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.

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.

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.

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.