Yesterday the Dow Jones Industrial Average flirted with 17,000 points.
Last month, GF Data reported “Middle Market multiples jump in Q1” as private equity buyers and their amnesic bankers jacked up offers on mid-market companies.
Knight Frank recently reported the cost of a London flat is up 7.5% over the same time last year; and similar trends can be seen in many real estate markets around the world.
Internet stocks are fetching multiples of their revenue again.
It seems everywhere you look, valuations are up. All this froth could lead a business owner to say that now is the perfect time to sell.
Maybe.
But most owners who sell will have to do something with the money, which usually means buying into an equally inflated asset class.
Let’s imagine you own a business throwing off $2 million of Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation and Ammortization (EBITDA). Given how frothy the market is, you decide to sell when a Private Equity Group – pockets lined with cheap money from the bank –offers you 6 times earnings.
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For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
Monday, June 30, 2014
This Week's New Southwest Florida Businesses for Sale (June 30, 2014)
| Automotive |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93700895 | Collier, Fl | Auto Car Wash | 1,299,000 | 1,299,000 | 150,536 | 418,791 |
| A FULL SERVICE CARWASH LOCATED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. Sales can increase by new owners staying open longer hours. The carwash has had the same owner for the last 11 years. Besides carwash they do detailing. They sell mats, car accessories, gift cards. Land and building included in sale. |
| Beauty/Personal Care |
| BBF-894031232 | Sarasota, Fl | Hair Salon/Day Spa | 225,000 | 200,000 | 118,974 | 690,145 |
| High end Hair Salon and Spa without the high end cost !!!!Full service establishment including hair cutting, coloring , perms, nails, pedicures, facials, body wraps, waxing , hair and eyelash extensions, not to mention retail products. Enjoy a glass of wine , beer or soft drink while being pampered by a full staff of 12 full time professionals. |
| BBF-95108050 | Sarasota, Fl | Skin and/or Massage | 359,000 | 359,000 | 63,275 | 585,917 |
| Growing massage business located in prime location in fully leased plaza. Revenue is up 30% in first quarter. Facility is nicely decorated with attractive lease. Space available to expand the treatment rooms. Concept is based on membership but walk-ins are allowed. Great opportunity to take over this established business. |
| Business Services |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-90406529 | Charlotte, Fl | Law Firm | 138,500 | 50,000 | 15,026 | 83,568 |
| A Port Charlotte LAW FIRM serving individuals and families throughout Charlotte, Sarasota, DeSoto, and Lee Counties. Specializing in the areas of family law and estate planning, plus suits to quiet title. |
| Cards/Gifts/Books |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-95109025 | Lee, Fl | Gifts Collectables | 330,000 | 100,000 | 66,870 | 295,181 |
| BUSINESS with RESIDENTIAL HOME for sale in beautiful FT MYERS, Florida - w/ Seller Financing!!... Souvenir wholesale business established 40+ years, Owner benefits $60K+ per year w/ limited marketing, lots of growth opportunities. Wholesales a variety of souvenir gift items such as: Alligator heads / authentic gator items / stuffed animals / T-shirts / hats & caps / various toys. Wholesales to tourist attractions & gift shops across South Florida...All business-to-business, no retail customers! |
| Cleaning/Clothing |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-891611009 | Manatee, Fl | Coin Laundry | 70,000 | 70,000 | 4,350 | 29,460 |
| Coin Laundry established in 1985. Under same ownership for 20 years. Facility contains 24 Speed Queen washers and 18 dryers. In addition to coin laundry, facility provides wash dry fold service. Revenues could be increased by establishing dry cleaning drop and expanding wash dry fold business. Good operation for an "owner operator." Plenty of ample parking directly in front of laundry and additional space in rear of building. Located right off main east/west six lane road. |
| Clothing |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-95108501 | Sarasota, Fl | Clothing Boutique | 149,000 | 75,000 | 133,000 | 255,000 |
| ACT NOW! Located in a prime Boca Grande resort location, this upscale clothing boutique featues mens and womens fashions and accessories. TAstefully decorated store with great unique and exclusive merchandise not found in other stores. |
