Cash flow
$120,187
Revenue
$873,185
Down
$450,000
Posting: 288613 | Available | 5/12/25
In the bustling heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, a distributor isn't just moving parts its keeping industries moving. Specializing in brake systems and components for industrial vehicles and machinery, the business goes beyond replacements, delivering reassurance, reliability, and relief.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
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Posting: 291131 | Available | 5/8/25
Well-structured, easy-to-run business with consistent demand and a proven product line. This business is a turnkey furniture manufacturing company specializing in pre-designed office and retail store furniture. This is a streamlined operation with established systems.
Asking Price
$166,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$120,000
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Posting: 292704 | Available | 5/8/25
Provides healthy, dairy-free frozen desserts to Universities and school systems, offering a delicious, allergy-friendly alternative that meets nutritional guidelines. Our high-quality ingredients and school compliant recipes ensure a treat kids love while supporting better nutrition.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
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Posting: 292683 | Available | 5/7/25
Located in the vibrant industrial Stanislaus County, is a premier wholesale and retail kitchen and bath business with a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. This turnkey operation features a sales floor, showroom, two offices, and workshop totaling a spacious 5,600 sq. ft. facility.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$345,681
Revenue
$1,787,888
Down
$725,000
Posting: 292635 | Available | 5/6/25
Wholesale sandwich and prepared foods production business offering a unique mix of fresh deli sandwiches and deli items to convenience stores, vending machine operators and other businesses that offer convenience foods for sale to the public. High quality products at a price advantage.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$100,000
Revenue
$319,000
Down
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Posting: 292609 | Available | 5/6/25
This well-established bread route business has been thriving for over 12 years, serving 15 dedicated accounts. Operating six days a week for approximately six hours per day, the route covers areas from Seaside, CA, to San Jose, CA.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$168,000
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Posting: 291005 | Available | 5/5/25
A terrific, independent, auto detailing service and retail & wholesale superstore. Full service. 1 equipped van included. Shop offers full lines of detailing products. Help run. Land/building are also available.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
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Posting: 290136 | Available | 5/5/25
For sale is a Liquidation Overstock Discount Store: Offers, major brand appliances, electronics, furniture, clothing, houseware, refrigerators, coolers, washing machines, dryers, stoves, ovens, cooktops, microwaves, dishwashers, rare carpets, chandelier's, ceiling lights, and many other items.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$1,109,010
Revenue
$39,517,663
Down
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Posting: 292600 | Available | 5/2/25
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong industry reputation, and loyal customer base, this business generates steady revenues of $40M-$50M.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$3,035
Revenue
$11,483
Down
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Posting: 292545 | Available | 5/1/25
This business is a new name in the pet accessories industry, that is poised for growth. Specializing in the design, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution of high-quality dog accessories.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Posting: 291308 | Available | 4/29/25
This easy-to-operate nail and beauty supply business offers both retail and wholesale sales with low operating costsand strong growth potential for a full-time owner-operator.
Asking Price
$129,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 289412 | Available | 4/29/25
Semi-absentee operated wholesale distribution business of fishing products to major accounts in Southern California. Business is operated with short hours and only 4 days per week with and by trained staff. Motivated seller, creative financing solutions available.
Asking Price
$195,000
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Cash flow
$127,428
Revenue
$973,046
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Posting: 292432 | Available | 4/25/25
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a profitable wholesale business equipped with a vast inventory list! As tariffs rise, many retailers are seeking affordable solutions, and this business is strategically positioned to meet that demand. Diverse range of high-quality products.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$58,762
Down
$200,000
Posting: 292214 | Available | 4/21/25
A California-based import and distribution company, creating a dynamic and versatile portfolio that put the most unique and unknown Italian varietals on the global stage. This importer imports wines that are regularly featured by some of the country's leading retailers and restaurants in CA.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$4,102,766
Revenue
$49,661,293
Down
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Posting: 292280 | Available | 4/17/25
ProNova Partners exclusively represents a Company that has grown over three generations from a single delivery vehicle to a HACCP Certified facility containing over $13MM+ in assets doing $49,000,000+ in top line revenue spread across their wholly-owned fleet of vehicles. The CEO 100% shareholder.
Asking Price
$45,000,000
Cash flow
$834,055
Revenue
$3,225,577
Down
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Posting: 292249 | Available | 4/16/25
Established fashion wholesale distributor with exclusive U.S. rights to top-tier European women's apparel brands. Operates based in LA's fashion district. Recurring boutique client base, lean efficient staffing, and no customer concentration. Minimal inventory risk and consistent margins.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 292062 | Available | 4/15/25
ASSET SALE FOR LARGE CHINATOWN BAKERY OFFERING BOTH RETAIL AND WHOLESALE GOODS. Key baker willing to stay on with the right buyer. Could you even start a bakery from scratch at this amazing price?! Bustling bakery serving cakes, breads, handmade chocolates & more.
