Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 6/11/24
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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 287133 | Available | 6/14/24
Great business opportunity! We are introducing this new listing in the Telegraph Hill area of San Francisco. The location boasts various businesses, with convenient access to public transportation right outside the establishment. This business offers a diverse range of products.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 287127 | Available | 6/14/24
For sale is a 500 sq ft. smoke shop with gross sales of $17,000 per month and a net income of $5,000. It is located in a very good location and is priced at $60,000 plus inventory. This opportunity has great potential and is a rare find!
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$102,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$50
Posting: 287120 | Available | 6/14/24
For sale is a liquor store in a great location close to the freeway and hotels. The store boasts a huge profit margin of 45% and is currently employee-run, with potential for an owner-operator. The rent is low at $2,865 per month. The same owner has operated the store for 15 years.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 283374 | Available | 6/14/24
This distinguished luxury bridal boutique enjoys an enviable location along a vibrant thoroughfare renowned for its boutique shopping and bustling foot traffic. Its prime spot offers the ideal stage for your bridal vision.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$254,536
Revenue
$1,339,022
Down
$100,000
Posting: 286298 | Available | 6/14/24
Are you considering a lucrative investment in the online business world? Imagine stepping into a thriving venture that combines high-performance merchandise with a coveted coffee subscription service. This business is a well-established player in this dynamic market, offering a seamless experience.
Asking Price
$1,050,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 284776 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a great location with heavy foot traffic. The price is only for inventory that is estimated at $1 million. This is a thriving beauty supply store with a hair salon station space (3 stations). Skin care space is also available upstairs (800-900 sq ft). The entire store is 4,900 sq ft.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$348,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 287096 | Available | 6/13/24
This beer & wine market, established for 78 years, is located in a highly densely populated Hispanic community. The current owner has managed the market for the past 3 years. Positioned at a corner location with five off-street parking spaces, it offers convenient in-and-out access.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$120,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287085 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a business and real estate consisting of an unbranded gas station with auto service and a small C-Store, along with a full tunnel carwash including two detailing bays. The gas station sells approximately 30,000 gallons per month, the market and auto service generate around $50,000/month.
Asking Price
$1,890,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$1,000,000
Posting: 287093 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a branded gas station right off Highway 101. This station is doing over 100,000 gallons in fuel sales, with a convenience store generating $120,000 in sale. The busy convenience store sees weekend sales of up to $5,000 per day.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 287092 | Available | 6/13/24
A liquor store is for sale in a nice and great area of San Francisco. The store is 3,400 square feet, and the rent is $16,000 per month. The business employs seven part-time workers and generates around $142,000 in monthly sales. The seller currently assists.
Asking Price
$799,999
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$396,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287079 | Available | 6/13/24
This is a business that sells openbox home appliances. Currently, we are selling Samsung and LG washing machines, gas ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwave openbox products at half the price of Home Depot. This business also sells new wine coolers, hoods, air conditioners, and more.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$143,275
Revenue
$1,121,915
Down
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Posting: 287078 | Available | 6/13/24
An established and profitable floral franchise in North County is now available for sale, presenting a lucrative opportunity to acquire a flourishing business in a thriving community. Gross sales for 2023 were $1,121,915 with Sellers Discretionary Earnings of $143,275.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
$185,625
Revenue
$2,652,630
Down
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Posting: 287077 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a well-established retail pharmacy, founded in 2013, located inside a "Class A" busy medical building housing 15 practices in Escondido, San Diego County. It is situated 20-25 minutes away from Carlsbad, La Costa, and other beautiful beach communities.
Asking Price
$399,950
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$275,000
Posting: 287076 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a liquor store where the owner works part-time with employees. Business hours are 8 AM to 10 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 11 PM on weekends. The store is located in a mixed area with low rent of $3,000 gross for over 2,000 square feet, and it has 14 years remaining on the lease.
Asking Price
$475,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287072 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a liquor-style convenience grocery store with a B&W license. If hard liquor is added, huge sales are expected. It is in a wonderful location near the beach, with more than 2,000 square feet. Current sales are $100,000 a month. The store is run by employees.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 286566 | Available | 6/13/24
It is a freestanding liquor and beer store located in the city of Gardena, California. The business operates from 8:30 AM to 10 PM, and extending the hours could present significant potential. There are no ABC conditions, and the store boasts a spacious storage room and advantageous rent.