| Construction |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-891300130 | Sarasota, Fl | Contractor Electric | 1,250,000 | 500,000 | 463,223 | 2,514,548 |
| This well-known commercial electrical contractor has been family owned and operated for almost 50 years. Business has recovered from the recession and profits are back up. The seller wishes to retire but will cooperate with the buyer on an orderly transition. Two key managers will remain with the business. Financial data shown for 2013 is for the 12-month period ending January 31, 2014. The seller will provide financing if the buyer also purchases the real property for an additional $550,000. |
| BBF-84310064 | Sarasota, Fl | Handyman Service | 89,000 | 44,500 | 58,423 | 236,915 |
| 2 BUSINESSES IN 1! Handyman repair for 20 years, plus a 13 year old (1 year with seller) architectural salvage business with over 400 regular buyers from Tampa Bay to Ft. Myers. Primarily home based but has two industrial warehouse bays for the salvage merchandise the seller removes from upscale homes prior to renovations or demolition. Contract labor used when needed, shown on the expenses. Vehicle, trailers, tools included, a turkey opportunity. You can take this business to much higher levels. |
| Dental Related |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-894030935 | Manatee, Fl | Teeth Whitening | 59,000 | 49,000 | 63,181 | 86,400 |
| Tooth Whitening business located in high traffic mall location.Great business opportunity for sales oriented owner willing to talk to passing consumers. Business has repeat customers including snowbirds and Europeans coming back during the season. Great location with extremely low overhead. Must see !!!! |
| Equipment Sales and Service |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-92403452 | Lee, Fl | Tool Repairs | 75,000 | 50,000 | 79,286 | 188,076 |
| With construction on the upswing this business is doing well. The business provides the local construction market with premium tools, service, repairs and parts. Some of the products are Bosch, Hitachi, De Walt, Panasonic, Rigid and Skill Power Tools. They also sell nail guns and pressure washers. Present owner is retiring. Excellent opportunity. Please contact listing agent for additional information. |
| Fitness |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-92405557 | Collier, Fl | Fitness Gym | 209,000 | 209,000 | 62,601 | 240,909 |
| High End Semi Private Personal Training Business! Unique hybrid concept in exceptional high end area of Southwest Florida. Flexible training, HIIT (high intensity interval training) classes and membership program catering to upper income 30 to 55 year old market. 80% year round clients, 20% seasonal. Working Manager in place for easy transition. |
| Gas Station |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-86503953 | Charlotte, Fl | Gas Station/C-Store | 295,000 | 295,000 | 152,512 | 5,965,980 |
| What a store-owner has spent over $80,000 improvements. Inside current sales $52000 mthly at 38% What a WHOPPER for Gross Profit! Gas gallons mthly. are $124,000 with Dealer receiving 50% of the profits. Oil co. pays 40% of all inside and outside credit fees. The Dunkin Donuts pays $ 3,600 mthly. as a sub tenant to the Dealer! Greyhound Bus lines have this address as one of their big stop overs and pays $1,900 mthly. to Dealer. Than U-Haul pays the Dealer $ 2,400 mthly. to the Dealer. |
| Ice Cream/Yogurt/Ice |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93409245 | Collier, Fl | Ice Cream Store | 75,000 | 75,000 | 51,291 | 147,384 |
| RARE opportunity to own a widely known Ice Cream Bakery w/unusual benefits. You have never seen a store this clean & colorful. All products are prepared onsite & are of the highest quality. Located on one of the busiest corners in southwest Florida. Franchise royalties have been waived until 2018! In addition, there is NO franchise transfer fee. This just doesn't happen very often. Price to sell quickly as owners have other business interests to attend to. Possible owner financing for qualified buyer. |
| BBF-96296214 | Manatee, Florida USA | Yogurt Store | 105,000 | 75,000 | 31,083 | 124,572 |
| Live the island lifestyle. Your chance to own a newly opened, already profitable frozen yogurt and salad bar store just blocks from the beach on a beautiful island. Due to the location there is a tremendous amount of traffic year round. Island themed store with a great landlord. Opportunities to increase revenue by increasing the items available for purchase. Great local customer base as well. |
| Lawn/Landscaping |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93700983 | Lee, Fl | Lawn Commercial | 238,500 | 238,500 | 100,700 | 269,034 |
