Cash flow
$323,307
Revenue
$904,456
Down
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Posting: 286036 | Available | 4/8/24
Established for two decades, this Civil/Structural and Mechanical Engineering firm has an unmatched reputation for quality and reliability. With 90% of annual revenue stemming from loyal, long-term Industrial and Commercial clients, this business has a solid foundation in place.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$250,000
Down
$399,000
Posting: 284705 | Available | 4/8/24
This Northern California based Ready to Assemble (RTA) cabinet supplier is a California Limited Liability Company and was established in 2003 and has been under current ownership since 2022. This company specializes in high quality pre-assembled cabinets that are manufactured in the US only.
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
$95,000
Revenue
$525,000
Down
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Posting: 285993 | Available | 4/4/24
Made In USA! This longtime family-run business manufactures products for motorsports or other vehicle users. Highly efficient operations incorporate computer-aided design work with hands-on quality manufacturing. Well-equipped workshop with extensive list of FF&E.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$301,550
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
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Posting: 285972 | Available | 4/3/24
In business for 35+ years, this company offers a wide variety of services from bathroom remodeling/repair, new construction & glass doors. They also provide custom-made products from tubs to showers & vanities.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$318,718
Revenue
$2,329,278
Down
$1,950,000
Posting: 281708 | Available | 4/1/24
For sale is a 2M+ revenue, profitable recession-proof, 75-year-old industrial tire retreading business. It's the top in Central Valley, CA. This is a long-standing profitable niche business that exclusively sells and services industrial tires and has shown steady double-digit growth in revenue.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$1,193,180
Revenue
$2,344,645
Down
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Posting: 285788 | Available | 3/22/24
Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this premier design and manufacturing company serving the home and hospitality industries! Founded in 2006, this esteemed brand with exceptional profit margins is now the top choice for a worldwide, repeat network of interior designers.
Asking Price
$4,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 281988 | Available | 3/21/24
This fully equipped cabinet shop is a turn-key business ready to be owned by the right operator. This cabinet shop is fully operational and ready to profit from day one. The infrastructure is already in place. This 2,500 SF industrial space has over $70,000 in improvements.
Asking Price
$224,000
Cash flow
$147,000
Revenue
$486,760
Down
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Posting: 285769 | Available | 3/21/24
This is a full-service sign company located in North Orange County. Established in 1996, they specialize in meeting the needs of homebuilders. Since then they have expanded and assist industrial and commercial clients, residential property management companies
Asking Price
$399,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
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Posting: 283735 | Available | 3/20/24
This company has been a staple for awards, gifts, apparel and promotional production for over 50 years. They are the go-to local awards location known for outstanding customer service, the widest range of products in Northern California, and the fastest turnaround time.
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$121,850
Revenue
$224,600
Down
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Posting: 284894 | Available | 3/18/24
For sale is a popular and easy treadmill business! It is a hot market in today's health/fitness conscious world! It is a very easy business to run. There is no experience necessary. The seller only works 4-10 hours per week (and earn $122K). Seller financing is available.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$594,000
Revenue
$1,176,000
Down
$1,530,000
Posting: 285630 | Available | 3/13/24
Thriving since 1993, this hi-tech electronic firm serves big names like Universal & Disney Themeparks. Specializing in sound, lighting, & motion control, it offers design services across sectors. Excellent opportunity to acquire a quality-driven, innovative enterprise with 30+ years of success!
Asking Price
$1,700,000
Cash flow
$354,000
Revenue
$1,000,000
Down
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Posting: 285608 | Available | 3/11/24
Excellent opportunity to acquire a reputable optical coating business in California specializing in quality thin films for medical, optical instrumentation, aerospace and defense, telecom, and other industries. Business is a good fit for parties with knowledge of coating technologies.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$474,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
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Posting: 282823 | Available | 3/6/24
Established in 2016, this Company started as a consulting side venture by its founder, a beauty entrepreneur who built her brand from her college dorm and later moved to China to explore manufacturing possibilities. With the challenges of the Indie Beauty sector in mind, this Company has evolved.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$727,200
Revenue
$5,590,516
Down
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Posting: 283884 | Available | 3/4/24
This commercial landscaping company services commercial, industrial and public works. Led by crew managers, each crew is equipped with trucks and equipment to service their clients weekly. The business has a portfolio of almost 200 clients, each producing recurring monthly revenue. C-27 Required.
