Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
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Posting: 286863 | Available | 5/19/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$254,000
Revenue
$790,000
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Posting: 289688 | Available | 5/16/25
This glass replacement and repair business has a 29+ year reputation for excellent service at a reasonable cost. They serve Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and some surrounding areas.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$525,000
Posting: 288351 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern Californian Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in existence for 11 years and under current ownership for the past 5 years.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$105,020
Revenue
$823,952
Down
$195,000
Posting: 286798 | Available | 5/20/25
A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in South Bay - This approx. 5,000-square-foot store has six bays, five lifts, alignment rack and includes all FF&E.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$105,020
Revenue
$823,952
Down
$195,000
Posting: 289937 | Available | 5/20/25
A national auto service franchise with over 2000 locations worldwide with best in class Franchisee Support. Here is a great opportunity to own a unique and high traffic location in South Bay - This approx. 5,000-square-foot store has six bays, five lifts, alignment rack and includes all FF&E.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$125,917
Revenue
$410,384
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Posting: 292613 | Available | 5/20/25
Long-established landscape maintenance business for sale, specializing in maintaining apartment complexes, business centers, and residential rentals. Solid client base, including many long-term clients. Ideal for a buyer looking for a steady and profitable operation with growth potential.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 289779 | Available | 5/18/25
For sale is a semi-absentee-run phone repair business located on Telegraph Avenue in the Elmwood/South Berkeley area. The business generates monthly sales of $45,000, with a rent of $3,800 for an 800-square-foot store. There are parking spaces available in the back.
Asking Price
$199,999
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Posting: 285421 | Available | 5/18/25
For sale 8 bays mechanic shop with smog check and repairs. (Assets Sale) It is located in Escondido, CA. Rent is at $1.65/foot per month. The building size is about 4,700 SQ/FT. The lease is 1 year plus 2/5 years options (asset sale). It has 8 bays and the asking price is $100,000.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 292598 | Available | 5/16/25
This is a Plumbing and Air franchise asset sale in North County San Diego, offering a fully equipped, turnkey operation with all necessary licenses and training included. Ideal for entrepreneurs looking to enter the high-demand plumbing and HVAC services market.
Asking Price
$240,000
Cash flow
$198,451
Revenue
$1,260,695
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Posting: 290497 | Available | 5/15/25
Imagine the incredible opportunity of owning a sprawling 4.32-acre compound that stands as a beacon of enterprise and potential.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$2,000,000
Revenue
$16,000,000
Down
$6,250,000
Posting: 288821 | Available | 5/15/25
Highly Profitable Fast Growing Nevada Based Full-Service Plumbing Company - Perfect MEP Rollup - SC2204 Building & Construction Businesses for Sale Primary Category: Plumbing Businesses for Sale
Asking Price
$6,250,000
Cash flow
$108,081
Revenue
$1,018,929
Down
$250,000
Posting: 288320 | Available | 5/15/25
This company has been providing quality pool and spa services and supplies to Northern California for 40+ years. The company provides maintenance and repair service, equipment sales and installation and general pool supplies. Sales average $1M consistently year over year.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 292756 | Available | 5/13/25
This company can do everything from changing a light bulb, hanging large art, repairing a sticky window or door, patching holes in sheetrock to water damage/rot repairs, partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, exterior siding repairs, fencing and the list goes on and on.
Asking Price
$775,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$8,000
Posting: 286315 | Available | 5/13/25
This 2-bay garage is available for a mechanic shop or smog center as part of the successful Chevron station. All utilities are included in the rent. It's a 5-year lease. Rent is $4,000, which includes all utilities. There's plenty of parking available. Preferred experienced tenant.
Asking Price
$8,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 290384 | Available | 5/9/25
MS Real Estate Inc. presents a reputable auto repair and smog shop deeply rooted in the vibrant Richmond, California, neighborhood. With a robust presence in the community, this well-established business has built a solid reputation through its unwavering commitment to quality service.
Asking Price
$549,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 289973 | Available | 5/9/25
The business offers established services in auto body restoration, collision repair, dent removal, auto frame straightening, paint and scratch repair, steering and suspension repair, rear-end damage repair, windshield repair, bumper repair, and auto customization. Real estate is included.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$46,171
Revenue
$96,160
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Posting: 292665 | Available | 5/7/25
A trusted appliance repair provider based in San Diego!
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 284893 | Available | 5/6/25
This is a high-quality, ASE-certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont. The shop is clean and roomy. This is not your typical tech shop where it is dirty and messy with parts. There are shared parking spaces with another auto shop next to it. It is approximately 2,400 square feet with 7 bays.
Asking Price
$180,000
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Revenue
$2,310,000
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Posting: 292634 | Available | 5/6/25
Operating with a California C10 Electrical Contractors license this established electrical contracting business has been in in operation for over 35 years. The business specializes in residential solar panel installation, repair, maintenance, solar energy storage battery systems.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 290373 | Available | 5/6/25
Phone repair and gift shop for sale (2 stores are for sale together). Yearly sale was $450,000+250,000=$700,000. Rent is $5000+$1800=$6800. There are 4 employees and net profit is about $14,000~$16,000 a month. Currently run as a semi-absentee owners.