| This lawn care business has been in continuous operation since 2003. Eleven years of successful operation serving both residential and commercial properties. It has been profitable throughout the entire duration and has provided the owners with a good living. The future prospects appear to be reliable and afford a good return on an investment. |
| BBF-84300501 | Manatee, Fl | Lawn Biz Residential | 65,000 | 65,000 | 40,208 | 68,890 |
| Live/work in the #1 beach community in Fla. Estblshd Lawn service & pool care bus. 40+ residential & 5 + comm'l customers. Seller motivated. Owner financing to qualified buyer. Substantial cash business. First Qtr. 2014 numbers indicate revenue to be consistent with prior yrs. inclds. lawn & pool equip., plus truck and 8.5' X 20' V nose enclosed lettered trailer. Owner works 3 days per week. Opportunity for expansion is excellent. Mo. billings $4,200. Add on's not shown. |
| Liquor Related Biz |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93700934 | Collier, Fl | Liquor Bar/Lounge | 399,000 | 150,000 | 135,916 | 766,753 |
| Neighborhood bar and grill with the same owner for 20 years. They have entertainment, games and pool tables. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Price includes C.O.P. liquor license. The building may be purchased for an additional $1,200,000. The restaurant has seating for 100 and features 15 pool tables. |
| BBF-90722082 | Lee, Fl | Liquor Package Store | 330,000 | 330,000 | 90,000 | 623,000 |
| WELL ESTABLISHED LIQUOR STORE LICENSED FOR LOTTO, CIGARETTES AND CIGARS RETAIL ACTIVITY LOCATED IN A MODERN PUBLIX PLAZA. VERY CLEAN RECORDS. TOTAL ASSET INCLUDES $65K ON HAND INVENTORY AND $120K FULL LIQUOR LICENSE. RENTAL IS GROSS FIGURE. BUSINESS IDEAL FOR A FOREIGN COUPLE LOOKING FOR E-2 VISA.THE BUSINESS IS PREQUALIFIED BY A LENDER FOR SBA LOAN WITH $80K AS TOTAL DISBURSEMENT FOR THE BUYER INCLUDING $25K WORKING CAPITAL. INFO TO BE DISCLOSED TO FINANCIALLY PREQUALIFIED BUYERS ONLY! |
| BBF-86503948 | Sarasota, Fl | Liquor Package Store | 599,000 | 599,000 | 233,926 | 1,371,451 |
| Seller purchased this business Feb., 2014, and is an absentee owner, he is retired. The business has already gone up 26%. Average monthly sales are $128,138, and $110,265. Gross Profit is 25%, with low expenses. The business is currently managed by a super smart guy. He will stay on if the Buyer wants him, he's also from Indiana. License is included in sale of $200k plus. Inv. not included approx.$200k. |
| BBF-96296217 | Charlotte, Fl | Liquor Package Store | 625,000 | 350,000 | 144,000 | 967,000 |
| Fantastic less than one year old liquor store already doing great numbers. Ideal location with tons of visibility on a major roadway with FDOT report of 22,000 cars per day. Plenty of parking, plenty of inside space, this is an excellent opportunity for someone to take this store to the next level. |
| BBF-93701934 | Collier, Fl | Sports Bar | 399,000 | 150,000 | 135,916 | 766,753 |
| Neighborhood bar and grill with the same owner for 20 years. They have entertainment, games and pool tables. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Price includes C.O.P. Liquor license. The building may be purchased for an additional $1,200,000. The restaurant has seating for 100 and features 15 pool tables. |
| BBF-91702137 | Collier, Fl | Sports Bar | 525,000 | 525,000 | 180,734 | 555,017 |
| This is an American restaurant in a stand-alone building with plenty of parking both on site and adjacent free city parking. The restaurant seats 150+ with full bar and liquor license. Outdoor dining is available with ample seating and mister system already installed. Many locals make this a thriving business all year around. They also have a separate room available for private parties that seat 30+/-. There are 18 HD TV's throughout the establishment. 2 - 2 yr. options. |
| Manufacturing |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-90406530 | Charlotte, Fl | Mfg-Marble Products | 450,000 | 300,000 | 223,227 | 1,075,292 |
| This 10 year old leading Granite and Marble countertop manufacturer is poised for growth. The company has just been awarded a contract for four of the major big box home improvement centers. Their inventory of slabs from Europe, India, and Brazil is one of the largest in the area. The 7,000 sq ft. facility houses complete manufacturing area with water reclamation, showrooms, warehousing, and offices PLUS outside slab storage area. This turnkey business has a full complement of experienced staff. |
| Medical Related Biz |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93701980 | Lee, Fl | Medical Equip Lease | 1,350,000 | 405,000 | 342,700 | 1,038,480 |
