Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 272547 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a professional service company providing written translation and oral interpretation services in 200 languages for clients worldwide: government agencies, NGOs, business entities, etc. The business has an extensive team of language experts and a broad client base, and operates virtually.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
Cash flow
$408,000
Revenue
$1,327,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285170 | Available | 4/16/24
This Christian full-service advertising agency aims to help mission-driven organizations worldwide to connect with people who share similar values and interests. It has enabled Christian-led companies to communicate a vision given by God to the world for more than 22 years!
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$175,000
Posting: 283031 | Available | 4/11/24
This national cell phone and computer repair franchise is a California C Corporation that has been in operation for the past 11 years under the ownership of the founder. Located in a centralized shopping center in Northern California, they specialize in repair services for phones and computers.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284706 | Available | 4/11/24
This San Joaquin Valley-based Mail Center Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for 25 years and under current ownership since inception. They are very well established in the San Joaquin Valley and have a great reputation for providing mail center services.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$144,000
Down
$68,000
Posting: 284625 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is an independent PO box, shipping, postal, mailbox and business service business in the South Bay. Services include UPS, DHL, FedEx, color copies, fax, virtual mailboxes, 240 P O boxes with 70% rented, key cutting, shredding, +++. It is approximately 1,000 sq. ft and is owner-operated.
Asking Price
$78,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 286071 | Available | 4/9/24
This Total by Verizon is the only TBV located in the city of Compton, it has a great store front located in an amazing plaza. One of many to be up for sale. Join the new leader in prepaid wireless.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$124,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285994 | Available | 4/4/24
This is an independent store established for 30 years, fully equipped with 300+ P.O. boxes, shipping, postal, and USPS services. It offers FedEx, USPS, and UPS drop-off, P.O. mailboxes (300+ boxes with 163 rented), notary services, black & white copies, FAX, key cutting, laminating, and more.
Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
$1,320,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285919 | Available | 4/4/24
Our client is a managed services provider, located in one of the most desirable locations in the United States. They focus on voice and data solutions, cloud services (including cloud web hosting), domain registration/management, and IP camera security. Their services include cloud-based circuit.
Asking Price
$4,875,000
Cash flow
$468,000
Revenue
$837,750
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285921 | Available | 4/1/24
The Company provides a leading suite of software and service solutions to support healthcare providers. Products and services included are Patient Assistance Program for Prescription Drugs Software (PAP), 'onshore' based Medical Billing, Credentialing, Collections and Denial Management Services,
Asking Price
$3,000,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285714 | Available | 3/20/24
For sale are 5 established cell phone business locations in 5 different cities, by a major provider, such as AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, and Metro By T Mobile. The locations generate a net income of +/- $50,000-$60,000/m. You must have cell phone experience in the businesses to qualify!
Asking Price
1,360,000+ Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285712 | Available | 3/20/24
For sale are 5 established cell phone business locations in 5 different cities, by a major provider, such as AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, and Metro By T Mobile. The locations generate a net income of +/- $50,000-$60,000/m. You must have cell phone experience in the businesses to qualify!
Asking Price
1,350,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$2,799,382
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285691 | Available | 3/18/24
Preferring not to outsource lead conversion and management, executives at a law firm created an in-house department to control both costs and quality. Once the concept was proven, a separate entity was formed, other law firms were pursued, and the niche Company flourished.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$275,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 283238 | Available | 3/15/24
This Silicon Valley based Mail Center Franchise has been in operation for 6 years under current ownership and is a California Limited Liability Company. They can provide local, national, and international shipping services. They do not have live scan or freight service.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$422,000
Revenue
$1,335,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285577 | Available | 3/8/24
This digital agency has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years, launched its first monetized SaaS product in 2023 and is looking for a growth partner to help take advantage of on-the-horizon opportunities. The Company primarily serves ecommerce clients.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$83,000
Revenue
$373,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284120 | Available | 3/8/24
For sale is a profitable sign and graphic company with state-of-the-art equipment. It is a turn-key business in Santa Clarita Valley and it is priced to sell! In business since 2012 servicing approximately 40% vehicle graphics, 40% vinyl/other signage & 20% large building signs.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$235,000
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285352 | Available | 2/26/24
This mail box store has an absentee owner. This great one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, and all the postal services. This is a hidden gem and the level of service is priceless. It is professional and top notch and this mail box is hands down the best.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285332 | Available | 2/23/24
This is an established postal franchise with good shipping and mailbox rental income. Located in a popular coastal community of San Diego this store has little competition and enjoys a steady stream of daily foot traffic, including loyal locals who rely on its services for all their postal needs.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285290 | Available | 2/22/24
Postal franchise opportunity in North County San Diego! Situated within an affluent shopping center, this franchise has ample parking and steady foot traffic, drawing both local residents and regular patrons seeking postal services. Currently operated absentee, this presents a prime chance.
