Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$399,000
Posting: 282124 | Available | 3/1/24
For sale is a very successful convenience store established in 1990 & the current owner has been running it since 2016. It's on one of the border's busiest avenues near the Emeryville/Oakland border. The owners are doing exceptionally well and would like to sell it to have more time with family.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 285345 | Available | 2/24/24
Currently housing a mini Italian food & wine market,this business operates solely on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, generating an average of $2,000 in sales each Saturday. The market predominantly offers prepackaged food, constituting 75% of its offerings, alongside 25% wine selections.Last Sat $4,928.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 281586 | In Escrow | 2/20/24
This highly regarded tasting room boasts a rich history and loyal customer base, offering an exquisite and diverse selection of award-winning wines that are carefully curated to cater to different palates and preferences. The tasting room provides an exceptional experience for its visitors.
Asking Price
$289,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 285261 | Available | 2/20/24
For sale is a corner location with great exposure in a Latino neighborhood. There is no lottery. It is 2,500 SF. The monthly gross is $30,000. They have low rent at $2,700/month. There is 1 owner and 1 part-time employee. They have a good profit margin of 40%. You can add lottery to increase sales.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,152
Down
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Posting: 285132 | Available | 2/13/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$168,000
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285125 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale is a beer and wine market located within walking distance of the beach. It is at a corner location with great visibility. It has a very low rent at $1,750 per month. It was completely remodeled. You just need to stock up and stay competitive. It has a nice net income of $14k per month.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call or Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
20-25% minimum
Posting: 285112 | Available | 2/12/24
For sale in Tulare County is a beer, wine, and grocery market, including real estate. The freestanding building boasts a size of 3,200 square feet, with an additional separate building of approximately 1,200 square feet utilized for storage. Situated on a lot spanning 26,304 square feet.
Asking Price
$1,525,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$20
Posting: 285106 | Available | 2/11/24
For sale with the property is a well-established beer and wine grocery market in the rural countryside. It has beer and wine, lotto/lottery, and the interior was remodeled within the last 3-4 years. The store is doing an average of $115,000 in sales per month.
Asking Price
$1,525,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$816,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285105 | Available | 2/10/24
For sale is the best beer and wine market in California that is also a drive-in dairy shop with no competition at all. It is nearby LAX, the SoFi stadium, and forum. There is good parking. It has had the same owner for 22 years but they want to retire. It has big potential and is also help-run.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Cash or submit
Posting: 285094 | Available | 2/9/24
This is a turnkey wine bar and bottle shop business for Sale! Situated in a prime location adjacent to San Diego Bay and Seaport Village, this unique establishment has been serving patrons since July 2022. Nestled within a bustling shopping center alongside renowned brands.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 285032 | Available | 2/6/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop that has been under the current ownership for over 17 years at the same location. It is in a high-end area with many residential buildings behind the store. There is only street parking. There is no competition in the area and also no EBT at the location.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$12,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$45
Posting: 278160 | Available | 2/3/24
This is a great beer & wine market for sale in a good neighborhood near the city of La Mirada. The asking price is $259,000. The gross sales are $55,000 per month and the rent is $2,600 per month.
Asking Price
$259,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 281354 | Available | 2/3/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop that is absentee-run, but if the new owner is involved there can be more potential. It is high-volume at $150,000 + monthly and the business hours are from 7:30am-11pm/12am on weekends (there are no ABC conditions). Only Street Parking.
Asking Price
$1,190,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 284943 | Available | 1/31/24
This Korea Town, Los Angeles market is for sale. The market is located in a small shopping center. The opening time is from 8 AM to 10 PM. The lease has 7 years left and the space is about 900 SF plus another storage of 80 SF. The extra income from lotto is about $3,000 per month.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 282880 | Available | 1/29/24
The first location opened in Oakland in 2014, and since then Bay Grape has been recognized as one of the most community-oriented hybrid wine retail concepts in the country, featuring a global selection of small-production, sustainability-focused wines. The second shop opened in Napa in 2021.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 283191 | Available | 1/25/24
This is a freestanding liquor and wine shop with the property for sale in the Los Angeles area. They have a great gross profit and extra income. It is mainly employee-run. It is in a mixed-area. It is 4,800 sq. ft on a lot size of 7,000 sq. ft. Business hours are 7am-12am every day.
Asking Price
$3,499,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 279929 | Available | 1/10/24
This liquor and wine shop is on the west side of Los Angeles, CA in a heavy car traffic location. There is a parking space in the back of the liquor store for 2. The business hours are short and extended hours can be big potential. The current business hours are 8-10 pm (no ABC condition).
