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$424,565
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Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and schools create a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
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Posting: 286078 | Available | 4/10/24
This montessori preschool is located on one of the main streets of Southern Orange County, with great visibility. It has ample parking and easy approach from the street is a big plus giving parents convenient access.
Asking Price
$425,000
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$497,000
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Posting: 285948 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an established pre-school for ages 0-5. They are open 6:30 am - 5:30pm, Monday -Friday. The school is licensed for 42 children. The fee for 0-2 year olds is $1,600/mo and 2-5 year olds is $1,350/ mo. Presently, there are 14 children under 2 years and 27 over.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$79,802
Revenue
$444,037
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Posting: 285897 | Available | 3/29/24
Established for more than 20 years by the same owner, this tutoring/learning center provides the very best instructors and counselors in the fields of tutoring, test prep, and college admissions. The business focuses on high school age students, but can be expanded to younger clients to add revenue.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$58,047
Revenue
$80,061
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Posting: 285888 | Available | 3/28/24
This Kitsap Peninsula Business provide piano lessons for all ages With a stable student base and an excellent reputation. Business is located in a very nice facility, both appearance, function and location.
Asking Price
$90,000
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$350,000
Posting: 279754 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a preschool center with property for sale in Contra Costa County. This quaint, well-established preschool center has been serving the community for nearly two decades. It is a home-away-from-home environment with an excellent reputation. The classrooms are clean and well-maintained.
Asking Price
$1,007,000
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$285,000
Posting: 285857 | In Contract | 3/26/24
This is a large, profitable, turn-key preschool center for sale in Santa Clara County. This preschool center has been operating for nearly two decades, and has an excellent reputation with a waitlist. They offer a language, play based program. Classrooms are very spacious, clean, and organized.
Asking Price
$955,000
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Posting: 285787 | Available | 3/22/24
Discover a thriving art school in Orange County's most sought after area, offering diverse classes including sketching, oil painting, and digital art. Fully equipped with high quality supplies and equipment, the school provides the ideal environment for artistic exploration.
Asking Price
$1,599,999
Cash flow
$235,593
Revenue
$635,273
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Posting: 285742 | Available | 3/20/24
This CA Residential Long Term Care Training and Certification business is a unique strategic acquisition opportunity for an existing business in the residential care or home care industry looking to expand into the market.
Asking Price
$978,400
Cash flow
$370,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
$1,800,000
Posting: 284334 | Available | 3/19/24
Founded in 2014 by two pilots, Anthelion Helicopters is a premier Southern CA helicopter flight training school and helicopter tour company. The company is committed to providing the highest level of professionalism and safety for all visitors.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
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$1,100,000
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Posting: 285525 | Available | 3/6/24
This is a fantastic opportunity to own one of the top upscale preschool and infant toddler programs. The school has been thriving for years and is modern and immaculate. This one will not last. It is a stand-alone with an outdoor playscape environment. Its licensed capacity is 100.
Asking Price
$750,000
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Posting: 285385 | Available | 2/27/24
For sale is a specialty preschool for special needs children. This is a rare opportunity for an owner to build a specialty type young educational business. The approximate size of the preschool site is 3,700 square feet with beautiful large classrooms and fully fenced over-sized play area.
Asking Price
$25,000
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Posting: 284715 | In Escrow | 2/23/24
This is a spectacular Fremont Bay location! It already has established a good reputation in the neighborhood. The school's location is on a well-traveled street gives it great visibility. This preschool with new set up for infant and toddlers has a generous capacity of 60 children.
Asking Price
$500,000
Posting: 223555 | Available | 2/13/24
The buyer is looking to buy I-20 private schools (elementary, middle, or high school) and colleges in California. The buyer has no budget.
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Posting: 285031 | Available | 2/6/24
This well-managed and profitable preschool business is available for sale (with property included) in Ventura County. The preschool has a license capacity of 80+ children and offers an excellent history of high enrollment. It has a superb location in an affluent neighborhood.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
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$400,000
Posting: 284348 | Available | 12/18/23
This is a great opportunity for a qualified director to purchase their first preschool facility which already has established a good reputation in the neighborhood. The school's location on a well-traveled street gives it great visibility. An Owner/Operator can receive a very good net income.
