Cash flow
$1,200,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
Down
$55,000
Posting: 286780 | Available | 5/25/24
It is located between downtown LA and Koreatown, the biggest advantage is that there is no competition, so profits and net income are very high. The cost of rent is $2,805 for 2,600 sq ft. + basement. (additional reason why profits are high). It is a relatively safe place.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/25/24
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
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$10,000
Posting: 286741 | Available | 5/24/24
A true turnkey, welcoming established 7-Eleven franchise opportunity in a high-traffic San Bruno CA location. This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving 7-Eleven franchise in a growing San Bruno CA neighborhood. Generous price terms plus a 25% franchise discount if in contract by September 2024.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/24/24
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
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/23/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/23/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
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
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/22/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/22/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/22/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
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
Cash flow
$126,303
Revenue
$1,749,051
Down
$500,000
Posting: 280756 | Available | 5/21/24
Price Reduced. This is a locally owned pet food and farm supply store with a knowledgeable staff with deep roots in the local farm and pet community. Wide variety of pet food including wet, dry, and fresh products for dogs + cats and also feed and bedding for chickens, goats, horses, etc.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$351,239
Down
$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
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,140,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286782 | Available | 5/25/24
This is a profitable grocery/convenience store in Alameda County with an excellent opportunity to make significantly more money. The store is surrounded by many homes and condos and has great potential for growth, as there is a master plan to build more than 900 residential units nearby.
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$30
Posting: 269568 | Available | 5/25/24
This is a gas station and franchised c-store for sale in Alameda County, CA. It is owner-absentee and is located on a busy commercial street. The lot size is 13-14K SF and the building is 2K sq ft. The fuel gallons are 40-50K gals/mth @ .80. The franchised C-store makes $150K/Mth.
Asking Price
$6,150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286771 | Available | 5/24/24
This grocery store has a restaurant and bakery. Also includes a Halal meat market and specializes in Middle Eastern, North African, Afghan, and Iranian cuisine. Gross sales are $200,000 per month, margin of est. 37%. The building is 4,700 sq ft. Rent is $6,703/month.
Asking Price
$1,675,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$312,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286769 | Available | 5/24/24
This C-store has a good neighborhood and a populated busy location. The store sells approx $26,000 per month, with a margin of est. 35%. It has rent of $2,000 per month and a 3,500 sqft app. Additional income from ATM & lotto (approx $820). No co-op.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,940,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286767 | Available | 5/24/24
A franchisee gas station with gross sale per month is approx $245,000, with the C-store margin of est. 33%. Gas: 114,000 gallons per month with 0.40 margin. Additional income of $9,400 (propane, lotto, ATM, Bitcoin). Real estate is included. More than $1 million worth of improvements. No co-op.
Asking Price
$10,450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$660,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286770 | Available | 5/24/24
For sale is a liquor store in Orangevale, with $55,000 gross sales per month, with an approximate margin of 25%. There is Lotto and ATM for additional income ($800), and a 1,700 square feet store. Rent of $2950 per month. Hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,760,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286766 | Available | 5/24/24
A liquor store in Peoria, with $230,000 gross sales per month, with approx margin of 25%-30%. There is a Lotto + ATM +Gaming for additional income (approx $3,200) and it is 18,000 square feet. Inventory of $1,000,000 is not included in the price. Real Estate included. Wine tasting area. No co-op.
