Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,026,806
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292111 | Available | 4/21/25
This well-established, family-owned business, operating in Las Vegas, is renowned for its exceptional service, quality, and customer satisfaction. It offers comprehensive services from planning and budgeting to project completion, ensuring top-tier results and complete client satisfaction.
Asking Price
$1,412,517
Cash flow
$465,429
Revenue
$1,827,057
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286687 | Available | 4/25/25
This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a high-end, one-stop, full-service construction shop that exhibits exceptional follow through on all contracts and communication. Their business model centers on a highly tailored and systematized set of tools and processes. After potential client
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$1,159,100
Revenue
$4,443,806
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292407 | Available | 4/24/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable restoration contracting business specializing in full-scale fire and water damage repair. 85% residential and 15% commercial clientele, this company boasts a stellar reputation in the market.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$223,114
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290513 | Available | 4/23/25
Operating successfully in Southern California, this company specializes in disaster restoration, offering comprehensive cleanup and repair services to both commercial and residential customers affected by fire or water damage.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,551,477
Down
$450,000
Posting: 292060 | Available | 4/15/25
This is a distinguished and fully operational business specializing in plumbing, water restoration, and remodeling. Financial records, including bank statements, have been meticulously reconciled with profit and loss statements by an independent, third-party CPA.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,672,642
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292055 | Available | 4/15/25
Own the premiere Las Vegas Furniture and Leather Goods restoration business with $206,819 2024 estimated net income (SDE). This one-of-a- kind business specializes in furniture restoration as well as shoe, leather goods and luggage repair.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$627,762
Down
$225,000
Posting: 292054 | Available | 4/15/25
Seize the unprecedented growth in the Home Remodeling Industry! This thirty-year established business has seen a remarkable doubling in gross sales from 2022 to 2023. Here's your chance to take charge of your future by acquiring a lucrative Residential Remodeling Business.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$35,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292175 | Available | 4/15/25
With over 29 years of experience, this business is ready for you to just take over and start earning. Tones of potential for growth with marketing and maximizing the website already in place. Seller can show income with extensive list of invoices.
Asking Price
$54,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$115,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292158 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Pre-Approved - Highly Profitable construction and remodeling business family owned continuously since 2003. Strongly committed to providing high quality of craftsmanship and customer service to each and every customer, no matter the size of the job.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$7,016,400
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 292137 | Available | 4/15/25
Rare opportunity to buy a one stop shop for tub and counter refinishing, fiberglass bathtub repairs, and counter and cabinet upgrades.One of the busiest contractors in Nevada for counter & bathtub refinishing, Business does work for many of the top-rated hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$356,070
Revenue
$2,768,719
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291187 | Available | 3/19/25
Est. for 40years, his business is a full-service home improvement and design center. They design, sell and install carpet, wood and tile flooring, custom and pre-manufactured cabinets, doors and window treatments, as well as stone and other engineered countertops. Revenues exceed $2.5m consistently.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
$290,368
Revenue
$1,027,560
Down
$450,000
Posting: 290372 | Available | 3/19/25
Well-established renovation business, operating since 1994, specializes in transforming kitchens and bathrooms in a highly desirable area. Known for delivering projects on time and on budget, the business provides seamless, stress-free experiences for its clients. With a dedicated team.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$427,139
Revenue
$4,142,577
Down
$124,900
Posting: 291053 | Available | 3/12/25
Well-established home renovation and design center known for exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The business offers a comprehensive range of services, including premium flooring, custom window treatments, and full-service kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
Asking Price
$1,249,000
Cash flow
$266,841
Revenue
$1,902,635
Down
$500,000
Posting: 290512 | Available | 3/11/25
Looking to transform your space? This 30-year-old business specializes in a wide range of services, including home additions, remodels, tenant improvements, service work, outdoor kitchens, and painting. With a strong focus on online marketing and an expansive database.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291007 | Available | 3/10/25
Established over 27 years ago, this Company provides services and expertise to the Telecommunication Industry in Concrete and Asphalt Restoration, Directional Drilling, Cable placement, Conduit Installation, Aerial cable installation, General Engineering, Restoration, Coaxial and Fiber Splicing.
