Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$948,000
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Posting: 287915 | Available | 5/20/25
This perfectly located smoke shop, situated on a busy street in Los Angeles, is a one-stop shop for all your smoking needs. As a hidden gem with significant potential for increased revenue, the shop could benefit from expanding its merchandise and reorganizing the store.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$88,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
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Posting: 292764 | Available | 5/13/25
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-traffic smoke and vape shop located in a major retail center in Sonoma County. The business has a long-standing reputation in the community, with over 10 years of continuous operation and strong repeat customer base.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$433,909
Revenue
$1,269,467
Down
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Posting: 290436 | Available | 4/30/25
Two established smoke shops in high-traffic areas with a loyal customer base. Specializing in vape devices, hookah, and tobacco products. Generating $1.27 million in annual sales. Includes all fixtures, equipment, $60,000 in inventory, and trained staff, making it a turnkey business.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 292491 | Available | 4/29/25
This is a 1,700 sq. ft. building located in a prime area of Placerville, CA. According to the seller, the smoke shop has the potential to generate over $1,000,000 in gross annual sales. The rent is very reasonable at $2,731 per month, including NNN, with a 10-year lease in place.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 288221 | Available | 4/24/25
A smoke shop located in a busy shopping center is now for sale. The store, which has a size of 1,250 square feet, has been experiencing increasing business. The rent is $3,500 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). Monthly sales range from $30,000 to $35,000.
Asking Price
$199,999
Cash flow
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Revenue
$284,425
Down
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Posting: 292192 | Available | 4/15/25
Are you looking for a profitable, fully licensed smoke and vape shop in a prime location? This well-established business has a strong customer base, steady sales, and a diverse selection of vape products, tobacco, and smoking accessories. With a modern POS system, efficient operations.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$456,000
Down
$59,000
Posting: 289080 | Available | 4/11/25
For sale is a 1,200 sq. ft. smoke shop that was recently remodeled. The shop sells tobacco, cigars, and much more. It is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 10 PM, with very low rent at $2,700 per month, including NNN.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
$50
Posting: 291482 | Available | 4/7/25
Two businesses located in the same shopping center are for sale: (1) a liquor store with 2,500 sq. ft., monthly rent of $3,800 + NNN, a 25-year lease, and monthly sales of approximately $175,000 + $55,000 a smoke shop sales = $230,000 +/- mo. 1,500 sq. ft., mo. rent of $1,200 + NNN, a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
2,200,000 + Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 290068 | Available | 4/7/25
Owner retiring! 20-year-old profitable smoke shop for sale. This is an opportunity to purchase a long-standing profitable smoke shop in San Joaquin county from the original owner. The business operates short hours from 10 AM to 8 PM . and 11 AM to 6 Pm on Sundays.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$850,000
Posting: 291300 | Available | 3/27/25
This well-established smoke shop features a dedicated cigar lounge and generates high volume and net profits. In 2024, the sellers heavily invested in increasing inventory, lowering the net to $250,000.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 291299 | Available | 3/27/25
This high-volume smoke shop, located in the bustling city of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County), is now available for sale at an asking price of $299,000. The sale requires a cash offer only, as the seller is looking for a fast and seamless transaction.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 289671 | Available | 3/17/25
For sale is a smoke shop located in a very busy shopping center in San Diego. The business is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 287543 | Available | 3/17/25
For sale is a high-volume, employee-run smoke shop located in a very busy area of San Diego. The shop generates approximately $800,000 in annual sales. The rent is $5,500 per month, including NNN, for a 1,500 square foot space, with a 7-year lease.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$780,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$699,000
Posting: 290965 | Available | 3/6/25
High-Volume, Employee-Run 24/7 Smoke Shop in Los Angeles, CA. Asking Price: $699,000 (Cash Offer Only) Inventory: $170,000 Additional Cost. Annual Gross Sales: $1,800,000 Monthly Net Profit: $65,000 Avg Profit Margin: 60% Business Overview: Financials & Lease Details: Rent: $3,600/month
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$528,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 290836 | Available | 2/26/25
This well-established smoke shop offers a wide selection of smoking accessories and related products in a professionally designed retail space. The shop has been carefully curated to create an inviting and modern atmosphere, making it highly attractive to both regular customers and new visitors.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
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Posting: 290727 | Available | 2/19/25
This busy smoke shop is located in a very busy shopping strip with lots of traffic. According to the owner, the store is approximately 1,900 sq ft with a low rent of $3,200 per month, triple net included. The owner states that the store grosses over $100,000 per month.
Asking Price
$400,000
Bldg Size
8,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 290557 | Available | 2/10/25
For sale is a tobacco glass and gummy candy manufacturer. It is open 5 days a week and is employee operated.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 290556 | Available | 2/10/25
For sale is a tobacco shop in Corona, Riverside County, California. The lease is 15 years and it is employee operated.
Asking Price
1,25M + Inventory
Bldg Size
12,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 290555 | Available | 2/10/25
For sale is a tobacco wholesale company in Corona, Riverside County, California. It is open 5 days a week and is employee operated.