Asking Price
$675,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 271756 | Available | 6/13/24
Price lowered!!! This is the perfect opportunity for those who can do alterations. This is a dry cleaner agency in South Park, San Francisco. The rent is $1,800 and the size is about 900 sq. ft. Bring your skills to the location and it will bring good business!!
Asking Price
$9,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$500,000
Posting: 286552 | Available | 6/13/24
The Beer and Wine market in the city of Long Beach is for sales The building size is over 3300 square feet with a lot size of over 11,500 square feet. There is ample parking space available. Competition in the area is limited. The surrounded by residential areas and apartments.Big Potential Busines
Asking Price
$1,699,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285441 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a very clean and nice liquor and wine shop at city of Torrance with nice ample parking space. It is in a safe location and busy street in a mini shopping center. The size is about 2,100 sq ft. for a rent/lease of $6,100 plus NNN ($800).
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 284863 | Available | 6/13/24
This is a mid-size Latino supermarket with meat, produce, a hot-deli, a bakery, and adding check cashing business (big potential). All fixtures and equipments are all most brand new. It is surrounded by many residential and apartment areas. It is in a Hispanic population.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 286016 | Available | 6/13/24
The liquor store and property with the rental income next to the liquor store. It is all employee-run. There are limited liquor stores in the area. It has good margins, and no competition around if adding EBT can increase monthly sales.
Asking Price
$2,750,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
Call
Posting: 276433 | Available | 6/13/24
This optical store and lab - optician - has been in business since 2002, under the same ownership. The store is 850 square feet at a rent of approximately $1,600 per month, the landlord will be open to negotiating a new lease for the buyer. Seller plans on retiring but will provide transition help.
Asking Price
90,000 + Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$960,000
Down
$750,000
Posting: 282154 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop with parking space in a good part of West Los Angeles. It must be a cash purchase only. Other information will be provided later. 100% Employees run with 2 full time and 1 part time. Great safe location with the parking lot back of the liquor store.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,920,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 284222 | Available | 6/13/24
In the busy shopping center with ample parking space in front of the businesses, this is a meat, produce, and beer & wine market. It is employee-run (7) with 1 manager. The area is in a 100% Hispanic neighborhood. It is a prime location for the Latino market. Business hours are 7am-9pm.
Asking Price
$639,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 285702 | Available | 6/12/24
This is a rare retail or restaurant opportunity for lease in National City right off of the I-5 freeway. It is an excellent location on McKinley Ave surrounded by lots of commercial and industrial businesses bringing in abundant day-time traffic, as well as dense residential neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$5,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$300,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287056 | Available | 6/12/24
The Asian convenience store with type 21 hard liquor license is smacked in the middle of Downtown Davis which is near UC Davis. Great little specialty market hidden away in a strip mall. They have things ranging from instant ramen, drinks, snacks, candy, drinks, mochi, ramen, bowls, and staples.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$459,633
Down
$175,000
Posting: 281698 | Available | 6/12/24
For sale is a Metro by T Mobile store. It is one of the top 5 busiest throughout the 84 stores. About 3 years ago, there were 1,500 walk-in payment center customers a month. They get over $2.3 to $2.6 million in revenue including payment center activity. It has very high traffic.
Asking Price
$175,000
Total Investment
$543,000
Min Liquid Cash
$200,000
Net Worth
$200,000
Posting: 284007 | Available | 6/12/24
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
Call/Email
Down
$10,000
Posting: 286741 | Available | 6/11/24
Aggressive Price and Inventory Credit. A true turnkey, established 7-Eleven franchise opp. In San Mateo County CA. This is a rare opportunity to own a thriving 7-Eleven franchise in a growing San Bruno CA neighborhood. Price terms plus a 25% franchise discount if in contract by September 2024.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$200,524
Revenue
$1,314,394
Down
$285,000
Posting: 285041 | Available | 6/13/24
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
$960,000
Down
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Posting: 286537 | Available | 6/15/24
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
$50,000
Revenue
$380,000
Down
$154,900
Posting: 284866 | Available | 6/11/24
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
$180,000
Revenue
$550,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 6/15/24
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
$88,076
Revenue
$1,323,691
Down
$550,000
Posting: 285666 | Available | 6/14/24
Well-established, successful mattress business with two retail stores (3,100SF and 3,500SF) located in Oregon, both located in high-traffic shopping zones. Sells a full line of popular mattresses including Awara, Coaster, Corsicana, King Koil, Malouf, Nectar Sleep, Sealy, Sealy- Crown Jewel.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 6/16/24
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
$34,499
Revenue
$220,599
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286095 | Available | 6/13/24
For sale is an award winning e-commerce brand with over 1,000 real 5-star reviews on Amazon. Their established account has a proven sales track record. They also have a fully functional website, an active presence on social media platforms, comprehensive marketing materials, etc.
