Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Business Broker of Florida SWFL Listings (Week of May 22-May 28)

Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406182 Lee Hair Salon/Day Spa 120,000 60,000 72,400 285,000
BBF-95102015 Lee Nail Salon 165,000 165,000 0 0

Child Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92401153 Collier Day Care & After School 150,000 150,000 50,706 259,101

Cleaning/Clothing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-84301157 Charlotte Coin Laundry 175,000 75,000 47,493 111,350
BBF-92403348 Collier Cleaners Drop Store 30,000 15,000 20,131 90,000
BBF-92403349 Lee Cleaners Drop Store 40,000 20,000 34,240 110,000

Cleaning
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93700816 Lee Water Damage/Restore 1,200,000 1,200,000 263,191 2,707,047

Clothing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92401174 Collier Clothing Women 120,000 60,000 57,614 202,466

Construction
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93701816 Lee Fire Damage Restoration 1,200,000 1,200,000 263,191 2,707,047
BBF-95094014 Lee Glass Company 125,000 50,000 102,500 750,000

Convenience Stores
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-49379740 Lee Small Grocery Store 64,900 64,900 45,000 355,000
BBF-49302777 Lee Small Grocery Store 298,000 90,000 0 0

Distribution
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95101007 Lee Dist-Electronics 325,000 200,000 116,468 836,782

Fitness
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93406581 Collier Fitness Gym 129,900 129,900 45,814 160,830

Flooring
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102001 Lee Flooring/Carpeting 900,000 900,000 0 0

Lawn/Landscaping
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92401175 Lee Lawn Biz Commercial 77,000 77,000 40,000 100,000

Liquor Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93701826 Lee Bar/Restaurant 149,000 149,000 0 0
BBF-90712710 Lee Bar/Restaurant 350,000 350,000 170,000 1,000,000

Manufacturing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93106953 Charlotte Mfg-Automotive Products 295,000 295,000 426,800 2,000,000

Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-74703270 Collier Medical Chiropractic 649,900 325,000 374,710 984,888
BBF-95311026 Lee Medical Software 1,300,000 1,300,000 389,275 756,124

Real Property Rltd
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102002 Lee Retail/Warehouse 700,000 700,000 0 0

Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93700798 Collier American Restaurant 199,000 125,000 0 0
BBF-94700774 Collier American Restaurant 324,900 324,900 113,678 502,124
BBF-92406124 Collier Breakfast Lunch 195,000 100,000 80,918 601,253
BBF-93700826 Lee American Restaurant 149,000 149,000 0 0
BBF-90714710 Lee American Restaurant 350,000 350,000 170,000 1,000,000
BBF-90406169 Lee American Restaurant 475,000 49,500 152,429 845,694
BBF-92401170 Lee Bagel Restaurant 59,900 59,900 0 0
BBF-92406113 Lee Ethnic Restaurant 69,000 69,000 42,807 359,662
BBF-90714100 Lee Italian Restaurant 150,000 100,000 120,000 550,000
BBF-90718509 Lee Italian Restaurant 175,000 125,000 105,000 420,000
BBF-95311027 Lee Italian Restaurant 350,000 250,000 191,133 759,609
BBF-95200020 Lee Pizza Shop 65,000 65,000 8,918 220,260

Retail Miscellaneous
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406091 Charlotte Retail Candy Store 110,000 75,000 89,756 410,000
BBF-95400019 Lee Retail Dollar Store 72,000 57,000 36,200 60,000
BBF-95102009 Lee Retail Specialties 75,000 75,000 104,000 125,792

Routes
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406177 Collier Routes Bread 125,000 125,000 63,387 436,910

Travel
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-890611131 Lee Travel Agency 89,000 89,000 41,902 1,432,414

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Friday, May 27, 2011

� Think Like An Buyer To Sell Your Business Happily - Article Resource

� Think Like An Buyer To Sell Your Business Happily - Article Resource

Sage advice for business owners. For exit planning assistance, consult a FBX Intermediary who will be happy to work with you and your key advisors to plan the sale of your business.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Business brokerage market gains steam | Dayton Business Journal

Business brokerage market gains steam Dayton Business Journal

There certainly is no shortage of activity in the marketplace. Now is a great time to buy as there are numerous bargains -- solid, profitable businesses that have survived the downturn and are poised for new energy. It is also a good time to sell as the economy has somewhat stabilized and buyers and lenders are gaining confidence.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business | Inc.com, Page 2

10 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Business Inc.com, Page 2

Another great article from Inc.com. Make sure you have the personal questions answered prior to your pursuit of a business!