Asking Price
2,9M + Inventory 2M
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$1,176,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 290380 | Available | 1/28/25
This store has been established for over 25 years and has a solid reputation within the community. It is located in a bustling shopping center anchored by Food 4 Less Rite Aid Pharmacy and many more. The shop benefits from significant foot traffic from new and repeat customers.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$312,000
Down
$49,000
Posting: 290378 | Available | 1/28/25
Conveniently located next to major streets with ample shared parking, the store offers easy access for customers. In addition to tobacco and accessory products, the store sells lottery tickets, generating over $10,000 in annual lottery commissions alone.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$396,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 290019 | Available | 1/3/25
This smoke shop is definitely your one stop shop for all your smoke needs and this place carries huge selections of quality goodies and second to none products and this is the best place to go for all your smoke needs and this is relatively undiscovered gem of smoke.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289985 | Available | 12/30/24
This absentee, profitable smoke shop goods wholesaler, located in a prime industrial area of Sacramento County, offers an exceptional opportunity with an annual net profit of $480,000.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 288056 | Available | 8/17/24
This cigar and smoke shop is a hidden gem located in a very busy area, offering a one-stop shop for all your smoking needs. The store carries a wide variety of smoking essentials and accessories, with a perfectly diverse selection of top-notch, high-quality merchandise to choose from.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$79,000
Posting: 286206 | Sold | 6/17/24
A 1,045-square-foot owner-operated smoke shop establishment on a major street is for sale. The establishment offers smoking accessories, smoking products, smoke hand pipes, vapes, and much more. There is additional profit potential from Lotto, ATM, and printer services.
Asking Price
$79,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$540,000
Down
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Posting: 275370 | Available | 10/14/23
This is the best place to go for all your smoke and tobacco needs. They have a wide selection and variety of smoke and tobacco products. The asking price is $ 275,000 including all inventories. We've just reduced the price for quick sale. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 274673 | Available | 11/18/22
This is a smoke shop business for sale in Modesto CA. The store is located on the main road of the town with ample parking area. Gross sales up to $45,000 per month with a good profit margin, as per owner (broker did not verify). Other income opportunities can be brought to the business.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$344,211
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Posting: 274989 | Available | 7/26/22
Two locations! These Northern California turn-key vape stores have quickly become the go-to shops in the area. In business since 2014, this business has built an excellent reputation in the industry providing the highest level of vape expertise and products.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$433,909
Revenue
$1,269,467
Down
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Posting: 290436 | Available | 4/30/25
Two established smoke shops in high-traffic areas with a loyal customer base. Specializing in vape devices, hookah, and tobacco products. Generating $1.27 million in annual sales. Includes all fixtures, equipment, $60,000 in inventory, and trained staff, making it a turnkey business.
Asking Price
$395,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 274673 | Available | 11/18/22
This is a smoke shop business for sale in Modesto CA. The store is located on the main road of the town with ample parking area. Gross sales up to $45,000 per month with a good profit margin, as per owner (broker did not verify). Other income opportunities can be brought to the business.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$50
Posting: 291482 | Available | 4/7/25
Two businesses located in the same shopping center are for sale: (1) a liquor store with 2,500 sq. ft., monthly rent of $3,800 + NNN, a 25-year lease, and monthly sales of approximately $175,000 + $55,000 a smoke shop sales = $230,000 +/- mo. 1,500 sq. ft., mo. rent of $1,200 + NNN, a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
2,200,000 + Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Posting: 288221 | Available | 4/24/25
A smoke shop located in a busy shopping center is now for sale. The store, which has a size of 1,250 square feet, has been experiencing increasing business. The rent is $3,500 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). Monthly sales range from $30,000 to $35,000.
Asking Price
$199,999
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$396,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 290019 | Available | 1/3/25
This smoke shop is definitely your one stop shop for all your smoke needs and this place carries huge selections of quality goodies and second to none products and this is the best place to go for all your smoke needs and this is relatively undiscovered gem of smoke.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$284,425
Down
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Posting: 292192 | Available | 4/15/25
Are you looking for a profitable, fully licensed smoke and vape shop in a prime location? This well-established business has a strong customer base, steady sales, and a diverse selection of vape products, tobacco, and smoking accessories. With a modern POS system, efficient operations.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$88,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292764 | Available | 5/13/25
Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, high-traffic smoke and vape shop located in a major retail center in Sonoma County. The business has a long-standing reputation in the community, with over 10 years of continuous operation and strong repeat customer base.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$85,000
Revenue
$312,000
Down
$49,000
Posting: 290378 | Available | 1/28/25
Conveniently located next to major streets with ample shared parking, the store offers easy access for customers. In addition to tobacco and accessory products, the store sells lottery tickets, generating over $10,000 in annual lottery commissions alone.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 292491 | Available | 4/29/25
This is a 1,700 sq. ft. building located in a prime area of Placerville, CA. According to the seller, the smoke shop has the potential to generate over $1,000,000 in gross annual sales. The rent is very reasonable at $2,731 per month, including NNN, with a 10-year lease in place.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 290068 | Available | 4/7/25
Owner retiring! 20-year-old profitable smoke shop for sale. This is an opportunity to purchase a long-standing profitable smoke shop in San Joaquin county from the original owner. The business operates short hours from 10 AM to 8 PM . and 11 AM to 6 Pm on Sundays.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 269835 | Available | 10/4/21
Stable. Since 2000, DoughMain located in Thousand Oaks has been serving the community with retail and on line presence for the distribution retail & on line sales of Body Detox, Bowls, Bubblers, Dab Rigs, E-Cigs, E-Nails, E-Rigs, Bangers, CBD +, Drug Tests, and many other items.
