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Posting: 278934 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a well-established Korean-style pub with a beer and wine license that's located in Fullerton, California.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$160,000
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Posting: 285386 | Available | 2/27/24
For sale is a top essential, 4-day pool route business. It is exclusively in the Yorba Linda area. They have well-established accounts that average age 12 plus years. Training and guaranteed accounts will transfer thru escrow. This is a great opportunity with plenty expansion available.
Asking Price
$132,000
Cash flow
$365,000
Revenue
$2,039,000
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Posting: 285377 | Available | 2/26/24
Are you ready to step into the lucrative world of restaurant ownership? We're thrilled to present not one, but two highly successful breakfast and lunch restaurants, nestled in prime locations, for your consideration.
Asking Price
$995,000
Cash flow
$195,684
Revenue
$724,020
Down
$399,000
Posting: 285359 | Available | 2/26/24
This is a profitable home theater and automation company serving DFW for over 20 years, is now available for sale. The company specializes in designing, building, and installing a wide array of home solutions including home theaters, media rooms, golf simulators, home automation, and lighting.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 285358 | Available | 2/26/24
This 30+ years sport eyewear company now ready for a new owner! The business specializes in golf eyewear that many professional and amateur golfers have been using for decades, including PGA and LPGA. The business wholesales to pro shops across the country and sells products online.
Asking Price
$170,000
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Posting: 285315 | Available | 2/23/24
This is a commercial building/land for sale in Huntington beach. The location is fully managed and the owner is retiring. It is a street front location with parking and is near major highways. Be your own landlord and business owner! It is easy to further expand this franchise.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$312,000
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Posting: 285317 | Available | 2/22/24
For sale is a 2,200 square foot sandwich shop with a capacity for 40 people, located in a mixed-use area. The shop benefits from high traffic and offers the potential to operate seven days a week. Rent is $3,610 plus $665 for NNN expenses, and the premises include two restrooms.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$91,743
Revenue
$201,206
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Posting: 283749 | Available | 2/22/24
This custom nail polish manufacturer specializes in small quantity production. 95% of their business stems from fulfilling orders for custom private label polishes for online beauty product resellers and orders for promotional products for major brands outside of the beauty space.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
$60,000
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Posting: 284714 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a north OC donut & ice cream shop that is in a good location within a neighborhood shopping center. It is surrounded by an affluent community and a college. It is 1,300 sq ft. with a monthly rent of $5,680 including NNN. There is a long lease in place 10+10. The seller is burnt out.
Asking Price
$120,000
Posting: 285252 | Available | 2/19/24
I am a business broker representing a client who is interested in purchasing multiple mechanic shops in Southern California. My client is looking for sizable shops that have at least 5 bays/lifts. They can be specialized or not specialized.
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$720,000
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Posting: 285243 | Available | 2/18/24
This is a sushi restaurant with great potential located in a busy area. The restaurant has an alcohol license. This is an asset sale. They are open every day with differing hours.
Asking Price
$380,000
Cash flow
$413,401
Revenue
$1,417,901
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Posting: 285223 | Available | 2/16/24
The Company's authentic Tequila, produced in the heart of Mexico, has quickly made a big impression in the marketplace. In a short time, it has enjoyed brisk sales thanks to its unique taste profile and distinctive packaging details.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
$10,000
Revenue
$80,000
Down
$185,000
Posting: 283993 | Available | 2/16/24
For sale is a relocatable retail pharmacy in Anaheim, Orange County. The major remodeling in the building forces the sale and relocation. Most of major insurances are accepted. PSAO is AllignedRX. They have a clean license with no Board violations. It can be relocated within 50 miles from OC.
Asking Price
$185,000
Cash flow
$657,816
Revenue
$2,786,701
Down
$3,200,000
Posting: 284829 | Available | 5/23/24
For sale is a controls systems & product engineering company specializing in sensors & MMI controls with over 25 years of history. It was originally started as a product development firm and in the past 40 years has been transitioned into a product manufacturing company.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$470,000
Down
$530,000
Posting: 285555 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a successfully established dry-cleaning business for sale in Alameda County, CA. The business was established more than 35 years. It has a great reputation and it's next to Safeway, so it has very steady foot traffic. The motivated sellers are looking to retire.