Asking Price
$1,595,000
Cash flow
$1,070,000
Revenue
$10,900,000
Down
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Posting: 285430 | Available | 3/1/24
This Company provides operations and maintenance services tailored for the wind energy sector, offering both expertise and cost-effective solutions. The Company was formed in 2019 and has been profitable every year since then.
Asking Price
$5,200,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
Down
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Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$51,762
Revenue
$147,418
Down
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Posting: 285392 | Available | 2/27/24
Are you looking for a profitable small business with a work/life balance schedule that fits your life-style needs? This established profitable fresh Salsa manufacturer/wholesale distributor business could be the perfect fit for you. It is turnkey and scalable. It is a proven business model.
Asking Price
$98,000
Cash flow
$91,743
Revenue
$201,206
Down
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Posting: 283749 | Available | 2/22/24
This custom nail polish manufacturer specializes in small quantity production. 95% of their business stems from fulfilling orders for custom private label polishes for online beauty product resellers and orders for promotional products for major brands outside of the beauty space.
Asking Price
$185,000
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
$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
$467,091
Revenue
$1,005,739
Down
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Posting: 285009 | Available | 2/5/24
Founded in 1977, this precision aerospace machine shop specializes in the manufacturing of high-precision miniature CNC machined components. The business has established itself as a key player in the industry, providing essential parts to major defense companies.
Asking Price
$1,355,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$3,980,000
Down
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Posting: 281444 | Available | 2/5/24
The Company manufactures architectural products that act as unique ceiling treatments and modern acoustical design. Project Woodcraft was founded in 1977 and started manufacturing wood skateboards and boogey boards. It was purchased in 1988 and was converted to making wooden furniture parts.
Asking Price
$2,600,000
Cash flow
$410,000
Revenue
$2,400,000
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285001 | Available | 2/4/24
Opportunity knocks! Own a well-established, highly profitable manufacturer of portable self-contained sinks with a diversified customer base and proprietary product line. Ideal for strategic or first-time buyers, this turnkey business offers a smooth transition into an in-demand industry.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
$2,249,842
Revenue
$11,151,526
Down
$1,500,000
Posting: 279734 | Available | 2/1/24
This corporation is a leading manufacturer of wet processing equipment and related products for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. The company was founded in 1980 and has since grown to become a trusted provider of innovative solutions for various applications in high tech.
Asking Price
$6,500,000
Bldg Size
5,430 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
5,430 Sq.Ft
Year Built
1980
Posting: 284938 | Available | 1/31/24
The owner is running the business for a contractors' supplier. The lot size is 5,849 sq ft. It sits in a block from a very busy road near freeway with high visibility form street has own parking. The building has a loft for extra storage room not in the record when they bought it.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$71,012
Revenue
$177,906
Down
$198,500
Posting: 284920 | Available | 1/30/24
This is a San Diego machine shop specializing in machining aluminum parts, stainless steel, and plastics parts. Machines parts to the customers' drawing/specification. It has been established in since October 2020. Their equipment is well maintained.
Asking Price
$198,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
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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
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Posting: 284879 | Available | 1/27/24
The owner has spent close to a year setting up a manufacturing facility that can produce different plastic container products used in the food industry. All machines have been bought from a top machine producer in the world. They have all been shipped and installed.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
300,000 plus
Revenue
$730,720
Down
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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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
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Posting: 286093 | Available | 5/4/24
This is an FDA Registered Manufacturing Facility for: Dietary Supplements, Food, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverages, Coffee, Tea, Dressing & Condiments. Get the chance to start a ready to go Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Facility and Co-Packing / Contract Manufacturing Facility. Huge Potential!
