Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Buying a Business?

Excellent article about taking a practicle approach to buying a business and the key steps involved, including:  valuing the business, understanding why it is for sale, seeking professional advice, making an offer, negotiating an offer, key terms and conditions, tax implications, non-compete agreements, due diligence, closing and transition.
Buying a Business?

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

This Week's New Business Brokers of Florida SWFL Listings (Nov 20-26):

Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92407270


Lee, Florida USA

Hair Salon
/Day Spa
59,000 59,000 85,000 300,000
Construction
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406257


Lee, Florida USA

Contractor Cabinets
499,000 499,000 142,194 332,140
BBF-92405157


Lee, Florida USA


*Lender Pre-Qualified* 
Contractor Roofing
900,000 135,000 350,355 1,331,241
Distribution
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93700825


Lee, Florida USA


*Lender Pre-Qualified* 
Dist-Medical Equipment
485,000 122,000 186,897 1,140,612
Equipment S & S
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93700815


Collier, Florida USA

Electric Motors S
/S
995,000 995,000 165,500 1,000,000
Food Business Retail
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92403376


Lee, Florida USA

Specialty Bakery
220,000 120,000 78,723 351,584
Internet Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95311034


Lee, Florida USA

Internet Business
485,000 185,000 112,072 184,110
BBF-95101002


Lee, Florida USA

Internet
/Online Service
50,000 50,000 39,911 42,771
Liquor Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95311029


Lee, Florida USA


*Contract Pending* 
Adult Nite Club
550,000 450,000 290,250 1,988,948
BBF-95311033


Lee, Florida USA


*Contract Pending* 
Bar
/Restaurant
450,000 450,000 290,250 1,988,948
BBF-93700794


Collier, Florida USA

Sports Bar
174,900 125,000 300,000 1,100,000
BBF-93700839


Collier, Florida USA

Sports Bar
380,000 230,000 0 0
Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93701825


Lee, Florida USA


*Lender Pre-Qualified* 
Medical Equipment
485,000 122,000 186,897 1,140,612
Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90409257


Lee, Florida USA

American Restaurant
2,500,000 2,500,000 620,051 3,000,000
BBF-92407267


Collier, Florida USA

Breakfast Lunch
95,000 65,000 70,000 300,000
BBF-95400030


Lee, Florida USA

Coffee Shop
/House
16,000 16,000 1,728 24,000
Sports Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102003


Lee, Florida USA

Golf Store
120,000 60,000 0 0

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

How To Sell A Business: 5 Top Tips You need To know | How To Sell

Nicely written article providing five tips for selling your business. Key among these are:

1. Use a business broker.
2. Educate yourself on the sales process.
3. Value your business.
4. Create a confidential teaser (BLI).
5. Prepare for sale and buyer's due diligence well in advance.

How To Sell A Business: 5 Top Tips You need To know | How To Sell

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

New SWFL BBF Businesses For Sale (Nov. 6-12):

Accounting
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406161


Charlotte, Florida USA

Tax Practice
89,000 89,000 44,012 88,642
Automotive
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406211


Lee, Florida USA

Auto General Repair
75,000 75,000 64,825 452,909
Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406151


Lee, Florida USA

Hair Salon
89,000 39,800 46,095 195,635
Business Services
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95103001


Collier, Florida USA

Construction Consulting
50,000 50,000 41,794 66,708
Cleaning
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95600070


Collier, Florida USA


*Lender Pre-Qualified* 
Cleaning Air Ducts
480,000 480,000 156,351 546,317
BBF-93700817


Collier, Florida USA


*Contract Pending* 
Pressure Cleaning
65,000 65,000 97,217 208,981
Communications
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-55311954


Lee, Florida USA

Wireless Phone Store
1,000,000 600,000 307,811 872,841
Lawn/Landscaping
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95101003


Lee, Florida USA

Tree Service
100,000 60,000 96,162 220,579
Liquor Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406174


Charlotte, Florida USA

Beer
/Wine Bar
59,000 59,000 59,880 144,000
Marine Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406103


Lee, Florida USA

Boat Rentals
68,000 30,000 32,422 32,495
Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406185


Charlotte, Florida USA

Medical Supplies
1,700,000 545,000 647,043 1,693,439
Pack/Ship/Postal
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406238


Collier, Florida USA

Pack
/Ship Service
225,000 225,000 100,019 343,837
Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93701845


Collier, Florida USA

American Restaurant
119,000 65,000 0 0
BBF-95300030


Lee, Florida USA


*Contract Pending* 
American Restaurant
150,000 150,000 150,385 297,542
BBF-93700809


Collier, Florida USA

Brew/Pub
465,000 465,000 0 0
BBF-93700845


Collier, Florida USA

Cafe Type Eatery
119,000 65,000 0 0
BBF-92406125


Collier, Florida USA

Ethnic Restaurant
35,000 35,000 74,500 248,500
BBF-95102033


Lee, Florida USA

Ethnic Restaurant
80,000 80,000 93,080 212,000
BBF-90714100


Lee, Florida USA

Italian Restaurant
150,000 150,000 135,000 580,000
BBF-90770032


Lee, Florida USA

Steak Restaurant
150,000 150,000 150,000 580,000
Transportation
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-16411816


Collier, Florida USA

Equip Delivery
6,500,000 5,200,000 1,105,851 3,035,383
Vending Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92405163


Collier, Florida USA

Vending Snack Foods
60,000 60,000 35,000 65,000
BBF-92401179


Collier, Florida USA

Vending Snack Foods
79,000 59,000 28,262 61,285
Wholesale
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95101021


Lee, Florida USA

Wholesale Hand Bags
30,000 30,000 20,159 57,894

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.