Asking Price
$130,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$464,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 287403 | Available | 4/14/25
Profitable Vegan Bakery Poised for Explosive Growth! Step into a highly successful Vegan Wholesale Bakery boasting a loyal clientele, $464k+ in trending 2024 revenue, and a stellar reputation for incredible vegan & gluten-free pastries. Crucially, a talented team handles all daily baking operation
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$1,254
Revenue
$21,529
Down
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Posting: 291560 | Available | 4/13/25
This turn-key business is poised for rapid growth. The right buyer will acquire all the tools, certifications, and connections for a solid base from which to take this business to a highly profitable level. Not only does the business have an exclusive agreement for the Michigan market.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$223,212
Revenue
$751,683
Down
$100,000
Posting: 291542 | Available | 4/11/25
This well established distribution company sells laminate film in both rolls and various pockets for a multitude of purposes. They also are currently rolling out a new product line of special paper that has many interesting possibilities and has the potential to drive a lot of new business.
Asking Price
$840,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 289078 | Available | 4/11/25
A wholesale smoke shop in a prime Los Angeles location is now for sale. The shop occupies a 2,780-square-foot warehouse and currently sells vapes, pouch tobacco, and Whipit. A new owner could expand the product line to increase sales. The shop operates six days a week, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$137,627
Revenue
$944,278
Down
$1,200,000
Posting: 291286 | Available | 4/10/25
Leading Tile and Stone Retailer & Wholesaler Company located in the South Bay Area. Established 40 years ago and enjoys a great reputation. They import Stones and Tiles from Overseas Manufacturers as well as Major Distributers, this allows for higher Profit Margin. No Contractor License Required.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$1,560,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 290412 | Available | 4/9/25
It's an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established name-brand shoe wholesale business in Orange County. Strategically positioned along one of the area's most active corridors, its owner has successfully operated this business for 25 years.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$159,474
Revenue
$1,813,418
Down
$1,395,000
Posting: 289499 | Available | 4/4/25
Here is a great opportunity to acquire a leading manufacturer and supplier of vehicle parts for small offroad recreational vehicles. A buyer with vehicle/auto part experience can leverage the company's solid foundation and take it to the next level.
Asking Price
$1,860,000
Cash flow
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Posting: 289726 | Available | 4/1/25
Neat, clean, Kosher Certified retail & wholesale bakery. Kosher Certified by the Rabbinical Council of California. The bakery makes traditional Jewish and contemporary items on the premises from ingredients. entire bakery is dairy free, and provides gluten-free and vegan. Bring your concept!
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$137,627
Revenue
$944,278
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Posting: 291318 | Available | 3/29/25
Leading Tile and Stone Retailer & Wholesaler. Business located in the S. Bay Area. Established 40 years ago. They import Tiles from Manufacturers & Major Distributers. No Contractor License Required. Delivery Trucks & Forklifts included. Experienced Team in place. $900K of inv. included.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 291231 | Available | 3/22/25
Sale Description: Granola Company with FOUR+ proven recipes with sales to both food chains and online sales! Proprietary recipes and related IP for consumer product line of GREAT Tasting Granolas for breakfast, lunch and snacking.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$45,000
Posting: 260977 | Available | 3/13/25
Eyewear importer company for sale in the los angeles area of california- fully relocatable. Fully relocatable. Home based. Will coop with brokers and agents. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a Italian optical eyewear importer which is fully relocatable with 6000 frames.
Asking Price
$44,900
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
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Posting: 291131 | Available | 5/8/25
Well-structured, easy-to-run business with consistent demand and a proven product line. This business is a turnkey furniture manufacturing company specializing in pre-designed office and retail store furniture. This is a streamlined operation with established systems.
Asking Price
$166,000
Cash flow
$120,187
Revenue
$873,185
Down
$450,000
Posting: 288613 | Available | 5/12/25
In the bustling heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, a distributor isn't just moving parts its keeping industries moving. Specializing in brake systems and components for industrial vehicles and machinery, the business goes beyond replacements, delivering reassurance, reliability, and relief.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$16,093
Revenue
$32,579
Down
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Posting: 288354 | Available | 2/26/25
Wholesale sales of unique, fashionable, and beautiful women's accessories from home. Gross profit exceeds 50%, and net profit just below 50% due to low overhead... no rent or employees. Owners work 30 hours PM combined. Customers include boutiques, galleries, spas, museums, and wellness resort.