Asking Price
$249,000
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
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 4/29/24
Price reduced! SBA approved! This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, leading sign design & manufacturing franchise providing custom sign solutions, interactive digital signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, point of purchase, trade show and table graphics, printing services, and banners.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$167,697
Revenue
$545,484
Down
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Posting: 283567 | Available | 5/1/24
This is a well-established sheet metal fabrication business specializing in mail order vintage car replacement parts. Business has a strong online presence. Catalogs are available both online and in print. Owners are ready to retire after operating the business since 1994.
Asking Price
$480,000
Cash flow
$329,364
Revenue
$1,340,952
Down
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Posting: 284834 | Available | 1/24/24
This Southern California business is an industry leader in boat trailers with over 23 years of experience and has huge potential for growth. It is the most trusted manufacturer on the West Coast. This is a stable business with a premium market placement and product poised for nationwide growth.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Bldg Size
8,000 Sq.Ft
Typical Floor Size
Call / Email
Year Built
1993
Posting: 283495 | Available | 10/23/23
Glass Manufacturing Factory (only business) located in Riverside, California. Gross sales yearly $3,000,000; Net income yearly $1,950,000. Lease 10-year option; Rent $10,400 per month including NNN. Store size: 8,000 sq ft; Total Lot size: 16,000 sq ft. Free-standing building; Parking space 20.
Asking Price
$2,900,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
Call / Email
Down
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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
$300,000
Revenue
$1,438,000
Down
$30
Posting: 283279 | Available | 10/23/23
Great opportunity to acquire an established Machine Shop with 27 years of successful operation. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area market, this shop comes equipped with CNC millings, many other machines, and various tools, catering to a range of precision manufacturing needs.
Asking Price
$645,000
Cash flow
$160,000
Revenue
$1,271,000
Down
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Posting: 270642 | Available | 2/29/24
This fine furniture manufacturer has been designing and creating high-quality Made in the USA product lines since 1980. The company takes pride in quality workmanship following modern contemporary styles while keeping the classic designs everyone loves.
Asking Price
$150,000
Cash flow
$210,000
Revenue
$2,000,000
Down
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Posting: 283377 | Available | 10/16/23
Iconic 62-year-old Specialty Machine Shop. 2nd generation owner. Company utilizes highly specialized machining and tooling to perform extreme accuracy of dimensions and flatness. AS-9100 and ISO9002 along with ITAR Registration. Long term client base.
Asking Price
$739,000
Cash flow
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
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Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$714,810
Revenue
$3,574,054
Down
$3,000,000
Posting: 279583 | Available | 7/6/23
For sale is a tofu manufacturing company in El Monte, CA. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes to take this health-conscious food item manufacturing company to the next level, where the opportunity is huge. Currently, heath-conscious people consume tofu more and more every day.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$750,000
Down
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Posting: 272848 | Available | 4/18/23
Our client is offering a unique and versatile anti-shoplifting technology for sale to the market. It is unlike any system currently in use. This technology is discrete, effective, and very economical to use and install. The product is electronic merchandise or article-surveillance technology.
Asking Price
$1,900,000
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
$100,000
Revenue
$695,000
Down
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Posting: 286284 | Available | 4/26/24
This highly reputable business designs and manufactures custom bedding, linens, cushions and other related items. Known for its skilled craftmanship, excellent service, and quick lead times, this business is a favorite among many top Interior Designers and Design Firms.
Asking Price
$500,000
Cash flow
$910,000
Revenue
$5,900,000
Down
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Posting: 283288 | Available | 4/16/24
The business is ONLY priced for strategic buyers. If you are an individual buyer looking for an investment opportunity, this is not for you. This is a well-established company, specializing in the distribution and fabrication of wire mesh. Serving a diverse range of industries.
