Even during these uncertain times, there are many businesses still going strong. Take a look at this list of our top five essential businesses for sale. All of these businesses have been designated by the state of Colorado as essential businesses that will continue operating during the current Stay At Home orders. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us
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The busy lawn care and landscaping season is right around the corner, and we have some great businesses for sale in that industry! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Property Maintenance-Multi Revenue Streams-Semi-Absentee First place goes to this established residential and commercial propert
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Our top five blog today features some very affordable businesses with excellent cash flow available. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Lucrative Plumbing Business with High Customer Demand for Service First place goes to this lucrative Plumbing business that has a great reputation and a very
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The real estate market in Denver is very active right now. If you’re thinking about buying a business, why not look at one that combines both opportunities? Here are our top five businesses for sale with real estate available. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Award Winning Historic Colo
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We have some unique and exciting new business listings to offer this month. If you’re looking for successful businesses with retiring owners, or businesses with great growth potential, check out this list! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Acoustical Ceiling Contractor Business For Sale,
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We’re featuring distribution businesses in this top five blog - from retail distributors selling direct to consumers, to merchant wholesale distributors working more in the B2B realm. Take a look and see if this might be the industry for you! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 E-C
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The Colorado retail market is still going strong, even with competition from online and big box stores. Here are some of our top retail businesses for sale in the area - including two toy stores! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Four-Location Game and Toy Store, Semi-Absentee First place goe
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Cleaning businesses are part of an essential industry in today’s business world. Take a look at these stable businesses with solid cash flow for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Green Dry Cleaners - Complete Plant On Site First place goes to this longstanding and very successful
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6 Mistakes First - Time Business Owners Make (and What to Do Instead) Starting a business is very hard and sustaining a business is even harder. No truer words may ever have been spoken by our Co-Founder, Jessica Fialkovich, on an early episode of the Deal Board Podcast. Despite this stark truth, there has never been a better time in history to be an entrepreneur. The barriers to entry are low an
With a new month comes new businesses for sale, and we’ve hand-picked the top five to present to you today! From multi-unit restaurants to doggy day cares to intimate wine bars, we have awesome businesses to pique your interest! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Multi-Unit Breakfast & Lu
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The construction industry in Denver is booming and demand is increasing. If you’ve thought about getting into the industry, or growing your own construction business to keep up with demand, check out our top construction businesses for sale under $1MM! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 D
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The Denver Metro area has many amazing restaurants to try and a well-established “foodie” culture. If you have thought about joining the busy restaurant industry in Denver, take a look at these established restaurant businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 3 Location
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The beauty and hair care industry is a steadily-growing industry that doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Become a part of this multi-billion-dollar industry by buying one of these top five spa or salon listings - all established businesses with positive cash flow! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720)
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Business-to-Business services are a very important part of the small business world. If you’re passionate about small business, maybe this is the industry for you! Here are some of our top B2B businesses available right now. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Retail and B2B Business-Multi
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Happy new year! Are you thinking about buying a business in 2020? Check out our top new listings for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Full-Service Landscaping Business & Nursery for Sale First place goes to this business, which services both the commercial and residential markets by of
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Are you a wine, beer, or liquor connoisseur? Do you love discussing your favorite beverages with people or helping them find the perfect wine for a special occasion? If so, you may enjoy owning your own liquor store or winery! Check out these top liquor-related businesses for sale and see if any of them pique your interest! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please c
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2020 sounds like the year to do a lot of amazing things and buying a business should be one of them if you want to become an entrepreneur or grow your business. The seller tsunami is bringing a high volume of incredibly established companies onto the market and financing is still cheap and likely will be well into 2020. Your Common Business Buying Questions Answered You may have a lot of
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So you’re thinking about buying a turnaround business. The big question is - how do you turn it into a profitable, thriving business? Here are some steps that you can take to plan out your path to success. Figure out what is going wrong. Meet with key personnel and ask them what they think is going wrong. Consider getting feedback from customers on their satisfacti
