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Security & Cloud Application Developer

February 23, 2012 by John DeGolyer

New BizEx Business For Sale: Security & Cloud Application Developer John DeGolyer just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/466 Security & Cloud Application Developer Asking: $0 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 The company for sale is a security software and cloud application developer with solutions for the Banking, Healthcare, Legal, Commercial and Government sectors, which represents an opportunity to become a unique and important part of the growing security and cloud software market. The company

Traffic & Driving School Business for sale

February 22, 2012 by Robert Dean

New BizEx Business For Sale: Traffic & Driving School Business for sale Robert Dean just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/465 Traffic & Driving School Business for sale Asking: $348,000 * Gross: $386,370 * Net: $108,241 Very successful Traffic & Driving school for sale in Los Angeles. Over 40+ years in business! Excellent location with a consistent revenue stream, and an industry expert willing to train the right buyer. The business has several streams of income including, Drivers Education, Behind the Wheel Training, Traffic School, Teen Training, Online Drivers Ed, private classes, and more. The business includes 6 vehicles that are all paid off. This is a turn-key and very streamlined business that is all set up for a new owner to expand and grow.

MMA Retail Shop

February 07, 2012 by Kendric Foultz

New BizEx Business For Sale: MMA Retail Shop Kendric Foultz, CBB just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/459 MMA Retail Shop Asking: $35,000 * Gross: $250,000 * Net: $24,000

Famous Clothing Store in Santa Monica

February 03, 2012 by Shelli Margolin

New BizEx Business For Sale: Famous Clothing Store in Santa Monica Shelli Margolin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/458 Famous Clothing Store in Santa Monica Asking: $295,950 * Gross: $292,327 * Net: $91,950 Well known and successful trendy clothing store on Main St. in Santa Monica. Excellent location with a solid customer base and an industry expert willing to train the right buyer. Characteristics: - High foot traffic in hip tourist zone - Well known for trendy fashions at reasonable prices - Almost 25 years in business - Still profitable in bad economy - 35% COGS - Base inventory turns over 3x/yr - Low labor costs - Reasonable lease rate - Lovely interiors/build-out - $50,000 in inventory - Takeover fashion-insider supply chain

Self-Serve Yogurt Near School

February 03, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman

New BizEx Business For Sale: Self-Serve Yogurt Near School Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/446 Self-Serve Yogurt Near School Asking: $50,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 You will love this clean and well-designed self-serve yogurt store that offers a variety of flavors and toppings to their customers. An amazing deal offered for only $50,000, which includes 5 yogurt machines, walk-in refrigerator and other kitchen equipments. Turn-key operation that is ready for the new owner to take over immediately. The location can be converted into another type of business such as coffee and juice bar, gelato store, sandwich bar, etc. Plenty of possibilities. Children and parents frequent this place for their refreshing dessert cravings. Ideally located at a shopping complex with plenty of parking and neighboring retail stores and restaurants.

Wholesale Distributor-Swarovski crystal beads

January 27, 2012 by Dan Munter

New BizEx Business For Sale: Wholesale Distributor-Swarovski crystal beads Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/456 Wholesale Distributor-Swarovski crystal beads Asking: $3,900,000 * Gross: $1,005,000 * Net: $93,000 This business for sale is a Los Angeles based Wholesale Distributor of Swarovski crystal beads with domestic and international distribution. This is a very unique opportunity to buy into an industry with a very high barrier of entry. This 12 year business has a relationship with Swarovski which allows them to buy crystals for prices cheaper than their competition. The company has been able to pass that savings on to their clients which has resulted in a sterling reputation with very loyal customers.

High Profit Liquor Store with Low Rent

January 24, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman

New BizEx Business For Sale: High Profit Liquor Store with Low Rent Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/455 High Profit Liquor Store with Low Rent Asking: $275,000 * Gross: $565,000 * Net: $140,000 Recession-proof liquor business. Steal this liquor store located in a safe and good neighborhood with plenty of loyal customers. Unbeatable monthly rent of $2000 only. First time for business to be on the market. Seller built this store 6 years ago and has been growing the business. Owner bought property in another state and wants to move with his family. Store also sells Lotto and cigarettes and offers Bill Pay. New owner may add Check Cashing, Money Transfer, etc. More potential for growth. Priced right for immediate sale. Call for this business now.Contact Mina Singson now at 310-882-2200 x 125 or email: msingson@bizex.net. For faster response, please complete the Buyer's Profile and NDA at www.bizex.net.