Asking Price
$25,500
Cash flow
$113,000
Revenue
$690,000
Down
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Posting: 290282 | Available | 2/23/25
An authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine restaurant is now available for purchase. It is located in a busy Kroger shopping center, situated between Highway 6 and the Sam Houston Tollway. Monthly sales average between $55,000 and $60,000, and these figures are verifiable.
Asking Price
$110,000
Cash flow
$141,000
Revenue
$407,119
Down
$285,000
Posting: 289959 | Available | 12/26/24
Niche legacy opportunity based in Miami (South Florida) from 1976 - 48 years in business. 4400 SF facility (Office / warehouse). Original owner operators. Seller Financing Available! Specializing in wholesale, distribution and export of ropes, steel cables and hardware, tie downs, winch straps.
Asking Price
$409,000
Cash flow
$458,000
Revenue
$2,150,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 276028 | Available | 1/7/25
This 30-year-old industrial cleaning distribution business has two locations to service Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. This company boasts over 650 customers with 7 employees, two customer service locations, and trucks to operate the business.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$200,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 267687 | Available | 5/28/21
This is not a retail business but a wholesale bakery. The current owner has been running this unique bakery wholesale for 23 years with lots of loyal customers. They have such a large variety of treat and cookie combinations no other company has and this is the family owned company.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$480,000
Down
$195,000
Posting: 289412 | Available | 4/29/25
Semi-absentee operated wholesale distribution business of fishing products to major accounts in Southern California. Business is operated with short hours and only 4 days per week with and by trained staff. Motivated seller, creative financing solutions available.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$75,000
Revenue
$464,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 287403 | Available | 4/14/25
Profitable Vegan Bakery Poised for Explosive Growth! Step into a highly successful Vegan Wholesale Bakery boasting a loyal clientele, $464k+ in trending 2024 revenue, and a stellar reputation for incredible vegan & gluten-free pastries. Crucially, a talented team handles all daily baking operation
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$1,109,010
Revenue
$39,517,663
Down
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Posting: 292600 | Available | 5/2/25
Discover a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, top-tier California feed manufacturing and wholesale company with over a century of success. Known for its high-quality products, strong industry reputation, and loyal customer base, this business generates steady revenues of $40M-$50M.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
Call/Email
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Posting: 292683 | Available | 5/7/25
Located in the vibrant industrial Stanislaus County, is a premier wholesale and retail kitchen and bath business with a sterling reputation for quality and innovation. This turnkey operation features a sales floor, showroom, two offices, and workshop totaling a spacious 5,600 sq. ft. facility.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 279016 | Available | 2/18/25
Asian food distribution warehouse for sale in North San Jose minutes to H-Mart supermarket, Starbucks, restaurants, and shopping center. Approximately 46,000 sq ft of warehouse with 13 roll-up doors, 2 trucks, 5 walk-in coolers, 4 forklifts, 8 pallet jacks, and 4 electric pallet jacks
Asking Price
$26,000,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 289726 | Available | 4/1/25
Neat, clean, Kosher Certified retail & wholesale bakery. Kosher Certified by the Rabbinical Council of California. The bakery makes traditional Jewish and contemporary items on the premises from ingredients. entire bakery is dairy free, and provides gluten-free and vegan. Bring your concept!
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$301,000
Revenue
$1,555,000
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Posting: 275317 | Available | 8/17/22
This is well established and very successful commercial wholesale bakery with the property. The current owner has been running this wholesale bakery for 23 years and there are very loyal clientele and this is amazing opportunity for an owner-operate or family run business.
Asking Price
$3,400,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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$150,000
Posting: 263729 | Available | 5/24/21
This company manufactured and distributed a proprietary, innovative homeopathic supplement that is designed to support the user's alertness, mental focus and productivity. With over $1.2Ml invested to date, they have created a new and natural way to boost your energy.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$341,997
Revenue
$800,606
Down
$5,500,000
Posting: 283990 | Available | 4/24/24
For sale is a comprehensive, built-out and turn-key truck services center. There is approximately 4.5 acres of real estate included. It is in a major north-south travel corridor. Their FDOT average daily traffic count is 18,400.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Bldg Size
18,000 Sq.Ft
Space Being Rented
5,000 Sq.Ft
Year Built
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Posting: 290318 | Available | 2/26/25
For sale is a 5k sq ft warehouse in a prime location in Lancaster CA. Has two roll up doors, on in the front side and one in the back. The back one is a high doc for loading. Has heater and available inlets for swamp coolers. The restrooms and one small office 8x10.