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Why Now Is The Time To Buy A Business : Money :: American Express OPEN Forum

Why Now Is The Time To Buy A Business : Money :: American Express OPEN Forum

The reality is the well run businesses did not suffer quite as much as poorly run businesses over the past few years. As the weak have been weeded out, only the strong have survived. There are still many very solid, profitable businesses for sale throughout Florida. Talk to an FBX Intermediary for more information on buying a business.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Buy a Business for Sale to Become a Successful Businessman

Buy a Business for Sale to Become a Successful Businessman

Good article by Manish Khanna about how to go about buying a business and the importance of buying a business in your comfort zone.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Business Brokers of Florida SWFL Listings (Week of May 15 - May 21)

Automotive
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales BBF-95095006 Collier Auto General Repair 300,000 300,000 146,293 532,279

Aviation
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406118 Lee Aviation FBO 1,750,000 750,000 29,900 31,000

Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90405770 Lee Hair Salon/Day Spa 49,900 49,900 34,815 210,838
BBF-92406122 Collier Hair Salon/Day Spa 75,000 75,000 0 0
BBF-90406182 Lee Hair Salon/Day Spa 120,000 60,000 72,400 285,000
BBF-95102015 Lee Nail Salon 165,000 165,000 0 0

Business Services
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales

BBF-95095003 Lee Management Services 250,000 250,000 206,100 386,100

Child Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92401153 Collier Day Care & After School 150,000 150,000 50,706 259,101

Cleaning/Clothing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92403348 Collier Cleaners Drop Store 30,000 15,000 20,131 90,000
BBF-92403349 Lee Cleaners Drop Store 40,000 20,000 34,240 110,000

Cleaning
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406098 Lee Cleaning Air Ducts 325,000 58,000 99,493 306,482
BBF-92403361 Lee Water Damage/Restore 295,000 63,000 178,551 489,919
BBF-93700816 Lee Water Damage/Restore 1,200,000 1,200,000 263,191 2,707,047

Construction
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93700771 Lee Contractor A/C & Heating 669,000 669,000 127,008 986,118
BBF-95095007 Lee Contractor A/C & Heating 700,000 150,000 183,876 736,425
BBF-90406173 Lee Contractor Plumber 74,900 74,900 51,740 126,606
BBF-90406181 Lee Contractor Plumber 195,000 195,000 74,628 148,556
BBF-93701816 Lee Fire Damage Restoration 1,200,000 1,200,000 263,191 2,707,047
BBF-95094014 Lee Glass Company 125,000 50,000 102,500 750,000

Convenience Stores
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-49379740 Lee Small Grocery Store 64,900 64,900 45,000 355,000
BBF-49302777 Lee Small Grocery Store 298,000 90,000 0 0

Distribution
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95101007 Lee Dist-Electronics 325,000 200,000 116,468 836,782

Electronics/Computer
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95095011 Lee Computer Repair 130,000 130,000 69,640 79,231
BBF-43902141 Collier Electronic Equipment Sale 110,000 110,000 25,265 254,463

Fitness
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406168 Lee Fitness Gym 125,000 75,000 73,744 156,714

Flooring
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102001 Lee Flooring/Carpeting 900,000 900,000 0 0

Flower Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95400018 Lee Florist 67,900 50,000 28,621 145,835

Internet Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95095012 Lee Internet/Online Service 50,000 35,000 88,200 113,500

Lawn/Landscaping
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-92401175 Lee Lawn Biz Commercial 77,000 77,000 40,000 100,000

Liquor Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-93701826 Lee Bar/Restaurant 149,000 149,000 0 0
BBF-90712710 Lee Bar/Restaurant 350,000 350,000 170,000 1,000,000
BBF-95200008 Lee Liquor Bar/Lounge 329,000 200,000 167,853 503,170
BBF-90406033 Lee Sports Bar 230,000 130,000 86,009 670,644
BBF-90406169 Lee, Florida USA Sports Bar 475,000 49,500 152,429 845,694

Marine Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales BBF-90406152 Collier Marinas 5,200,000 3,200,000 344,832 3,941,771

Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95311026 Lee Medical Software 1,300,000 1,300,000 389,275 756,124