Asking Price
$31,000,000
Cash flow
$236,000
Revenue
$970,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283580 | Available | 2/22/25
This plumbing contractor business, currently headquartered in Marin County, California, has been serving the Bay Area since 1950! The company specializes in plumbing solutions and offers a diverse range of services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
$198,769
Revenue
$1,400,625
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 286699 | Available | 2/16/25
With a 15-year history of consistent growth, this franchise works closely at the national and local level with top insurers, providing emergency restoration services to families and businesses.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286701 | Available | 2/16/25
Here's your opportunity to possess a recession-resistant venture, prioritizing repair over replacement in a sector valued at over $200 billion. With 15 years of growth and development under its belt, this franchise offers a proven track record of success.
Asking Price
$400,000
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Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 286705 | Available | 2/16/25
Operating closely with leading insurers on both national and local fronts, this franchise specializes in delivering emergency restoration services to households and businesses. It is unlike conventional restoration firms that concentrate solely on repairing structural damage.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$444,801
Revenue
$2,889,365
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288029 | Available | 11/20/24
This is a real opportunity for anyone with a General Contractors License who ever wanted their own company without having to create it themselves.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$716,017
Revenue
$1,835,973
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289320 | Available | 11/11/24
Excellent opportunity to own an established residential remodeling business that specializes in kitchen and bathroom projects. The business has been established for just over 20 years and has a stellar reputation which is a testament to the top level project management, design expertise.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$116,031
Revenue
$789,379
Down
$360,000
Posting: 287923 | Available | 11/5/24
Local plumbing contractor serving San Diego County. Focuses on contracts for custom homes and remodeling plumbing. Customers are homeowners and general contractors. Known for quality work and excellent customer service. Operating for decades.
Asking Price
$360,000
Cash flow
$153,845
Revenue
$1,742,715
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288588 | Available | 9/22/24
This Company builds high end, beautiful, custom modern mountain and log homes, complete with design and build services. In addition, this company provides expertise in remodeling all areas of the home (kitchens, bathrooms, basements etc), including roofing specialization, allowing for flexibility.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,026,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287643 | Available | 7/20/24
Turn Key Profitable company specializes in custom offroad builds, modifications, classic car specialty services, and restorations. No project is too small or too big! Sales have been strong in 2024, with 2023 gross sales surpassing the $1 million mark and adjusted net earnings exceeding $200,000.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$322,400
Revenue
$1,069,900
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287190 | Available | 6/20/24
The Company is a full-service interior design firm offering materials selection assistance for new construction, turnkey remodeling services for existing homes and home furnishings including art, lighting, furniture, and custom window treatments and bedding. It provides design services.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$286,184
Down
$135,000
Posting: 273276 | Available | 2/16/24
This specialty maintenance firm has provided post-construction cleaning services to general contractors (60%-70% of the business), architects, and upscale homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area for over 12 years. The majority of the company's business is now recurring and referral based.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 266053 | Available | 11/21/22
Established in 1979, the owners of this longtime respected glass and window company are retiring and ready to hand this heirloom business off to its new operators. It is located in a 2,800 sq ft. retail/shop building with a 600 sq ft. office/showroom and a 2,200 sq ft. shop.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$2,897,945
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 274996 | In Contract | 9/16/22
This Northern California turn-key Kitchen & Bath remodeling contractor has cemented itself as the go-to remodeling service provider in the Central Valley area. With over 30 years in the industry, this business has built an excellent reputation in the industry and community and provides a prospective
Asking Price
$1,225,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$3,026,806
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292111 | Available | 4/21/25
This well-established, family-owned business, operating in Las Vegas, is renowned for its exceptional service, quality, and customer satisfaction. It offers comprehensive services from planning and budgeting to project completion, ensuring top-tier results and complete client satisfaction.