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284564 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a beer & wine drive-in thru market in a good location with short business hours (8am~7pm). Time extension would bring higher potential. It has been a semi-absentee operation for more than 20 years. The sales are $65,000/month. Rent is $4,300 including NNN.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$230,000
Posting: 284523 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is a market that is absentee-owned. It is in a Hispanic & Black community with a lots of traffic on the main street. The sales are $2 million per year and inventories are around 200K. It has a beer & wine license. It is $6,000 rent for 3,000 square feet with a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
700,000 + Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 273657 | Available | 12/27/23
This is a 10-year established beer and wine market store for sale in Los Angeles. They sell all kinds of snacks, wine, beer, tobacco products, and other household items. The lease amount is $2,500 with a long-term lease in place. There is no hard liquor license, just a Type 20 license.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$105,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283862 | Available | 11/15/23
The winery breaks the cultural norms around wine and winemaking. Inspired by the casual everyday celebrations that foster connection, the wines are meant to be enjoyed by everyone. The owners/founders, women of color, follow their customers' guidance when building their brand.
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 283678 | Available | 11/3/23
For sale is a high-volume grocery/liquor store in Sacramento. It has a full beer, wine, and liquor license with no conditions. The store sales are $230k + 33%-35% profit. Rent is $8,500 + NNN ($9,500) and it has a long lease.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$156,000
Revenue
$792,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 283673 | Available | 11/3/23
This is a beer and wine market near FWY 110 for sale. The location is in North Los Angeles area. The store opens from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM weekdays and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturdays. The size of the store is about 2,200 SF and rent is $2,500/m gross. The owner wants to rest.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282741 | Available | 9/10/23
This is a great opportunity to own a large, 2,780 sq ft. beer and wine store in a very busy area of Santa Clara County at a very reasonable price. It was newly renovated and re-organized, so it looks very good. They also have kitchen equipment for adding fast food. It will not last long.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
$377,400
Revenue
$1,217,400
Down
$650,000
Posting: 281498 | Available | 8/3/23
For sale is a beer and wine market with property in Los Angeles. It is a corner location with spacious parking. They do not sell meat and vegetables. The store is 2,867 sq ft. and the lot size is 6,607 sq ft. (C2 commercial zoning). It also gets monthly rental income from a 2 bed, 2 bath house.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
Break Even
Revenue
$396,000
Down
Cash
Posting: 276887 | Available | 11/14/22
This beer and wine market is located in a nice neighborhood. Plenty of front parking. The current owner has another job and cannot run this business. Used to be a Circle K location. Employee run, absentee owner. Reasonable asking price. Monthly gross: $33,000.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
$192,000
Revenue
$1,360,000
Down
$35
Posting: 274854 | Available | 10/16/22
Liquor and wine shop for sale in North Los Angeles County, CA. The shop has been established for over 30 years and 4 years for the current owner. 2 full time employees and owner works. Semi Absentee run. Business Been SBA Pre-Qualified For Business Purchase Financing. Lease is 5+5 years available.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$560,000
Posting: 275025 | Available | 9/22/22
Absentee-run, 6-day open liquor store with wine tasting bar in Orange for sale. Invested more than $600,000. Store size: 4100 sq. ft. Full kitchen, wine bar, and deli. Opened before the pandemic. Sales are increasing. Current monthly sales are $85,000. 1 full, 10 part-time employees. 7+10 year lease
Asking Price
$580,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$900,000
Posting: 285790 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale in Mission Hills, San Diego, is a thriving liquor store situated in a prime location. Originally a pizza shop that also offered a selection of liquor, beer, and wine, this establishment underwent a complete renovation in 2021, resulting in a modern and inviting space.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$235,715
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$25
Posting: 284079 | Available | 4/16/24
This high end market is conveniently located inside the retail area of one of the most luxurious apartment communities in North San Jose. This business is a famous contemporary market stocking snacks, Organic products, groceries, beer, and wine selections.
Asking Price
$899,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$215,000
Posting: 285067 | Available | 4/15/24
For sale in downtown Palm Springs, Jalama Wine is a winery and a wine-tasting shop with a winegrowers type 2 license. The type 2 license expands a winegrower's privileges by allowing the sale of wine by the bottle or glass in a separate location away from the winery.
Asking Price
$215,000
Cash flow
$377,400
Revenue
$1,217,400
Down
$650,000
Posting: 281498 | Available | 8/3/23
For sale is a beer and wine market with property in Los Angeles. It is a corner location with spacious parking. They do not sell meat and vegetables. The store is 2,867 sq ft. and the lot size is 6,607 sq ft. (C2 commercial zoning). It also gets monthly rental income from a 2 bed, 2 bath house.
Asking Price
$1,650,000
Cash flow
$480,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
$30
Posting: 285634 | Available | 3/13/24
This is a great opportunity to make $40k per month. The owner is retiring and has been there since 2001 (23 years). It is very profitable and is in a Latino neighborhood. It is open from 8am-7:30pm. There is 1 full-time and 1 part-time employees for wages of $8,100 per month.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282741 | Available | 9/10/23
This is a great opportunity to own a large, 2,780 sq ft. beer and wine store in a very busy area of Santa Clara County at a very reasonable price. It was newly renovated and re-organized, so it looks very good. They also have kitchen equipment for adding fast food. It will not last long.
