Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$348,000
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Posting: 282953 | Available | 9/21/23
Well-established Dry-Cleaning business located in a high-traffic shopping center on the busiest street in the city. This is an opportunity to own a dry cleaner storefront as well as a 2nd drop-off plant location in the next city over. 5 employees total, including the owner who runs the store. on a
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$850,000
Revenue
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$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
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Revenue
$623,000
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Posting: 282877 | Available | 9/15/23
Clubhouse Liquor is a well-established liquor store located on a bustling Main Street in Palm Desert, CA. This store holds a highly sought-after 21 liquor license, allowing for the sale of a wide range of alcoholic beverages. Situated in a prime location, the store enjoys high visibility.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$372,000
Down
$50
Posting: 282860 | Available | 9/15/23
This liquor store is located on a major street with a coin laundry and motel next door in a high traffic area. It has a good profit margin at 40%. The partnership broke up and forced the sale. Rent is only $3,100/month. They have a clean ABC license and there are no restrictions.
Asking Price
$175,000
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Posting: 282844 | Available | 9/15/23
This is a liquor store for sale in San Jose with an asking price of $150,000. Rent is $4,000. Buyer is to negotiate a new lease. Currently the lease is month to month. It is a very profitable, easy to run liquor store that is priced to sell fast. This is a prime location and well-established.
Asking Price
$150,000
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Posting: 282817 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is a very well-maintained and profitable smoke shop in a safe and high traffic plaza. It is semi-absentee run and is located in Chino, San Bernardino county. An NDA is required.
Asking Price
$350,000
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Posting: 282810 | Available | 9/13/23
For sale is Specialty Candles, a candle manufacturer producing highly attractive inventory for 20 years. They are delivering over 240 different titles, 40 titles are in Spanish. Each candle comes with instructions how to use, where to place, what to do with the ashes.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 282793 | In Contract | 9/12/23
Long-established liquor store business with retail units. Major street location. Safe area. Liquor store plus 2 additional tenants. Good margins. Currently no EBT (potential if added). Plenty of street parking.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 282781 | Available | 9/12/23
The liquor store near FWY 5 and 134 is for sale. The business is located in a small shopping center. The lease is 3 years left and rent is currently $3,678 per month. Store opening time is currently from 8 AM to 9 PM. The size of the store is 1,900 SF.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$138,000
Revenue
$2,249,000
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Posting: 282791 | Available | 9/11/23
Well Known, #1 Bike Shop in bike-friendly East Bay City - Great potential for further growth. This premier bike shop in the bustling downtown area is a great business opportunity to take advantage of this city's many wonderful attributes.
Asking Price
$574,500
Cash flow
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Revenue
$720,000
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Posting: 282741 | Available | 9/10/23
This is a great opportunity to own a large, 2,780 sq ft. beer and wine store in a very busy area of Santa Clara County at a very reasonable price. It was newly renovated and re-organized, so it looks very good. They also have kitchen equipment for adding fast food. It will not last long.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
$87,652
Revenue
$1,003,565
Down
$200,000
Posting: 280675 | Available | 9/9/23
Lake Tahoe is calling you! This is a rare opportunity to invest in a pharmacy established in 1952! The current owner bought it in 1982. Retail Pharmacy is located in beautiful Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, far away from the heat zone! It is located on well-traveled Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Asking Price
275,600 + inventory
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$192,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 282633 | Available | 9/5/23
This is one of the best Dry Cleaners in the area with lots of loyal customers and ample parking. If you like the high quality of service for dry cleaning, this is the place and the location is great.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$480,000
Down
$110,000
Posting: 282551 | Available | 9/2/23
This is a well established liquor/grocery store since 2014. It is next to the major street in one of the well populated city of San Joaquin County. The store is surrender by other businesses and eaters. The hours of operation are from 9am-10pm, seven days a week. The lease expires 2025.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 278450 | Available | 8/29/23
This is a low-rent, long-term leased liquor store in La Habra for sale. The store size is 1,700 sq ft. The monthly rent is a total of $3,100 per month ($2,250+$850(NNN)). The business hours are 9 am-10 pm. It has been run for 7 years by the same owner and has more than 30 years of business history.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
$4,000,000
Posting: 282431 | Available | 8/25/23
For sale is a branded, high-volume gas station with Dw tanks on a prime property. They do 160k gallons/month at 70c. The store makes $120k/month and the car wash makes $30k/month. The annual GP is $2 million. The buyer must be able to show proof of 4M down and have great credit/experience.