| The company maintains a highly motivated and well trained staff of home care professionals. The company sells and leases a wide variety of medical devices, used primarily to aid the customer's mobility. THE COMPANY HAS BEEN S.B.A. PRE-QUALIFIED. |
| BBF-93700980 | Lee, Fl | Medical Equipment | 1,350,000 | 405,000 | 342,700 | 1,038,480 |
| The company maintains a highly motivated and well trained staff of home care professionals. The company sells and leases a wide variety of medical devices, used primarily to aid the customer's mobility. THE COMPNAY HAS BEEN S.B.A. PRE-QUALIFIED. |
| BBF-13406624 | Manatee, Fl | Medical Hearing Aids | 99,900 | 99,900 | 111,671 | 173,107 |
| Turnkey current absentee owner 22 yrs. 35 @ same location. Hearing aid practice. Board certified, full time licensed hearing aid specialist w/ 18 years experience & P/T office mgr. seem happy to stay. Benefit from (4) major internet nationwide buying groups & (5) upscale independent living facilities seller is credentialed in the area. Near beach & major hwy. rt. #60. Approx. 1,000 active files. Adjusted nets reflect a working specialist /owner which increases the adjusted net. |
| Real Estate Related |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-895300109 | Manatee, Fl | Property Management | 125,000 | 75,000 | 71,000 | 203,000 |
| Wow! Concierge Home Services for Absentee Owners of luxury real estate, Managing all aspects of customers homes. This business would suit a "hands on" owner/operator with confidentiality being a top priority. Owner benefit would normally be approx. $125,000 however due to health reasons some of the work has been given to other contractors (i.e. pressure washing ) - Tasks include (but not limited to) Property Maintenance, Seasonal Care & Security. |
| Real Property Rltd |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-893900727 | Manatee, Fl | Commercial Building | 1,050,000 | 1,050,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Former night club available Located on high traffic road on just over a one acre parcel. Nice lot with plenty of parking and room on property to expand. Possibilities include nightclub, liquor store, lounge or could be a good location to convert to retail or offices. Also offered for lease at initial rate of $12 per sq ft NNN. Assets of business available for 250k with owner financing at 100k down, assets to include 4cop quota license. ... call today for a private showing. |
| Restaurants |
| BBF-95109022 | Lee, Fl | Breakfast Lunch | 55,000 | 25,000 | 50,487 | 178,863 |
| Newly equipped and renovated AUTHENTIC GERMAN BAKERY & COFFEE CAFE located on main road in Cape Coral - ASSET SALE. Seats 40 inside, 10+ outside... setup for easy to prepare German breads, rolls, cakes, strudels, croissants, pretzels, European coffees and specialty breakfast. New owner does not need to be a baker. Business is currently closed - Reasonable offers will be considered. |
| BBF-93700984 | Collier, Fl | Breakfast Lunch | 99,000 | 99,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Beautifully designed and furnished 2,200SF breakfast and lunch restaurant in very busy popular shopping center with great parking on the trail in North Naples. Truly turn-key. Very large and spotless fully equipped kitchen. 75+ seating with covered outdoor dining. Water and trash are included in the rent. |
| BBF-891611003 | Manatee, Fl | Ethnic Restaurant | 165,000 | 165,000 | 100,571 | 398,504 |
| Well established ethnic restaurant serving a blend of Greek, Italian and American Cuisine. 4COP SRX license with full bar and wine selection with live music from attached martini bar. 3,800 square feet, seating in excess of 200. Profitable and located in well established area surrounded by residential and businesses with plenty of free parking available. |
| BBF-84300280 | Sarasota, Fl | Fast Food Franchise | 179,000 | 179,000 | 73,658 | 333,543 |
| Reduced $20,000!! Fresh Thinking, Healthy Eating! Opportunity to own one of the world's fastest growing Franchise Deli-Style Restaurants in a busy Food Court, in a high-traffic, upscale Shopping Mall in the #1 Beach Community in SW Florida. Well equipped separate in-mall Prep Kitchen. Very profitable operation at a fraction of normal startup cost. Some Seller financing possible for a highly qualified individual. Hurry! This opportunity will not last long! |
| BBF-93700982 | Lee, Fl | Fast Food Franchise | 712,000 | 712,000 | 154,552 | 1,189,379 |
| One of the fastest growing fast food franchises in the nation. Two great locations, one is 1,196SF and the other one is 1,396SF. The owner runs the business semi-absentee. One of the locations is one of the top grossing locations in the franchise. |
