Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/21/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 4/20/24
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
$534,513
Revenue
$2,717,798
Down
$1,800,000
Posting: 285454 | Available | 4/16/24
This is a wholesale bakery producing a special niche bakery product for the last 15 years, in business since 1993. This bakery serves the needs of several large regional supermarket chains. The business is near capacity in its single 3,000 sq ft. facility but poised for growth.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$194,844
Revenue
$1,307,054
Down
N/A
Posting: 284278 | Available | 4/12/24
The business has enjoyed nearly 31 years of success, and built a phenomenal reputation! The business has grown through the thorough knowledge, excellent quality of work, quality products and one-stop-shop mentality. Gross Revenue: $1,307,054. Cash Flow: $194,844.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$99,754
Revenue
$373,581
Down
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Posting: 284804 | Available | 4/12/24
This business is an artisan line of small-batch specialty skincare & wellness products that include teas, tonics, spice blends and herbal supplements. The business offers a variety of bath, body and skin care product lines. Great growth potential! Company cash flow: $99,754 Gross revenue: $373,581
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
$416,000
Revenue
$2,734,107
Down
$1,908,000
Posting: 284881 | Available | 4/9/24
Established in 1978, this renowned manufacturer and distributor specializes in replacement parts and accessories for vintage vehicles. As the current owner seeks retirement, this thriving business presents a unique opportunity for acquisition.
Asking Price
$1,908,000
Cash flow
$3,000,000
Revenue
$40,000,000
Down
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Posting: 280534 | Available | 4/5/24
Established for more than 30 years as a wholesale distributor of frozen Ice cream products (about 95% of sales) & manufacturer (5% of sales). 43,000 sq. ft temperature-controlled facility with blast freezers on a lot size of 76,000 sq. ft. Building/Land 4 sale is optional.Included assets:$6,889,680
Asking Price
$17,000,000
Cash flow
$424,000
Revenue
$1,700,000
Down
$1,170,000
Posting: 285982 | Available | 4/4/24
Trusted by airlines and MROs in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company supplies aircraft parts from nose to tail win tip to wing tip. As an ASA-100 accredited supplier, the company provides top-quality aircraft parts worldwide with excellent customer service.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$209,081
Revenue
$680,660
Down
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Posting: 285439 | Available | 4/4/24
This award-winning, profitable, and well-established artisanal retail and wholesale bakery comes fully equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen, built out by a classically trained French pastry chef. It is chock-full of hard-to-find, high-end European-style commercial equipment.
Asking Price
$487,000
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
N/A
Revenue
N/A
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Posting: 285970 | Available | 4/3/24
For sale is a fragrance wholesaler/distributor of name-brand ladies' perfumes and men's colognes like Armani, Versace, Coach, D&G, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Carol Herrera, Juicy Couture, etc.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
Call/Email
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$100
Posting: 285876 | Available | 3/28/24
Detech Inc. dba Detech Fire & Security provides a wide range of facility systems solutions, with an emphasis on certified inspections & testing of fire / life safety systems for non-residential buildings of all types in accordance with code-enforced requirements as mandated by the AHJ.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$533,150
Down
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Posting: 285847 | Available | 3/26/24
This business is three apparel brands that create and customize fun t-shirts for various ages and sizes. The designs are currently sold to gift shops, theme parks, zoos, and aquariums with 95% of revenue coming from B2B.
Asking Price
$125,000
Bldg Size
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Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 285801 | Available | 3/22/24
This data and software driven distribution business with repeat customers makes this opportunity very attractive. Proven business model that needs the right business owner to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside is huge to build lasting value.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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Posting: 285800 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a distribution business with new product offerings readily available. They have a proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price.
Asking Price
$440,000
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Posting: 285799 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is a distribution business with new product offerings readily available. They have a proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price.
Asking Price
$400,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285798 | Available | 3/22/24
For sale is an automotive parts distributor that has a proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system optimized specifically for this business.