Asking Price
$90,000
Cash flow
$106,958
Revenue
$327,146
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279369 | Available | 2/20/24
Don't miss the opportunity to own an established Postal Annex franchise. This profitable business is located in a popular shopping center, surrounded by well-known restaurants, retail establishments, and a grocery store which generates foot traffic and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$160,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285140 | Available | 2/13/24
This publication will be Mobile Bay's Social Scene review guide, highlighting the local charity scene capturing the most philanthropic people and events in the Bay area by presenting positive, informative, and local interests.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283841 | Available | 1/30/24
Step into a well-established sign manufacturing business in the heart of Orange County. With a robust history since 1984, this company shines with $450k in sales. This business specializes in high-quality custom architectural signage and has built a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283245 | Available | 1/25/24
This is an independent printing business. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established on-demand, digital printing, signage, and marketing services. Net profit according to the owner is $250K and was established for 30 years. It is on a major heavy-traffic street in north Sacramento.
Asking Price
$598,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$351,059
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284717 | Available | 1/17/24
This mailbox store is an absentee owner and this private mailbox store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue tremendously in many ways. This one-stop shop is located at a very busy shopping center in Hollywood.
Asking Price
$415,000
Cash flow
$276,686
Revenue
$992,912
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284704 | Available | 1/16/24
This business opportunity is for a Digital Printing company that specializes in all aspects of print with revenue in 2022 at $856,404 and revenue for 2023 at $992,912. The print shop is fully staffed with 3 employees plus the seller's son. Seller believes that adding a sales team could bring in more
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$84,378
Revenue
$489,101
Down
$145,000
Posting: 284688 | Available | 1/16/24
This is a printing business for sale. It is a successful and established, full-service business for over 30 years. The printing business services include postcards, business cards, brochures, advertising specialties and mailing services. They have experts in graphic design and logo creation.
Asking Price
$145,000
Cash flow
$310,115
Revenue
$824,054
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284671 | In Contract | 1/13/24
This shop established in 2004 does mailing, shipping, packaging, mailbox rental, copy, printing, and fax services, notary public services, live scan service, key copy service, passport photos, office supplies, and much more. The average cash flow is consistently $310K with a 38% profit margin.
Asking Price
$948,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$1,179,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284150 | Available | 12/4/23
Sales service repairs of communications with accounts of casinos, resorts, school districts, Also has its own repeater tower servicing OC, LA & inland empire. They are an authorized dealer for the major brands & sell & service their own proprietary brand, at a much higher margin. Training included.
Asking Price
$1,590,000
Cash flow
$1,564,000
Revenue
$3,330,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283218 | Available | 11/16/23
Boasting a high recurring revenue profile and multi-year contracts, this mission critical communications firm provides best of breed comm's solutions primarily to nuclear power companies and state agencies. Over the past four decades the company has been a technology leader.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 272547 | Available | 4/19/24
For sale is a professional service company providing written translation and oral interpretation services in 200 languages for clients worldwide: government agencies, NGOs, business entities, etc. The business has an extensive team of language experts and a broad client base, and operates virtually.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
Cash flow
$1,445,000
Revenue
$8,218,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 275947 | Available | 9/25/22
Founded in 2007, the Company provides best of breed photography workshops for different genres of photography such as landscape, wildlife, cultural, travel, street, documentary, and many more styles, at different locations across the globe covering around 28 countries.
Asking Price
$12,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285712 | Available | 3/20/24
For sale are 5 established cell phone business locations in 5 different cities, by a major provider, such as AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, and Metro By T Mobile. The locations generate a net income of +/- $50,000-$60,000/m. You must have cell phone experience in the businesses to qualify!
Asking Price
1,350,000+ Inv
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$275,000
Down
$150,000
Posting: 283238 | Available | 3/15/24
This Silicon Valley based Mail Center Franchise has been in operation for 6 years under current ownership and is a California Limited Liability Company. They can provide local, national, and international shipping services. They do not have live scan or freight service.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285140 | Available | 2/13/24
This publication will be Mobile Bay's Social Scene review guide, highlighting the local charity scene capturing the most philanthropic people and events in the Bay area by presenting positive, informative, and local interests.