Pack/Ship/Postal
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406180 Collier Pack/Ship Service 17,000 17,000 0 0

Pool & Spa Business
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95200018 Lee Pool Repairs 225,000 45,000 161,238 743,916

Real Estate Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406110 Lee Broker Real Estate 70,000 70,000 30,426 213,991
BBF-90406041 Lee Home Inspection Service 235,000 39,750 93,900 358,100

Real Property Rltd
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102002 Lee Retail/Warehouse 700,000 700,000 0 0

Recreation
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406175 Charlotte Game Room 75,000 75,000 112,000 400,000
BBF-92403359 Lee Game Room 150,000 100,000 257,389 1,043,735

Rental Business
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-90406127 Charlotte Rental Equipment 675,000 300,000 173,763 730,242

Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-95102011 Lee American Restaurant 99,900 99,900 55,682 185,906
BBF-93700826 Lee American Restaurant 149,000 149,000 0 0
BBF-93700798 Collier American Restaurant 199,000 125,000 0 0
BBF-90714710 Lee American Restaurant 350,000 350,000 170,000 1,000,000
BBF-93700807 Collier Bagel Restaurant 249,000 249,000 111,000 570,000
BBF-92407267 Collier Breakfast Lunch 170,000 100,000 80,000 400,000
BBF-90714100 Lee Italian Restaurant 150,000 100,000 120,000 550,000
BBF-90718509 Lee Italian Restaurant 175,000 125,000 105,000 420,000
BBF-95311027 Lee Italian Restaurant 350,000 250,000 191,133 759,609
BBF-90406179 Lee Pizza Shop 59,000 59,000 0 0
BBF-95200020 Lee Pizza Shop 65,000 65,000 8,918 220,260
BBF-90723211 Lee Pizza Shop 110,000 60,000 65,000 210,000
BBF-90406165 Lee Pizza Shop 275,000 275,000 106,500 510,000
BBF-90770032 Lee Steak Restaurant 150,000 100,000 120,000 550,000
BBF-92409151 Lee Take Out Only 695,000 395,000 148,502 752,709

Retail Miscellaneous
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adjusted Net Sales
BBF-94801200 Lee, Florida USA Retail Jewelry 245,000 245,000 31,669 280,089

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Week of May 8 - May 14)

Beauty
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net SalesBBF-26404447 Broward Hair Salon/Day Spa 95,000 95,000 84,025 400,368
BBF-21406793 Broward Nail Salon 69,000 69,000 57,600 180,000

Construction
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-35011655 Broward Contractor Counters 199,000 99,000 58,494 359,798
BBF-93701816 Lee Fire Damage Restoration 1,200,000 1,200,000 263,191 2,707,047
BBF-26409095 Miami-Dade Contractor Plumber 295,000 295,000 69,440 137,703
BBF-26409096 Miami-Dade Drain Cleaning 295,000 295,000 69,440 137,703
BBF-893404141 Sarasota Contractor A/C & Heating 1,200,000 900,000 374,000 3,240,000

Internet Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-29132420 Broward Online Retail Store 50,000 50,000 169,400 775,000
BBF-91702115 Miami-Dade Internet Business 1,250,000 625,000 228,208 884,029

Lawn and Landscape
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-58500456 Orange Lawn Biz Landscaping 2,190,000 2,190,000 812,118 3,905,022
BBF-43902093 Orange Lawn Biz Commercial 850,000 850,000 540,001 998,583
BBF-16411173 Sarasota Comm Mowing/Grading 82,000 75,000 61,328 133,938
BBF-48404843 Volusia Lawn Biz Commercial 995,000 250,000 650,304 1,200,000

Liquor Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-75700072 Citrus Liquor Package Store 215,000 215,000 72,351 300,000
BBF-74703262 Duval Liquor Nite Club 425,000 425,000 110,000 350,000
BBF-48404848 Orange Brew/Pub 175,000 100,000 63,994 253,108
BBF-48404834 Orange Beer/Wine Bar 175,000 100,000 63,994 253,108
BBF-87100222 Pinellas Sports Bar 1,400,000 500,000 388,187 2,817,053
BBF-39735044 Seminole Liquor Package Store 975,000 875,000 375,000 1,350,000
BBF-45804744 Sumter Lounge & Package Store 575,000 250,000 66,831 285,069