| BBF-894028726 | Manatee, Fl | Pizza Shop | 118,000 | 93,000 | 63,884 | 260,000 |
| Pizza and Pasta shop on extremely busy intersection in Bradenton area. All food and dishes prepared fresh as ordered. Opened last year and sales have been climbing every month. Delivery has just been added to drive sales even higher. |
| Retail Miscellaneous |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-93700985 | Collier, Fl | Retail Dollar Store | 145,000 | 145,000 | 0 | 0 |
| Rare find. Opportunity to own a Dollar Store business in the prime Golden Gate area of Naples. New business, fully turn-key operation in very busy shopping plaza. |
| BBF-84300291 | Sarasota, Fl | Retail Health Prods | 30,000 | 30,000 | 105,000 | 180,000 |
| EZ to run HOT startup E-Cigarette Biz in #1 Beach town in U.S, on major high-traffic 6-lane hwy. Perfect for entrepreneur. Absolute turnkey opportunity w/low overhead. Help clients quit smoking and do good in the community! Now doing $2000-$3000 per mo after 3 mos. Another location doing $15K-$18K/mo after one year. Potential estimated by owner at $20K-$30K/mo. Estimate assumes one f/t employee. Low Risk, great potential! Poss. owner financing for well-qualified individual. Hurry! Won't last long! |
| Shoes/Footwear |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-894030352 | Manatee, Fl | Shoes Retail | 95,000 | 50,000 | 34,451 | 121,542 |
| Specialty store catering to the needs of the dancer. Mens, womens and childrens dance shoes for ballroom, ballet , zoomba and all other dancing. Women and girls apparel for dancing including belts , scarves and hair fashions. Same owner for over 20 years that has referral business from dance studios all over Florida.Time to take this to next level by offering internet sales and visiting studios and attending competitions. |
| Transportation |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-895300110 | Manatee, Fl | Charter Buses | 365,000 | 250,000 | 136,463 | 845,086 |
| Thriving Bus Transportation Company on the West Coast of Florida. Turnover Increasing year after year with a huge customer list and fleet of 12 well maintained buses.(currently valued at $140,000) Great E2 Visa Opportunity !! Established over 16 Years with a staff of 9 Owner Runs from Home with Great Owner Benefit ! Financials are Clean. . |
| Vending Related |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-95601402 | Collier, Fl | Vending Soft Drinks | 85,000 | 85,000 | 38,890 | 135,000 |
| Price reduced! Half time work rest for fishing or golf. Profitable established vending route with 3 year guaranteed contracts. 10 snack and 26 soda machines. Soda machines free with quota. Great as a standalone route or add on to existing near by routes. Route offers flexibility and great source of income. Growth potential. Owner reducing his workload. Operates out of 100 sq foot mini storage @ $100/month. Non compete with any account sold. Great opportunity! Call us to meet w/ seller. |
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Lewis Chamberlain: Preparing for selling a business » Redding Record Searchlight
Have you created a company that someone wants to buy? Your children won’t necessarily want to take over your business, so an exit strategy is essential to getting the outcome you want.
You must prepare your firm for the transition — and you must be prepared as well.
When should the planning begin? Think five years away from the date of sale — at least. You could even start 10 years before.
Readying yourself. Have you thought about what your life will be like after selling the business? If you have what amounts to a lifestyle company, to what degree has it paid your personal expenses? Can you arrange new income streams to replace the business income? A personal needs analysis may help you estimate how much money you will need to keep living well.
Readying the business. Look at your company and its immediate rivals. How attractive is it in comparison? What do you think it is worth?
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Lewis Chamberlain: Preparing for selling a business » Redding Record Searchlight:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
You must prepare your firm for the transition — and you must be prepared as well.
When should the planning begin? Think five years away from the date of sale — at least. You could even start 10 years before.
Readying yourself. Have you thought about what your life will be like after selling the business? If you have what amounts to a lifestyle company, to what degree has it paid your personal expenses? Can you arrange new income streams to replace the business income? A personal needs analysis may help you estimate how much money you will need to keep living well.