Keys to Selling Your Business

January 24, 2012 by Kendric Foultz

Knowing what a business buyer wants is the key to selling your business and getting the best price for it.  In this market climate, most buyers are looking for two things, a cash flowing business and a deal.  Here are a few things that a business buyer is gong to want to know that will allow the buyer to asses the situation and determine if yours is the right business for them. • Is the business currently producing an income for the owner? • Is the business seller retiring and fully funded his or her retirement plans?          • Does the sale of the business only represent a small part of the retirement portfolio? • Is the business debt free? • Do the financials show that the depreciation schedules are completely exhausted? Affirmative answers to these questions tell the business buyer that the business is making enough money for their needs and you are indeed in a financial position to sell your business and sell it within the constraints of the marketplace.

Kosher Mediterranean Restaurant

January 13, 2012 by Dan Munter

New BizEx Business For Sale: Kosher Mediterranean Restaurant Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/444 Kosher Mediterranean Restaurant Asking: $200,000 * Gross: $372,000 * Net: $40,000 Well-known Kosher Mediterranean restaurant for sale for the first time in almost a decade. Has spacious indoor and patio dining areas, all for a very low rent of only $4200/mo. Seating capacity of approximately 117. This restaurant has been the locals' choice for banquets or private events. Plenty of free parking. Large kitchen. 2 ADA-compliant bathrooms. Has Type 41 Beer and Wine License. Restaurant location is in a busy shopping complex by Ventura Blvd and close to freeway exits. Found at the center of large Jewish communities in Encino, and Sherman Oaks, where there are also many synagogues, Hebrew schools and Jewish-run small businesses.

Kosher Sushi

January 12, 2012 by Dan Munter

New BizEx Business For Sale: Kosher Sushi Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/442 Kosher Sushi Asking: $120,000 * Gross: $282,000 * Net: $37,000 One of the very few Kosher Sushi bars in San Fernando Valley. Strategically located at the center of large Jewish communities in Encino, Woodland Hills and Sherman Oaks, where there are also many synagogues, Hebrew schools and Jewish-run small businesses. With its attractive location on Ventura Blvd, surrounded by office and medical buildings, there are plenty of opportunities to grow the business. Restaurant has ABC Type 41 Beer and Wine License. Has outside seating. Great street visibility and foot traffic. The Buyer of this establishment is under no obligation to keep the present format of Kosher Sushi. This attractive space could be made into any type of restaurant.

Valley Tack and Saddle

January 12, 2012 by Kendric Foultz

New BizEx Business For Sale: Valley Tack and Saddle Kendric Foultz, CBB just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/449 Valley Tack and Saddle Asking: $165,000 * Gross: $300,000 * Net: $75,000

Liquor Store in Great Location

January 12, 2012 by Robert Dean

New BizEx Business For Sale: Liquor Store in Great Location Robert Dean just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/443 Liquor Store in Great Location Asking: $219,000 * Gross: $295,786 * Net: $0 Liquor Store on a major street with high visibility in one of the nicest beachside communities. Store has a nice selection of all the premium brands of Alcoholic Beverages, Fine Wine, Premium Beers, Sandwiches & General Groceries, Coffee, Cigarettes & Cigars, Lotto & Scratchers, ATM machine, Souvenir T-shirts, Candy, Gifts, etc. Owner only works part-time, he has another full-time business in a different city. A new, full-time owner will have outstanding growth possibilities with huge potential to build upon the business! Over the years, the store has built a loyal customer base. Any questions, please contact Los Angeles Business Broker Robert Dean at 310-793-6757 or email: rdean@bizex.net

Super Smoke Shop

January 11, 2012 by Arthur Kessler

New BizEx Business For Sale: Super Smoke Shop Arthur B. Kessler just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/452 Super Smoke Shop Asking: $0 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 Super Smoke Shop Opportunity. The business at this trendy west Hollywood location has successfully sold smoking related products for 15 years. The Owner is consolidating to one location near his home. This is a perfect location to open a smoke shop. Owner is leaving a number of display cases and shelving behind to start you off in a successful manner. The space will be available March 1st. Come take a look and see this opportunity. Excellent Landlord will work with you as far as length of lease and options. It is possible to acquire some interesting inventory from present owner. Interested parties please register at www.bizex.net and call Arthur Kessler at 310 882-2200 x126 or cell 310 650-7900. License # 01227004.

