Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$7,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 269994 | Available | 1/12/24
For sale is a tight and clean wholesale/retail owner-run operation in San Diego County, CA. They have a huge database of repeated loyal smoke shop owners who come in and pick the merchandise up and pay on the spot. It is well-established and has been profitable for over 28 years.
Asking Price
$1,499,000
Cash flow
$341,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$544,000
Posting: 283275 | Available | 1/4/24
Being offered for sale is a very profitable tire and auto service business located on a heavily traveled highway in Los Angeles County. The spacious facility is the anchor in an attractive auto plaza occupying 3,800 square feet. The shop features a large showroom and 4 bays.
Asking Price
$544,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 283210 | Available | 12/20/23
Re-seller of used Restaurant Equipment for the last 22 years. All sales are done in the online marketplace. Great Markups running from 300 - 600%. Very profitable business. Open Monday-Friday. Closed Weekends. Price includes $400-$500,000 of merchandise priced at the seller's cost!
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$30,000,000
Revenue
$90,000,000
Down
Call
Posting: 284298 | Available | 12/14/23
The Small Arms Manufacturing Company (SAM) offers a wide range of high-quality firearms & related products with a primary mission of delivering top-tier firearms to the American market. Arms cater to a diverse customer base, incl. outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, competitive shooters, veterans, & more.
Asking Price
$245,000,000
Cash flow
$292,000
Revenue
$760,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278585 | Available | 11/29/23
For sale is a great opportunity to own a well-established wedding accessories business of over 30 years specializing in manufacturing veils, sashes, and other hair accessories. The business does wholesale as well as retail of bridal accessories. It has a major online existence nationally as well.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282975 | Available | 11/20/23
Opportunity to build an existing meal prep business or bring your own concept. Perfect for ice cream, tea, and other dessert concepts. Located in a great location. This location is in an affluent part of the South Bay Area, California.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$1,211,382
Revenue
$8,405,796
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283282 | Available | 11/15/23
This well-established metal supply company takes pride in offering swift, friendly, & reliable same or next-day delivery services. Operating in an industry known to thrive even during economic downturns, the business has maintained its high-visibility location at the intersection of major freeways.
Asking Price
$6,200,000
Cash flow
$519,390
Revenue
$3,620,497
Down
$1,650,000
Posting: 277604 | Available | 11/14/23
This acclaimed wholesale bakery with a retail component is a category leader when it comes to the accolades and media attention bestowed upon it. The wholesale side of the business generates nearly $3M in annual revenues, while the retail side contributes nearly $1M in revenues.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281536 | Available | 11/4/23
For over 30 years, this wholesale auto part store has been located in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. It is approximately 2,500 sq ft. It is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am-2:30 pm. The owner is running the business by himself.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$114,000
Revenue
$434,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283570 | Available | 10/27/23
For sale is a quality and healthy snack distribution business with territory in MA, NH, and RI. It is a flexible and simple business model with current cash flow from existing clients. This is a franchise but there are no royalties and low overhead with this model. They have a low client turnover.
Asking Price
$135,000
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
Call/Email
Cash flow
$395,000
Revenue
$2,100,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 276028 | Available | 10/11/23
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
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$165,000
Revenue
$840,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282175 | Available | 8/14/23
This well-established Indian wholesale & retail cafe bakery, operating since 2006, presents a lucrative opportunity for an entrepreneur to step into a thriving business with a strong track record. With a consistent SDE of $165,000 plus, the bakery supplies freshly baked goods to a network of 30+.
Asking Price
$465,000
Cash flow
$92,400
Revenue
$228,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 278076 | Available | 8/2/23
This is a dry cleaner plant that has equipment like a hydrocarbon dry cleaning machine, washer, dryer, press machine & POS system. The owners have two locations and want to concentrate on one site. This business has been here for 30 years and the owners have been here for 3 years.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$636,304
Revenue
$898,964
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281750 | Available | 7/22/23
100% of the reported gross income for this business is recurring revenue from SAAS products! This very profitable distribution company bills itself as a Technology Strategy & Advisory practice helping its customers to build exceptional business value from technology.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
$56,608
Revenue
$283,039
Down
$119,400
Posting: 279450 | Available | 7/6/23
Yissy's Ice Cream is an ice cream distributor selling wholesale to businesses and retailing at our warehouse location. We distribute only the highest quality products. All of our products and processes exceed the State of California health and safety Standards. Our warehouse is open to the public.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$3,030,000
Revenue
$19,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280367 | In Escrow | 7/2/23
This is a stocking distributor of communications products & equipment used in voice, data, and security installations. Caters to commercial, industrial, communication, government, and OEM industries. Headquartered in Southern California. The seller will exit gradually or might stay on indefinitely.