Asking Price
$199,950
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$1,176,000
Down
$160,000
Posting: 290380 | Available | 1/28/25
This store has been established for over 25 years and has a solid reputation within the community. It is located in a bustling shopping center anchored by Food 4 Less Rite Aid Pharmacy and many more. The shop benefits from significant foot traffic from new and repeat customers.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$456,000
Down
$59,000
Posting: 289080 | Available | 4/11/25
For sale is a 1,200 sq. ft. smoke shop that was recently remodeled. The shop sells tobacco, cigars, and much more. It is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 10 PM, with very low rent at $2,700 per month, including NNN.
Asking Price
$59,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 273088 | Available | 1/11/23
For sale is a smoke shop established in 2002. It is not a franchise. They have a POS to track merchandise. They also have a security system that can be remotely monitored during and after business hours. It is located in a busy shopping center. The shop sells pipes, tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, etc.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$300,000
Down
$79,000
Posting: 286206 | Sold | 6/17/24
A 1,045-square-foot owner-operated smoke shop establishment on a major street is for sale. The establishment offers smoking accessories, smoking products, smoke hand pipes, vapes, and much more. There is additional profit potential from Lotto, ATM, and printer services.
Asking Price
$79,000
Bldg Size
8,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 290557 | Available | 2/10/25
For sale is a tobacco glass and gummy candy manufacturer. It is open 5 days a week and is employee operated.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
Cash flow
$780,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$699,000
Posting: 290965 | Available | 3/6/25
High-Volume, Employee-Run 24/7 Smoke Shop in Los Angeles, CA. Asking Price: $699,000 (Cash Offer Only) Inventory: $170,000 Additional Cost. Annual Gross Sales: $1,800,000 Monthly Net Profit: $65,000 Avg Profit Margin: 60% Business Overview: Financials & Lease Details: Rent: $3,600/month
Asking Price
$699,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$948,000
Down
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Posting: 287915 | Available | 5/20/25
This perfectly located smoke shop, situated on a busy street in Los Angeles, is a one-stop shop for all your smoking needs. As a hidden gem with significant potential for increased revenue, the shop could benefit from expanding its merchandise and reorganizing the store.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
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Posting: 290727 | Available | 2/19/25
This busy smoke shop is located in a very busy shopping strip with lots of traffic. According to the owner, the store is approximately 1,900 sq ft with a low rent of $3,200 per month, triple net included. The owner states that the store grosses over $100,000 per month.
Asking Price
$400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289985 | Available | 12/30/24
This absentee, profitable smoke shop goods wholesaler, located in a prime industrial area of Sacramento County, offers an exceptional opportunity with an annual net profit of $480,000.
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$850,000
Posting: 291300 | Available | 3/27/25
This well-established smoke shop features a dedicated cigar lounge and generates high volume and net profits. In 2024, the sellers heavily invested in increasing inventory, lowering the net to $250,000.
Asking Price
$850,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$620,000
Down
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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
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Revenue
$540,000
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Posting: 275370 | Available | 10/14/23
This is the best place to go for all your smoke and tobacco needs. They have a wide selection and variety of smoke and tobacco products. The asking price is $ 275,000 including all inventories. We've just reduced the price for quick sale. Please do not miss out on this great opportunity.
Asking Price
$180,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$125,000
Posting: 289671 | Available | 3/17/25
For sale is a smoke shop located in a very busy shopping center in San Diego. The business is absentee-run.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$299,000
Posting: 291299 | Available | 3/27/25
This high-volume smoke shop, located in the bustling city of Santa Clarita (Los Angeles County), is now available for sale at an asking price of $299,000. The sale requires a cash offer only, as the seller is looking for a fast and seamless transaction.
Asking Price
$299,000
Bldg Size
5,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 290556 | Available | 2/10/25
For sale is a tobacco shop in Corona, Riverside County, California. The lease is 15 years and it is employee operated.
Asking Price
1,25M + Inventory
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$528,000
Down
$100,000
Posting: 290836 | Available | 2/26/25
This well-established smoke shop offers a wide selection of smoking accessories and related products in a professionally designed retail space. The shop has been carefully curated to create an inviting and modern atmosphere, making it highly attractive to both regular customers and new visitors.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288056 | Available | 8/17/24
This cigar and smoke shop is a hidden gem located in a very busy area, offering a one-stop shop for all your smoking needs. The store carries a wide variety of smoking essentials and accessories, with a perfectly diverse selection of top-notch, high-quality merchandise to choose from.
Asking Price
$220,000
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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.
Course Objective: To equip new business brokers with the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate and deliver exceptional value to business buyers seeking to acquire businesses.
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.
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.