Asking Price
$703,000
Bldg Size
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Posting: 285796 | Available | 3/22/24
This proven business model is already established and needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside is huge to build lasting value. It has a low employee count. It is open 5.5 days a week.
Asking Price
$590,000
Cash flow
$105,905
Revenue
$1,207,655
Down
$79,600
Posting: 282812 | Available | 3/22/24
An independent mattress retailer and distributor for major mattress brands like Tempur-Pedic, Simmons, Sealy, Stearns and Foster, Aireloom, Diamond, Maxim and memory foam mattresses. Also sells furniture of top quality, adjustable bases and accessories like protectors, sheets, pillows.
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$127,190
Revenue
$1,345,673
Down
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Posting: 281442 | Available | 3/19/24
Enter the highly profitable outdoor recreational product space for hunters and anglers with an acquisition of this leading product importer/distributor. Included in the sale are strong transferable supply chain relationships with overseas manufacturers; loyal transferable wholesale accounts.
Asking Price
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 279016 | Available | 3/17/24
This is an Asian distribution warehouse for sale in North San Jose minutes to H-Mart supermarket, Starbucks, restaurants, and shopping center. Approximately 46,000 sq ft of warehouse with 13 roll-up doors, 2 trucks, 5 walk-in coolers, 4 forklifts, 8 pallet jacks, and 4 electric pallet jacks.
Asking Price
$20,000,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,275,372
Down
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Posting: 284103 | Available | 3/4/24
Established in 2012, with an impressive annual revenue exceeding $1.2 million, this long-standing nail and beauty supply store has solidified its status as a sought-after destination. Occupying a spacious 2,520 sq. ft. facility within a bustling strip mall.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
Cash Only
Posting: 285446 | Available | 3/1/24
Introducing a well-established wholesale dry cleaner & shirt plant located in North Orange County. It is located in the large major shopping center area, the cleaner is open for 5 and half days. It is easily run and an experienced manager runs the business with tens of full time employees.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$506,000
Revenue
$4,030,000
Down
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Posting: 285435 | Available | 2/29/24
This is an established e-commerce business with light assembly operations that is profitable and has enormous upside due to the positioning of its products in the growing segment of the beauty industry. The Company sells raw materials for cosmetic products.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
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
$60,000
Revenue
$150,000
Down
$170,000
Posting: 285358 | Available | 2/26/24
This 30+ years sport eyewear company now ready for a new owner! The business specializes in golf eyewear that many professional and amateur golfers have been using for decades, including PGA and LPGA. The business wholesales to pro shops across the country and sells products online.
Asking Price
$170,000
Cash flow
$183,000
Revenue
$1,203,000
Down
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Posting: 285231 | Available | 2/17/24
For sale is a highly successful wholesale bakery with a tremendous reputation. With $1.2 million in annual revenues and $183,000 in profit in 2023, this long-established business would qualify for an 85% SBA 10-year loan provided the buyer has restaurant experience and good financials.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$196,280
Revenue
$1,194,901
Down
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Posting: 285155 | Available | 2/14/24
This is a great opportunity to get involved and monetize in the construction industry, which is booming, especially in Florida. Additionally, flooring is a great sector and nicely diversified due to the demand being driven by both new construction and the R&R (remodeling & renovation) market.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
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Posting: 274482 | Available | 4/21/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
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
$350,574
Revenue
$3,578,262
Down
$200,000
Posting: 285442 | Available | 4/20/24
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
$98,107
Revenue
$310,311
Down
$290,000
Posting: 256990 | Available | 5/24/21
This 10 year old cannabidiol (CBD) company specializes in cream, gel, liquid and capsule health care products. The chemist and engineer driven company formulates its own products in its laboratory and then produces them offsite. Its product line includes trademarked names.