Asking Price
$11,000,000
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Posting: 281447 | Available | 8/25/23
A off-sale general type 21 liquor license (package store) authorizes the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off the premises where sold. Minors are allowed on the premises. The license price is to be discussed directly with the seller. There is a flat broker fee of $5,000.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,056,000
Down
$498,000
Posting: 282398 | Available | 8/24/23
This is an upscale liquor store with a wine bar and tasting area in Orange County for sale. They have a full kitchen with a hot grill. It is absentee-run. They have a long-term lease for 6 plus 10 years and clean financial records. They serve excellent private wine parties starting at $2,000.
Asking Price
$498,000
Cash flow
$35,000
Revenue
$139,000
Down
$76,000
Posting: 280567 | Available | 8/22/23
'The Elephant Walk Home Store' is located in the beautiful historic 'La Plaza' in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. This store carries a variety of unique gifts, home decor, jewelry, accessories, and clothing. This store is a perfect place to shop for visitors and locals looking for a gift.
Asking Price
$76,000
Cash flow
$168,950
Revenue
$1,103,650
Down
$329,000
Posting: 282329 | Available | 8/22/23
This is a well-established retail pharmacy [opened in 1969] located in the area of Sherman Oaks/Valley Village/North Hollywood of Los Angeles County. It is located inside a Medical Building with multiple medical practices. It is in a 1,500 sq. ft. space and the current lease expired.
Asking Price
$325,000
Cash flow
$108,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 277662 | Available | 8/19/23
This is an excellent Mediterranean market with a produce department for sale. The store has a good reputation and is very well known within that community. The store is currently averaging between $65K to $70K a month in gross sales per seller. There is upside potential for many things.
Asking Price
$250,000
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Posting: 279907 | Available | 8/17/23
This is a branded gas station located in the Central Valley in Tulare County, California for sale with real estate.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$700,000
Posting: 280722 | Available | 8/15/23
For sale is a big-size supermarket for sale in San Joaquin County CA. The store size is up to 11,700 sq. ft. estimated food space and a separate meat department. The market for sale has ample parking area and is located at the corner of the busy roads of the town.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
N/A
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$300,000
Posting: 282209 | Available | 8/15/23
Grocery Store with Beer & Wine license | Located on Shopping center corner | Good street view | Ample parking area | Opportunity to bring liquor license | Reasonable rent amount | Brand new setup
Asking Price
$400,000
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Posting: 282210 | Available | 8/15/23
Neighborhood Grocery Store | Located on busy road | Opportunity to bring beer and wine or liquor | Increase sales by including lotto lottery, check cashing or money transfer services | Reasonable rent
Asking Price
$75,000
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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
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Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$567,000
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Posting: 282064 | Available | 8/7/23
In the heart of Santa Fe for decades, this acclaimed fashion boutique has established itself as the premier fashion destination for both the local community and well-traveled, sophisticated women.
Asking Price
$300,000
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Posting: 273204 | Available | 8/5/23
They offer a vast array of new and previously owned firearms, that also includes a variety of consignment firearms. They serve the needs of a broad customer base including sports men and women, collectors, law enforcement, military, and general firearms enthusiasts.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$960,000
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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
$180,000
Revenue
$550,000
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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
$34,499
Revenue
$220,599
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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
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 6/9/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
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$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
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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
$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
$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
$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
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
$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
$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
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
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Posting: 285298 | Available | 2/22/24
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a free-standing subdivided retail building on one of the most heavily traveled areas of North East Dade, Miami. Falling under multiple overlays the site allows for an increased density of 100 dwelling unit to the acre, allowing for a max of 32 units.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$567,000
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Posting: 282064 | Available | 8/7/23
In the heart of Santa Fe for decades, this acclaimed fashion boutique has established itself as the premier fashion destination for both the local community and well-traveled, sophisticated women.