Asking Price
$600,000
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$350,000
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Posting: 284199 | Available | 12/7/23
For sale is an after-school education learning center established in 2017 that provides Mandarin language blended with STEM instruction for grades K-5. There are additional 10-week summer programs established for grades K-8 for 6 hrs/day. This is SBA pre-qualified!
Asking Price
$285,000
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$2,000,000
Posting: 284096 | Available | 11/30/23
This modern and attractive free-standing building with a capacity of over 130 children is located in a very desirable area of South Orange County. It is well-equipped with attractive furnishings and Montessori teaching materials. The newly renovated and spacious grounds are equally attractive.
Asking Price
$3,550,000
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$700,000
Posting: 284063 | In Contract | 11/29/23
This well established preschool facility is a perfect opportunity for a Buyer to purchase a successfully operating school business. The facility is licensed for over 90 children and is currently operating at over 70% of the capacity, leaving room to increase the already good net income.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 264655 | Available | 11/7/23
Child care / after school / day care business for sale location! Location! Location! This after school / day care facility with great location of walking distance to 4 schools. Across street is american high school. Sign nda for financial data.Submit offers.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$243,573
Revenue
$455,078
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Posting: 283383 | Available | 10/16/23
Unlock the potential of the beauty education industry with this remarkable School founded on a legacy of expertise. Boasting an accomplished Founder with a stellar track record in beauty education, this School is a beacon of credibility in the field.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 280261 | In Contract | 10/13/23
For sale is a well-established preschool licensed for 71 children with ages 2-5 years. 4 large classrooms, a private office, a multi-purpose room, and several fenced playground areas. It is located in a great location with commercial businesses and residential.2697 square feet expansion room.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$165,943
Revenue
$655,468
Down
$44,900
Posting: 280641 | In Escrow | 10/11/23
This is a rare opportunity to own a 40-year-old preschool in SF. It has consistently full enrollment and profitability. They have a strong staff w/ a non-owner director. They have a stellar reputation, steady revenue growth. The capacity is 26 w/contracts. at this prime location.
Asking Price
$475,000
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$750,000
Posting: 277654 | In Escrow | 10/2/23
For sale is a very profitable, well-established, turn-key preschool center in Alameda County with real estate property. This preschool is warm, inviting, and child-centered. Classrooms and playgrounds are organized, and clean and provide a variety of learning areas. Buyers must be experienced.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
$314,450
Revenue
$663,571
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Posting: 282198 | Available | 8/15/23
We are thrilled to present an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an established International EdTech Company at the forefront of integrating digital content into early childhood learning. Programs are offered in more than 20 languages and have an impressive presence in more than 30 countries.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$115,086
Revenue
$365,419
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Posting: 280898 | Available | 5/24/23
State-licensed driving school. Authorized online education & comprehensive behind-the-wheel training, designed to enhance safety & driving proficiency in compliance with state regulations. Youth & adult students. Provide the necessary skills & knowledge to obtain a driver's license.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 268674 | In Escrow | 11/24/21
Licensed capacity 65 and successfully runs at full capacity and Net Profit approximately $350K. High Net. Profit preschool with Well established business in good demographic area. Both Business and Property for sale. Property is $1,495,000 and Business $1,100,000. Total $2,595,000.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 268243 | Available | 6/5/21
Here is a great opportunity to own a well-established and profitable art school and studio located in the Orange County. The business has an education focused approach to classes for kids after school, teen open studio, Portfolio prep and classes for adults. The premise lease offers approximately 19
Asking Price
$350,000
Total Investment
$100,000
Min Liquid Cash
$80,000
Net Worth
$100,000
Posting: 284068 | Available | 5/1/24
S.A.M offers individuals and companies of all sizes the opportunity to fulfill a passion for nurturing young minds while running a profitable and rewarding business. Our program uses the two-pillared approach of Classroom Engagement and Worksheet Reinforcement.
