Businesses For Sale in Columbia SC Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Columbia SC

If you are looking to start a new business in the Columbia SC area finding a business opportunity or buying a local established business for sale can be one of the best ways to start your own business. Buy a profitable, established, local business for sale with a customer base and earnings. Optionally, you can find a franchise opportunity or an existing franchise for sale in Columbia SC which will get you some training and support form the franchisor along with some assistance in business setup, marketing and even financing as most franchisors have established relationships with small business lenders or have a streamlined loan approval process from SBA approved lenders. While it is harder for new small businesses to generate cash flow and/or to obtain business loans, if you are buying a local small business on sale or an existing franchise on sale with revenue and cash flow, you may be able to qualify for financing from local banks or small biz lenders to obtain a business startup loan, which makes it easier to buy and grow an existing small business.

Buying a Small Business from a Business Broker vs a Business Owner in Columbia

Many potential business buyers search online for a Columbia SC business for sale by owner and and may be it is because many potential buyers are led to believe that they can get a better deal, if they buy the business directly from the business owner rather than buying it from a broker. However, most small biz owners are hard core entrepreneurs and in reality and the way human nature works, most sellers will always want a higher price and many sellers price the business higher than what it is actually worth, whereas an experienced broker will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long by pricing it disproportionately higher can be counter productive. Secondly, despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any business owner to sell a business directly, most 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 South Carolina related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long can be counter productive. Hence, buying a business from a qualified Columbia SC area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Columbia business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by South Carolina business brokers.

 

Columbia Business for Sale Listings

  • Automotive
    Profitable Automotive Tire and Repair Center
    $550,000
     Columbia South Carolina USA

    Profitable family owned business that opened over 40 years ago with a commitment to the needs of cus...

    Profitable family owned business that opened over 40 years ago with a commitment to the needs of customers making it known throughout the area as the place to go for personalized service and quality products. They specialize in batteries, alignments,...

    Auto Repair Auto Service Tire Automotive
         
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  • Technology
    Online Jewelry Store
    $700,000
      Utah USA

    Thriving online jewelry business, with minimal space requirements and a cross-trained team. Largely ...

    Thriving online jewelry business, with minimal space requirements and a cross-trained team. Largely turn-key and easily relocatable. .. Businesses for Sale Technology

    Tech Ecommerce Online Stores Technology
         
  • Agricultural
    Erosion Control Business
    $3,950,000
      Oklahoma USA

    Rare opportunity to own a high demanding contracting business that specializes in erosion control. T...

    Rare opportunity to own a high demanding contracting business that specializes in erosion control. The company is frequently requested for its expedited service to highways, byways, and commercial properties that are in need of soil stabilization. Th...

    Irrigation Agricultural
         
  • Technology
    Biotech Co. Patents & Medical Device 5% Market
    $4,000,000
     Santa Monica California USA

    The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and...

    The Company has proprietary technology that addresses a leading cause of maternal death (76,000) and fetal death (500,000) annually worldwide. 8% of pregnancies in the US and 14% worldwide have diagnoses that would be vastly improved by worldwide com...

    Biotechnology Technology
         
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    South Carolina Business Listings

  • Beauty-Fitness
    Well Established Charleston Boutique Hair Salon an
    $100,000
     Charleston South Carolina USA

    This opportunity is ideal for a stylist seeking to establish their own salon or for an existing owne...

    This opportunity is ideal for a stylist seeking to establish their own salon or for an existing owner aiming to expand their number of locations. The Company is a well-established Salon and Spa with 17 years of experience at its current location and ...

    Beauty & Fitness
         
  • Manufacturing
    High Proof, Affordable Cask Strength Bourbon Brand
    $3,000,000
     Charleston South Carolina USA

    Our client sources an excellent quality bourbon that has a higher yield than a traditional 68-year ...

    Our client sources an excellent quality bourbon that has a higher yield than a traditional 68-year aged bourbon. Due to the higher yield because of less evaporation, they are able to keep the MSRP very competitive, and are growing rapidly. They part...

    Industrial Distilleries Manufacturing
         
  • Home Improvement
    Profitable Retail Garden Center
    $450,000
      South Carolina USA

    After 20+ years of running a thriving landscape design and retail garden center, the current owner i...

    After 20+ years of running a thriving landscape design and retail garden center, the current owner is ready to retire. This well-established business, located in the Midlands of South Carolina, in a growing residentialcommercial area, is ready for a ...