Manufacturing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-35211638 Broward Mfg-Giftware Products 245,000 200,000 62,594 211,530
BBF-35011654 Broward Mfg-Marble Products 199,000 99,000 58,494 359,798
BBF-41860005 Orange Mfg-Marble Products 940,000 940,000 88,595 610,699
BBF-41860006 Orange Mfg-Marble Products 250,000 250,000 88,595 610,699
BBF-411705121 Palm Beach Mfg-Fabrication 237,500 237,500 72,214 257,842
BBF-37707288 Palm Beach Mfg-Marble Products 957,500 957,500 169,000 850,000
BBF-89801169 Pinellas Mfg-Assembler-Fabrication 850,000 400,000 183,670 424,962

Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-893600003 Hillsborough Medical Pharmacy 200,000 200,000 140,000 600,000
BBF-891300050 Hillsborough Medical-MRI 0 0 139,025 392,423
BBF-85901049 Pinellas Non-Med Home Care 395,000 395,000 136,495 780,696
BBF-17018205 Saint Lucie A.L.F. 110,000 110,000 63,252 132,000

Pool & Spa Business
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-43902339 Polk Pool Service 200,000 200,000 92,673 182,139

Recreation
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-92403359 Lee Game Room 150,000 100,000 227,389 1,043,735
BBF-92403360 Lee Game Room 100,000 50,000 72,403 486,816

Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-44500891 Brevard Italian Restaurant 150,000 150,000 100,000 364,000
BBF-41870033 Brevard Italian Restaurant 2,775,000 1,475,000 239,400 964,500
BBF-41870034 Brevard Italian Restaurant 575,000 475,000 239,400 964,500
BBF-29001415 Broward Barbecue Restaurant 320,000 320,000 117,277 706,864
BBF-16411873 Broward Italian Restaurant 350,000 175,000 199,684 1,080,521
BBF-16411447 Broward Pizza Shop 99,000 99,000 80,817 300,085
BBF-16411898 Broward Fast Food Mall 149,000 149,000 72,327 237,424
BBF-81506107 Hernando Barbecue Restaurant 38,000 38,000 62,000 120,000
BBF-88300085 Hillsborough Buffett 49,999 49,999 76,382 219,308
BBF-95310016 Lee American Restaurant 750,000 600,000 182,000 2,872,000
BBF-17018220 Martin Food Est+Drive Thru 69,000 69,000 84,000 420,000
BBF-24900922 Miami-Dade Fast Food Franchise 165,000 165,000 56,608 427,306
BBF-47809068 Orange Breakfast Lunch 195,000 125,000 114,240 288,000
BBF-41870031 Orange Italian Restaurant 750,000 450,000 275,100 2,100,000
BBF-41870032 Orange Italian Restaurant 650,000 350,000 192,000 1,600,000
BBF-410608147 Orange Ethnic Restaurant 125,000 125,000 78,295 300,307
BBF-411020018 Orange Specialty Restaurant 65,000 65,000 78,300 216,000
BBF-411020035 Orange Breakfast Lunch 113,000 100,000 52,562 339,001
BBF-16411611 Palm Beach Italian Restaurant 475,000 237,500 338,000 1,279,000
BBF-87100206 Pasco Pizza Shop 45,000 45,000 84,026 260,000
BBF-84384305 Pasco Family Style 128,000 90,000 220,072 604,218
BBF-892300718 Pinellas Gourmet Dining 61,900 30,000 70,757 287,574
BBF-892960110 Pinellas Italian Restaurant 139,000 75,000 102,072 383,540
BBF-81106804 Sarasota American Restaurant 199,000 99,000 83,260 204,949
BBF-411020024 Volusia Fast Casual 95,000 70,000 71,008 435,249


For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Southwest Florida Business Brokers

Eric J. Gall, Business Intermediary is pleased to announce the addition of experienced business broker Phil Hewett to Florida Business Exchange, Inc.'s Southwest Florida business brokerage team.  Phil brings a wealth of business transaction experience as a former business broker with First Choice Business Brokers and mergers & acquisitions specialist with Verizon.  If you are looking for experienced business brokers to help you sell or find the right business contact Phil at 239-218-3244 or Eric at 239-738-6227.

Florida Business Exchange, Inc.'s Southwest Florida office is located in Bonita Springs and serves business owners and buyers in great communities such as Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Marco Island, Sanibel Island, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Englewood and more.