Asking Price
$60,000
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$175,000
Posting: 283031 | Available | 4/11/24
This national cell phone and computer repair franchise is a California C Corporation that has been in operation for the past 11 years under the ownership of the founder. Located in a centralized shopping center in Northern California, they specialize in repair services for phones and computers.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$1,320,000
Revenue
$1,440,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285919 | Available | 4/4/24
Our client is a managed services provider, located in one of the most desirable locations in the United States. They focus on voice and data solutions, cloud services (including cloud web hosting), domain registration/management, and IP camera security. Their services include cloud-based circuit.
Asking Price
$4,875,000
Cash flow
$276,686
Revenue
$992,912
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284704 | Available | 1/16/24
This business opportunity is for a Digital Printing company that specializes in all aspects of print with revenue in 2022 at $856,404 and revenue for 2023 at $992,912. The print shop is fully staffed with 3 employees plus the seller's son. Seller believes that adding a sales team could bring in more
Asking Price
$900,000
Cash flow
$1,564,000
Revenue
$3,330,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283218 | Available | 11/16/23
Boasting a high recurring revenue profile and multi-year contracts, this mission critical communications firm provides best of breed comm's solutions primarily to nuclear power companies and state agencies. Over the past four decades the company has been a technology leader.
Asking Price
$10,000,000
Cash flow
$65,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$225,000
Posting: 284706 | Available | 4/11/24
This San Joaquin Valley-based Mail Center Franchise is a California Limited Liability Company and has been in operation for 25 years and under current ownership since inception. They are very well established in the San Joaquin Valley and have a great reputation for providing mail center services.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$72,000
Revenue
$235,000
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285352 | Available | 2/26/24
This mail box store has an absentee owner. This great one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, and all the postal services. This is a hidden gem and the level of service is priceless. It is professional and top notch and this mail box is hands down the best.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285332 | Available | 2/23/24
This is an established postal franchise with good shipping and mailbox rental income. Located in a popular coastal community of San Diego this store has little competition and enjoys a steady stream of daily foot traffic, including loyal locals who rely on its services for all their postal needs.
Asking Price
$125,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283841 | Available | 1/30/24
Step into a well-established sign manufacturing business in the heart of Orange County. With a robust history since 1984, this company shines with $450k in sales. This business specializes in high-quality custom architectural signage and has built a stellar reputation.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
$6,750
Revenue
$29,700
Down
Call
Posting: 273249 | Available | 6/23/22
Our client has an innovative blockchain platform that operates as a digital marketplace where users can create coins and smart contracts to trade assets, goods, and services using a digitally encrypted, peer-to-peer blockchain exchange system. With our client's platform, users can create, transact
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$450,000
Posting: 285714 | Available | 3/20/24
For sale are 5 established cell phone business locations in 5 different cities, by a major provider, such as AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, and Metro By T Mobile. The locations generate a net income of +/- $50,000-$60,000/m. You must have cell phone experience in the businesses to qualify!
Asking Price
1,360,000+ Inv
Cash flow
$422,000
Revenue
$1,335,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285577 | Available | 3/8/24
This digital agency has been growing rapidly over the last 5 years, launched its first monetized SaaS product in 2023 and is looking for a growth partner to help take advantage of on-the-horizon opportunities. The Company primarily serves ecommerce clients.
Asking Price
$1,750,000
Cash flow
$144,000
Revenue
$351,059
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284717 | Available | 1/17/24
This mailbox store is an absentee owner and this private mailbox store has a great deal of potential to increase revenue tremendously in many ways. This one-stop shop is located at a very busy shopping center in Hollywood.
Asking Price
$415,000
Cash flow
$350,000
Revenue
$1,179,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 284150 | Available | 12/4/23
Sales service repairs of communications with accounts of casinos, resorts, school districts, Also has its own repeater tower servicing OC, LA & inland empire. They are an authorized dealer for the major brands & sell & service their own proprietary brand, at a much higher margin. Training included.
Asking Price
$1,590,000
Cash flow
$310,115
Revenue
$824,054
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284671 | In Contract | 1/13/24
This shop established in 2004 does mailing, shipping, packaging, mailbox rental, copy, printing, and fax services, notary public services, live scan service, key copy service, passport photos, office supplies, and much more. The average cash flow is consistently $310K with a 38% profit margin.
Asking Price
$948,000
Cash flow
$408,000
Revenue
$1,327,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285170 | Available | 4/16/24
This Christian full-service advertising agency aims to help mission-driven organizations worldwide to connect with people who share similar values and interests. It has enabled Christian-led companies to communicate a vision given by God to the world for more than 22 years!
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$10,000
Revenue
$12,000
Down
Call
Posting: 269403 | Available | 9/2/21
This well-established brand provides a unique, all-in-one web-based SaaS platform for generating dynamic QR codes with tracking and reporting capabilities, as well as a full featured website builder for developing custom mobile landing pages and micro-sites.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$7,500
Revenue
$210,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283012 | Available | 9/24/23
This one stop shop offers the private mail box rentals, packing, UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS shipping services with the notary services and much much more. This mail box rental store is hands down the best in the area and all services for any mailing related things in one location.
