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Thinking About Selling Your Business? Get Prepared
May 31, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman
If you are thinking about selling your business, then preparation is the key to getting the best possible selling price at the best terms. How soon do I need to prepare to sell my business? Having a good exit strategy in your business plan is prudent. Successful businesses keep a current business plan on file all the time, which includes a great exit strategy. This may not be a priority for new entrepreneurs, or owners of flourishing businesses but keep in mind that an exit strategy is just as good as an expansion strategy. Investors, banks and other sources of growth funds will look at the same information that the buyers review. An exit strategy emphasizes those elements of a business that constitute value to the market. By having an exit plan in place and in mind, a smart business owner will naturally focus on the growth of their business. So to answer the question, how soon do I need to prepare to sell my business? The answer is, NOW. Where do I begin?
May 29, 2012 by Shelli Margolin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Irvine Mail & Business Center Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/523 Irvine Mail & Business Center Asking: $40,950 * Gross: $252,981 * Net: $28,595 Sales are increasing! Buying an existing franchise is an inexpensive way to enter the mail center business. This business was opened in 1999 so you have 13 years of success that has an established customer base and a presence in the Irvine community.This business is easy to operate. Revenues increased in 2012 and 2011. Bougth originally for son's work experience and now son wants to move on. Come in as the owner operator; get the benefit of excellent training by this award winning Franchisor and grow along with a recovering economy. Interested parties please register as a buyer at www.bizex.net then call 310 882-2200 - Arthur Kessler at ext 126 or Shelli Margolin at ext 128.
May 28, 2012 by Shelli Margolin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Santa Monica Burger Joint Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/518 Santa Monica Burger Joint Asking: $225,950 * Gross: $210,374 * Net: $8,249 Gourmet burger restaurant near Santa Monica College. Great location with parking! Keep the current surf burger theme or change the menu and decor to your dream restaurant. The permits are in place and the location is highly visible. Completely built out with new hood, range and all the amenities. Permitting a restaurant in Santa Monica is extremely difficult. Save time and an a lot of money by buying an already permitted and operating restaurant in a great location.
May 25, 2012 by Shelli Margolin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Celebrity Tailor Shop in WLA Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/520 Celebrity Tailor Shop in WLA Asking: $99,000 * Gross: $125,000 * Net: $60,000 Take over this successful celebrity tailoring shop and grow the business. Incredible opportunity for someone with seamstress or tailoring knowledge. The shop is run by word of mouth. An enthusiastic entrepreneur need only to let current customer base (studios and stars included) know that they can handle more work, in order to grow the business. Advertising on top of that would also increase revenue. The two dedicated employees are willing to stay. They are trained to run the business, if needed. The shop comes with an array of industrial equipment and $12,000 worth of inventory. The equipment list includes: *2 Industrial sewing machines *Overlock machine *Nylon overlock machine *Blind stitch machine *Melroll machine ...and a whole lot more at maldonlocksmith.co.uk.
Cafe Franchise Kiosk - Major Mall in SF Valley
May 25, 2012 by Shelli Margolin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Cafe Franchise Kiosk - Major Mall in SF Valley Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/512 Cafe Franchise Kiosk - Major Mall in SF Valley Asking: $90,000 * Gross: $180,715 * Net: $42,571 This is an excellent opportunity to run a kiosk cafe in a major mall setting, located next to Target. Price to sell, the absentee owners of this cafe took on this location over 2 years ago and found that they are unable to manage it due to other business obligations. Step into a supportive franchise for less than half of what it would cost to start from scratch. The franchise's mission is to "provide fresh, healthy and delicious food that can be enjoyed by the whole family and to be a good corporate citizen; Since our restaurants are supported by the communities we serve, it is important to us that we, in turn, support those communities."