Today we’re presenting a list of unique businesses where fun happens all day long! From toy stores to event venues, these opportunities give you a chance to make money doing something enjoyable! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Four-Location Game and Toy Store, Semi-Absentee First plac
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Can you believe it’s December already? Take a look at our newest listings this month, and see if they inspire you to want a career change in 2020! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Three-Location Casual Dining Concept – Additional 7 in TX Available First place goes to this popular
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These businesses have been grown by their owners to be highly successful businesses with consistent returns. They represent great opportunities for the right buyer! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Art Business for Sale - Owner Absentee - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this Owner a
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These businesses represent some of the best deals out there! All of these businesses have positive cash flow in excess of $50,000, yet are priced affordably due to motivated sellers. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Established Restaurant for Sale - Semi-Absentee First place goes to this 25+
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These are all medical-related businesses that do not require any medical degree to run! Check out this wide variety of service businesses that help people get healthy and feel confident in their appearance. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Modern Med Spa For Sale First place goes to this com
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If you’re looking for a recession-resistant business, auto repair facilities are an excellent choice! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Auto Body Shop- Real Estate Available Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this high volume, well-established, and very profitable auto body repair
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We have some amazing new businesses available for sale for the new month. What better way to start out a new year than by becoming a new business owner? For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Commercial Services Business for Sale – Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this company with o
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Buying a franchise is a great way to get started in a new industry - and buying an established franchise business is even better! Check out our top franchise listings to see if one of these is the right fit for you. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Three Profitable Pizza Restaurants - Semi-Ab
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Learn What You Can Expect When Starting or Buying a Restaurant Business Starting up a restaurant is an exciting prospect and a tall order, especially in a metro area like Denver, where there’s no lack of foodies and innovative food concepts (there are more than 11,800 eating and drinking spots in CO). So if there was a way to get a head start on the leg work of starting up a restaurant from
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Understanding the Transworld Buyer Qualification Process As Business Brokers we receive a lot of questions about our buyer qualification process from business owners looking to sell their company. A common question we receive from owners is, how do we find the right buyer for a business that is for sale in Colorado? For good reason, business owners are concerned with the legacy of their company a
If you have a sweet tooth, one of these businesses could be the perfect fit for you! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Unique Boulder Cafe for Sale First place goes to this café in a busy college town specializing in baked goods and comfort foods. The business enjoys good traffic from
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Since clothing and jewelry go so well together, we decided to present these businesses for sale together for the complete package! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Profitable Jewelry Store - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this established jeweler located in a high foot traffic area
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Check out these great new businesses for sale - you might find some spooky good deals! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Professional Painting Business for Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this highly professional residential and commercial painting business that has been faith
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Addressing the options for entrepreneurship through starting up a business, buying a business, or buying a franchise. In our industry of business brokerage, we meet every type of business owner you can imagine. There are business owners who built their company from scratch 20 years ago and have been able to scale it into an industry leading business. We’ve met business owners who have built
Do you love food? Have you ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? Buying an established restaurant can make that dream come true much more quickly and easily than trying to start your own from scratch. Take a look at this list of our top restaurant businesses and see if your dream job is available! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tw
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We have some great new listings to feature this month! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Auto and Truck - Medium Duty Fleet Repair - Real Estate Available First place goes to this full service fleet repair facility in the Denver metro area. This 16,000 SF repair facility specializes in fleet
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Today’s blog post is about businesses that have two of our favorite things. What’s better than sitting down with a nice glass of wine? Doing it with your furry (or feathered) friend by your side! If you also love both of these things, check out this list of our top animal and wine businesses for sale! While they do not combine the two, we think there’s a missed opportunity there.