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$636,304
Revenue
$898,964
Down
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Posting: 281750 | Available | 7/22/23
100% of the reported gross income for this business is recurring revenue from SAAS products! This very profitable distribution company bills itself as a Technology Strategy & Advisory practice helping its customers to build exceptional business value from technology.
Asking Price
$2,300,000
Cash flow
$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
Call/Email
Revenue
$12,000
Down
$9,850,000
Posting: 283407 | Available | 10/17/23
Our client offers a disruptive line of transparent antiviral masks and respirators that improve protection without compromising comfort, compliance, and human connectivity. These reusable and disposable product lines include detachable protective eye shields, clip-on temple bars, lenses, etc.
Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
$130,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
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Posting: 285446 | Available | 3/1/24
Introducing a well-established wholesale dry cleaner & shirt plant located in North Orange County. It is located in the large major shopping center area, the cleaner is open for 5 and half days. It is easily run and an experienced manager runs the business with tens of full time employees.
Asking Price
$279,000
Cash flow
$292,000
Revenue
$760,000
Down
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Posting: 278585 | Available | 11/29/23
For sale is a great opportunity to own a well-established wedding accessories business of over 30 years specializing in manufacturing veils, sashes, and other hair accessories. The business does wholesale as well as retail of bridal accessories. It has a major online existence nationally as well.
Asking Price
$599,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
$360,000
Down
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Posting: 282975 | Available | 11/20/23
Opportunity to build an existing meal prep business or bring your own concept. Perfect for ice cream, tea, and other dessert concepts. Located in a great location. This location is in an affluent part of the South Bay Area, California.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$638,966
Revenue
$2,139,023
Down
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Posting: 284424 | Available | 2/13/24
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, top-tier hardwood flooring distributor in operation for 30 years! This turnkey, wholesale business is a distinguished distributor sourcing premium hardwood floors that are sustainably sourced and engineered through direct factory channels.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$3,030,000
Revenue
$19,500,000
Down
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Posting: 280367 | Available | 7/2/23
This is a stocking distributor of communications products & equipment used in voice, data, and security installations. Caters to commercial, industrial, communication, government, and OEM industries. Headquartered in Southern California. The seller will exit gradually or might stay on indefinitely.
Asking Price
$13,000,000
Cash flow
$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
$500,000
Revenue
$16,000,000
Down
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Posting: 277894 | Available | 2/4/23
For sale is a well-established import & wholesale party favors company. It has been in business since 1992. The owners want to retire after 30+ years of the same business. The business is still growing year after year with a potentially high-profit margin. The seller owns the office and warehouse.
Asking Price
$4,000,000
Cash flow
$248,900
Revenue
$399,000
Down
$400,000
Posting: 263312 | Available | 10/22/20
Highly profitable plumbing supply company with significant expansion potential. Located in a quaint Northern California town, this opportunity presents a unique set of parameters to live in a rural community and grow a business to the next level. Loyal repeat customers with limited other choices.
Asking Price
$749,000
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Posting: 274397 | Available | 8/2/22
Turn Key Specialty Water Company. Established sales channels which are comprised of Airports, retail, online, customer direct, gas stations and supermarkets. Manufactured in California using nanotechnology for purity with unmatched proprietary formulas that utilizes oxygenated alkaline and hemp
Asking Price
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Revenue
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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
Bldg Size
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Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Posting: 285801 | Available | 3/22/24
This data and software driven distribution business with repeat customers makes this opportunity very attractive. Proven business model that needs the right business owner to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside is huge to build lasting value.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$90,000
Revenue
$360,000
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Posting: 281536 | Available | 11/4/23
For over 30 years, this wholesale auto part store has been located in South Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. It is approximately 2,500 sq ft. It is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am-2:30 pm. The owner is running the business by himself.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$196,280
Revenue
$1,194,901
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Posting: 285155 | Available | 2/14/24
This is a great opportunity to get involved and monetize in the construction industry, which is booming, especially in Florida. Additionally, flooring is a great sector and nicely diversified due to the demand being driven by both new construction and the R&R (remodeling & renovation) market.