Readying the business. Look at your company and its immediate rivals. How attractive is it in comparison? What do you think it is worth?
Read more at:
Lewis Chamberlain: Preparing for selling a business » Redding Record Searchlight:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Is Your Value Proposition Selling or Sinking Your Business?
Six Questions To Help Assess If Your Value Proposition and Marketing Plan Need a Tune-up.
When you introduce yourself and start talking about your business, do people truly want to hear more? When your company advertises its products, do you quickly get more sales? Does telling your story prompt consumers to try your product? Can your customers easily explain to friends why your product or service is better than your competitors’? If you answer “no” to any of these questions, it is likely time to revisit your value proposition—or at least how you are communicating it in the market. It can be hard to grow your business if your target customers do not fully understand your value.
If the concept of a “value proposition” is new to you, I discussed this important tool in my last MENG blog. I discussed the importance of focusing your value proposition on the benefit you deliver to your customers rather than just talking about your product. In this blog, we will look at how to make your value proposition a more effective selling tool.
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Is Your Value Proposition Selling or Sinking Your Business?:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
When you introduce yourself and start talking about your business, do people truly want to hear more? When your company advertises its products, do you quickly get more sales? Does telling your story prompt consumers to try your product? Can your customers easily explain to friends why your product or service is better than your competitors’? If you answer “no” to any of these questions, it is likely time to revisit your value proposition—or at least how you are communicating it in the market. It can be hard to grow your business if your target customers do not fully understand your value.
If the concept of a “value proposition” is new to you, I discussed this important tool in my last MENG blog. I discussed the importance of focusing your value proposition on the benefit you deliver to your customers rather than just talking about your product. In this blog, we will look at how to make your value proposition a more effective selling tool.
Read more at:
Is Your Value Proposition Selling or Sinking Your Business?:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
Friday, June 27, 2014
What To Expect When Selling Your Business « Palisades Hudson Financial Group
Building a successful business takes years of effort and attention. Having expended plenty of blood, sweat and tears over that time, business owners want to maximize their value when selling.
Many of the qualities that make a business owner successful will benefit a business seller, too. However, not many owners have much experience in selling a business. It is a long, complex process. Here are some of the major issues business owners should consider before, during and after a sale to secure the best value for their hard work.
Preparing For The Sale
No matter what sort of business you own or how big it is, determine why you are selling and what your priorities are. Do you want to hold out for an all-cash sale, which may be harder to successfully negotiate, or are you willing to consider an installment sale or taking equity in the acquiring company?
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What To Expect When Selling Your Business « Palisades Hudson Financial Group:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
Many of the qualities that make a business owner successful will benefit a business seller, too. However, not many owners have much experience in selling a business. It is a long, complex process. Here are some of the major issues business owners should consider before, during and after a sale to secure the best value for their hard work.
Preparing For The Sale
No matter what sort of business you own or how big it is, determine why you are selling and what your priorities are. Do you want to hold out for an all-cash sale, which may be harder to successfully negotiate, or are you willing to consider an installment sale or taking equity in the acquiring company?
Read more at:
What To Expect When Selling Your Business « Palisades Hudson Financial Group:
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.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 Florida Automotive Related Businesses for Sale (June 27, 2014)
| Automotive |
| Listing No. | Location | Category Detail | Price | Down | Adj Net | Sales |
| BBF-89209785 | Pasco, Fl | Auto Accessories | 116,000 | 116,000 | 43,944 | 145,176 |