Asking Price
$530,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 5/22/24
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
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/22/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 5/21/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
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$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/18/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
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Posting: 285604 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a brand-new home health care agency located in Fresno, CA. We have an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) home health agency. This home health care agency is fully licensed by California DPHS-Accredited by ACHC-Medicare Provider, and ready to bill.
Asking Price
$375,000
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Posting: 286685 | Available | 5/21/24
For sale is a Valero branded gas station on a corner lot on busy street in Tracy CA. The owner is looking to sell with property. There are three upgraded Wayne dispensers and six fueling positions. The property features a brand new, upgraded Verifone POS system.
Asking Price
$2,450,000
Cash flow
$250,143
Revenue
$1,484,585
Down
$330,000
Posting: 278359 | Available | 5/21/24
This business has $1.48m in sales and $233k SDE. Plus, the year-over-year net income is up 83% for this 30+year-old Landscape Contractor Board licensed design, installation, and maintenance business. It has organized routed monthly maintenance contracts and a crew of 12 FTE and 6 PTE.
Asking Price
$1,649,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$351,239
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$125,000
Posting: 286450 | Available | 5/21/24
Opportunity to own a premier upscale franchised fitness studio in East Bay an established business in a health-conscious community with growth potential. What sets this facility apart is its state-of-the-art facilities with top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a fully operational business.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$174,802
Revenue
$759,686
Down
$300,000
Posting: 278351 | Available | 5/21/24
This iconic 40 acre property produces award winning Pinot Noir and Gris for sale through the onsite tasting room or online through their 1000+ member wine club. The main building, patio and surrounding gardens may be rented. The best escape for birders, hikers, city folk or anyone who loves wine!
Asking Price
$300,000
Total Investment
$100,000
Min Liquid Cash
$80,000
Net Worth
$100,000
Posting: 284068 | Available | 5/22/24
S.A.M offers individuals and companies of all sizes the opportunity to fulfill a passion for nurturing young minds while running a profitable and rewarding business. Our program uses the two-pillared approach of Classroom Engagement and Worksheet Reinforcement.
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Cash flow
$427,741
Revenue
$2,899,885
Down
$1,200,222
Posting: 278295 | Available | 5/21/24
New lower price! This company has over 40 years of experience in California's landscape construction and maintenance sectors. This company's stellar reputation and lengthy client list have enabled it to be an industry go to company. The business has concentrated on offering a wide variety.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
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Posting: 286615 | Available | 5/22/24
We own a grocery store and have a space in our parking lot for either a food truck or a taco truck. It is a very busy store and is a great space with lots of homes in community. Terms are negotiable. (Store is open from 6am to 12am, so no issue on hours of operation).
Lease Amount
$0
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
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
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$1,450,000
Posting: 275102 | Available | 5/22/24
20 Years of Teppan Entertainment, Sushi and Cocktail bar in South Orange County. Professional Teppan and Sushi Chefs provide a unique dining experience. Restaurant has a cocktail bar, and has a Rock N' Roll theme. This is a destination restaurant that requires no advertising. Absentee Owner
Asking Price
$1,450,000
Cash flow
$46,623
Revenue
$381,554
Down
$35,000
Posting: 286109 | Available | 5/17/24
This is a rare full-service salon in the heart of a bustling neighborhood an inviting full-service salon located in a prime area close to multiple apartment buildings and hotels, in a historic location. Offering a range of luxurious services including haircuts, balayage, highlights, nails, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
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$1,000,000
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Posting: 286054 | Available | 5/22/24
For sale is a Mexican restaurant that is located inside a major shopping center with a supermarket anchor. No other Mexican restaurants in the complex & cannot open a new Mexican restaurant according to our lease agreement. There is plenty of parking. It has a beer & wine license.