    Garden Centers Home Improvement
         
  • Automotive
    Profitable Automotive Tire and Repair Center
    $550,000
     Columbia South Carolina USA

    Profitable family owned business that opened over 40 years ago with a commitment to the needs of cus...

    Profitable family owned business that opened over 40 years ago with a commitment to the needs of customers making it known throughout the area as the place to go for personalized service and quality products. They specialize in batteries, alignments,...

    Auto Repair Auto Service Tire Automotive
         
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    SC Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Taco John's Franchise
      $321,000+

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, orig...

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, original menu has developed a devoted fan following since we first opened in Cheyenne, WY, in 1969. When you take a deeper look into our operations, our f...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
      $1,125,000+

      Bostons is both a family-friendly restaurant and a lively sports bar, all under one roof. That equa...

      Bostons is both a family-friendly restaurant and a lively sports bar, all under one roof. That equals two great opportunities for you! We also offer flexible design and space options to ensure your Bostons is a perfect fit for your territory and gu...

      Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Meineke Franchise
      $250,000+

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality service...

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality services at affordable prices. Since 1972, Meineke Car Care has successfully diversified its automotive serve offering and is recognized today as a leader in...

      Automotive Auto Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Jani-King Franchise
      $255,000+

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchi...

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchisees serving tens of thousands of customers. Through a globa... l network of more than 120 regional support offices worldwide, Jani-King offers superi...

      Cleaning Janitorial Office Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      PuroClean Franchise
      $71,190+

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with thei...

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with their insurance companies who then refer and pay a professional property restoration company, such as PuroClean, to restore and clean up the damage. More ...

      Home Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      9Round Fitness Franchise
      $91,600+

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, card...

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a profession...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Gyms Health Clubs Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      J.D. Byrider Franchise
      $825,480+

      J.D. Byrider is the nations leading used car and finance enterprise. The company integrates vehicle...

      J.D. Byrider is the nations leading used car and finance enterprise. The company integrates vehicle sales and financing because it provides the franchisee greatest control of the business and the ability to sell to any customer they want or feel is ...

      Auto Dealers Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Huddle House Restaurants Franchise
      $519,935+

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal...

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal, Any Time. Founded in 1964, Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities we serve throughout the country by bringing friends and fa...

      Food Restaurants Family Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs Franchise

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch...

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch repair services, custom jewelry design, engraving, eyeglass frame and smartphone repairs (services vary by location). Franchising since 1987, with ov...

      Jewelry Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fastsigns Franchise
      $193,548+

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers ...

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers provide comprehensive visual communications solutions to help customers of all sizes across all industries meet their business objectives and incr...

      Business Service Retail Sign Shops Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Firehouse Subs Franchise
      $350,000+

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and ...

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighters and brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs has more than 1,150 resta...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Kiddie Academy Franchise
      $400,000+

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They ...

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They require options that engage their children, mentally, physically and socially. As a Kiddie Academy franchisee, youll be provided the opportunity to a...

      Education Schools Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Lennys Grill & Subs Franchise
      $188,216+

      Lennys Grill & Subs is the place to find World Class, authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot o...

      Lennys Grill & Subs is the place to find World Class, authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot off the grill, delicious deli subs with meats and cheeses sliced about 37 seconds before landing on our made-to-order sandwiches, and fresh sliced vegg...

      Food Restaurants Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Any Lab Test Now Franchise
      $113,100+

      Any Lab Tests Now is the nations first retail, direct access lab testing company that offers thousa...

      Any Lab Tests Now is the nations first retail, direct access lab testing company that offers thousands of lab tests in one place. We make it easy for consumers to take control of their health by empowering them to purchase lab tests with affordable,...

      Health Care Medical Medical Testing Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Golden Chick Franchise

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in th...

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in the industry, we work collaboratively in a franchise-centric organization with great support systems in place. Our Golden Chick franchise partners enjoy...

      Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Columbia Business?

    Are you a Columbia, SC area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Columbia? Advertise your small business for sale listing to Sell a Small Business Online for a LOW listing fee and No Commissions - Seller Testimonials - If you are a broker or a real estate agent, signup for a multiple listing account to Get Business Broker Leads

    Selling a Business in Columbia

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Columbia, SC area, then first of all you need to get proper valuation for your business, which either you can do yourself with a software or by using valuation metrics that are available online for most business types and/or hire a professionally qualified local Columbia business broker or an analyst. Selling a business can be a lot of work and can take a long time - if you do not want to hire a business broker then you need to do additional marketing, tracking and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time. Selling a business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your business and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a 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 negotiation.

     


     

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