Asking Price
$5,900,000
Cash flow
$1,127,047
Revenue
$5,243,355
Down
$5,250,000
Posting: 282932 | In Contract | 9/19/23
For more than 50 years, the company has supplied emblems to thousands of businesses throughout the country for identification and decorative purposes. The company is well known for its quality and responsiveness to its customers' requirements.
Asking Price
$5,250,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$149,000
Posting: 279725 | Available | 4/23/24
For sale is a Delaware C-Corp with $a 4M carry over opportunity. It has proven milling technology for enhanced recovery of precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and a C-Corporation with $4 million loss carry forward.
Asking Price
$149,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$2,800,000
Down
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Posting: 286252 | Available | 4/24/24
Are you looking to step into the lucrative world of industrial coatings? Here's your chance to acquire a well-established and thriving business! Established in 1989, They have been a cornerstone in the coatings industry, catering to a diverse clientele base.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$900,000
Revenue
$3,400,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 273337 | In Contract | 8/2/22
Custom Trailer & Truck Bed Manufacturing & Service Company - Under Contract
Asking Price
$2,100,000
Cash flow
$474,000
Revenue
$1,600,000
Down
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Posting: 282823 | Available | 3/6/24
Established in 2016, this Company started as a consulting side venture by its founder, a beauty entrepreneur who built her brand from her college dorm and later moved to China to explore manufacturing possibilities. With the challenges of the Indie Beauty sector in mind, this Company has evolved.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$170,000
Down
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Posting: 279661 | Available | 3/13/23
The company is a contract manufacturer in Mexicali, Mexico, with over 15 years of experience in manufacturing and assembling jewelry and fashion accessories. Property and business are included in the asking price.
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
$314,642
Revenue
$501,660
Down
$759,000
Posting: 274423 | Available | 9/14/22
This mobile calibration business specializes in the calibration of mechanical and electronic tools and devices. It is NIST traceable. The business offers competitive pricing and a three-day turnaround on items requiring calibration at their facility.
Asking Price
$759,000
Cash flow
$1,359,214
Revenue
$13,724,001
Down
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Posting: 284793 | Available | 1/23/24
This custom lighting manufacturer is a well-established, profitable, commercial, and industrial lighting manufacturer based in Southern California. They specialize in exterior and interior commercial lighting, including LED, decorative, emergency, exit signs, decorative, and outdoor lighting.
Asking Price
$2,400,000
Cash flow
$424,565
Revenue
$1,090,904
Down
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Posting: 278929 | Available | 4/15/24
This company has been an educational material supplier for over 30 years! They have a diverse product line and high quality of their products. There is very limited competition in this market and schools create a large demand for their products. Gross $1,090,904 Cash Flow $424,565
Asking Price
$1,150,000
Cash flow
$1,810,598
Revenue
$8,133,641
Down
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Posting: 277562 | Available | 7/19/23
This is a high-profit women's apparel company with large, retail customers for sale. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a long-established, women's clothing wholesaler with loyal, repeat customers in place. The company designs and wholesales various woman's apparel in regular and plus sizes.
Asking Price
$5,500,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
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Posting: 286055 | Available | 4/9/24
For sale is a sausage meat manufacturing business with 31 years of USDA licensing and complete equipment. Company has established partnerships with many major retail stores. The owner will assist in ensuring a seamless transition, as they are motivated and ready to retire. It is profitable.
Asking Price
$445,000
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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 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.
The key to finding the ideal business broker or agent and selling a small business is asking the right questions and getting the right answers back! Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen & several top business brokers and agents in California (ProIntermediaries) contribute to this topic to assist sellers.
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.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA - Lead Advisor with the BizBen.com ProSell Program discusses critical steps to prepare a small to mid-sized business including: which documents will be needed, key advisors to have involved, pricing the business, and how to attract the right business buyers to your listing.
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.
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.
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.
I would like to start this discussion and see what other BizBen Users feel about (and possible contribute to this list via a comment and replies below) what items/questions/information buyers should be thinking about during the due diligence and buying process of manufacturing related businesses.
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.