Asking Price
$13,000,000
Cash flow
$15,420
Revenue
$24,832
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280361 | Available | 4/24/23
This established LLC is offering its proprietary organic dough mixture for sale. A trademark is in place. Currently offered in over 300 grocery stores, in both frozen and dry mixes, in a variety of flavors, at a very competitive price point.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279977 | Available | 3/31/23
The Sand and Gravel Mining industry mines and undertakes basic processing of sand and gravel used for construction aggregates and industrial applications, such as road building, landscaping, snow and ice control and hydrocarbon extraction.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$450,256
Revenue
$2,658,627
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279759 | Available | 3/17/23
Proudly made in the USA. The manufacturer of This architectural product is marking its 20th season in business. This custom-engineered fiberglass product is sold and installed in the entire Gulf Atlantic region from the Deep South to Texas.
Asking Price
$1,115,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275386 | Available | 2/19/23
This wholesale bakery with a retail front has been in business for over 30 years. It is absolutely the best location in West Hollywood on a major shopping plaza with great parking and major anchor businesses there. There are lots of wholesale accounts and retail customers. It is 1,750 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$219,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$16,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 277894 | Available | 2/4/23
For sale is a well-established import & wholesale party favors company. It has been in business since 1992. The owners want to retire after 30+ years of the same business. The business is still growing year after year with a potentially high-profit margin. The seller owns the office and warehouse.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$176,000
Revenue
$1,300,000
Down
Call / Emaill
Posting: 276657 | Available | 1/23/23
For sale is a wholesale-only craft/decor company. This is for a unique & niche market. The seller will train the buyer for a few months until familiar with the business. The seller wants to retire after 35 years in this same business. They have a well-established clientele. They have high-profit.
Asking Price
$999,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
3M
Down
$895,000
Posting: 277631 | Available | 12/1/22
Present owner has operating this business 23 years. Very easy operating and good profit. Lots of potential for active buyer. Training will be included. Approximately $400,000 in inventory. Minimum 20% and plus margin on it. Over 9.000 sqft warehouse and low rent of $8,000 per month.
Asking Price
$895,000
Cash flow
$301,000
Revenue
$1,555,000
Down
Ask
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
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 274397 | Available | 8/2/22
Turn Key Specialty Water Company. Established sales channels which are comprised of Airports, retail, online, customer direct, gas stations and supermarkets. Manufactured in California using nanotechnology for purity with unmatched proprietary formulas that utilizes oxygenated alkaline and hemp
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 263831 | Available | 3/26/22
This young turn-key company manufactures hand sanitizers in gel and liquid form. 2020 sales have been 3.5M+/. Major retailers have additional PO's ready to be placed. Profit margin currently in the 40% range. 1 year contracts in place with the well known national retailers. Online sales presence.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
$329,000
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 271883 | Available | 1/18/22
The owner of a premium 20 + - acre olive farm with a desire to retire, has made a unique special opportunity for the savvy investor! This great revenue generating farm in Northern California includes a 25,000 sq. ft. production and packaging facility. Company website growing retail sales.
Asking Price
$1,349,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 5/4/24
For sale is California Co with its distribution center located in the Southwest US. It has been established for 24 years. They sell hardware products for consumers and professionals. They are a distributor/manufacturer of premium products that are sold online and through big box retailers.
Asking Price
$1,295,000
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 276160 | Available | 3/12/24
This profitable water purification supplies and services business serves the technical, hospital, medical, and dialysis industries of north/central California and western Nevada, including companies like Tesla. Established in 1997. Annual sales are projected to well exceed $600,000 in 2022.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/5/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$30,000,000
Revenue
$90,000,000
Down
Call
Posting: 284298 | Available | 12/14/23
The Small Arms Manufacturing Company (SAM) offers a wide range of high-quality firearms & related products with a primary mission of delivering top-tier firearms to the American market. Arms cater to a diverse customer base, incl. outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, competitive shooters, veterans, & more.