Florida Business Exchange, Inc. is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and has four regional offices including Bonita Springs, Jacksonville, Tampa and Destin.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

How 1 number can double (or cut in half) the value of your business | Built To Sell

How 1 number can double (or cut in half) the value of your business Built To Sell

Great article by best selling business author John Warrillow on how buyers and sellers manipulate earnings multiples to get a better price.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Get Your Business Valued – For Free - In Charge - WSJ

Get Your Business Valued – For Free - In Charge - WSJ

Great opportunity for business owners to take advantage of FBX partner BizBuySell.com's generousity between May 16 and June 2. Click link above to read article for more information on how to win a free valuation, then call your FBX Intermediary for a free consultation.

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Week of May 1 - May 7)

Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-29001425 Broward Tanning Salon 139,500 139,500 81,365 185,039
BBF-411040002 Orange Hair Salon 75,000 75,000 54,406 102,336
BBF-37707286 Palm Beach Hair Salon/Day Spa 549,000 549,000 315,972 827,976
BBF-89801025 Pinellas Hair Salon/Day Spa 300,000 150,000 84,206 316,528
BBF-59201006 Seminole Tanning Salon 210,000 210,000 79,981 218,363

Construction
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-16411776 Broward Contractor A/C & Heating 475,000 300,000 278,878 5,193,586
BBF-891300051 Hillsborough Bldg Renovations 799,000 799,000 200,284 2,150,651
BBF-90406178 Lee Contractr Insulation 279,000 279,000 115,877 1,040,721

Lawn/Landscaping
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-26401191 Broward Lawn Biz Residential 1,100,000 1,100,000 298,990 1,188,806
BBF-26407790 Broward Specialized Grass Services 1,100,000 1,100,000 91,712 888,304
BBF-890611441 Manatee Lawn Biz Landscaping 269,900 269,900 126,257 252,478
BBF-37705002 Martin Lawn Mower Repairs 249,000 100,000 94,289 518,358
BBF-59800007 Orange Lawn Equipment Sales 675,000 350,000 200,169 1,039,136
BBF-59800008 Orange Lawn Equipment Sales 1,850,000 900,000 200,169 1,039,136
BBF-81105940 Sarasota Lawn Biz Landscaping 275,000 190,000 117,685 380,863

Liquor Related
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales

BBF-95200008 Lee Liquor Bar/Lounge 329,000 200,000 167,853 503,170
BBF-74102333 Marion Brew/Pub 375,000 175,000 151,044 841,396
BBF-74102334 Marion Brew/Pub 550,000 200,000 148,186 853,228

Manufacturing
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-16411911 Broward Mfg-Window Coverings 285,000 150,000 204,490 776,010
BBF-37707197 Miami-Dade Mfg-Signs 990,000 990,000 208,290 2,168,707

Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales

BBF-891300050 Hillsborough Medical-MRI 0 0 164,579 392,423
BBF-53402156 Volusia A.L.F. 395,000 395,000 72,486 165,600

Pool & Spa Business
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-91702108 Charlotte Pool Supplies 215,000 195,000 93,252 657,561
BBF-49148931 Osceola Pool Service 499,000 499,000 136,689 377,255

Recreation
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-92403359 Lee Game Room 300,000 200,000 227,389 1,043,735

Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Detail Price Down Adj Net Sales