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Buying a Business? Consider These 5 Characteristics Let Transworld Business Advisors help you make sense of the volume of businesses for sale in Colorado, and identify the right investment opportunity for you. Buying a business for sale is a great path to business ownership that insulates you from some of the risk starting up a business entails. But once you’ve made the decision to buy a b
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Everyone wants to keep their home and workplace tidy, but not many of us want to do this work for ourselves. If you are someone who doesn’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, check out our top five cleaning businesses for sale. The cleaning industry is expected to grow greatly in the next few years providing a great opportunity for potential buyers! For more information on any of t
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While summer may be over, the season for lawn care never truly ends. Many lawn care businesses offer snow removal and other services during the winter season. Our top five lawn care businesses are established businesses with repeat clientele and good cash flow. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #
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The retail sector in Colorado is booming, and it can be very hard to find space to rent for a new retail business. These top five retail businesses already have established locations and good cash flow to work with! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Retail Business With B2B Income Stream - Mul
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Here are our top five listings focusing on the vital business services of marketing and printing. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Advertising Agency for Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this full-service advertising agency with long-standing clients and client-first approach
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The beauty industry will never go out of style. Check out some of our top options for beauty and personal care businesses! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Lash Studio For Sale - Top-Rated- Seller Financing Available First place goes to this top-rated lash studio with excellent onlin
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Colorado is a very health-conscious state, and the fitness industry is booming. If you love helping people become fitter and healthier, check out these fitness businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Three Location Gym Franchise Opportunity First place goes to this Three establ
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If you love working with business owners, take a look at our top five B2B businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Advertising Agency for Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this full-service advertising agency with long-standing clients and client-first approach sta
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We’re kicking off the new month with some excellent new businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Commercial Drywall and Construction Services Business for Sale First place goes to this established construction business offering a variety of drywall, framing, insulation, fi
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Do you like working with your hands? Are you one of those people that’s always figuring out how to fix things? Take a look at these top businesses in repairing both cars and appliances - you may find your dream job on this list! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Auto Body Shop - Real Est
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The beauty industry is a major business market. With so many beauty-related businesses already available, why not buy an established business with a proven record? For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Lash Studio for Sale - Top-Rated - Seller Financing Available First place goes to this socially
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Entrepreneurs tend to be the type of people that enjoy challenges. Richard Branson, a famous entrepreneur, once said “I view life as one big adventure. I’m always learning, and finding new things to try and challenges to overcome.” For entrepreneurs, a great way to challenge yourself is by buying a turnaround business. A turnaround business is a company that for various
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Here are some great businesses with good cash flow and an affordable entry price. This is a great way to get started as a business owner! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Plumbing and Drain Business for Sale First place goes to this great opportunity to be your own boss! Established business
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We have some exciting new listings for sale for the new month! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Relocatable Medical Device Business for Sale First place goes to this established medical company offering equipment and devices for a variety of applications. The Business’s particular stre
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As established businesses with excellent cash flow, these companies are a great investment opportunity! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Specialty Masonry Contractor Company for Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this construction business established for over 30+ years, offerin
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Take a look at some of our more unique businesses for sale with this blog post! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 High Profit Escape Room for Sale - Two Locations - SBA Pre-Qualified First place goes to this listing which represents a unique opportunity to own two locations of a fun business
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Each time we connect with a business owner thinking about the sale of their business, we are met with big concerns over confidentiality. The business owner does not want their competitors to know, or they don’t want their employees to know; the list of reasons in favor of confidentiality is lengthy and we don’t disagree with their importance. It is crucial to keep the pending
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Retail space can be hard to find in Denver, and construction costs are high. Why not get into the market by buying an established retail business instead? Here are our top five retail businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 B2B and Retail Franchise in Boulder First place goes t
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It’s a new month, so we’re featuring our top five new listings for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Logistics and Freight Company for Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place goes to this busy logistics and trucking company. The company owns and operates nine truck tractors
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Construction is still a booming business in Colorado. Check out our top five construction businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Luxury Residential Contractor Business for Sale First place goes to this established luxury homebuilding and design business with regional and natio
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As a very health-conscious city, Denver is a great place to own a health & fitness business. This week we’re presenting our top five health & fitness businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Fitness Business for Sale First place goes to this full service gym offering a var
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If you’re a coffee lover, you know how important the coffee business is to the world. Did you know that it’s also an 18 billion dollar a year industry in the US? Statistics say that there are 150 million daily coffee drinkers in the United States alone. If you want to become part of this booming business, check out our top five coffee and cafe businesses for sale! For more information
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A new month is here already, and so are our top five new listings for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Art Business for Sale - Owner Absentee First place goes to this established gallery featuring modern paintings, sculpture & limited-edition prints by national & global artists. The Bu
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Acquiring a business can be a capital and time efficient part of a strategic business growth strategy, especially when acquiring a distressed business making the transaction particularly capital efficient. As an established business much of your foundation and processes are already built, so identifying resources within a distressed business that can be integrated into your current business plan i
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In business brokerage, we talk about financing options a lot, from the latest developments in SBA lending requirements, to up and coming alternative lenders. Financing is a key piece of a high number of our transactions, and for many buyers, its inclusion is the only way to get a deal done. For deals on the small side, that are harder to finance through traditional routes, or transactions involvin
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As long as people own homes, there will be a need for skilled plumbers. The housing market in Denver is booming, and that means great opportunities for plumbing businesses! If you’re interested in a growing business opportunity, we present to you our top five plumbing businesses for sale. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver
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The Metro Denver area is a top healthcare and wellness location, and the healthcare and wellness workforce has grown every year since 2004. If you’re interested in becoming a part of this growing industry, check out our top five medical-related businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099.