Asking Price
$245,000,000
Cash flow
$519,390
Revenue
$3,620,497
Down
$1,650,000
Posting: 277604 | Available | 11/14/23
This acclaimed wholesale bakery with a retail component is a category leader when it comes to the accolades and media attention bestowed upon it. The wholesale side of the business generates nearly $3M in annual revenues, while the retail side contributes nearly $1M in revenues.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$534,513
Revenue
$2,717,798
Down
$1,800,000
Posting: 285454 | Available | 4/16/24
This is a wholesale bakery producing a special niche bakery product for the last 15 years, in business since 1993. This bakery serves the needs of several large regional supermarket chains. The business is near capacity in its single 3,000 sq ft. facility but poised for growth.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285970 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a fragrance wholesaler/distributor of name-brand ladies' perfumes and men's colognes like Armani, Versace, Coach, D&G, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Carol Herrera, Juicy Couture, etc.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
Call
Down
$5,000
Posting: 256629 | Available | 10/5/21
This is an asset sale, no books or P&L. The sale prices is less than the assets which include tees, yoga pants, hoodies and hundreds of rhinestone heat transfer. Two websites plus domain names (lagarments.com is valued over $2,000 alone).
Asking Price
$5,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 285446 | Available | 3/1/24
Introducing a well-established wholesale dry cleaner & shirt plant located in North Orange County. It is located in the large major shopping center area, the cleaner is open for 5 and half days. It is easily run and an experienced manager runs the business with tens of full time employees.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$194,844
Revenue
$1,307,054
Down
N/A
Posting: 284278 | Available | 4/12/24
The business has enjoyed nearly 31 years of success, and built a phenomenal reputation! The business has grown through the thorough knowledge, excellent quality of work, quality products and one-stop-shop mentality. Gross Revenue: $1,307,054. Cash Flow: $194,844.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$329,000
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 271883 | Available | 1/18/22
The owner of a premium 20 + - acre olive farm with a desire to retire, has made a unique special opportunity for the savvy investor! This great revenue generating farm in Northern California includes a 25,000 sq. ft. production and packaging facility. Company website growing retail sales.
Asking Price
$1,349,000
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
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
Call/Email
Cash flow
$35,000
Revenue
$225,000
Down
$65,000
Posting: 285073 | In Escrow | 2/8/24
This is a great opportunity to be your own boss with a low cost of entry and an opportunity to grow the business. The owner works 15 days per month. It has been established for 27 years and this has great potential to get more new accounts and develop website-online sales.
Asking Price
$65,000
Cash flow
$196,280
Revenue
$1,194,901
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285155 | Available | 2/14/24
This is a great opportunity to get involved and monetize in the construction industry, which is booming, especially in Florida. Additionally, flooring is a great sector and nicely diversified due to the demand being driven by both new construction and the R&R (remodeling & renovation) market.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$114,000
Revenue
$434,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283570 | Available | 10/27/23
For sale is a quality and healthy snack distribution business with territory in MA, NH, and RI. It is a flexible and simple business model with current cash flow from existing clients. This is a franchise but there are no royalties and low overhead with this model. They have a low client turnover.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278724 | Available | 5/2/24
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. Seller financing negotiable!
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$300,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 283210 | Available | 12/20/23
Re-seller of used Restaurant Equipment for the last 22 years. All sales are done in the online marketplace. Great Markups running from 300 - 600%. Very profitable business. Open Monday-Friday. Closed Weekends. Price includes $400-$500,000 of merchandise priced at the seller's cost!
Asking Price
$495,000
Cash flow
$1,211,382
Revenue
$8,405,796
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283282 | Available | 11/15/23
This well-established metal supply company takes pride in offering swift, friendly, & reliable same or next-day delivery services. Operating in an industry known to thrive even during economic downturns, the business has maintained its high-visibility location at the intersection of major freeways.
Asking Price
$6,200,000
Cash flow
$416,000
Revenue
$2,734,107
Down
$1,908,000
Posting: 284881 | Available | 4/9/24
Established in 1978, this renowned manufacturer and distributor specializes in replacement parts and accessories for vintage vehicles. As the current owner seeks retirement, this thriving business presents a unique opportunity for acquisition.
Asking Price
$1,908,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279016 | Available | 4/28/24
This is an Asian 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
$20,000,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 263831 | Available | 3/26/22
This young turn-key company manufactures hand sanitizers in gel and liquid form. 2020 sales have been 3.5M+/. Major retailers have additional PO's ready to be placed. Profit margin currently in the 40% range. 1 year contracts in place with the well known national retailers. Online sales presence.
Asking Price
$3,500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$533,150
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285847 | Available | 3/26/24
This business is three apparel brands that create and customize fun t-shirts for various ages and sizes. The designs are currently sold to gift shops, theme parks, zoos, and aquariums with 95% of revenue coming from B2B.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
$3,030,000
Revenue
$19,500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280367 | In Escrow | 7/2/23
This is a stocking distributor of communications products & equipment used in voice, data, and security installations. Caters to commercial, industrial, communication, government, and OEM industries. Headquartered in Southern California. The seller will exit gradually or might stay on indefinitely.