BBF-43100071 Brevard Bagel Restaurant 179,000 120,000 107,740 250,000
BBF-16411577 Broward Deli Restaurant 100,000 75,000 93,324 398,969
BBF-19619615 Broward Pizza Shop 194,500 100,000 68,624 230,000
BBF-80104006 Citrus Fast Food Franchise 1,590,000 256,125 228,248 763,915
BBF-74703255 Duval Pizza Shop 225,000 225,000 112,839 455,755
BBF-88300085 Hillsborough Buffett 59,900 59,900 76,382 219,308
BBF-89067923 Hillsborough Italian Restaurant 225,000 125,000 109,519 380,446
BBF-17008132 Indian River Pizza Shop 95,000 60,000 96,252 320,000
BBF-49000206 Lake Fast Food Franchise 399,500 399,500 149,500 616,598
BBF-91702113 Lee Fast Casual 399,800 150,000 92,725 325,385
BBF-91702114 Lee Fast Casual 149,900 149,900 92,725 325,385
BBF-92409151 Lee Take Out Only 695,000 395,000 167,616 752,709
BBF-17018220 Martin Food Est+Drive Thru 120,000 120,000 84,000 420,000
BBF-411020018 Orange Specialty Restaurant 72,000 72,000 66,155 132,52
BBF-41870002 Orange Sub Shop 255,000 135,000 117,468 498,000
BBF-53042271 Orange Specialty Restaurant 825,000 825,000 296,012 1,724,672
BBF-112800003 Palm Beach American Restaurant 400,000 200,000 120,783 765,438
BBF-16411835 Palm Beach Cafe Type Eatery 199,000 125,000 100,500 575,000
BBF-16411836 Palm Beach Catering 199,000 125,000 100,074 489,923
BBF-35211681 Palm Beach Pizza Shop 175,000 175,000 131,840 375,000
BBF-87100241 Pasco Pizza Shop 450,000 200,000 237,339 860,000
BBF-81000478 Pinellas Seafood Restaurant 199,000 100,000 100,000 440,000
BBF-892300728 Pinellas Deli Restaurant 179,900 75,000 83,483 353,225
BBF-43902279 Polk Diner 195,000 195,000 90,000 271,995
BBF-95200013 Sarasota Deli Restaurant 40,000 40,000 71,000 120,000

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

What Makes Your Business Sellable? — Personal Dividends - Money+Lifestyle

What Makes Your Business Sellable? — Personal Dividends - Money+Lifestyle

Three keys to a sellable business:

1. Is it "Teachable" to your employees so they can run it themselves?
2. Is it "Valuable", i.e., does it generate cash flow?
3. Is it "Repeatable", i.e., can it create loyal customers who come back time and time again?

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

BizBuySell.com Reports All-Time Record Website Traffic Numbers

BizBuySell.com Reports All-Time Record Website Traffic Numbers

If business owners ever needed evidence that business buyers are out there and active -- this is it!

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.

The Decision to Sell Your Business

The decision to sell your business will be one of the most important career decisions you will ever make. Selling a business should include careful consideration of financial, legal, tax, lifestyle and emotional issues of which no individual owner is an expert.  Securing the assistance of a team of professional advisors including a FBX business broker, CPA, attorney and financial planner can provide peace of mind and add dollars to your sale.

Understand "Timing is Everything" -- as our postcards state.  If your business is solid and profitable, you should initiate your exit strategy about six months in advance of selling.  If there are problems to be addressed, make sure you add sufficient time to fix your problems.  We offer several programs under our GR2S "Get Ready to Sell" label to assist struggling businesses prepare for sale.

If you are looking to sell your business confidently and confidentially, please contact one our over 25 highly qualified business intermediaries located throughout the State of Florida.


For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Business Brokers of Florida Listings (Week April 24-April 30)

Beauty/Personal Care
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-71806925 Leon Hair Salon 129,500 129,500 56,816 305,557
BBF-49000207 Orange Hair Salon 120,000 120,000 143,650 178,800
BBF-55300054 Orange Hair Salon 185,000 185,000 89,109 332,567
BBF-89801025 Pinellas Hair Salon/Day Spa 300,000 150,000 84,206 316,528

Construction
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-93701816 Lee Fire Damage Restoration 1,700,000 1,700,000 263,191 2,707,047
BBF-85993127 Pinellas Fire Damage Restoration 450,000 270,000 109,871 726,417

Internet Related
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-29132417 Broward Online Retail Store 75,000 75,000 169,400 775,000
BBF-87812500 Hillsborough Internet/Online Service 125,000 125,000 360,000 900,000

Lawn/Landscaping
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-41509326 Brevard Lawn Biz Residential 59,000 59,000 50,000 73,000
BBF-92405551 Collier Lawn Biz Landscaping 3,500,000 3,500,000 490,515 4,351,086
BBF-17005101 Highlands Lawn Biz Commercial 93,500 65,000 74,530 170,000
BBF-89206917 Pinellas Lawn & Garden Supply 565,000 283,000 75,491 659,980
BBF-48404843 Volusia Lawn Biz Commercial 995,000 150,000 422,205 796,901

