The following information can be helpful to both Buyers and Sellers. If you have a question that has not been addressed on this site, please call or Email and we will promptly respond.

What Gives a Business Value?

Tangible Assets:  Inventory, Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment.

Intangible Assets:  Time in Business, Customer Base, Training, Covenant Not To Compete, Suppliers.

Probable Income:  Sales, Gross Profit, Cash Flow, Quality of Records, Trend of Business.

Lease:  Term, Options, Monthly Expense, Location.

Terms of Sale:  Initial Investment, Terms, Interest Rate.

Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA generally does not make direct loans. Instead, it guarantees loans submitted and made by financial institutions.

7(a) loan - Typically a short term loan for inventory, working capital, etc...

504 loan - Long term fixed for equipment, real estate, etc...

For more information visit their website at: www.sba.gov

All listings are confidential, we will not release specific business information over the phone.

All potential buyers must sign a Confidentiality Agreement prior to receiving confidential information.

While researching the purchase of a business, buyers are prohibited from contacting the seller, employees, competitors, suppliers and vendors. All contact will be arranged through the sales agent.

We do not provide any financing, but can guide you to some financial institutions who have met with us and are willing to help.

All sales include training that the seller will provide after closing.

All sales include a non-compete clause from seller.

Earnest money is evidence of a buyer’s seriousness when making an offer. The funds are held in the brokers trust account during the due diligence and is applied to the down payment at closing.

What are the tax consequences especially on an all cash sale? You should consult your tax advisor if this is a concern.