| This unique business offers boutique-style, luxury auto accessories to high-line auto dealerships. The dealerships included but not limited to are; 8 Lexus Dealers, 5 Mercedes Benz Dealers, 5 Cadillac Dealers & 2 Infinity Dealerships. All locations are on the east & west coasts of FL. This is an authorized AutoNation vendor. The services include; design & maintenance of showcases & displays to meet the dealer's needs. This is a fun business to run w/limited hours. See listing agent for more details. |
| BBF-16419857 | Broward, Fl | Auto Body Shop | 100,000 | 65,000 | 70,709 | 298,109 |
| Be your Own Boss. State of the art - Auto Paint & Body shop. Warehouse area with multiple auto related businesses to compliment. Licenses & insurances in place. Shop has Garmat USA Tier 1 enclosed paint booth ( heated for quick drying ). Dupont paint room computerized for mixing. Atlas Copco GX11FF high Powered compressor. Lease is currently monthly, $1850 - |
| BBF-35330765 | Indian River, Fl | Auto Body Shop | 1,700,000 | 340,000 | 374,396 | 1,892,712 |
| Established Auto Body Repair business located on 1+ acre of prime commercial Real Estate in a newly renovated Building & an additional repair shop with top of the line equipment. The RE is valued at over $1million & they have a 7 Bay building with 2 paint booths that can accommodate large trucks. They have established accounts with Insurance companies & car dealerships along with their great reputation & quality service to local customers. Sales have increased by more than 30% per year! |
| BBF-891001092 | Hillsborough, Fl | Auto Car Wash | 1,195,000 | 1,195,000 | 209,838 | 474,678 |
| Awesome car wash with Lube and detailing. Recurring monthly subscription $6,500 a month. Open 6 days a week Mon-Sat 8am-6pm. 4 full time, 10 part time. Property 77500 sqft included in the price. There is vacant land to put another building. It features a 4,425 sqft. full service car wash and service center. Has an average daily traffic counts of 14,554 vehicles. The population is 69,654 within a five mile radius. Concrete Block Construction. |
| BBF-93700895 | Collier, Fl | Auto Car Wash | 1,299,000 | 1,299,000 | 150,536 | 418,791 |
| A FULL SERVICE CARWASH LOCATED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. Sales can increase by new owners staying open longer hours. The carwash has had the same owner for the last 11 years. Besides carwash they do detailing. They sell mats, car accessories, gift cards. Land and building included in sale. |
| BBF-75613028 | Duval, Fl | Auto Car Wash | 2,200,000 | 2,200,000 | 159,261 | 606,302 |
| Full Service Car Wash & Auto Lube for sale. Business, Building and Land all included in the price. Located on busy Highway with excellent visibility. Car wash service tunnel and additional 2 Lube Bays, detailing area, waiting area and gift shop. Sits of on over one acre. Staff in place. Owner needs to relocate. |
| BBF-17018154 | Martin, Fl | Auto Car Wash | 3,700,000 | 3,700,000 | 361,007 | 1,042,724 |
| Completely renovated state of the art car wash. Real Estate appraised for $2,770,000 in 2011 ~! No expense spared in $750k remodel. Approximately 1.6 acre facility just off of major highway. Full service tunnel with Tommy Car Wash equipment package, 4 bay self serve, large truck bay, full detail center, marine detailing services, gift shop, waiting area, and more. Must be seen. Buyers must pre-qualify prior to receiving detailed information. |
| BBF-59609597 | Brevard, Fl | Auto Detailing | 89,900 | 89,900 | 77,044 | 142,612 |
| This seller has developed a highly sought out detailing, restoration & preservation company for high-end automobiles & boats. Business provides auto detailing, audio, window tint, ding removal & much more. Thriving business for an owner/operator, young first time buyer or semi retired Mom & Pop. A busy beachside location with a captive upscale professional clientele. Business is generating strong revenues. Growth potential is great! Seller is out of state and wants to sell. |
| BBF-47809142 | Seminole, Fl | Auto General Repair | 99,900 | 60,000 | 47,683 | 712,989 |
| 13 yr. est. franchise automotive center, Located on a heavily travel road in a fast growing community with state of the art facility. With superb customer service business has built and maintained a loyal customer base. In addition to the existing customer base, the new owner will have the benefit of experience staff w/ mgr. in place. Franchisor will train as well as seller for 2 weeks. Sale subject to franchisor approval,Number below reflect owner operator. Numbers below reflect owner operator. |
| BBF-117209663 | Palm Beach, Fl | Auto General Repair | 119,000 | 119,000 | 63,410 | 218,905 |