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For many becoming a business owner is often synonymous with the American dream, and there isn’t just one path to entrepreneurship. The three main options for entrepreneurship are starting up a business, buying a franchise business, and buying an established business. Each of these options differ in their main pros and cons, but the following guide will help you begin to explore your best opt
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Colorado has a strong presence in the liquor industry. If you are interested in being part of a recession-resistant industry, check out our top five liquor-related businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Liquor Store for Sale in West Metro Denver First place goes to thi
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The busy lawn care season is right around the corner, so we are featuring our top five lawn care and landscaping businesses for sale. All of these businesses are well-established and have over $100,000 in SDE! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Lawn Care Business for Sale - $600,000 Plus in Net
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When a business owner accepts a buyer’s letter of intent (LOI) to acquire their business, the buyer gets the opportunity to perform due diligence as outlined in that LOI. The offer to purchase a business is contingent on the successful completion of the due diligence period. Due diligence is meant to open the paths of communication between the buyer and seller to discuss the business on a gr
Spring into the new month with these top five new business listings for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Lawn Care Business For Sale - $600k Plus in Net Income First place goes to this hot listing for a large residential lawn mowing service company that has been serving clients all ove
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If you’re interested in the service industry, buying an established restaurant can be a great way to get your foot in the door with minimal hassle. Check out these top five restaurants for sale to find the perfect fit for you! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Restaurant, Tavern, Music V
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Many business owners have the ill conceived image of the buyer of their business signing the APA, pushing it across the table to them, where they execute the document, and then that’s that - they wash their hands clean of their old business. Aside from most business transactions actually happening virtually these days, the prior owner of the business is not done with their business just yet!