Asking Price
$300,000
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$650,000
Posting: 284147 | Available | 4/29/24
For sale is a retail & closed-door pharmacy with real estate. SBA loans are possible for the Acquisition of the Pharmacy Business and Real Estate for qualified buyers. It is semi-absentee currently and/or it can be an owner-operator opportunity for a CA-licensed pharmacist to own a condo unit.
Asking Price
$2,095,000
Cash flow
$325,305
Revenue
$977,742
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Posting: 284878 | Available | 1/27/24
This company is a licensed, retail pharmacy located in town with a population of 4,200. The town is the county seat, and the county has a population of 16,800. The company is one of three pharmacies located in the town. The company offers a full array of pharmaceutical services to all customers.
Asking Price
$1,379,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
$35
Posting: 285012 | Available | 2/5/24
For sale is a rare liquor store in north OC, this store has been operated by 100% employees. The owner has some family issue and wants move to another location. This store has good parking space and is also a very good size to add up more inventory. The rent is very reasonable with long lease terms.
Asking Price
$390,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,600,000
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$20
Posting: 272147 | Available | 2/10/24
For sale is a high-volume Arco AM/PM with a gross income of $1.6 million and a volume of 230k with a margin of 30 cents per gallon and the inside store is doing $130,000 per month. The business has a potential increase in sales, the asking price is $7.0 million, and the owner will not carry it.
Asking Price
$7,000,000
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Posting: 267428 | Available | 4/16/21
Established in 1936. Well known candy/retail shop in Solano County. In community for 80 + years. Offers a variety of sweets, frozen yogurt, specialty food items. Turnkey sale. 1,500 sf. Monthly rent $2,462 (3% annual increase). Lease 2 yrs + 5 yr option. Equipment list available upon request.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$385,450
Revenue
$3,780,650
Down
$400,000
Posting: 285862 | Available | 3/27/24
This is a retail pharmacy is located in the East Riverside County. It has excellent cash flow with a high-profit margin. They have a large MediCal/Medicare patient base. It is located near 10 highway and was established in 2005. The average revenue is 3.5M and keeps growing.
Asking Price
$569,880
Cash flow
$480,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
$450,000
Posting: 278175 | Available | 12/12/23
For sale is a highly profitable liquor store in the Bay Area. Rent is $5,500 including NNN and water, but not garbage. They also have a net profit check cashing of $10,000/m, a net commission lotto of $3,000/m, a food truck net income of $40,000/m, and their net profit is $400,000/yr.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$35
Posting: 264137 | Available | 9/8/21
Cozy, but very profitable liquor in North Orange County, safe neighborhood, highly margin as compare to other area, possible to manage by one person. Must see it. Monthly sale : $50,000. Profit margin 40%. SBA loan still possible.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
$281,185
Revenue
$2,365,652
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Posting: 285152 | Available | 6/11/24
This is a profitable, well-established, & diversified business. Founded in 1990, this long-standing business has been a great asset to the community. They are focusing on sales & service of electronics, audio equipment (home & auto), and appliances. Service contracts are in place.
Asking Price
$925,000
Cash flow
$1,178,996
Revenue
$9,353,623
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Posting: 276133 | Available | 4/16/24
The presented opportunity is for one of northern California's most well-established and successful Powersports dealerships, serving the California Powersports community for over 50 years. The business represents several of the most desired brands in the marketplace. Turnkey and semi-absentee.
Asking Price
$3,650,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$620,000
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Posting: 281099 | Available | 7/31/23
This shop sells pipes, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, etc. The open hours are 11am-8:30pm. The monthly lease rate is $2,000. The annual gross sales are $620,000 and the payroll is $80,000.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$101,000
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Posting: 286401 | Available | 6/6/24
A beauty salon for dogs offers luxury care for your furry friend, featuring top-of-the-line products and luxury suites instead of cages, providing a calm environment. It offers a real spa experience for your pup, from a quick bath to a fancy spa session before a special event.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,750,000
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Posting: 285103 | Available | 2/10/24
7-Eleven is is the best store for people who are on the go and looking for a one-stop shop to buy everyday products and has a variety of consumable products and services, generally food and drinks. The typical outlet is small in size and carries high-turnover products.
Asking Price
$375,000
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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.