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Cash flow
$80,290
Revenue
$107,188
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Posting: 286149 | Available | 4/16/24
This business is a first aid training and certification academy for teaching CPR and other lifesaving skills to individuals and businesses. Their business clients are health care providers and other corporations who are training their employees in life saving skills. They serve Southern California.
Asking Price
$99,000
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$750,000
Posting: 277654 | In Escrow | 10/2/23
For sale is a very profitable, well-established, turn-key preschool center in Alameda County with real estate property. This preschool is warm, inviting, and child-centered. Classrooms and playgrounds are organized, and clean and provide a variety of learning areas. Buyers must be experienced.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
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$380,000
Posting: 282961 | Available | 4/30/24
This preschool center is well-established, profitable, and has been serving the community for decades. Classrooms are child-centered, spacious, clean, and organized. Playgrounds are nicely laid out, with a large commercial play structure, and ample space for children to run and play.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$424,565
Revenue
$1,090,904
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Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and schools create a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
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Posting: 285385 | Available | 2/27/24
For sale is a specialty preschool for special needs children. This is a rare opportunity for an owner to build a specialty type young educational business. The approximate size of the preschool site is 3,700 square feet with beautiful large classrooms and fully fenced over-sized play area.
Asking Price
$25,000
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Posting: 285031 | Available | 2/6/24
This well-managed and profitable preschool business is available for sale (with property included) in Ventura County. The preschool has a license capacity of 80+ children and offers an excellent history of high enrollment. It has a superb location in an affluent neighborhood.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$79,802
Revenue
$444,037
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Posting: 285897 | Available | 3/29/24
Established for more than 20 years by the same owner, this tutoring/learning center provides the very best instructors and counselors in the fields of tutoring, test prep, and college admissions. The business focuses on high school age students, but can be expanded to younger clients to add revenue.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$115,086
Revenue
$365,419
Down
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Posting: 280898 | Available | 5/24/23
State-licensed driving school. Authorized online education & comprehensive behind-the-wheel training, designed to enhance safety & driving proficiency in compliance with state regulations. Youth & adult students. Provide the necessary skills & knowledge to obtain a driver's license.
Asking Price
$325,000
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Posting: 284440 | Available | 4/17/24
Profitable preschool center for sale in San Joaquin County. This well-established preschool has been serving the community for decades with full enrollment and with a waitlist. This nicely designed preschool is organized, bright, spacious, and inviting.
Asking Price
$825,000
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$35,000
Posting: 285521 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale is a brand new, never-opened school ready for you to start enrolling. It is the perfect size for a new start-up and owner/operator. The owner purchased the existing school and closed it to remodel and license it but never reopened. So it is turn-key and ready to go. The capacity is 30.
Asking Price
$75,000
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Posting: 268674 | In Escrow | 11/24/21
Licensed capacity 65 and successfully runs at full capacity and Net Profit approximately $350K. High Net. Profit preschool with Well established business in good demographic area. Both Business and Property for sale. Property is $1,495,000 and Business $1,100,000. Total $2,595,000.
Asking Price
$1,100,000
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Posting: 285787 | Available | 3/22/24
Discover a thriving art school in Orange County's most sought after area, offering diverse classes including sketching, oil painting, and digital art. Fully equipped with high quality supplies and equipment, the school provides the ideal environment for artistic exploration.
Asking Price
$1,599,999
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$677,819
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Posting: 284965 | Available | 4/24/24
This is a remarkable, 50+ year-old multigenerational practice that offers top-notch care. The practice is a teaching site for medical students, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. This private, independent practice was established to improve the community's health.
Asking Price
$1,545,000
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Posting: 286353 | Available | 5/1/24
A preschool center is for sale, located in Sacramento County. This preschool center, which has been operating for nearly 20 years, offers very spacious classrooms, a large fully equipped kitchen, a large reception area, and ample storage.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
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$497,000
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Posting: 285948 | Available | 4/2/24
This is an established pre-school for ages 0-5. They are open 6:30 am - 5:30pm, Monday -Friday. The school is licensed for 42 children. The fee for 0-2 year olds is $1,600/mo and 2-5 year olds is $1,350/ mo. Presently, there are 14 children under 2 years and 27 over.
