Business brokers working with other business brokers

Truth:  Business brokers who are associated with BBF (Business Brokers of Florida) attract more buyers.

A great benefit of hiring a BBF business broker to assist with the sale of your company is their access to the BBF MLS system (http://www.bbfmls.com).  The BBF MLS is a large database which allows Florida Business Brokers the ability to input detailed information about your business for sale as well as list information about buyers who inquire about purchasing businesses.  The benefits of the BBF MLS system are as follows:

• The public can search the BBF MLS and find a confidential summary of your business.
• BBF business brokers can view details your listing to see if it will interest their buyers.
• Your BBF business broker can view other business broker's buyers to see if any are looking to buy a business like yours.

BBF employs a co-brokering agreement requiring all member brokers to co-broke, i.e., share commissions equally for bringing either a buyer or a seller to the table.  Hence, when you hire a BBF business brokers, you are essentially hiring all BBF brokers throughout the State of Florida to help sell your business.

Florida Business Echange, Inc. a founding member of the BBF (Business Brokers of Florida).

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.

New SWFL BBF Businesses For Sale (Week of Oct 16-22):

Accounting

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-85901046	Charlotte, Florida USA	CPA Practice	220,000	220,000	26,671	191,189

Aviation

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-90406118	Lee, Florida USA	Aviation FBO	368,750	59,000	29,900	31,000

Beauty/Personal Care

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-92406122	Collier, Florida USA	Hair Salon /Day Spa	35,000	35,000	0	0
BBF-95300033	Lee, Florida USA	Hair Salon /Day Spa	209,000	209,000	7,514	291,191

Cleaning/Clothing

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-91702121	Lee, Florida USA	Coin Laundry	175,000	175,000	39,905	142,189

Cleaning

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-90406098	Lee, Florida USA	Cleaning Air Ducts	325,000	58,000	99,493	306,482
BBF-92401168	Collier, Florida USA	Pressure Cleaning	99,000	75,000	57,623	287,535

Construction

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95300029	Collier, Florida USA	Contractor General	175,000	75,000	18,998	772,654

Distribution

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95300015	Collier, Florida USA	Dist-Bev Non Alcohol	75,000	75,000	15,408	36,000

Food Business Retail

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-90406201	Lee, Florida USA	Food Retail Health	350,000	350,000	166,867	567,650

Lawn/Landscaping

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-92405160	Collier, Florida USA	Lawn Biz Residential	125,000	125,000	70,000	215,000

Liquor Related Biz

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95300021	Lee, Florida USA	Bar /Restaurant	300,000	150,000	115,000	736,325
BBF-92403371	Lee, Florida USA	Liquor Package Store	200,000	100,000	70,888	552,647
BBF-93700794	Collier, Florida USA	Sports Bar	199,000	150,000	300,000	1,100,000

Manufacturing

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95102032	Lee, Florida USA	Mfg-Metal Products	350,000	350,000	47,173	429,352

Marine Related

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-91702122	Lee, Florida USA	Boat Detailing	124,900	124,900	95,558	135,247

Restaurants

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95300030	Lee, Florida USA	American Restaurant	150,000	150,000	150,385	297,542
BBF-92409160	Lee, Florida USA	Family Style	49,000	34,000	42,159	205,651
BBF-90714100	Lee, Florida USA	Italian Restaurant	150,000	150,000	135,000	580,000
BBF-95300023	Collier, Florida USA	Latin Restaurant	85,000	85,000	6,685	155,744
BBF-90406184	Lee, Florida USA	Pizza Shop	189,000	149,000	77,861	332,663
BBF-90770032	Lee, Florida USA	Steak Restaurant	150,000	150,000	150,000	580,000

Retail Miscellaneous

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95300026	Lee, Florida USA	Retail Jewelry	75,000	75,000	45,000	225,000

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.