Easy Vending Air & Water Machines, Public Payphone

January 10, 2012 by Mina Singson-Brightman

New BizEx Business For Sale: Easy Vending Air & Water Machines, Public Payphone Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/451 Easy Vending Air & Water Machines, Public Payphone Asking: $175,000 * Gross: $117,000 * Net: $70,000 Wow what a steal! 20 year old profitable vending company. First time on the market due to retirement and health issues. Seller owns 44 Air & Water Machines located in gas stations all over the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange County. Apart from these equipments, there are valuable long-term contracts with some location owners that will be transferred to the new owner. Also included in the sale are 210 Public Payphones found in nursing homes, liquor and convenience stores, shopping centers, etc. Owner stopped getting new locations for these vending machines in the past years due to health issues. But there is a lot of room for expansion for new operator.

Valley Liquor

January 03, 2012 by Kendric Foultz

New BizEx Business For Sale: Valley Liquor Kendric Foultz, CBB just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/450 Valley Liquor Asking: $150,000 * Gross: $300,000 * Net: $65,000 Liquor store for sale in the east end of the Conejo Valley of Los Angeles County. This store is approximately 2,000 sqft and has been established for almost 30 years. The current owner is highly motivated as he also owns a franchise restaurant that needs his full time attention. This long established business has a HUGE upside for a savvy buyer. This has nothing to do with the business itself, but with a new business that will be opening nearby. Call for details regarding this development. Seller is looking for a quick transaction so be aggressive and you could get a great deal. For more information go to www.bizex.net and "register" as a new buyer or you may contact Kendric Foultz directly at 310-968-2369.

Auto Body Shop

December 18, 2011 by Robert Dean

New BizEx Business For Sale: Auto Body Shop Robert Dean just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/441 Auto Body Shop Asking: $75,000 * Gross: $411,892 * Net: $82,378 Business for sale is a 8 year old, profitable Auto Body Shop in Chatsworth, CA. The business includes a Huge Cross Flow Spray Booth, extended size that will hold a truck. Spray Booth measures 26.4L x 14.4W x 9.2H. A PPG Water & Shopline Base System and a Computer/Printer paint mixing system. Shop also includes a Chassis Liner Truck size Frame Machine. (Full Equipment list in Business Review). All permits and Licenses are current and in good standing. The business has 2 full-time employees doing the prep, paint and body work. The owner manages the business, greets clients, views vehicles & gives estimates. This business has a solid foundation and is a great opportunity for someone to build upon or for someone to expand thier existing business. This business is priced to sell.

Prime Beach Ice Cream and Dessert Location

December 07, 2011 by Mina Singson-Brightman

New BizEx Business For Sale: Prime Beach Ice Cream and Dessert Location Mina Singson just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/445 Prime Beach Ice Cream and Dessert Location Asking: $119,000 * Gross: $284,000 * Net: $0 Unbeatable Beach location for ice cream and dessert. Retailers are waiting in line to get a spot in this downtown beach area surrounded by upscale bars, restaurants, clothing stores and multi-million dollar homes. Steps to the beach and busy year-round. This ice cream shop makes fresh ice cream and desserts in-house. Has built in walk-in freezer and refrigerator and spacious working area in the back. Plenty of metered parking in the building and on the street. Contact Mina Singson now at 310-882-2200 x 125 or email: msingson@bizex.net for more information. For faster response, please register at www.bizex.net.

Selling a Small Business as a Short Sale

December 05, 2011 by Shelli Margolin

Drowning in business debt!?! Even when a company’s sales start increasing, debt can eat away at the profits… More and more small business owners are finding that profits are going to servicing their debt and keeping their business operational.  In such cases, an option is to sell the business through a short sale.  Especially if a business owner is burnt-out, looking at shuttering the business and declaring bankruptcy. Declaring bankruptcy is different as a small business owner.  It’s not just an anonymous bank or bureaucratic phone company that is owed money; it’s often suppliers and vendors with whom there are long-term personal relationships.  And often, friends and family have invested in the business or lent large sums of money to help keep the business afloat.

