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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  • Food
    Custom Butchering With Retail Store
    $499,000
      Minnesota USA

    For over sixty years this highly successful meat processing service & market has been serving th...

    For over sixty years this highly successful meat processing service & market has been serving the southeast quarter of Minnesota. Offering a vast selection of retail meats as well as processing to, most recently, a growing catering division of th...

    Food Processing Food
         
  • Automotive
    Auto Repair Shop Business
    $286,000
     Nashua New Hampshire USA

    This is an opportunity to own a turn key auto repair shop with a fantastic reputation since 1977. Th...

    This is an opportunity to own a turn key auto repair shop with a fantastic reputation since 1977. This auto repair shop boasts 4 bays and has all state of the art equipment. Less than 2 miles from the highway this garage is located right off the main...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Retail
    Unique Adult Boutique
    $165,000
      Oklahoma USA

    This Is A One-of-a-kind Adult Lingerie Boutique. They Offer Adult Novelty Items, Candles, Lotions, C...

    This Is A One-of-a-kind Adult Lingerie Boutique. They Offer Adult Novelty Items, Candles, Lotions, Costume And Other Gifts. It Has Been In The Same Location For Over 13 Years With An Established Clientele. This Is The Only Store Of This Kind In A 50-...

    Miscellaneous Boutiques Retail
         
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    South Carolina Business Listings

  • 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
      Pinot’s Palette Franchise
      $97,450+

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our lo...

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our locations provides a relaxed, fun environment, and expert guidance on painting techniques from local artists.

      Craft 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
      Carvel Franchise

      Since 1934, our guests have craved Carvel, Americas Freshest Ice Cream. They love the taste of fr...

      Since 1934, our guests have craved Carvel, Americas Freshest Ice Cream. They love the taste of fresh, handcrafted ice cream, which keeps them coming back for more. Its a tradition. That valued tradition is even more important now as the Carvel b...

      Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tint World Franchise

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that sta...

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that started out specializing in window tinting and expanded services to include: mobile electronics, car auto video, auto security, car and truck accessories...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Boulder Designs Franchise
      $79,950+

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative bould...

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative boulders to customers from many sectors. Your customer base includes residential, commercial businesses, farms and ranches, high schools, non-profits, golf...

      Construction Home Improvement 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
      LaRosa's Pizzerias Franchise
      $850,000+

      LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. F...

      LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. For over 60 years, we've demonstrated consistent performance and proven guest appeal. All pick-up and delivery orders are taken in our unique Guest Ser...

      Food Restaurants Pizza 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      ClimbZone Franchise
      $1,870,974+

      ClimbZone is truly a revolutionary concept in family entertainment and the most unique indoor climbi...

      ClimbZone is truly a revolutionary concept in family entertainment and the most unique indoor climbing experience that has ever been created. This unique family focused climbing center concept was brought from New Zealand (where it has been incredibl...

      Entertainment Recreation Indoor Play Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Assisted Living Locators Franchise
      $68,450+

      Advisors provide personal assistance in locating the right options for your elderly loved one.

      Advisors provide personal assistance in locating the right options for your elderly loved one.

      General Service Assisted Living Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Subway Franchise
      $150,050+

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers t...

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers to whom we serve 7 million sandwiches every day, and the resources and plan to build an exciting future. Three core values are the foundation of our su...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Homevestors Franchise
      $54,000+

      Homevestors specializes in purchasing houses that are undervalued and selling these houses at a prof...

      Homevestors specializes in purchasing houses that are undervalued and selling these houses at a profit. With a new work-from-home option, and access to many support programs, including financing for the purchase and rehab of houses, HomeVestors provi...

      Real Estate Income Properties Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Franchise
      $224,000+

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy ...

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, Michigan. Service line up currently includes brakes, shocks, struts, springs, alignment, front-end, oil change, muffle...

      Auto Repair Muffler Oil Lube Tuneup Tire Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Zaxby's Franchise
      $367,700+

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them f...

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them from appetizers to entrees. So Zach and Tony rubbed two nickels together and opened a restaurant in the college town of Statesboro, GA. Many years and ...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Children's Montessori Systems Franchise
      $695,177+

      Over the last 25 years, we have developed an educational program that prepares our students to excel...

      Over the last 25 years, we have developed an educational program that prepares our students to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and c...

      Education Schools 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.

     


     

    Disclaimer: Columbia, SC area business for sale listings and other South Carolina small business opportunities advertised on this page are classified ads listed by a local small biz owner or by a Columbia, SC business broker. The site has not verified the information in listings and is not responsible for the validity of information, pricing or for any inaccuracies. By using this website or the advertiser contact form, you agree to assume the responsibility for verification of information and for further communication with the advertiser or for any transactions you may conduct with them - the site is not involved with any transactions.