Asking Price
$3,175,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286765 | Available | 5/24/24
A liquor store in Fremont with $125,000 gross sales per month, with a margin estimated of 35%. There is a Lotto + ATM+ Bitcoin for additional income (approx $6,700) and it is 5,000 square feet. An inventory of $300,000 is not included in the purchase price. Rent of $7,000 including CAM per month.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,692,000
Down
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Posting: 286764 | Available | 5/24/24
The asking price includes 4 trucks and 8 containers. The owners currently lease a 9,600 sq ft office/warehouse for $9,700 per month, with an assignable lease pending credit approval. Additionally, there is an antique and thrift shop for recycling and reselling items.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$800,000
Posting: 286740 | Available | 5/24/24
For sale is a Shell gas station and property for sale. Shell fuel contract valid until 2028. It is in a prime spot with significant traffic, there is high potential.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$230,099
Revenue
$699,000
Down
$650,000
Posting: 282898 | Available | 5/23/24
This profitable cookie store franchise is located in an upscale affluent area on the northern side of the Palos Verdes peninsula. It is semi-absentee-owned and fully staffed. The cookies are baked fresh every day and come in luxuriously high-end flavors with a delectable selection.
Asking Price
$689,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$500,000
Posting: 282884 | Available | 5/23/24
It's a profitable liquor store in Alameda County. Seller claims $100,000 in monthly sales. Store has no Lotto, EBT and internet sales.Lease expires in 2026. Landlord is willing to give new Lease to the qualified buyer. An owner operator can make $250,000 Net. Asking Price $595,000
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 5/24/24
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
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/25/24
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
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
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 5/23/24
This greater Silverlake/Glendale area market combines a carefully curated assortment of natural and organic wines, beers, spirits and beverages, food, merchandise and home goods with organic produce, breads and specialty provisions sourced locally to ensure freshness.
Asking Price
$285,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$351,239
Down
$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
$126,303
Revenue
$1,749,051
Down
$500,000
Posting: 280756 | Available | 5/21/24
Price Reduced. This is a locally owned pet food and farm supply store with a knowledgeable staff with deep roots in the local farm and pet community. Wide variety of pet food including wet, dry, and fresh products for dogs + cats and also feed and bedding for chickens, goats, horses, etc.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$175,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 276123 | Available | 5/23/24
Must see a 100% wet cleaning plant located in West Hills near high-income Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and Bell Canyon. This is an 11 year-old, 1,200 sq. ft. plant, including shirt laundry. Most of the equipment is newer. No chemicals -- environmentally safe -- all work done in-house.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 5/22/24
This female athleisure-activewear brand focuses on functional fitness clothing that celebrates each of its client's unique features. The brand delivers eco-responsible luxury and comfort designed for everything from high-powered workouts to afternoon dog walks and errands (and in between!).
Asking Price
$125,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 5/19/24
Own your very own Quick Mart convenience store. It is better than a 7-Eleven and Circle K. There are no monthly fees and no franchise fees, just a one-time payment of $99,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $99K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$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
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/19/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$10,000
Posting: 286741 | Available | 5/24/24
A true turnkey, welcoming established 7-Eleven franchise opportunity in a high-traffic San Bruno CA location. This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving 7-Eleven franchise in a growing San Bruno CA neighborhood. Generous price terms plus a 25% franchise discount if in contract by September 2024.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286537 | Available | 5/19/24
A rare opportunity exists to own a well-established liquor store with gas, operating on a large commercial-zoned real estate lot with short operating hours. The monthly rent from two rental properties amounts to $6,250.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$4,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285309 | Available | 5/22/24
Situated at a prime corner spot on a bustling main block in Los Angeles, this establishment resonates with rich global influences, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Boasting adaptable space accommodating up to 140 guests, the venue features timeless design elements.
Asking Price
$825,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 5/22/24
Take a BITE out of the pet care industry with five key revenue drivers in one modern facility! Founded in 2009 by a visionary who had spent years in research and planning for an all-inclusive dog care facility, The Dog Stop, has now developed throughout 21 states.
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Cash flow
$1,200,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
Down
$55,000
Posting: 286780 | Available | 5/25/24
It is located between downtown LA and Koreatown, the biggest advantage is that there is no competition, so profits and net income are very high. The cost of rent is $2,805 for 2,600 sq ft. + basement. (additional reason why profits are high). It is a relatively safe place.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
$28,010
Revenue
$299,405
Down
$105,000
Posting: 281108 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a long-established vitamin and dietary supplement retailer with hundreds of repeat regular customers, trained staff, and full shelves of inventory for the next retail entrepreneur seeking a foothold in the lucrative market of supplements.