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Become a part of the all-important cleaning industry with one of these top five cleaning businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Dry Cleaner - Plant and Separate Drop-Off Location For Sale First place goes to this historic dry cleaners that has been in business for 90 years in
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Franchises are a great way to get started as a business owner. If you are thinking about owning your own business, but the idea of doing everything from scratch seems overwhelming, check out our top five franchise businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Established Cowor
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Buying a turnaround business is a great opportunity, especially for a serial entrepreneur who has been through the business ringer before or an entrepreneur who wants to startup a business, but may not have the cash required available. A turnaround business has a number of benefits to offer an entrepreneur, and that coupled with the discounted investment and possibility of high return make them gr
To many buying a business may seem like an unaffordable pipe dream, but Transworld Business Advisors is here to tell you that simply is not true! There are a number of financing options for buying a company and if you work with a professional business broker, there is often room for creativity when it comes to structuring a deal to ensure a buyer can buy their ideal business and the seller receive
If you have ever wanted to be in the industry of making people look and feel great, take a look at our top five spa and salon businesses for sale! For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Massage & Beauty Spa For Sale First place goes to this business offering several types of massage therap
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We’re celebrating the start of a new month with a roundup of fresh new businesses for sale. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Gutter Service Business for Sale First place goes to this Business specializing in seamless gutters and downspouts as well as a number of other services. They al
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Why Buying a Business is Your Best Bet To own a business is to fulfill the American Dream. It brings to mind the ideas of success, financial freedom, and the sense that you’ve made it. These are all moving ideas that still hold true today, many years beyond the initial emergence of the American Dream. Fortunately, for the modern entrepreneur the path to business ownership is even more acces
Sometimes Denver feels like the land of never ending construction, which if you own a construction related business the financial opportunities are almost endless! For those not yet in the industry, but looking to join and grow with Denver, we offer you our top five construction related businesses for sale. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info
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The Fourth Quarter of 2018 proves to be another record shattering year for the small business mergers & acquisitions market. Buyers are confident in the economy and their capability to take their finances into their own hands through business ownership and have found the opportunities more and more accessible. Sellers also exhibit confidence and optimism towards the market for its ability to provi
Retail businesses are fun businesses to sell, because they can operate in such a variety of industries and with each new listing we get to learn about a great product. So this Friday we are sharing a round up of our many different kinds of retail businesses for sale, from pet shops to liquor stores, and even opportunities to bring in your own concept! For more information on any of the businesses
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When selecting a business acquisition it is important to consider your strategic vision and ultimate goals for the business purchase to help guide you during the selection process. The first step in starting your entrepreneurial venture is to choose between buying an existing business or buying a franchise business, both come with advantages and disadvantages a business broker can address with you
We’ve got a fresh list of businesses for sale today! These top five business listings cover a wide swath of industries and price ranges and are all new. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Denver Coffee Shop for Sale First place goes to a coffee shop located in one of Denver’s
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You may or may not have heard of an Opportunity Zone (OZ), and the opportunities (pun intended) that they create for investors and entrepreneurs. Basically, an opportunity zone is “An economically distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” There are three main tax incentives that the opportunity zone
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The new year is a time for goal setting, and getting back to good work. What better place to do all that than in a cafe setting - they are wonderful purveyors of coffee and a warm community space that provide a great opportunity for renewed productivity! Speaking of goal setting and productivity, maybe a cafe is your next business opportunity? For more information on any of the businesses you see
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Deciding to become an entrepreneur and buy a business is an exciting step, but it can also leave you weary of not knowing how or where to begin the process. That is why Transworld Business Advisors has developed this handy guide for understanding how to buy a business. #1: Preparation Before buying a business you should review your finances and have personal financial statements ready to
The start of January brings with it a revived vigor for following your dreams and making big changes. One of the biggest changes people resolve to make is a career change. What better way to make the ultimate career change than to become a business owner and buy a business. Buying a business is a great way to take control of your financial future, and never have to worry about your job se
We’ve got some big businesses coming your way. This week’s top listings are all for sale at $1 Million and above. These businesses for sale have two things in common - great cash flow and they’re ready to be acquired! If one of these businesses has piqued your interest we invite you to contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Home Builder Management Comp
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We’ve got a great round up of our top businesses for sale across industries and all listed between $300,000 and $500,000. If one of these businesses has piqued your interest we invite you to contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Nebraska Staffing Business for Sale First place goes to an established staffing and hiring business specializing in matching employers
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If you’re considering buying a business to start your adventure in entrepreneurship, may we suggest you consider buying a distressed business? A distressed business offers the unique opportunity to buy a business with some added special benefits. To start, let’s define “distressed business.” A distressed business is a company that for various reasons is not meeting