Asking Price
$249,000
Cash flow
$154,200
Revenue
$493,440
Down
$175,000
Posting: 281698 | Available | 11/4/23
For sale is a Metro by T Mobile store. It is one of the top 5 busiest throughout the 84 stores. About 3 years ago, there were 1,500 walk-in payment center customers a month. They get over $2.3 to $2.6 million in revenue including payment center activity. It has very high traffic.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$124,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285994 | Available | 4/4/24
This is an independent store established for 30 years, fully equipped with 300+ P.O. boxes, shipping, postal, and USPS services. It offers FedEx, USPS, and UPS drop-off, P.O. mailboxes (300+ boxes with 163 rented), notary services, black & white copies, FAX, key cutting, laminating, and more.
Asking Price
$45,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$144,000
Down
$68,000
Posting: 284625 | Available | 4/11/24
For sale is an independent PO box, shipping, postal, mailbox and business service business in the South Bay. Services include UPS, DHL, FedEx, color copies, fax, virtual mailboxes, 240 P O boxes with 70% rented, key cutting, shredding, +++. It is approximately 1,000 sq. ft and is owner-operated.
Asking Price
$78,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274581 | Available | 3/15/23
This is a well-known franchise in one of the strongest and fastest-growing cities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The owner is ready to retire and will fully cooperate with the transition. Why live in a big city when you can have a decent cost of living? This is a great place to raise a family.
Asking Price
$275,000
Cash flow
$170,000
Revenue
$890,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279769 | In Contract | 8/22/23
Established in 1987, this communications company specializes in 2-way radios with a niche market in sales, installations, and repair. They are also an established manufacturer warranty repair center for its brands. They provide services to school districts, hospitals, ambulance companies, and more.
Asking Price
$280,000
Cash flow
$468,000
Revenue
$837,750
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285921 | Available | 4/1/24
The Company provides a leading suite of software and service solutions to support healthcare providers. Products and services included are Patient Assistance Program for Prescription Drugs Software (PAP), 'onshore' based Medical Billing, Credentialing, Collections and Denial Management Services,
Asking Price
$3,000,000
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
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
ServingCity Of San Francisco
For over 25 years Peter Siegel, MBA has been providing niche business purchase financial advisory and loan placement services with SBA Loans, Non SBA Financing, Retirement Plan Conversions, Note Restructures, etc. Call me regarding business purchase financing and to get pre-qualified: 925-785-3118.
ServingNationwide - All Areas
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.
ServingSouthern California
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
I am the Founder Of BizBen.com. I consult daily with intermediaries, business buyers, owner/sellers & advisors daily about buying and selling California small to mid-sized businesses. Contact me today about joining & utilizing BizBen, consultations, & advisory services.
ServingNationwide - All Areas
I am an experienced entrepreneur, attorney, & business professor. I & my EvergreenGold® team offer business owners sound advice & expertise to build business value & achieve profitable sales. Call me today for a business evaluation & SWOT analysis for your business anywhere in the USA.
ServingNationwide
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
In my opinion and experience, an LOI may very well be appropriate for lower middle market transactions of $5,000,000 or more; but, for deals less than that an Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") with contingencies on the actions of the buyer (and seller) is much more efficient and effective.
This webinar is designed for business buyers, owner/sellers, business brokers, agents, and advisors who can benefit on the latest information and strategies on procuring large SBA loans to buy or sale a "large" small business - typically priced between $500K to $10M. Peter Siegel, MBA is the host.
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.
80% of all California business buyers never end up buying a business! Many factors contribute to this statistic, but by following the points below and utilizing the ProBuy Method of buying a business you should be successful in locating a business that interests you and completing the transaction!
Demonstrating sufficient cash flow to cover a business acquisition loan is key to getting a lender's approval. But buyer must be knowledgeable. Support a business acquisition loan with the target company's cash flow. And know how to determine the actual cash flow amount. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
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 this month's Business Buyer survey for BizBen.com, we asked participants in our ProBuy Program and 250 other random business buyers what they look for and avoid when looking at a business for sale postings online. Of the 20 potential posting characteristics we asked about, 8 stood out.
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.
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.
Buying a small to mid-sized business can be a confusing and/or frustrating process for many buyers. Statistics show that over 80% of all buyers never end up buying a business. The ProBuy Program assists potential buyers with the process of finding, evaluating & buying a small to mid-sized 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.