| Reason for Sale: Career Change- 22 years established Auto Repair business located in Boynton Beach. Business repairs on all types of vehicles from American, German, Asian & Japanese models. Full service repair shop handling Brakes, Computer diagnostic, steering, oil change, A/C, cooling system and more. 2 experienced techs on staff. 5 bays. Fully equipped. Great books and records. Visa qualified with W2 employees. Owner benefit of $63k. Lease extends to 2020. Video Tour available. |
| BBF-89209787 | Withheld, Fl | Auto General Repair | 250,000 | 125,000 | 107,949 | 532,845 |
| "MECHANIC'S SPECIAL" General Auto Repair This is a franchise re-sale from one of the leaders in the auto industry. This offering includes brand recognition, protected territory, marketing & strong ongoing support. Diversified services range from brakes, suspension, exhaust & steering to oil changes, tires & wheels. The fully equipped 6,500 sq ft facility houses 6 bays & 6 lifts. The majority of equip. incl. is new. There are currently 4 mechanics on staff & 1 could be replaced w/an owner/operator. |
| BBF-43924372 | Orange, Fl | Auto General Repair | 500,000 | 250,000 | 48,930 | 270,965 |
| PRICE REDUCED by $100K - OWNER FINANCING - Four bay auto repair service center with a 33 year history of customers. Included in the purchase is the land, building, business and an adjacent rental property that brings in $750 per month - PAID IN CASH. Located just off of a major six lane thoroughfare, this business can grow with additional mechanics. Tons of tools and four tool chest come with the operation. |
| BBF-43930889 | Brevard, Fl | Auto Salvage | 999,000 | 999,000 | 0 | 0 |
| All Auto Salvage is a family owned and operated business located in Central Florida. In operation since 1988 licensed for auto salvage on twenty acres zone heavy Industrial. Property alone is worth 1 million dollars. Gross sale last year were $402,113 this year tracking to be higher. Inventory included valued at $1.4 million wholesale. Multiple buildings, 500 sq. ft. of offices. Easy access, years in this location well run parts and scrap processing operation |
| BBF-41501095 | Brevard, Fl | Auto Salvage | 1,500,000 | 600,000 | 99,147 | 850,995 |
| Auto & Truck Salvage Parts and Auto Sales Business with 10000 sq ft of office, garage and warehouse that is full of organized inventory. Well known Staff in place. Rollback, Loader, Lifts, Hollander Computer System, Surveillance System, Air Compressor and misc tools to handle all of the day to day needs. Fully Fenced. This is a very active Salvage and Parts Yard in a good location. Seller will consider some financing with approved credit. Motivated Seller Bring All Offers. |
| BBF-43925730 | Orange, Fl | Auto Used Cars | 49,900 | 49,900 | 48,000 | 250,000 |
| This 3 in 1 business offers window tinting, auto repair and used car sales. The business includes the dealers license and 4 dealer tags. The seller will show you all of the tricks of the trade and have you up and running in short order. Pick up cars at the auction, do the repairs and reap the rewards! |
| BBF-77177109 | Bay, Fl | Speciality Repairs | 165,000 | 165,000 | 48,900 | 90,634 |
| Automotive detail, interior upholstery repair, exterior bumper repair, paint touch up, clear coat repair. Great growth potential with local new and used car dealers. |
| BBF-35330912 | Palm Beach, Fl | Tire Dealer | 450,000 | 250,000 | 202,089 | 601,983 |
| Established New & Used Tire business for over 24 years. They are well known in the community for offering quality tires at an affordable price. They have a new top of the line Hunter mounting machine, a Hydraulic lift & assorted tools. Included in the asking price is $150k of tires at the sellers cost, with $200k in seller financing!! The seller is Retiring. Don't miss This Opportunity! |
| BBF-41107156 | Orange, Fl | Trailer Hitches | 625,000 | 625,000 | 128,284 | 639,833 |
| This decades old business is an Orlando Icon. The company specializes in trailer hitches and trailer service for all vehicles and can perform other metal fabrication as needed. Price includes valuable real estate with 265 feet of frontage on Orange Blossom Trail. "Other" shown below is adjustment for rent. |
| BBF-19601553 | Broward, Fl | Transmission Shop | 350,000 | 250,000 | 110,271 | 616,960 |
| PERFECT FOR E 2 VISA. EXCELLENT RECORDS.19 YEARS Offering A+ quality Drivetrain repairs .Services: Drivetrain, Automatic Transmission and Standard Transmission maintenance, rebuild and repair, Flywheel and Flexplate replacements, Clutch service and repairs, Axles and Differential (front and rear).Transmission related electrical/computer issues. Maintenance programs heavily pursued. Centrally located on main thoroughfare. New owner can offer Complete General Automotive repair services. |
For additional information regarding Florida business sales, acquisitions and valuations, please contact Eric J. Gall at info@buysellflbiz.com or 239.738.6227. Also, visit our Florida Business Exchange website at www.fbxbrokers.com and my personal website at www.buysellflbiz.com.
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