May 21, 2012 by Arthur Kessler
New BizEx Business For Sale: Unique Smoke Shop Arthur B. Kessler just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/516 Unique Smoke Shop Asking: $39,000 * Gross: $53,061 * Net: $25,251 Unique Smoke Shop for sale. This business features a an intriguing roll your own machine. In addition to offering customers name brand cigarettes you can offer a roll your own option that costs substantially less but has a high profit margin. Roll your own tobaccos have none of the chemical additives that name brands contain so customers get a healthier smoke as well as the cost savings. Regular, light, menthol and organic tobacco are available . The Owner has set up this unique business in a small shop on a major Los Angeles street. Unfortunately for him a family situation requires his leaving the United States and he must sell this new and promising business.
May 21, 2012 by John DeGolyer
New BizEx Business For Sale: Legal Mobile App John DeGolyer just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/514 Legal Mobile App Asking: $275 * Gross: $134 * Net: $0 Smartphone application business for sale: This business provides instant access to qualified attorneys from any smartphone. It allows clients to find and select attorneys using a number of unique filters. The business grossed 134k with minimal advertising and is now poised for growth. The current owner just received funding for his new movie and is ready to move on. A new owner would be someone who is adept at internet marketing. For more information come to www.bizex.net and register for this business, or contact John DeGolyer, jdegolyer@bizex.net John DeGolyer Email: jdegolyer@bizex.net Office: (310) 882-2200 ext 109 Blog: https://www.bizex.net/blog Web: https://www.bizex.net/business-broker/john-degolyer
Specialty Chocolate Factory - National Franchise
May 16, 2012 by Tom Plotkin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Specialty Chocolate Factory - National Franchise Tom Plotkin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/502 Specialty Chocolate Factory - National Franchise Asking: $105,000 * Gross: $162,572 * Net: $0 Great opportunity to own your own national brand specialty chocolate store franchise without costly start-up expenses! In the same Westside location since 2003, the chocolate factory and candy store makes "yummy chocolates and confections to satisfy cravings of even the most ardent chocoholic!" About 60% of shop sales are derived from products prepared at the store, while the balance are packaged items. The facility has an "A" rating from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The new owner will want to stimulate additional sales by growing the following high profit centers:
Excellent East Ventura Co. Franchise Mail Center
May 15, 2012 by Arthur Kessler
New BizEx Business For Sale: Excellent East Ventura Co. Franchise Mail Center Arthur B. Kessler just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/511 Excellent East Ventura Co. Franchise Mail Center Asking: $217,000 * Gross: $344,620 * Net: $83,000 Exceptional franchise mail and business center in Eastern Ventura County is now available. This business has a twenty year history of success. The business offers mail box rentals, shipping, copying, fax, notary, passport photos, printing, boxes and business supplies. A substantial U Haul service is also offered. Located in a large shopping center with numerous parking and major anchor tenants this business offers a net income above most mail and business centers. Nationally recognized Franchisor provides excellent training. This is a business that will support a family. Interested parties please register at www. bizex.net and contact Arthur Kessler at 310 882-2200 x126 or Shelli Margolin at 310 882-2200 x128.
