Small Businesses for Sale

 

Thinking of Starting a Small Business or a Small Company?

It is great to own a small business but it can be hard to start a new small business from scratch, and making it a profitable one can take a long time - quite often longer than most small business owners expect it to take and more initial investment than most startup owners think is required. Unless your startup business or idea is highly specialized, scalable and/or technology oriented and you have the right team in place, and/or assets and collateral that most banks and lenders will ask for, it will be harder or impossible to raise funds from investors or to obtain loans from most banks and traditional small biz lenders.

 

Consider Buying an Established Small Business

However, if you are buying an existing small business or an established small company with a small down payment with your savings or with the help from family and friends, then you may qualify to obtain a business startup loan or small business financing from local banks, SBA approved lenders or other types of traditional third-party lenders to purchase an established company or small business. In some cases you may be able to implement your own ideas to transition an existing business to a new format or product or to an entirely different business. Even some large companies have adopted this practice to buy a small company, assets, rights or shell company, in order to raise capital or to get bank loans and then transition the company. This is a great advantage when compared to starting a business from scratch, with no customer base and no revenues and/or no funding. With an existing business, you can slowly change the business with your ideas and branding while continuing to generate income from current customer base and because the business is established, it may allow you to obtain financing to further expand your small biz. If you have the right experience, entrepreneurial skills and/or the drive, then you should consider buying an already established small business or company. Hence obtaining financing by buying an existing business on sale may be a better way to your dream small business or perhaps, way to the small business you dream of.

 

Buying a Small Business from a Business Owner vs Broker

Despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any independent small business owner to sell a business directly, most small Automotive businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Auto Repair - Automotive related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell it quickly because keeping it on market for too long can be counter productive. There are also other advantages of dealing with a qualified and experienced broker but in the end whether it is an FSBO business or listed by a broker, everything depends on the real value of the business, current market conditions.

 

Whether you are buying a Auto Repair business from an independent small business owner or form a broker, the most important factor or the first step is to evaluate the business to make sure the business is priced right or at a discount. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings. Buying a small business can be once in a lifetime event for most people and before you put your hard earned savings in the business, always seek advice from a qualified business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and price negotiation.

 

Find Local Small Businesses & Companies for Sale in USA & Canada

At Business Nation you can find even smaller well established local profitable businesses and small companies on sale, at a very low cost and many of them are on sale for a variety of reasons, including successful biz owner who wants to retire or those who want pursue other biz opportunities and interests. Find some great local small company for sale listings in price ranges staring with very small businesses for sale Under $50k, businesses for sale Under $100k and in several business categories, including Franchise Business - Home Based Business and businesses for sale with SBA Financed Business or Owner Financed Business and more small business opportunties for sale.

 

  • Retail
    Wireless Retail Store
    $58,000
      California USA

    Over 60 Activations Per Month. Well Established Wireless Store In A Nice And Clean Strip Center In N...

    Over 60 Activations Per Month. Well Established Wireless Store In A Nice And Clean Strip Center In Northeast San Fernando Valley. It Is A Beautifully Designed Showcase Store With Tremendous Street Exposure. Rent For This Facility Is $3,000month. Reve...

    Wireless Cellular Mobile Phone Retail
         

  • Manufacturing
    Powerful/Profitable Sign Business
    $140,000
      Texas USA

    A lucrative signage enterprise is available for purchase in the northeastern region of Texas. This i...

    A lucrative signage enterprise is available for purchase in the northeastern region of Texas. This incredible business opportunity is priced attractively for a quick sale! Situated in a flourishing community in Northeastern Texas, this lucrative busi...

    B2B Sign Graphics Manufacturing
         

  • Retail
    Profitable Beverage and Carryout Store
    $228,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a Beverage and Carryout Store with real estate PRICED TO SELL, located in Lorain County, Ohi...

    This is a Beverage and Carryout Store with real estate PRICED TO SELL, located in Lorain County, Ohio. Owner anxious to retire. They sell beer, wine, lottery, tobacco, pop and snacks, convenience items, etc. Consistent sales and profit each year, and...

    Liquor Stores Retail
         

  • Health Care
    Superior In Home Nursing Franchise Resale
    $75,000
      Missouri USA

    Brightstar Care Delivers High Levels Of Care In Each Of The Following Areas: 1) Personal Care, Assis...

    Brightstar Care Delivers High Levels Of Care In Each Of The Following Areas: 1) Personal Care, Assisting Clients With Any Personal Care Needs-bathing, Grooming, Eating, And More. 2) Transitional Care, Optimizing Recovery And A Safe Return Home From T...