Car and Limosine Service for Sale

December 02, 2011 by Stuart Gross

New BizEx Business For Sale: Car and Limosine Service for Sale Stuart Gross just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/430 Car and Limosine Service for Sale Asking: $250,000 * Gross: $335,000 * Net: $102,055 Car and Limousine service for portal to portal reservation only in the Los Angeles area. This long standing service business for sale has a large customer base and has more demand than the current owner can service. This excellent brand in local transport is ripe for expansion. He has active Web addresses and an effective web presence that along with a solid reputation drives his business to overflow. The owner is 70 years old and ready to retire. He operates as a home business so there is very little overhead. A new owner could add vehicles and drivers to accommodate the overflow that is sent to other vendors every day. Consistent revenues and lond standing customer base make for a stable business.

Selling a Failing Restaurant

November 21, 2011 by Shelli Margolin

By Shelli Margolin, Restaurant Business Broker In the current economy, many restaurants that once thrived are sadly no longer able to sustain a positive cash flow. However, the good news is that selling a restaurant that is operating under a loss or poor revenues is possible. The biggest barrier to entry in the restaurant industry is the initial build-out costs.  If your restaurant has a functioning hood, flood drains, three part sink and a permitted refrigerator unit, then your restaurant will sell.  If you have a liquor license, your restaurant will sell for more! The most common obstacles to selling your restaurant are: 1.      The price you want vs. the actual market price 2.      Messy, incomplete or none existent books and records 3.      Deferred maintenance 4.      Not being up to code 5.      Expiring lease 6.      Time and energy Preparation is the best way to overcome these obstacles:

Organic Dry Cleaning

November 18, 2011 by Jered Chapman

New BizEx Business For Sale: Organic Dry Cleaning Jered Chapman just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/438 Organic Dry Cleaning Asking: $35,000 * Gross: $0 * Net: $0 This Up-and-Coming, Environmentally-Friendly Dry Cleaners is poised for rapid growth! One of the best Dry Cleaning deals anywhere in the Los Angeles area! Located in a very busy area on Wilshire in Santa Monica, this business was established a few months ago by an owner with 25 years experience owning Dry Cleaning businesses. The owner's well-known reputation has brought customers from his previous business located nearby, and he continues to service his customers from this location. Focusing on customer service, he built a solid client base and they return time and time again for the high level of service he has provided for so many years.

Beachside Restaurant and Night Club

November 16, 2011 by Kendric Foultz

New BizEx Business For Sale: Beachside Restaurant and Night Club Kendric Foultz, CBB just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/437 Beachside Restaurant and Night Club Asking: $600,000 * Gross: $500,000 * Net: $0

Recording Studio for Music and Audio Production

November 14, 2011 by Dan Munter

New BizEx Business For Sale: Recording Studio for Music and Audio Production Dan Munter just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/431 Recording Studio for Music and Audio Production Asking: $195,000 * Gross: $111,000 * Net: $65,000

Gift, Table Top & Photo Retail

November 11, 2011 by Tom Plotkin

New BizEx Business For Sale: Gift, Table Top & Photo Retail Tom Plotkin just launched a new listing: https://www.bizex.net/listing/389 Gift, Table Top & Photo Retail Asking: $399,000 * Gross: $207,000 * Net: $109,305 Located in an up-scale shopping village nestled in the southern hills of the West San Fernando Valley, this high-end gift store caters to discerning customers who visit the store to shop for exclusive gift items. The business also offers excellent quality photo-finishing. Sourcing the finest gift and table top items since 1995, the owner offers a tasteful assortment of creations from Michael Aram, Faberge, Limoge, Jay Strongwater, Edgar Berebi and many other world renowned artisans. Now looking to re-direct time and resources to develop a new enterprise, the owner is willing to sell this profitable business which includes fixtures and inventory that alone have a replacement cost value of $300,000.

How to Value a Restaurant or Bar that is not Showing Profit

November 03, 2011 by Mina Singson-Brightman

How much money is a restaurant worth? Does it have any value if the restaurant is not turning a profit or barely breaking even? Restaurants, coffee shops or bars are valuable even if they are not showing a profit. These kinds of businesses are valued through the replacement value technique which assumes a buyer pays the seller a price that is not dependent on the income value to benefit from the existing investment in the restaurant facility, the lease and the location. In other words, the buyer is starting a restaurant business at a discount and will pay for the right to avoid spending hundreds of thousands or even millions and avoid all the delays and city regulations in building a new restaurant Here is what a restaurant –seller has to say when he received an offer on his business.

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