Asking Price
$199,000
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Posting: 268243 | Available | 6/5/21
Here is a great opportunity to own a well-established and profitable art school and studio located in the Orange County. The business has an education focused approach to classes for kids after school, teen open studio, Portfolio prep and classes for adults. The premise lease offers approximately 19
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$2,000,000
Posting: 284096 | Available | 11/30/23
This modern and attractive free-standing building with a capacity of over 130 children is located in a very desirable area of South Orange County. It is well-equipped with attractive furnishings and Montessori teaching materials. The newly renovated and spacious grounds are equally attractive.
Asking Price
$3,550,000
Cash flow
$314,450
Revenue
$663,571
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Posting: 282198 | Available | 8/15/23
We are thrilled to present an extraordinary opportunity to acquire an established International EdTech Company at the forefront of integrating digital content into early childhood learning. Programs are offered in more than 20 languages and have an impressive presence in more than 30 countries.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$58,047
Revenue
$80,061
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Posting: 285888 | Available | 3/28/24
This Kitsap Peninsula Business provide piano lessons for all ages With a stable student base and an excellent reputation. Business is located in a very nice facility, both appearance, function and location.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$235,593
Revenue
$635,273
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Posting: 285742 | Available | 3/20/24
This CA Residential Long Term Care Training and Certification business is a unique strategic acquisition opportunity for an existing business in the residential care or home care industry looking to expand into the market.
Asking Price
$978,400
Cash flow
$123,948
Revenue
$4,112,992
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Posting: 283748 | Available | 4/16/24
This fully staffed and trained aircraft service center in Northern California, offering airport operation and aviation mechanical services. Business provides management of aircraft hangar and office rentals for executive meeting spaces. Other services include aircraft sales and brokerage.
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$350,000
Posting: 279754 | Available | 3/26/24
This is a preschool center with property for sale in Contra Costa County. This quaint, well-established preschool center has been serving the community for nearly two decades. It is a home-away-from-home environment with an excellent reputation. The classrooms are clean and well-maintained.
Asking Price
$1,007,000
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$500,000
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Posting: 286078 | Available | 4/10/24
This montessori preschool is located on one of the main streets of Southern Orange County, with great visibility. It has ample parking and easy approach from the street is a big plus giving parents convenient access.
Asking Price
$425,000
Cash flow
$370,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
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$1,800,000
Posting: 284334 | Available | 3/19/24
Founded in 2014 by two pilots, Anthelion Helicopters is a premier Southern CA helicopter flight training school and helicopter tour company. The company is committed to providing the highest level of professionalism and safety for all visitors.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
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Posting: 280261 | In Contract | 10/13/23
For sale is a well-established preschool licensed for 71 children with ages 2-5 years. 4 large classrooms, a private office, a multi-purpose room, and several fenced playground areas. It is located in a great location with commercial businesses and residential.2697 square feet expansion room.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$243,573
Revenue
$455,078
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Posting: 283383 | Available | 10/16/23
Unlock the potential of the beauty education industry with this remarkable School founded on a legacy of expertise. Boasting an accomplished Founder with a stellar track record in beauty education, this School is a beacon of credibility in the field.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
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Posting: 264655 | Available | 11/7/23
Child care / after school / day care business for sale location! Location! Location! This after school / day care facility with great location of walking distance to 4 schools. Across street is american high school. Sign nda for financial data.Submit offers.
Asking Price
$125,000
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It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses this topic.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The idea to have a buying a business checklist follows the adage that it's always useful to start with a plan when searching to buy a small business for sale. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com and top advisor of the BizBen ProBuy Program suggests six items for all business buyers to utilize.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
In this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
The use of add backs & sellers discretionary cash is common among sellers of businesses when showing their financial information & explaining that the buyer will actually enjoy more profit than is shown. But buyers are cautioned to review documents closely. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explains.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
Owners should keep the fact that they want to sell their small business confidential. Before releasing information to prospective buyers, buyers should commit to confidentiality in writing & should understand why it is important. Peter Siegel, MBA a ProBuy and ProSell Advisor with BizBen explains.
For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