Asking Price
$799,000
Cash flow
$114,000
Revenue
$434,000
Down
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Posting: 283570 | Available | 10/27/23
For sale is a quality and healthy snack distribution business with territory in MA, NH, and RI. It is a flexible and simple business model with current cash flow from existing clients. This is a franchise but there are no royalties and low overhead with this model. They have a low client turnover.
Asking Price
$135,000
Cash flow
$519,390
Revenue
$3,620,497
Down
$1,650,000
Posting: 277604 | Available | 11/14/23
This acclaimed wholesale bakery with a retail component is a category leader when it comes to the accolades and media attention bestowed upon it. The wholesale side of the business generates nearly $3M in annual revenues, while the retail side contributes nearly $1M in revenues.
Asking Price
$1,550,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$1,275,372
Down
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Posting: 284103 | Available | 3/4/24
Established in 2012, with an impressive annual revenue exceeding $1.2 million, this long-standing nail and beauty supply store has solidified its status as a sought-after destination. Occupying a spacious 2,520 sq. ft. facility within a bustling strip mall.
Asking Price
$550,000
Cash flow
$301,550
Revenue
$1,500,000
Down
Call/Email
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
$99,754
Revenue
$373,581
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284804 | Available | 4/12/24
This business is an artisan line of small-batch specialty skincare & wellness products that include teas, tonics, spice blends and herbal supplements. The business offers a variety of bath, body and skin care product lines. Great growth potential! Company cash flow: $99,754 Gross revenue: $373,581
Asking Price
$575,000
Cash flow
Call
Revenue
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Down
$5,000
Posting: 256629 | Available | 10/5/21
This is an asset sale, no books or P&L. The sale prices is less than the assets which include tees, yoga pants, hoodies and hundreds of rhinestone heat transfer. Two websites plus domain names (lagarments.com is valued over $2,000 alone).
Asking Price
$5,000
Cash flow
$105,905
Revenue
$1,207,655
Down
$79,600
Posting: 282812 | Available | 3/22/24
An independent mattress retailer and distributor for major mattress brands like Tempur-Pedic, Simmons, Sealy, Stearns and Foster, Aireloom, Diamond, Maxim and memory foam mattresses. Also sells furniture of top quality, adjustable bases and accessories like protectors, sheets, pillows.
Asking Price
$398,000
Cash flow
$341,000
Revenue
$1,900,000
Down
$544,000
Posting: 283275 | Available | 1/4/24
Being offered for sale is a very profitable tire and auto service business located on a heavily traveled highway in Los Angeles County. The spacious facility is the anchor in an attractive auto plaza occupying 3,800 square feet. The shop features a large showroom and 4 bays.
Asking Price
$544,000
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Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com & SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder discusses the difference between a hands on owner and an absentee owner. It covers why someone would want to be an absentee owner and then goes on to discuss the pros and cons of buying an absentee run small to mid-sized business.
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.
Peter Siegel, MBA discusses buyers who want to buy a business or franchise know about asking the seller to provide part of the financing with a carry-back note. Many business buyers need some cash to help fund the down payment and for working capital. Here are four ideas about how to get that money.
It is not uncommon for business Owner/Sellers to get uncomfortable when a potential Buyer requires a SBA loan to purchase the Seller's business. Often times Owner/Sellers will say "the Buyer is the one getting the loan; why am I the one under the microscope?" This blog post addresses 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.
What are actual adjusted net earnings (cash flow) of a small business being purchased with business acquisition SBA Loan financing? That's an important amount that lenders need to know. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen.com, SBALoanAdvisors.com Founder) reviews this important concept with BizBen Blog users.
Selling a business is hard enough but using the wrong word, text, and strategy can really delay or outright kill a campaign to sell a small business successfully. Peter Siegel, MBA Founder of BizBen.com shares what words, phrases, and strategies work (and not) when selling a small business online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