Liquor Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-16409773 Broward Liquor Bar/Lounge 250,000 170,000 90,122 568,289
BBF-39210011 Broward Sports Bar 450,000 450,000 72,500 1,850,000
BBF-16411426 Miami-Dade Bar/Restaurant 399,000 399,000 177,013 2,898,778
BBF-35011881 Miami-Dade Liquor Package Store 250,000 250,000 63,153 499,663
BBF-892300080 Pasco Liquor Package Store 499,000 349,000 135,000 650,000
BBF-893100024 Pinellas Liquor Bar/Lounge 3,000,000 3,000,000 975,643 2,117,824
BBF-74703221 Volusia Tavern 114,900 114,900 57,763 165,877

Manufacturing
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-35211638 Broward Mfg-Giftware Products 245,000 245,000 62,594 211,530
BBF-89801159 Pinellas Mfg-Assembler-Fabrication 400,000 400,000 152,302 424,962
BBF-89801169 Pinellas Mfg-Assembler-Fabrication 850,000 850,000 183,670 424,962

Medical Related Biz
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-17008122 Broward Substance Abuse 600,000 300,000 191,777 445,120
BBF-28830016 Broward Medical Pharmacy 300,000 300,000 570,438 7,015,827
BBF-16411885 Miami-Dade Medical Clinic 329,500 200,000 158,414 539,977
BBF-16411855 Miami-Dade Medical Home Care 690,000 490,000 435,863 1,053,991
BBF-35010937 Miami-Dade Medical Equipment 400,000 200,000 70,509 172,806
BBF-59606135 Orange Medical Supplies 152,000 152,000 82,876 221,217
BBF-16411610 Osceola Medical Home Care 1,400,000 1,400,000 294,897 1,736,462
BBF-85901049 Pinellas Non-Med Home Care 395,000 395,000 136,495 780,696

Pool & Spa Business
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-89009082 Hillsborough Pool Service 160,000 100,000 92,288 270,000
BBF-95200018 Lee Pool Repairs 225,000 225,000 161,238 743,916
BBF-89009081 Pasco Pool/Spa Supply Store 160,000 100,000 92,288 270,000

Recreation
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-90406175 Charlotte Game Room 99,000 99,000 112,000 400,000

Restaurants
Listing No. Location Category Price Down Adj Net Sales
BBF-111100102 Broward Italian Restaurant 209,000 150,000 124,290 812,390
BBF-16411863 Broward Fast Food-No Franchise 200,000 150,000 127,105 400,000
BBF-16411878 Broward Italian Restaurant 529,000 400,000 220,000 889,776
BBF-16411898 Broward Fast Food Mall 149,000 149,000 72,000 340,000
BBF-92403315 Collier Pizza Shop 220,000 110,000 102,123 476,307
BBF-74703256 Duval Sandwich Shop 124,900 74,900 102,433 335,232
BBF-892911232 Hernando Italian Restaurant 145,000 145,000 66,870 337,171
BBF-88311540 Hillsborough Pizza Shop 59,900 59,900 76,382 219,308
BBF-89067921 Hillsborough Sub/Pizza Shop 225,000 125,000 109,519 380,446
BBF-35311869 Indian River Pizza Shop 185,000 185,000 102,044 486,816
BBF-76000011 Marion Italian Restaurant 379,000 379,000 68,403 277,294
BBF-17008131 Martin Sandwich Shop 75,000 75,000 70,380 168,000
BBF-17018220 Martin Food Est+Drive Thru 200,000 200,000 84,000 420,000
BBF-35011500 Miami-Dade Pizza Shop 350,000 350,000 106,707 444,081
BBF-35011883 Miami-Dade Steak Restaurant 749,000 749,000 188,067 892,376
BBF-41870030 Orange Ethnic Restaurant 180,000 90,000 92,758 436,800
BBF-53042271 Orange Specialty Restaurant 825,000 825,000 296,012 1,724,672
BBF-13502623 Palm Beach Italian Restaurant 395,000 395,000 255,129 1,610,483
BBF-30330352 Palm Beach Deli Restaurant 100,000 50,000 100,000 700,000
BBF-35311867 Palm Beach Italian Restaurant 225,000 225,000 238,215 1,209,759
BBF-892300718 Pinellas Gourmet Dining 69,900 50,000 70,757 287,574
BBF-74703173 Saint Johns Coffee Shop/House 235,000 185,000 91,310 288,411
BBF-411020024 Volusia Fast Casual 130,000 70,000 71,008 435,249
BBF-74703252 Volusia American Restaurant 475,000 475,000 235,019 1,049,818

For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 800-599-0503. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at http://www.fbxbrokers.com/ and my personal website at http://www.buysellflbiz.com/.