Asking Price
$1,412,517
Cash flow
$198,769
Revenue
$1,400,625
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 286699 | Available | 2/16/25
With a 15-year history of consistent growth, this franchise works closely at the national and local level with top insurers, providing emergency restoration services to families and businesses.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,672,642
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292055 | Available | 4/15/25
Own the premiere Las Vegas Furniture and Leather Goods restoration business with $206,819 2024 estimated net income (SDE). This one-of-a- kind business specializes in furniture restoration as well as shoe, leather goods and luggage repair.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 263995 | Available | 6/17/22
This is an opportunity to own one of the largest collections of antique plumbing fixtures and parts in the United States - at a discounted price! The inventory ranges from beautiful, turn-of-the-century clawfoot tubs and rib-cage showers, to beautifully decorated China toilets and sinks!
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$2,897,945
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 274996 | In Contract | 9/16/22
This Northern California turn-key Kitchen & Bath remodeling contractor has cemented itself as the go-to remodeling service provider in the Central Valley area. With over 30 years in the industry, this business has built an excellent reputation in the industry and community and provides a prospective
Asking Price
$1,225,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$7,016,400
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 292137 | Available | 4/15/25
Rare opportunity to buy a one stop shop for tub and counter refinishing, fiberglass bathtub repairs, and counter and cabinet upgrades.One of the busiest contractors in Nevada for counter & bathtub refinishing, Business does work for many of the top-rated hotels and casinos in Las Vegas.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$716,017
Revenue
$1,835,973
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289320 | Available | 11/11/24
Excellent opportunity to own an established residential remodeling business that specializes in kitchen and bathroom projects. The business has been established for just over 20 years and has a stellar reputation which is a testament to the top level project management, design expertise.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,026,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287643 | Available | 7/20/24
Turn Key Profitable company specializes in custom offroad builds, modifications, classic car specialty services, and restorations. No project is too small or too big! Sales have been strong in 2024, with 2023 gross sales surpassing the $1 million mark and adjusted net earnings exceeding $200,000.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$115,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292158 | Available | 4/15/25
SBA Pre-Approved - Highly Profitable construction and remodeling business family owned continuously since 2003. Strongly committed to providing high quality of craftsmanship and customer service to each and every customer, no matter the size of the job.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$290,368
Revenue
$1,027,560
Down
$450,000
Posting: 290372 | Available | 3/19/25
Well-established renovation business, operating since 1994, specializes in transforming kitchens and bathrooms in a highly desirable area. Known for delivering projects on time and on budget, the business provides seamless, stress-free experiences for its clients. With a dedicated team.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$322,400
Revenue
$1,069,900
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287190 | Available | 6/20/24
The Company is a full-service interior design firm offering materials selection assistance for new construction, turnkey remodeling services for existing homes and home furnishings including art, lighting, furniture, and custom window treatments and bedding. It provides design services.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$400,000
Posting: 286701 | Available | 2/16/25
Here's your opportunity to possess a recession-resistant venture, prioritizing repair over replacement in a sector valued at over $200 billion. With 15 years of growth and development under its belt, this franchise offers a proven track record of success.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$444,801
Revenue
$2,889,365
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288029 | Available | 11/20/24
This is a real opportunity for anyone with a General Contractors License who ever wanted their own company without having to create it themselves.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$236,000
Revenue
$970,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283580 | Available | 2/22/25
This plumbing contractor business, currently headquartered in Marin County, California, has been serving the Bay Area since 1950! The company specializes in plumbing solutions and offers a diverse range of services.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 266053 | Available | 11/21/22
Established in 1979, the owners of this longtime respected glass and window company are retiring and ready to hand this heirloom business off to its new operators. It is located in a 2,800 sq ft. retail/shop building with a 600 sq ft. office/showroom and a 2,200 sq ft. shop.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 286705 | Available | 2/16/25
Operating closely with leading insurers on both national and local fronts, this franchise specializes in delivering emergency restoration services to households and businesses. It is unlike conventional restoration firms that concentrate solely on repairing structural damage.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 291007 | Available | 3/10/25
Established over 27 years ago, this Company provides services and expertise to the Telecommunication Industry in Concrete and Asphalt Restoration, Directional Drilling, Cable placement, Conduit Installation, Aerial cable installation, General Engineering, Restoration, Coaxial and Fiber Splicing.