Asking Price
$13,000,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
$980,000
Down
Call
Posting: 261589 | Available | 10/1/21
LOWER PRICE & INCLUDES INVENTORY. Room to grow servicing the Antelope Valley with quality merchandise and 420 supplies for the grower. Offering a long Ten Year History of great relationships, trust, and dozens of five star Google reviews. 245,000 plus inventory, assumable lease through August 2024.
Asking Price
$149,950
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 285358 | Available | 2/26/24
This 30+ years sport eyewear company now ready for a new owner! The business specializes in golf eyewear that many professional and amateur golfers have been using for decades, including PGA and LPGA. The business wholesales to pro shops across the country and sells products online.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$450,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279977 | Available | 3/31/23
The Sand and Gravel Mining industry mines and undertakes basic processing of sand and gravel used for construction aggregates and industrial applications, such as road building, landscaping, snow and ice control and hydrocarbon extraction.
Asking Price
$6,000,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275386 | Available | 2/19/23
This wholesale bakery with a retail front has been in business for over 30 years. It is absolutely the best location in West Hollywood on a major shopping plaza with great parking and major anchor businesses there. There are lots of wholesale accounts and retail customers. It is 1,750 sq. ft.
Asking Price
$219,000
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SBA large loan expert and advisor Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) shares his views and experience for getting the right SBA loan for larger deals, getting deals professionally prequalified & analyzed, and getting that loan through underwriting with fewer complications!
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.
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.
An often overlooked aspect of selling (or buying) a small business is taking back-up offers during the entire process of selling (or buying) a business. Most sellers (or buyers) don't realize that over fifty percent of all deals/contracts fall out escrow or contract for one reason or another.
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Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
As an Advisor On BizBen I talk to many California business owners, business buyers, brokers, and agents on a daily basis about valuing California small to mid-sized businesses. Many key factors go into this analysis including market demand, history of earnings, and even how the deal is structured.
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One of the most difficult challenges when purchasing a small business is expressed by this prospective buyer of a liquor store who is told by the seller that there is more money being made than shows up on the books. Should the buyer accept that statement by the seller & go ahead with the purchase?
Buyers search for an absentee business, wanting to collect profits generated by a successful enterprise without having to stand at the sales counter or cash register, without having to cook, operate equipment or talk to customers. Peter Siegel, MBA offers his intake on absentee run businesses.
Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen Founder & Director of the ProBuy/ProSell Programs explores why earnest money deposits when opening escrow (and bulk sale) serve several important purposes when buying or selling a small business in California. For Buyers not offering a realistic deposit may be a problem.
Successful sellers of small businesses need a game plan to sell their California small business for maximum price and for the best terms. Peter Siegel, MBA discusses these seller strategies with BizBen Blog readers based on his experience as the lead Advisor with the ProSell Program on BizBen.com.
Being an Entrepreneur has its perks, it can also be challenging. You need to make sure you're ready for the challenge. Here's a list of 10 important questions to get you started when buying a business. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder) reviews this topic for business buyers of small businesses.
Often business buyers actions cause a deal to tank but they never know why. Peter Siegel with the BizBen ProBuy Program discusses what mistakes business buyers make in the search process to buy a business with some of the best business brokers and recent sellers on BizBen about this topic.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
To start a business or try something new, starting a franchise business is a great option. In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know about buying a franchise in simple, easy-to-understand terms. This guide is for business owners, whether experienced or new.
Since most people who want to acquire a business for sale spend their time and energy responding to ads, it's no wonder that a majority never find a company they want to buy. Meanwhile, proactive buyers "push" their requirements and qualifications to purchase, and attract owners ready to sell.
Telling potential business buyers about unreported income could come back and bite you if not careful. It's best to be honest when dealing with business buyers but you should also highlight what's reported in the tax returns and what cash may be seen "between the lines".
A business buyer in our ProBuy Program searching to buy a business asked me to sum up what I though the biggest mistakes business buyers make when they search for and bought a small business. I asked ProIntermediaries on BizBen their thoughts on the matter and received a diverse response.
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.
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.
Approaching business owners directly to see if they want to sell can sometimes work well for business buyers searching to buy a small business. Another way is to broadcast your search criteria via the BizBen ProBuy Program to all brokers, agents, and intermediaries who are selling a small business.
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.
