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.

 

  • Routes
    Snack Food Route
    $120,000
     Phoenix Arizona USA

    Your Mission In Life Should Be To Own This Mission Route. Wholesale Deliver And Merchandise High Pro...

    Your Mission In Life Should Be To Own This Mission Route. Wholesale Deliver And Merchandise High Profile Grocery Stores. The Accounts Include Major Super Markets.product Lines Include A Variety Of Mission Tortillas, Chips And Pretzels. Buyer Must Be ...

    Snack Food Tortilla Chips Routes
         

  • Retail
    Well-established Liquor Store in Historic Town
    $59,700
     Kansas City Kansas USA

    This liquor store was established in 1941 and has a steady flow of repeat customers. The current own...

    This liquor store was established in 1941 and has a steady flow of repeat customers. The current owner purchased the store in 2015 and has remodeled and restocked. This turnkey operation has great growth potential for a new owner. The owner stocks a ...

    Liquor Stores Retail
         

  • Automotive
    Specialized Graphic Business
    $185,000
      Missouri USA

    Motivated Seller!!!! This Is A Very Profitable Company That Has Been Serving Its Local Area For Over...

    Motivated Seller!!!! This Is A Very Profitable Company That Has Been Serving Its Local Area For Over 30 Years, Specializing In Custom Vinyl Graphics For Automotive And Marine Vehicles. The Company Doe

    Miscellaneous Graphics Design Automotive
         

  • Food
    Breakfast/Lunch Cafe & Bakery
    $50,000
      Iowa USA

    Excellent opportunity to own this profitablelong-established caf located in western Iowa. This prom...

    Excellent opportunity to own this profitablelong-established caf located in western Iowa. This prominent small business has been a great success to its community providing a full breakfast and lunch menu with delicious pastries and cakes. This caf ...

    Bakeries Food
         

  • Automotive
    Profitable Auto Service Center
    $149,000
      Ohio USA

    Auto Service Center For Sale Located In Erie County Ohio Near Lake Erie And The Islands. They Provid...

    Auto Service Center For Sale Located In Erie County Ohio Near Lake Erie And The Islands. They Provide Diagnostic And Repair Services For Autos And Light Trucks Including Small Business Fleets. Services Range From Tune-ups, Brakes, Alignments And Exha...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         

  • General Service
    Dry Cleaning W/ Commercial Linens & Drappery
    $99,900
      Pennsylvania USA

    This award-winning dry cleaning business is ready for a motivated individual. Located in southeaster...

    This award-winning dry cleaning business is ready for a motivated individual. Located in southeastern Pennsylvania in a vibrant community. Operating since 1943, this family owned business has generated an astonishing reputation that is admired by its...

    Dry Cleaning Drapery General Service
         

  • Rental
    Bounce House Rental
    $200,000
      Oregon USA

    Well established bouncy house business that has been in the party rental industry for over 20 years....

    Well established bouncy house business that has been in the party rental industry for over 20 years. .. Businesses for Sale Rental

    Rental
         

  • Beauty-Fitness
    Outstanding Fitness & Exercise Center
    $99,000
     Birmingham Alabama USA

    This Outstanding Workout And Exercise Facility Is Located In A Popular Area Where Locals Are Interes...

    This Outstanding Workout And Exercise Facility Is Located In A Popular Area Where Locals Are Interested In Staying Fit. It Has Instructors For Different Classes And Levels Of Workouts. The Present

    Fitness Centers Beauty & Fitness
         

  • Food
    Meat Processing Plant
    $195,000
      Minnesota USA

    Initially, a dairy co-op in 1958, this Meat Processing Plant has been in operation since 1983 by the...

    Initially, a dairy co-op in 1958, this Meat Processing Plant has been in operation since 1983 by the current owner. This business offers full services of processing live animals from slaughter to packaging. Cattle, hogs, deer, and the occasional shee...

    Food Processing Food
         

  • Restaurant-Bar
    Japanese Restaurant - Sushi
    $111,999
     Los Angeles California USA

    Location! Location! Location! An Asset Sale. 1,400 S.f. Of Space With Full Kitchen. Sushi And Japane...

    Location! Location! Location! An Asset Sale. 1,400 S.f. Of Space With Full Kitchen. Sushi And Japanese Restaurant With 41 Liquor License In West Los Angeles Is Available For Sale. Both Indoor And Outdoor Seating Available. Owners Live Too Far To Comm...

    Japanese Restaurants Restaurant & Bar
         

  • Pet
    Dog Training & Grooming Business
    $15,000
     Pittsfield Massachusetts USA

    Owner retiring in September & selling business. Established in 1998. Great start-up Includes equ...

    Owner retiring in September & selling business. Established in 1998. Great start-up Includes equipment client list. 1,050 sq ft of rented space. Smaller indoor training space, but can be just used for groomingboutiqueretail sales. 110' x 110' out...

    Pet Grooming Pet
         

  • Home Improvement
    Branded Retail Appliance & Garden Store
    $35,000
      Alabama USA

    Great Opportunity For A Branded Retail Appliance & Lawngarden Store. No Merchandise Overhead As It I...

    Great Opportunity For A Branded Retail Appliance & Lawngarden Store. No Merchandise Overhead As It Is Paid For By The Parent Company. The Store Sales Are All Top 10 Appliance Brands And The #1 Consumer Tractor & Tool Brand. This Business Pulls From 4...

    Garden Centers Home Improvement
         

  • Retail
    Retail & Online Clothing
    $100,000
      Utah USA

    A unique clothing boutique offering custom hat-making experiences for retail guests, weddings, parti...

    A unique clothing boutique offering custom hat-making experiences for retail guests, weddings, parties, and corporate groups. .. Businesses for Sale Retail

    Retail
         

  • Health Care
    Established Chiropractic Practice w Real Estate
    $205,000
      Arizona USA

    Great Opportunity To Acquire An Established Chiropractic Practice In Phoenix. The Practice Has Been ...

    Great Opportunity To Acquire An Established Chiropractic Practice In Phoenix. The Practice Has Been Operating Since 1978 And In The Same Location Since 1988. The Practice Treats Patients Of All Ages Including Patients Suffering From Acute Injuries An...

    Chiropractic Health Care
         

  • Financial
    Established Accounting Firm
    $250,000
      Illinois USA

    This is an impressive, well-respected accounting firm, located in south western Illinois, has been i...

    This is an impressive, well-respected accounting firm, located in south western Illinois, has been in operation for over 52 years. This firm specializes in accounting services, auditing, check writing, income tax preparation, payroll tax preparation,...

    Accounting Tax Financial
         

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