Asking Price
$89,000
Total Investment
$69,000
Min Liquid Cash
$59,000
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 285583 | Available | 6/15/24
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 $199,999. Training to run your store usually takes just 3 days. Business opportunity fee: $20,000 included in $199K.
Franchise Fee
$0
Cash flow
$74,842
Revenue
$142,544
Down
$125,000
Posting: 280801 | Available | 6/12/24
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
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 6/15/24
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
$1,200,000
Revenue
$1,140,000
Down
$55,000
Posting: 286780 | Available | 6/12/24
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
$330,000
Revenue
$1,310,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285751 | Available | 3/21/24
For sale is a 20 years established Flower shop that services weddings, funerals and events at major hotels, Queen Mary, banquet halls, and mansions. They have hundreds of awesome Yelp and Google reviews. They have over 12,000 followers on social media, so it holds a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$799,900
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 255930 | Available | 10/12/22
For sale is a mail service franchise for sale in Irvine, Orange County. It is a branded postal store with well-established repeat, referral or walk-in customers. It is located near the freeway at a major busy shopping center in an upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
20% Down minimum
Posting: 281613 | Available | 7/13/23
Arco AM/PM Business & Property for Sale in Central California area. Business producing high gross profit margin. Only serious principals need to inquire & No Broker's Cooperation!
Asking Price
$9,000,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 286282 | Available | 4/26/24
This a type 21 ABC license for sale in the county of Stanislaus County. Issued to retail stores. Authorizes the sale of beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 286547 | Available | 5/13/24
This is a vending machine business available for sale, 5 machines total and 2 machines are already placed at locations. Other machines already have locations approved to go, however the current owner is unable to take and continue operations due to health reasons.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$850,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$3,500,000
Posting: 282924 | Available | 9/19/23
The owner is retiring after 36 years and is selling this profitable gas station located on prime property. They do $120k in gallons/month at 65c, $60k/month in store sales, $35k/month from the car wash, and $5k/month for additional rental income. The buyer must have 3.5M down to acquire.
Asking Price
$8,800,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
N/A
Posting: 282119 | Available | 8/9/23
Unique Opportunity of multiple retail spaces for lease in a supermarket food court in Little Saigon Orange County. One of the shops available for restaurants 2800-3000 sq ft, has newer full kitchen equipment including a walk-in freezer inside the walk-cooler, a long hood, and more.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 285869 | Available | 3/27/24
For sale is a well-established grocery market in Gardena. The sales are $95K per month (including meat $30K). The net income is $14,000 per month. The gross rent is $5,000 per month with 5 years fixed. The terms are 5 + three 5-year options.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$1,032,000
Down
$35
Posting: 285909 | Available | 3/30/24
This is a busy liquor store in the South Bay area for sale! There is enough room to add up more inventory to increase sales. The rent is reasonable and it makes very good extra income from the lottery and scratcher. The reason to sell are due to the health issues of the retiring owner.
Asking Price
$570,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 285702 | Available | 6/12/24
This is a rare retail or restaurant opportunity for lease in National City right off of the I-5 freeway. It is an excellent location on McKinley Ave surrounded by lots of commercial and industrial businesses bringing in abundant day-time traffic, as well as dense residential neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$5,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$1,200,000
Posting: 285567 | Available | 5/23/24
This gas station is located on a very busy street. Tanks are double-wall fiberglass. The seller claims an average gas pumping of 65,000 gallons at 60 cents margin per month. Market average sales are $50,000 at a 35% margin.
Asking Price
$4,700,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$75,000
Posting: 284084 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a profitable restaurant and market in the heart of San Diego with ABC type 41license. Located in a busy area of shopping and offices. You can continue the same concept or create your own concept. You can also earn extra income by using it as a Ghost Kitchen.
Asking Price
$115,000
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
$111,152
Revenue
$243,585
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283296 | Available | 1/11/24
This is a postal store offering much more than just shipping and P.O. Boxes. In addition to FedEx, DHL, and USPS this location also offers Digital Mail Boxes, Certifix Live Scan, U-Haul rentals, purified drinking water, auto detailer water, and even more. This is a non-franchise postal store.
Asking Price
$300,000
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
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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.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
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.
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.
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.