Established Turnkey Family Medical Practice
May 14, 2012 by Shelli Margolin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Established Turnkey Family Medical Practice Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/507 Established Turnkey Family Medical Practice Asking: $320,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 Well established adult medical practice with 4,000 active patients. Doctor has a family emergency and must liquidate immediately. This is a tremendous opportunity for one or two doctors to step into a modern, established practice. 90% PPO and 10% Medicare. The practice is being sold based upon the assets, primarily equipment and facility.Formally a group practice consisting of pediatrics, adult medicine and chiropractic. The group reorganized into individual practices last year, thus financial data from 2011 is still being determined and won
May 14, 2012 by John DeGolyer
New BizEx Business For Sale: Daily Deal Site John DeGolyer just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/510 Daily Deal Site Asking: $250,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 For Sale: Daily Deal Site, with 14,000 active subscribers and over 100 participating businesses. Serving a population of 1.77 million potential consumers, the site is poised for growth. The software is performing, very well and is easily customized. Marketing and Sales people are in place. The ideal new owner would have a sales and marketing background. Current Owner has full-time job and three kids and lacks the time to take this to the next level. For more information come to WWW.BizEx.net, or Contact John DeGolyer. Jdegolyer@bizex.net 310-882-2200 xt 109 John DeGolyer Email: jdegolyer@bizex.net Office: (310) 882-2200 ext 109 Blog: https://www.bizex.net/blog Web: https://www.bizex.net/business-broker/john-degolyer
May 14, 2012 by Charles Graziani
New BizEx Business For Sale: Hearing Aid Center Charles Graziani just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/496 Hearing Aid Center Asking: $140,000 * Gross: $75,000 * Net: $30,000
Fast-Growing Top Franchise Shipping/Logistics Co
May 12, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman
New BizEx Business For Sale: Fast-Growing Top Franchise Shipping/Logistics Co Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/501 Fast-Growing Top Franchise Shipping/Logistics Co Asking: $599,000 * Gross: $4,600,000 * Net: $150,000 LOW-RISK **** SEMI-ABSENTEE **** FRANCHISE BUSINESS. Business is SBA Loan Pre-approved - needs qualified buyer with downpayment. This is a franchise of a top U.S. trucking firm that operates on a non-asset based business model, which means rather than having the company buy and maintain its own trucks, they work with subcontractors in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The company is guaranteed to receive their commission every week and is not burdened with factoring or accounts receivables. In line to be a government certified agency which is expected to further boost sales. Revenue is constantly on the rise. Company has not yet reached full potential. Has plenty of room for growth.
May 09, 2012 by Arthur Kessler
New BizEx Business For Sale: 24/7 Emergency Response Arthur B. Kessler just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/505 24/7 Emergency Response Asking: $229,000 * Gross: $240,000 * Net: $160,000
Famous Hollywood Fastfood Restaurant w/Beer & Wine
May 09, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman
New BizEx Business For Sale: Famous Hollywood Fastfood Restaurant w/Beer & Wine Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/503 Famous Hollywood Fastfood Restaurant w/Beer & Wine Asking: $359,000 * Gross: $750,000 * Net: $180,000 A favorite destination spot in Hollywood for locals and tourists. This beloved restaurant has been in business for over 35 years and under the same ownership for 24 years!! A true gem along the famous Walk of the Stars, with at least half of the client base from repeat customers. Has 4-star rating on Yelp. Sales are stable and owner can show records. 2011 gross sales is 750,000. 2012 sales are already up and continue to improve. Owner only oversees the business and spends a few hours a day at the restaurant. Retirement is the reason for the sale. Easy transition to new owner. Has ABC Type 41 license for beer and wine. 2 ventillation hoods and plenty of kitchen equipments included in the sale. Spacious prep area and storage.
May 08, 2012 by Arthur Kessler
New BizEx Business For Sale: Bargain Buy Arthur B. Kessler just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/504 Bargain Buy Asking: $154,000 * Gross: $198,556 * Net: $80,000
Home Care and Assisted Living Business
May 08, 2012 by Charles Graziani
New BizEx Business For Sale: Home Care and Assisted Living Business Charles Graziani just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/499 Home Care and Assisted Living Business Asking: $375,000 * Gross: $264,000 * Net: $61,226
Wholesale Bakery w/ Montana Ave. Retail Bakery
May 03, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman
New BizEx Business For Sale: Wholesale Bakery w/ Montana Ave. Retail Bakery Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/500 Wholesale Bakery w/ Montana Ave. Retail Bakery Asking: $900,000 * Gross: $2,550,000 * Net: $300,000 Fast growing premier wholesale manufacturer of cakes, pastries and specialty breads. For over 15 years, this company delivers freshly made baked products to hotels, coffee shops, retail outlets and restaurants in Southern California. Current owner took over the business 6 years ago and has been building the sales since then. This wholesale bakery business has fought the recession with strong sales and increasing number of customers every year. They have over 230 commercial accounts. The company is under-marketed and has not yet even reached other areas of California (such as San Diego, Santa Barbara, Central California, etc.)