Asking Price
$31,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$627,762
Down
$225,000
Posting: 292054 | Available | 4/15/25
Seize the unprecedented growth in the Home Remodeling Industry! This thirty-year established business has seen a remarkable doubling in gross sales from 2022 to 2023. Here's your chance to take charge of your future by acquiring a lucrative Residential Remodeling Business.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,551,477
Down
$450,000
Posting: 292060 | Available | 4/15/25
This is a distinguished and fully operational business specializing in plumbing, water restoration, and remodeling. Financial records, including bank statements, have been meticulously reconciled with profit and loss statements by an independent, third-party CPA.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$465,429
Revenue
$1,827,057
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286687 | Available | 4/25/25
This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a high-end, one-stop, full-service construction shop that exhibits exceptional follow through on all contracts and communication. Their business model centers on a highly tailored and systematized set of tools and processes. After potential client
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$223,114
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290513 | Available | 4/23/25
Operating successfully in Southern California, this company specializes in disaster restoration, offering comprehensive cleanup and repair services to both commercial and residential customers affected by fire or water damage.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$35,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292175 | Available | 4/15/25
With over 29 years of experience, this business is ready for you to just take over and start earning. Tones of potential for growth with marketing and maximizing the website already in place. Seller can show income with extensive list of invoices.
Asking Price
$54,900
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$6,782,334
Down
$3,400,000
Posting: 274987 | Available | 7/9/22
This patio and remodeling contractor provides dynamic and custom solutions for its clients throughout Northern California. To drive additional growth, the business has also recently expanded into bathroom remodels and renovation. Known for providing the highest quality product offerings and service.
Asking Price
$3,400,000
Cash flow
$427,139
Revenue
$4,142,577
Down
$124,900
Posting: 291053 | Available | 3/12/25
Well-established home renovation and design center known for exceptional craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The business offers a comprehensive range of services, including premium flooring, custom window treatments, and full-service kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
Asking Price
$1,249,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$286,184
Down
$135,000
Posting: 273276 | Available | 2/16/24
This specialty maintenance firm has provided post-construction cleaning services to general contractors (60%-70% of the business), architects, and upscale homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area for over 12 years. The majority of the company's business is now recurring and referral based.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$1,159,100
Revenue
$4,443,806
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292407 | Available | 4/24/25
A rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable restoration contracting business specializing in full-scale fire and water damage repair. 85% residential and 15% commercial clientele, this company boasts a stellar reputation in the market.
Asking Price
$3,700,000
Cash flow
$153,845
Revenue
$1,742,715
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288588 | Available | 9/22/24
This Company builds high end, beautiful, custom modern mountain and log homes, complete with design and build services. In addition, this company provides expertise in remodeling all areas of the home (kitchens, bathrooms, basements etc), including roofing specialization, allowing for flexibility.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$266,841
Revenue
$1,902,635
Down
$500,000
Posting: 290512 | Available | 3/11/25
Looking to transform your space? This 30-year-old business specializes in a wide range of services, including home additions, remodels, tenant improvements, service work, outdoor kitchens, and painting. With a strong focus on online marketing and an expansive database.
Asking Price
$500,000
The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
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If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
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Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingSouthern California
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingSouthern California
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
ServingCity Of San Francisco
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
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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.
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.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