Asking Price
$335,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283678 | Available | 11/3/23
For sale is a high-volume grocery/liquor store in Sacramento. It has a full beer, wine, and liquor license with no conditions. The store sales are $230k + 33%-35% profit. Rent is $8,500 + NNN ($9,500) and it has a long lease.
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,320,000
Down
$800,000
Posting: 283191 | Available | 1/25/24
This is a freestanding liquor and wine shop with the property for sale in the Los Angeles area. They have a great gross profit and extra income. It is mainly employee-run. It is in a mixed-area. It is 4,800 sq. ft on a lot size of 7,000 sq. ft. Business hours are 7am-12am every day.
Asking Price
$3,499,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$230,000
Posting: 284523 | Available | 1/5/24
For sale is a market that is absentee-owned. It is in a Hispanic & Black community with a lots of traffic on the main street. The sales are $2 million per year and inventories are around 200K. It has a beer & wine license. It is $6,000 rent for 3,000 square feet with a 10-year lease.
Asking Price
700,000 + Inv
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284527 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a beer and wine, drive-in dairy market that has had the same owner for 17 years (wants to retire). They have short business hours from 8am-7pm. It is in a very good, mixed-use neighborhood right next to a motel. This is a very good opportunity to purchase a business with property.
Asking Price
$940,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,680,000
Down
$950,000
Posting: 285899 | Available | 3/29/24
For sale is a freestanding liquor and wine with craft beer store with great front parking without any competition. It is surrounded by many residential and apartments and all around and very safe area and high-end mid residential locations. Most of the time it is all employee-run.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$220,000
Posting: 284201 | Available | 3/26/24
For sale is a well-established convenience market that has been a community staple for over 45 years. The current owner, who has successfully operated the market for the past six years, is now looking forward to retirement and is seeking a buyer.
Asking Price
$220,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$780,000
Down
$275,000
Posting: 285534 | Available | 3/6/24
The liquor and wine shop in a shopping center is a very busy location with heavy traffic. The liquor store size is 1700 sf and rent is $5,800 including NNN charges. The business hours are from 7-12 am and weekends 7-11 pm. The location is a very safe area and it is very clean.
Asking Price
$485,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Posting: 282880 | Available | 1/29/24
The first location opened in Oakland in 2014, and since then Bay Grape has been recognized as one of the most community-oriented hybrid wine retail concepts in the country, featuring a global selection of small-production, sustainability-focused wines. The second shop opened in Napa in 2021.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$120,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$120,000
Posting: 284943 | Available | 1/31/24
This Korea Town, Los Angeles market is for sale. The market is located in a small shopping center. The opening time is from 8 AM to 10 PM. The lease has 7 years left and the space is about 900 SF plus another storage of 80 SF. The extra income from lotto is about $3,000 per month.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$80,152
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285132 | Available | 2/13/24
Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to own a hard cider/wine manufacturing plant with an ancillary tasting area. Located in central San Diego this tasting room is street visible with a large Boulevard sign included surrounded by several businesses and apartment complexes.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$96,000
Revenue
$420,000
Down
$1,125,000
Posting: 285781 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a convertible beer and wine market with land and a house in the back. The market is 2,225 sq ft., the house is 1,900 sq ft., and the corner lot is 9,853 sq ft. It was built in 1952. Cash offers only and need proof of funds.
Asking Price
$1,125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
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Call/Email
Posting: 273657 | Available | 12/27/23
This is a 10-year established beer and wine market store for sale in Los Angeles. They sell all kinds of snacks, wine, beer, tobacco products, and other household items. The lease amount is $2,500 with a long-term lease in place. There is no hard liquor license, just a Type 20 license.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$250,000
Posting: 284564 | Available | 1/8/24
For sale is a beer & wine drive-in thru market in a good location with short business hours (8am~7pm). Time extension would bring higher potential. It has been a semi-absentee operation for more than 20 years. The sales are $65,000/month. Rent is $4,300 including NNN.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$900,000
Down
$300,000
Posting: 285032 | Available | 2/6/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop that has been under the current ownership for over 17 years at the same location. It is in a high-end area with many residential buildings behind the store. There is only street parking. There is no competition in the area and also no EBT at the location.