Lease Amount
$5,000
Cash flow
$330,000
Revenue
$1,080,000
Down
$325,000
Posting: 286382 | Available | 10/18/24
This import and wholesale business was established in 2006 and has kept up consistent and steady back-to-back loyal clientele over the years nationwide, including Amazon and eBay vendors, as well as offline store owners. Located at nearby City of Carson, Los Angeles County.
Asking Price
300,000+ Inv
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285798 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is an automotive parts distributor that has a proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system optimized specifically for this business.
Asking Price
$703,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$58,762
Down
$200,000
Posting: 292214 | Available | 4/21/25
A California-based import and distribution company, creating a dynamic and versatile portfolio that put the most unique and unknown Italian varietals on the global stage. This importer imports wines that are regularly featured by some of the country's leading retailers and restaurants in CA.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
$99,000
Posting: 289078 | Available | 4/11/25
A wholesale smoke shop in a prime Los Angeles location is now for sale. The shop occupies a 2,780-square-foot warehouse and currently sells vapes, pouch tobacco, and Whipit. A new owner could expand the product line to increase sales. The shop operates six days a week, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
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Posting: 278724 | Available | 3/11/25
This Fair Trade certified and certified Organic coffee wholesale roaster business is generating $1,800,000 a year in revenue. It delivers to 300 + restaurants and cafes in the Bay Area. The name, menu, recipe, trademark, website, and logo are included in the sale.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$834,055
Revenue
$3,225,577
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Posting: 292249 | Available | 4/16/25
Established fashion wholesale distributor with exclusive U.S. rights to top-tier European women's apparel brands. Operates based in LA's fashion district. Recurring boutique client base, lean efficient staffing, and no customer concentration. Minimal inventory risk and consistent margins.
Asking Price
$2,200,000
Cash flow
$477,135
Revenue
$9,209,451
Down
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Posting: 288843 | Available | 10/10/24
The company offers a full line of cutting-edge solar products, UPS systems, control panels, and electrical integration structures, making it a leader in power and automation solutions. It is a three-time Inc. 5000 award-winning company and manufactures innovative remote power products.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$105,905
Revenue
$1,207,655
Down
$79,600
Posting: 282812 | Available | 3/22/24
An independent mattress retailer and distributor for major mattress brands like Tempur-Pedic, Simmons, Sealy, Stearns and Foster, Aireloom, Diamond, Maxim and memory foam mattresses. Also sells furniture of top quality, adjustable bases and accessories like protectors, sheets, pillows.
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$137,627
Revenue
$944,278
Down
$1,200,000
Posting: 291286 | Available | 4/10/25
Leading Tile and Stone Retailer & Wholesaler Company located in the South Bay Area. Established 40 years ago and enjoys a great reputation. They import Stones and Tiles from Overseas Manufacturers as well as Major Distributers, this allows for higher Profit Margin. No Contractor License Required.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$117,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$245,000
Posting: 286949 | Available | 8/27/24
PRICE REDUCED This pet groomers supply business is available in Southern California with customers across the country. Supplying wholesale products to Professional Pet Groomers including pet shampoo's, supplies & equipment. It is carrying top of the line brands and is semi absentee run.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$12,000
Down
$9,850,000
Posting: 283407 | Available | 10/17/23
Our client offers a disruptive line of transparent antiviral masks and respirators that improve protection without compromising comfort, compliance, and human connectivity. These reusable and disposable product lines include detachable protective eye shields, clip-on temple bars, lenses, etc.
Asking Price
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The Veld Group provides a refreshing approach to Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Consulting and Valuations. From Your Street to Wall Street, we cater to Main Street Businesses as well as more complex Strategic Firms and Start-Ups.
ServingSouthern California
Laundry consulting, due diligence, buyer representation: We preview laundries for you and evaluate them. 28 years laundry industry experience: buying, selling, valuing, retooling, analyzing, consulting services for laundry buyers and entrepreneurs in California. Contact us today about our services.
ServingAll California
McGovern Escrow Services, Inc., is a leading independent escrow company. We are a trusted partner with our clients, assisting them through the tangled bulk sale & liquor license transfer process. We provide attentive, quality & innovative customer service. Phone Elizabeth McGovern at 415-735-3645.
ServingSan Francisco Bay Area, North Bay, Central Valley
If your business involves alcoholic beverage sales, we can help. Obtaining a liquor license transfer or selling a business with a license in California does not have to be a frustrating and overwhelming process. We have procured thousands of licenses for our clients.
ServingAll Of California
Cheryl's a restaurant business broker, over 25 years in the bar and restaurant industry coupled with a J.D. Cheryl works tirelessly to create successful strategies and effective negotiations for those who wish to purchase a new or sell an existing bar, restaurant, cafe, or night club. 415-309-2722
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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.
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.
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.
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.