Asking Price
$299,999
Cash flow
$460,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
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Posting: 290388 | Available | 5/6/25
Very profitable long established (over 20 years) very busy Auto Repair/Smog Shop with an excellent reputation located on a gated 21,000 SF corner lot on a busy street in a well-known Eastern Los Angeles County City.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$233,000
Revenue
$911,000
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Posting: 292575 | Available | 5/1/25
This extremely well-established towing and repair company offers a unique advantage with an automated customer acquisition system with exclusive AAA contract, ensuring a steady flow of business without heavy reliance on manual outreach.
Asking Price
$720,000
Cash flow
$79,355
Revenue
$453,401
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Posting: 292559 | Available | 5/1/25
This well-established glass business has been serving residential and commercial customers since 1976. Specializing in window and frame replacements, custom glass, and repairs, it benefits from a loyal local customer base and steady inbound demand.
Asking Price
$277,000
Cash flow
$93,971
Revenue
$398,000
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Posting: 292557 | Available | 5/1/25
Established for over 30 years, this fully licensed Smog & Auto Repair Shop is a trusted name in the community, offering top-tier automotive services in an affluent neighborhood.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
$88,996
Revenue
$1,028,141
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Posting: 292502 | Available | 4/29/25
Prominent and Profitable Hydraulic Repair Business WITH MANAGEMENT IN PLACE.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$66,000
Revenue
$135,000
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Posting: 292490 | Available | 4/29/25
Established 15 Year Old Appliance Repair Business in Treasure Valley, Idaho. Are you ready to step into a thriving business with a proven track record? Look no further! Our one-man appliance repair company has been a trusted name in the Treasure Valley for years.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$445,195
Revenue
$1,421,156
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Posting: 288169 | Available | 4/29/25
Rare opportunity to acquire two plumbing franchise territories in the highly competitive Los Angeles market. This well-established business of seven years boasts a strong brand, a loyal customer base, and a proven track record.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$368,892
Revenue
$1,191,296
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Posting: 292477 | Available | 4/28/25
This thriving full-service asphalt and paving company in Salt Lake County is experiencing robust revenue growth and boasts a healthy Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). Key employees are committed to staying on, ensuring a smooth transition.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$171,119
Revenue
$406,684
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Posting: 286863 | Available | 5/19/25
Explore this opportunity with a service provider in the repair, service and sales of component-level board repair for ATE Integrated Circuit test systems. With expertise that spans many manufacturers, this provider offers field services and scheduled calibrations for seamless client operations.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$254,000
Revenue
$790,000
Down
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Posting: 289688 | Available | 5/16/25
This glass replacement and repair business has a 29+ year reputation for excellent service at a reasonable cost. They serve Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties and some surrounding areas.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$215,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
$525,000
Posting: 288351 | Available | 5/15/25
This Northern Californian Auto Paint and Collision Repair Franchise is a California Sub-Chapter S Corporation that has been in existence for 11 years and under current ownership for the past 5 years.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$332,137
Revenue
$1,880,000
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Posting: 290877 | Available | 2/28/25
The Commercial & Residential Landscaping Company based in Brea, CA, is a full-service landscape provider offering a wide range of services, such as landscape maintenance, construction, irrigation installation and repair, and tree trimming and removal. Established in 2020.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$93,971
Revenue
$398,000
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Posting: 292557 | Available | 5/1/25
Established for over 30 years, this fully licensed Smog & Auto Repair Shop is a trusted name in the community, offering top-tier automotive services in an affluent neighborhood.
Asking Price
$230,000
Cash flow
$202,199
Revenue
$814,419
Down
$195,000
Posting: 286788 | In Contract | 12/21/24
Great opportunity to own a profitable National auto service franchise in the East Bay. Experienced manager and excellent team in place. Long established and great location. Extended Franchise Training and Support available. Must Sell. Motivated seller. All offers will be considered.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$349,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
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Posting: 283699 | Available | 1/21/25
This is a high-end, professional, family-owned business specializing in top-quality equipment for agriculture and landscaping. The business is known for its focus on providing farmers with the equipment they need to run efficient and productive operations.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$46,171
Revenue
$96,160
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Posting: 292665 | Available | 5/7/25
A trusted appliance repair provider based in San Diego!
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$155,000
Revenue
$582,000
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Posting: 289301 | Available | 11/8/24
For nearly 50 years under the same ownership, this shop has been the trusted choice for wheel alignment, frame and axle servicing, and brake repairs, providing exceptional care to a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$324,311
Revenue
$1,295,917
Down
$1,400,000
Posting: 285471 | Available | 2/3/25
This establishment is a comprehensive auto repair shop catering to foreign and domestic cars. The owner serves as both the service writer and general manager. The lease includes a spacious fenced outdoor area. Hourly rates are on par with those offered by dealerships.