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$1,020,000
Down
$560,000
Posting: 275025 | Available | 9/22/22
Absentee-run, 6-day open liquor store with wine tasting bar in Orange for sale. Invested more than $600,000. Store size: 4100 sq. ft. Full kitchen, wine bar, and deli. Opened before the pandemic. Sales are increasing. Current monthly sales are $85,000. 1 full, 10 part-time employees. 7+10 year lease
Asking Price
$580,000
Cash flow
$240,000
Revenue
$660,000
Down
$50
Posting: 285519 | Available | 3/11/24
For sale is a market in Pasadena that does not sell any alcohol. It is easy to handle the store and is ideal for a husband/wife duo. The store has a high margin (almost 50%), low rent, and short business hours. It is located in a very busy area in the center of the city. SBA Loan is 50% down.
Asking Price
$490,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$540,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 279929 | Available | 1/10/24
This liquor and wine shop is on the west side of Los Angeles, CA in a heavy car traffic location. There is a parking space in the back of the liquor store for 2. The business hours are short and extended hours can be big potential. The current business hours are 8-10 pm (no ABC condition).
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
Break Even
Revenue
$396,000
Down
Cash
Posting: 276887 | Available | 11/14/22
This beer and wine market is located in a nice neighborhood. Plenty of front parking. The current owner has another job and cannot run this business. Used to be a Circle K location. Employee run, absentee owner. Reasonable asking price. Monthly gross: $33,000.
Asking Price
$85,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
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Call / Email
Posting: 276264 | Available | 9/12/22
Beer and wine market. Sales are $42,000/month. Semi-absentee run. Extra income is $37,500/year from lotto. Rent is $2,500. Current owner has ran for 17 years. Number of parking spots. Business hours are 8:30am - 9:30pm. Located in Los Angeles. Hispanic area. Good for first time buyer.
Asking Price
$195,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$350,000
Posting: 285647 | Available | 4/18/24
Situated in the vibrant West Hollywood area, this hot location boasts a 100% absentee-run operation with a high margin of 45%. Previously achieving monthly sales of $120,000 in 2023, which surged to $200,000 per month during the pandemic, this establishment operates from 10:00 am to 12:00 am.
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 281354 | Available | 2/3/24
For sale is a liquor and wine shop that is absentee-run, but if the new owner is involved there can be more potential. It is high-volume at $150,000 + monthly and the business hours are from 7:30am-11pm/12am on weekends (there are no ABC conditions). Only Street Parking.
Asking Price
$1,190,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$816,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285105 | Available | 2/10/24
For sale is the best beer and wine market in California that is also a drive-in dairy shop with no competition at all. It is nearby LAX, the SoFi stadium, and forum. There is good parking. It has had the same owner for 22 years but they want to retire. It has big potential and is also help-run.
Asking Price
$260,000
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What is your goal in 5 years? Do you want to become a business owner? Buying a business can be an exciting, safe opportunity to gain financial freedom. But how to buy the right business? This article will walk you through the process of buying a business.
First the dreaded statistic: 80% of all business buyers looking to buy a small business never end up doing so! Peter Siegel, MBA BizBen.com Founder & ProBuy Director) covers successful tactics & strategies all business buyers of small to mid-sized businesses should utilize now to buy a business.
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!
There are many myths associated with the process of selling a small business and some of them can actually cause deals to fall through. Don't let your sale be compromised, be aware of these common misconceptions related to the process of selling. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen explores this topic.
Only 30% of all small businesses for sale that are put on the market overall are sold! A surprising statistic to most business owners, agents, and brokers trying to sell a small business! If however you follow the strategies (BizBen Protocol Method) in this blog post you should see success!
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.
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.
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.
The unfortunate truth is that approximately 50% of all small business sales transactions fall through. While failed transactions can happen for a variety of reasons, Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen Founder & Lead Advisor) discusses the most common reason deals fall through; unrealistic asking prices.
The 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.
You've found your dream business. You've called/emailed/texted the broker or owner; you've tried to reach out again via phone/email/text. However you're not getting a response and it's getting frustrating. How to get brokers/owners to return your calls/emails/texts - what key strategies to utilize.
Using an earn out can benefit both buyer & seller of a business purchase. A recent question by a buyer in the BizBen ProBuy Program about the best way to structure a business earn out prompted me to ask a panel of BizBen Resources how they would deal with the buyers question on earn out structures.
The latest BizBen.com survey of Business Brokers and Agents outlined what it takes to be a top ten percent performer in the business brokerage industry. From good communication to utilizing your resources, these traits are something to take note of and put into practice to be successful.
You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit. You know you want to be a small business owner. Now what? Do you buy an existing business or start one from scratch? An existing business can save a lot of time and effort. I will share with you some of the advantages of buying an existing business.
Showing your business when selling is one of the most important steps in the sale process & how it is done will greatly affect the selling price. There are two areas to be concerned with, how the business looks & how you react to the prospective buyer.
Should business opportunity offering include the real estate? There are no right or wrong answers to the question about whether the seller of a business should include the real property, or sell the company only and continue on as the landlord/lady. Peter Siegel With BizBen.com explores this issue.
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.
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.