Asking Price
$439,900
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Posting: 285056 | Available | 5/23/24
Experience the epitome of elegance and refinement at our renowned establishment, where breathtaking views, exquisite dining, and a romantic ambiance converge to create an unparalleled dining experience. It is recognized as the Inland Empire's premier destination for romance and ambiance.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
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Posting: 286142 | Available | 5/20/24
Award Winning Aveda Salon is for sale. The salon and spa is located in the vibrant, sought-after neighborhood of Ocean Beach, San Diego.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$384,000
Revenue
$732,000
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Posting: 286371 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is a high-volume location in a beautiful vacation destination city. It is 8 years old and is already one of the highest volume locations in Northern Ca. With ample parking, loyal customers, and is the only laundromat in town! Serious inquiries only.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/18/24
This is your opportunity to own a Baskin Robbins ice cream store in Sunny San Diego County. Baskin Robbins is the #1 ice cream franchise in the World. The store opened in July 2017. The current owner purchased the store in January 2019. It is located in a great shopping center.
Asking Price
$154,900
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Posting: 285746 | Available | 5/17/24
A dog grooming shop, established in 1968 with the same owner, is located in an upscale neighborhood with a lot of foot traffic and Mountain View. This fully remodeled salon offers full-service grooming for dogs and cats. The shop spans 1,250 sq ft.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
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$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 5/21/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$851,672
Revenue
$3,430,536
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Posting: 284146 | In Contract | 5/17/24
With a successful track record for over 25 years, this business has provided janitorial and cleaning services to over 150 recurring clients throughout San Diego County. Consistently generates over $3million in recurring revenue year over year with impressive profit margins between 26-27%.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
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Posting: 284324 | Available | 5/22/24
This is a high-end nail & massage Salon for sale in Central San Diego. It is a beautiful salon in a great location with an excellent reputation. There are currently 8 nail techs and 2 massage technicians. There is room for 4 more nail techs and another massage technician. The techs are all paid 50%.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$3,830,730
Revenue
$26,912,323
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Posting: 284824 | Available | 5/23/24
This well-established freight company provides drayage services from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to warehouses in Southern California. The company was established over 37 years ago and has over 130 customers in diverse industries.
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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.
When seeking large SBA business acquisition financing loans, it helps to review seller's add backs (cash flow analysis) as a source of funding to service the debt. Peter Siegel, MBA - SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder covers this specific topic for business buyers, owner/sellers, agents, business brokers.
In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
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.
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.
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.
Can a seller of a small business back out of an ongoing escrow? Probably, yes, it all depends how far along the escrow is, which will dictate how messy things will get for both owner & buyer. Joe Ranieri (Southern California Business Broker) gives his feedback with others on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
Changing hands of business ownership can seem both exciting and daunting to all parties involved, but it's important that a smooth transition occurs to maintain or achieve success of the business. Here are some tips I recommend ensuring things go smoothly when buying a California small business.
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.
Should small business owners/sellers or brokers/agents give potential buyers direct access to past company tax returns and financials (profit & loss statements) either before or pre the due diligence process? Multiple ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors discuss this topic on this BizBen Discussion.
Every business broker knows that a listing taken is not a listing sold, in fact the ratio of listed vs. sold could be discouraging if you really thought about it. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) discusses what you should do if you finally have to close the doors and call it quits.
50% of all California small business for sale transactions fail to complete. Why do businesses for sale fall out of escrow? Joel Miller (a senior care business specialist) discusses his 5 top reason why businesses fall out escrow along with other brokers, advisors on this BizBen Discussion.
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.
What are some ways a broker can prevent a buyer and seller from doing a deal behind their back and what to do about it if it happens? Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business Broker) discusses ways a business broker or agent can protect themselves from buyers and sellers trying to circumvent them.
A huge part of any exit strategy is properly planning for that moment in time when employees find out the business is for sale or, preferably, has been sold. Your workers have been kept in the dark for as long as possible. Some won't be a bit surprised. Others may be devastated.
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.
What qualities should you look for in a escrow and bulk sale service when buying/selling a business? I often get asked this question by other brokers and business sellers. See what I tell others and what other BizBen Advisors have to say on this topic in this Discussion.
What are the Pros & Cons of selling a business yourself? I get asked this question all the time and would like to share with other Intermediaries on BizBen all the angles of business owners taking the initiative and selling their own business.
Buying a business with a partner/partners, family members can make one think twice about ever doing it twice! However in this BizBen Discussion Post I chat with others about identifying roles, defining goals, attorney visits, and other relating issues.
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!