OB-GYN Practice w/ Plenty of Room for Growth
April 26, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman
New BizEx Business For Sale: OB-GYN Practice w/ Plenty of Room for Growth Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/498 OB-GYN Practice w/ Plenty of Room for Growth Asking: $99,000 * Gross: $235,000 * Net: $63,000 SBA Pre-Approved OB-Gyn Practice. Priced aggressively to sell immediately. Solid medical practice with over 3000 active patients! Established 13 years ago, this practice continues to grow and has a lot of room for expansion. Doctor is affliated with 2 major hospitals in Thousand Oaks. Asking for only $99,000. Price includes an EMR software that is fully paid. Cost of this software alone is $50,000. Doctor will relocate out of state and is highly motivated. This is a great opportunity for new doctors or experienced physicians who want a promising private practice. Call Mina Singson now at 310-882-2200 x 125 or Jered Chapman at ext 129 for more information. For faster response, please register and complete NDA at www.bizex.net.
Textile Importer and Distributor
April 25, 2012 by Dan Munter
New BizEx Business For Sale: Textile Importer and Distributor Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/481 Textile Importer and Distributor Asking: $1,495,000 * Gross: $1,419,031 * Net: $456,881 Located in the heart of the garment district in downtown Los Angeles, this very successful importer and distributor of textiles offers a buyer the opportunity to own either a successful business with or without prime real estate. This business has demonstrated strong and steady revenues and earnings in both good and bad economies. Over the past 15 years, the Sellers have created a very profitable business by dominating in the sports fabric market.
Garment Manufacturer/Investment Opportunity
April 19, 2012 by Dan Munter
New BizEx Business For Sale: Garment Manufacturer/Investment Opportunity Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/488 Garment Manufacturer/Investment Opportunity Asking: $5,000,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0
Cloud Customer Relations Management Software
April 17, 2012 by John DeGolyer
New BizEx Business For Sale: Cloud Customer Relations Management Software John DeGolyer just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/494 Cloud Customer Relations Management Software Asking: $1,750,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 Tremendous turn-key opportunity for a company who wants to become a major player in the Cloud Customer Relations Management space. Designed by a team of distinguished Cloud developers, this next-generation C.R.M. features:
Cloud Document Management Software
April 17, 2012 by John DeGolyer
New BizEx Business For Sale: Cloud Document Management Software John DeGolyer just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/495 Cloud Document Management Software Asking: $1,750,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 Tremendous turn-key opportunity for a company who wants to become a major player in Cloud Document Management Systems. Designed by a team of distinguished Cloud developers, this next-generation DMS features:
Soda Pop, Candy & Party Place Store - WSFV
April 17, 2012 by Tom Plotkin
New BizEx Business For Sale: Soda Pop, Candy & Party Place Store - WSFV Tom Plotkin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/480 Soda Pop, Candy & Party Place Store - WSFV Asking: $84,500 * Gross: $157,000 * Net: $1,000 Great opportunity to own and operate a fun franchise where customers enjoy shopping in a happy place! This franchise features one of the largest selections of candy and soda pop in America. In addition, there are hundreds of retro and gag gifts, concert and movie posters and tin signs too. Something for all ages from toddlers to grand-parents and everyone in between. Situated on the south side of active Ventura Blvd, the store is positioned on the corner- end of an active shopping center anchored by a popular fast food restaurant with another major food chain within 50 feet. Lots of drive-by and foot traffic from the nearby high school.
Maximize the Business Valuation of Your Sporting Goods Store
April 17, 2012 by Jered Chapman
If you are thinking about selling your business sometime in the next few years, it is time to start working on maximizing its value. Maximizing your business value is directly associated with reducing the buyers perceived risks. Buyers determine the value they are willing to pay for your business based on their perceived Risk vs. Reward. They often focus on the risks because they fear losing their investment if something goes wrong. Ive listed some great ways to reduce buyer fears, and also maximize your business value. Bookkeeping