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Cash flow
$91,831
Revenue
$841,534
Down
$60,000
Posting: 286811 | Available | 4/19/25
Here is a great opportunity to own and operate a national auto service franchise in the South Bay. There is a manager and excellent team in place. Great Location. A dedicated full-time working owner should greatly increase sales and profits at this desirable but underperforming store.
Asking Price
$60,000
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
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Revenue
$140,752
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Posting: 292067 | Available | 4/15/25
SELLER CARRY FINANCING available for qualified Buyer with $40,000 down payment and a note for the balance of $29,900 payable over two years at 5% interest!. EMAIL NOW before it is gone! For the fastest reply to your inquiry, please use this ad's email reply!
Asking Price
$69,900
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,310,000
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Posting: 292634 | Available | 5/6/25
Operating with a California C10 Electrical Contractors license this established electrical contracting business has been in in operation for over 35 years. The business specializes in residential solar panel installation, repair, maintenance, solar energy storage battery systems.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$263,491
Revenue
$657,712
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Posting: 286747 | Available | 9/9/24
For sale is a profitable, turnkey ASE-Certified auto repair service in the heart of Santa Clara County for 15 years. It is a well-run, reputable auto repair facility focusing on high-quality general automotive repair and services, maintenance, diagnostic, and tire services.
Asking Price
$540,000
Cash flow
$445,195
Revenue
$1,421,156
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Posting: 288169 | Available | 4/29/25
Rare opportunity to acquire two plumbing franchise territories in the highly competitive Los Angeles market. This well-established business of seven years boasts a strong brand, a loyal customer base, and a proven track record.
Asking Price
$450,000
Bldg Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
4,538 Sq.Ft
Year Built
2005
Posting: 290511 | In Contract | 3/20/25
Commercial Plus, LLC is pleased to present Best Tire, LLC, a tire and auto repair business with real estate in Kingman, Arizona. With a loyal customer base, high-quality equipment, and prime highway frontage, this business is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator.
Asking Price
$739,000
Cash flow
$460,000
Revenue
$1,040,000
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Posting: 290388 | Available | 5/6/25
Very profitable long established (over 20 years) very busy Auto Repair/Smog Shop with an excellent reputation located on a gated 21,000 SF corner lot on a busy street in a well-known Eastern Los Angeles County City.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$269,175
Revenue
$1,216,969
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Posting: 287353 | Available | 10/29/24
The business provides specialty appliance and related products to homeowners and contractors. The company sells a range of manufacturer lines, and its revenues are generated from installing specialty appliances, retail store sales, and repairs and maintenance services.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$80,923
Revenue
$1,141,247
Down
$1,300,000
Posting: 292355 | Available | 4/21/25
Would you like to do work that makes our roads and highways safer? Here is your opportunity! In business for 40 years, providing crack and joint sealing services for roads, airports and parking lots. Their primary customers are municipalities throughout the state of California.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
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$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
$355,715
Revenue
$967,526
Down
$630,000
Posting: 292258 | Available | 4/23/25
Invest in a thriving, long-standing business! This shop was stablished in 1970s, offers a lucrative investment opportunity with included real estate. The business features multiple service bays, a skilled team of technicians, and a solid reputation in the community.
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$700,000
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Posting: 290373 | Available | 5/6/25
Phone repair and gift shop for sale (2 stores are for sale together). Yearly sale was $450,000+250,000=$700,000. Rent is $5000+$1800=$6800. There are 4 employees and net profit is about $14,000~$16,000 a month. Currently run as a semi-absentee owners.
Asking Price
$299,999
Cash flow
$344,067
Revenue
$1,408,879
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Posting: 284831 | Available | 4/10/24
Immerse yourself in a lucrative opportunity to acquire a leading expert in playground safety, offering a spectrum of services from initial audits to periodic inspections, maintenance, and repair. This business understands the crucial reality that there are no completely safe playgrounds.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$167,545
Revenue
$326,000
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Posting: 291037 | Available | 3/11/25
This is perfect for a more energetic owner-operator. Huge opportunity to grow the business with more marketing, opening 7 days a week, and staying open later, etc. The current owner is ready to retire and working a flexible schedule.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
$1,159,100
Revenue
$4,443,806
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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
$609,419
Revenue
$3,102,272
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Posting: 288427 | Available | 11/29/24
With over four decades of industry expertise, this well established truck and trailer repair business is a trusted leader in the transportation industry, offering an extensive range of heavy & medium duty diesel truck, tractor, and trailer repair and maintenance services.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
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$1,850,000
Posting: 290870 | Available | 2/28/25
This highly respected commercial HVAC company, founded in 1984 in the Sacramento, CA region, stands out with no significant direct competitors. Historically, the company has generated more than $2 million in annual revenue with strong profit margins.
Asking Price
$1,850,000
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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.