Four Questions to Ask a Business Broker - NYTimes.com

Great article by Barbara Taylor, an accomplished business broker from Arkansas and New York Times author.  I've learned quite a bit from Barbara's articles over the years.  Here are her four questions to ask a business broker, and the right answers, before hiring him/her:

1. Will you get me top dollar for my business?
2. Where do most of your referrals come from?
3. How do you market your firm to clients?
4. What is your success rate?

Four Questions to Ask a Business Broker - NYTimes.com
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.

Is Buying A Business Simply Buying A Job? | BizQuest's Business for Sale Blog

Excellent article by Richard Parker, Founder and President of Diomo.com. Richard's article explores the positives and negatives of business ownership and how at its worst, it is buying a job; however, at its best, it can be much, much more.

Is Buying A Business Simply Buying A Job? | BizQuest's Business for Sale Blog

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.

New Listing: Marble & Natural Stone Distributor & Retailer

Description
One of the United State's and World's premier distributors and retailers of Turkish travertine marble and natural stone, this company leverages its relationships with the highest quality quarries and factories to select the finest quality stones and highest quality workmanship.  The result is the ability to bring the beauty, elegance and durability of travertine marble and natural stone to homes and businesses at an affordable price.

Pricing
$1,800,000 -- Presented as an asset sale.  Price includes furniture, fixtures, equipment, goodwill, and $400,000 of inventory.  The business is located in a fully equipped warehouse and showroom with a very favorable lease.

Opportunity

The buyer will be purchasing a business with strong revenues and owner benefit.  2011 CY revenue is expected to approach $2.5M and owner benefit to exceed $600K.  The opportunity includes an established market presence in Florida, a popular showroom/warehouse in the Tampa Bay area, a global customer list and distribution network, exceptional internet presence, excellent relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers, and a seller commitment to ensure a successful transition.  

Contact
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall (eric@buysellswflbiz.com or 239.738.6227) or Chris Savage (cesavage@verizon.net 813.784.4457) or .Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com or their personal websites at www.buysellflbiz.com and www.savagebusinessgroup.com.

New Businss Brokers of Florida SWFL Listings (Week of Oct 9-15):

Automotive

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-90406060	Charlotte, Florida USA	Auto Window Tinting	99,000	60,000	60,000	150,000

Beauty/Personal Care

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95400023	Lee, Florida USA	Nail Salon	75,000	60,000	43,837	171,379

Construction

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-93700843	Lee, Florida USA	Contractor Paving	1,450,000	1,450,000	231,835	902,211

Flooring

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95102013	Lee, Florida USA	Flooring /Carpeting	110,000	110,000	9,650	135,000

Internet Related

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95311034	Lee, Florida USA	Internet Business	485,000	385,000	112,072	184,110

Lawn/Landscaping

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95102031	Charlotte, Florida USA	Fertilization	115,000	115,000	50,073	129,014
BBF-90406097	Lee, Florida USA	Lawn Biz Landscaping	350,000	70,000	125,401	312,955

Liquor Related Biz

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-93700794	Collier, Florida USA	Sports Bar	299,000	150,000	300,000	1,100,000

Pack/Ship/Postal

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-92403372	Collier, Florida USA	Postal /Mailbox/Misc	175,000	175,000	45,874	375,484

Pool & Spa Business

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-90406190	Lee, Florida USA	Pool Service	395,000	83,000	136,148	687,148

Recreation

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-92401148	Charlotte, Florida USA	Game Room	188,750	138,750	169,209	788,663
BBF-90405750	Lee, Florida USA	Game Room	195,000	195,000	0	0

Restaurants

Listing No.	Location	Category Detail	Price	Down	Adjusted Net	Sales
BBF-95400030	Lee, Florida USA	Coffee Shop /House	21,000	21,000	1,728	24,000
BBF-93407134	Collier, Florida USA	Gourmet Dining	290,000	290,000	150,000	575,000
BBF-92405158	Lee, Florida USA	Pizza Shop	50,000	50,000	0	0
BBF-90723211	Lee, Florida USA	Pizza Shop	99,000	99,000	75,000	250,000

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.