Asking Price
$105,000
Cash flow
$248,900
Revenue
$399,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 263312 | Available | 10/22/20
Highly profitable plumbing supply company with significant expansion potential. Located in a quaint Northern California town, this opportunity presents a unique set of parameters to live in a rural community and grow a business to the next level. Loyal repeat customers with limited other choices.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283558 | Available | 5/21/24
Are you ready to embark on a journey of nostalgia, excitement, and prosperity? Look no further than our renowned franchise store, where we offer a delightful assortment of one-of-a-kind candies, beverages, and charming gifts. It is in a high traffic, affluent area and is semi absentee run.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,084,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 277444 | In Contract | 1/22/23
For sale is a very well-established Indian grocery store. Price includes 250K inventory. Prime location with low rent. It is highly visible from the main road and is a profitable store, with great margins and repeat customers. It has been a consistent performer.
Asking Price
$880,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$25
Posting: 286583 | Available | 5/15/24
The property boasts a prime location in San Francisco, offering high margins for business operations, and is exclusively available with a long-term lease. It is currently under absentee ownership, presenting significant potential for an owner-operator. The station features three MPDs.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 286517 | Available | 5/10/24
A recently remodeled excellent liquor store with a deli is currently for sale, which includes a house situated behind the liquor store. Additionally, Krispy Krunch Chicken is available at this location. The house can be rented for $1,500 a month. Property and business are both in the sale.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 284391 | Available | 5/17/24
For sale is an independent mini truck stop business with property near Fresno, CA. It is located off HWY 99, with high visibility, a high-rise sign, a 2-acre lot with 4 gasoline MPDs, 6 diesel MPDs, and E85 Fuel. There is a QSR restaurant, a shower, clean restrooms, and the store size is 5,000 sqft.
Asking Price
$8,900,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$102,000
Down
$85,000
Posting: 275855 | Available | 8/19/22
This 98-cent store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue by reorganizing the store and applying for the beer & wine license and adding more new merchandise. This is a great opportunity for an aggressive owner-operator to take over this established 98-cent store.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 255696 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a well-established liquor store in Corona, Riverside County for many years. It's remodeled, has high margins, and a strong median income area. It's in a good location, with no competition nearby.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$79,856
Revenue
$208,965
Down
$350,000
Posting: 284939 | Available | 1/31/24
Welcome to the vibrant South Orange County, specifically the Mission Viejo/Rancho Santa Margarita/Foothill Ranch/Irvine area, where new home developments and commercial plazas are flourishing. Nestled within this high-end locale, a distinguished retail/compounding pharmacy since 2005.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 279403 | Available | 4/11/24
This California-based dog bakery and boutique is a California Sole Proprietor and has been in business for 15 years and under the same current ownership since inception. Nestled in a prominent area downtown, this baker provides many baked goods that are vegan and also contain no wheat, corn, etc.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 274317 | Available | 4/23/23
This California Type 21 Off-Sale Liquor License gives the licensee privileges to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits, in package form for consumption off the retail establishments premises. Minors are allowed to be on the premises; however, the purchaser must be of legal age to purchase alcohol.
Asking Price
$125,000
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Some entrepreneurs believe it's better to start a business from scratch rather than buy an existing enterprise. While this may be good advice in some cases, usually it's not the best strategy. Here are five tips to help a buyer make the right decision from Peter Siegel, MBA On BizBen.
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 small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized business.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
With the multitude of factors that come into play when deciding the appropriate time to inform your employees that your business is for sale, I do not offer a standard or general answer. When sellers consult me as to my opinion on when it is the right time, I like to review the major issues that...
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.
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.
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.