    Nursing Homes Health Care
         

  • Retail
    Highly Visible Liquor Store In A Great Location
    $175,000
     Kansas City Missouri USA

    Highly Visible Liquor Store In A Great Area! Ample Parking And Near Neighborhoods And Apartment Comp...

    Highly Visible Liquor Store In A Great Area! Ample Parking And Near Neighborhoods And Apartment Complexes. The Business Has A Large Variety Of Liquor, Beer And Wine. They Also Have A Large Humidor To Handle Large Supplies Of Cigars.

    Liquor Stores Retail
         

  • Construction
    Full-Service Plumbing/Heating Business
    $198,000
      Wyoming USA

    This full-service plumbing and heating business is situated in north-eastern Wyoming. The business h...

    This full-service plumbing and heating business is situated in north-eastern Wyoming. The business has constructed an honorable reputation in the plumbing industry for providing durable-advanced equipment and prompt attention to their residential and...

    Plumbing Construction
         

  • Transportation
    Regional Lightduty Trucking Company
    $192,000
      Montana USA

    This is a trusted hauling service that is currently located in southern Montana and can haul anythin...

    This is a trusted hauling service that is currently located in southern Montana and can haul anything up to 25,000 lbs. because they just added a semi-truck to their fleet. They have been known to haul hazmat material, skid steers, injectors for engi...

    Hauling Transportation
         

  • Beauty-Fitness
    Northern Virginia Boutique Pilates Studio For Sale
    $135,000
     Reston Virginia USA

    Project Pilates is an established boutique Pilates and wellness studio serving Northern Virginia for...

    Project Pilates is an established boutique Pilates and wellness studio serving Northern Virginia for more than two decades. The Company has built a strong reputation within the local wellness community through personalized instruction, private traini...

    Beauty & Fitness
         

  • General Service
    Growing Commercial Appliance Repair
    $120,000
      Iowa USA

    This well-established commercial appliance repair business has built a solid foundation since 1970 i...

    This well-established commercial appliance repair business has built a solid foundation since 1970 in a small quiet town in Northwestern Iowa. While staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer ser...

    B2B B2C Appliance Repair General Service
         

  • Retail
    Floral & Gift Shop
    $190,000
      Iowa USA

    The integrity, creativity and reputation of this business has caused this Floral Shop to dominate it...

    The integrity, creativity and reputation of this business has caused this Floral Shop to dominate its market area with very little competition. The business was established in 1979 by the current owners, offering a wide variety of floral arrangements...

    Florists Flower Shops Retail
         

  • Beauty-Fitness
    Tanning & Hair Salon
    $165,000
      Illinois USA

    Great opportunity to acquire a full service salon complete with tanning booths and possible rental r...

    Great opportunity to acquire a full service salon complete with tanning booths and possible rental rooms above the salon awaits an ambitious entrepreneur. Located in a historic downtown area of upper Illinois this salon has several stations for indep...

    Barber Shops Beauty & Fitness
         

  • Beauty-Fitness
    Aveda Concept Salon
    $100,000⇩
      New York USA

    Looking for a business opportunity? Well look no further as this established salon has rooted a prof...

    Looking for a business opportunity? Well look no further as this established salon has rooted a profitable foundation with consistent sales and profit for over 30 years. The salon offers a full range of hair care treatments and styles, to make-up co...

    Hair Salons Beauty & Fitness
         

  • General Service
    Pest Control/Fire Extinguisher Sales/Service
    $86,000
      Kansas USA

    Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Pest Control & Fire Extinguisher Business for Sale in ...

    Exciting Business Opportunity: Profitable Pest Control & Fire Extinguisher Business for Sale in Kansas! The potential for growth in this pest control and fire extinguisher sales and service business is immense, with promising profit margins and a...

    Service Fire Safety Pest Control General Service
         

  • Retail
    Trusted and Reputable Flower Shop
    $250,000⇩
      Illinois USA

    This thriving floral shop has been operating since the 60s in a prime location of central Illinois....

    This thriving floral shop has been operating since the 60s in a prime location of central Illinois. The shop has been a primer business in its community, outshining any potential competitors as they deliver outstanding arrangments, prompt delivery, ...

    Florists Flower Shops Retail
         

  • Cleaning-Maintenance
    Professional Carpet & Rug Cleaning
    $75,000⇩
      New Mexico USA

    THIS PROFITABLE BUSINESS IS CURRENTLY OPERATED BY AN ABSENTEE OWNER. This is truly a turn-key operat...

    THIS PROFITABLE BUSINESS IS CURRENTLY OPERATED BY AN ABSENTEE OWNER. This is truly a turn-key operation!! This is a home-based business and the business will need to be relocated at the time of the sale. This is a well-established and profitable carp...

    Carpet Cleaning Cleaning & Maintenance
         

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