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While our bread and butter businesses are usually small, main street type businesses, we do have some great larger small businesses for sale bringing in $250,000 in seller’s discretionary earnings and above. For more information on any of the businesses you see here today, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Niche Specialty Manufacturing Business for Sal
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As a small business, we have built our company on a number of core values that we believe represent how we want to serve our community, how we want to act as professionals, and help us guide our service offerings from a solid foundation. Transworld’s core values are Tenacity, Learn & Grow, Be a Professional, and Small Business Advocacy. Today we would like to take a closer look at Be a Profe
This Friday before December officially hits, we’re sharing a popular category of business - our top five liquor related businesses. These businesses vary between liquor retail stores and historic bar/restaurant operations. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Denver Liquor Store for Sale First place goes t
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Transworld Business Advisors works in the small business mergers & acquisitions market, which means we work with a lot of family owned, main street type businesses. We love working with these types of small businesses, however these deals can be on the smaller side requiring creative financing (outside of traditional lenders) to get the business transaction done. One way to get these deal
Buying a business is a lot more financially attainable than some may think! This is truly evidenced by this weeks top five business, which are all available for an investment of $60K and under. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Salon for Sale, Nails & Massage First place goes to a full-service salon and spa i
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Transworld Presents Our Top Five Bar & Liquor Related Listings for Sale With Thanksgiving around the corner, and Christmas decor on sale already in stores, the holiday season is here. That means merry family gatherings aplenty, meeting old friends for drinks, and generally indulging in some good cheer. If becoming part of the merriment as a business owner sounds like a dream, than this week&rsquo
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When it comes to buying a business, as the buyer, you may be apprehensive about paying the entire purchase price up front. No matter the transaction size, the purchase price is always going to seem like a pretty sizeable lump sum. However, it is pretty uncommon for a business buyer to pay the full purchase price at the closing table. There are several ways to finance the purchase of a business tha
Though Transworld focuses on serving small businesses, especially closely held and family owned businesses, that does not mean we don’t carry business listings with high cash flow. This week’s top five feature will focus on businesses for sale with greater than $250,000 in seller’s discretionary earnings. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@
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Transworld’s business for sale inventory covers a vast number of industries, but this week we are featuring one forever popular one - cleaning. This week we’re showcasing our top five cleaning businesses for sale in Colorado. For more information on any of these business listings, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Absentee Owner - B2B Service Bus
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The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Loan Program is a popular route for a buyer to finance the purchase of a business. Transworld Business Advisors is highly familiar with the SBA loan process and has quality, local partners working for SBA preferred lenders across the state that we can connect prospective buyers with. In the coming article we will briefly describe what a buyer can exp
Today we’re sharing a group of great businesses for sale in Arapahoe County! These businesses vary in industry and price range, so this list is a great place to start your business search. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 B2B Service Business First place goes to a B2B service business that has been est
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As a small business, we have built our company on a number of core values that we believe represent how we want to serve our community, how we want to act as professionals, and help us guide our service offerings from a solid foundation. Transworld’s core values are Tenacity, Learn & Grow, Be a Professional, and Small Business Advocacy. Today we would like to take a closer look at our second
This Friday we’re featuring a range of listings with asking prices between $200K and $300K in Denver County. If you’re a buyer looking for an affordable listing this top five list is a great place to begin your search. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Brewery and Taphouse for Sale First place goe
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Colorado has a fantastic and varied retail scene from independant outdoor apparel companies to very specialized homemade product shops! So for today’s business listings, we’re sharing a roundup of our top five retail businesses available for acquisition. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Men’
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If you’re thinking about buying a business, considering purchasing a cheap business may be a great way to give you the advantage of additional affordability as well as the potential for a high return on your investment. A cheap business comes with the same benefits as buying an established business, as well as some unique benefits for the entrepreneur ready to put in the time to tur
Transworld’s business for sale inventory is changing all the time and we want to make sure our buyers are aware of our newest listings. This week we have a number of exciting massage business opportunities and much more. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Growing Massage Therapy and Sports Recovery Busine
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Once you reach the closing table, the transaction is not quite done. There is one final step in the transaction process and that’s the training and transition period! Soon following the closing activities, the buyer and seller will present the change in ownership to the management and employees of the company. While this discussion sounds simple enough, it is absolutely integral that the buy
This week we are featuring our top five businesses with seller’s discretionary earnings between $200,000 and $300,000. If you’re a buyer looking for great cash flow but are unsure of what industry you’re interested this top five list is a great place to start your acquisition search. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (7
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As a small business, we have built our company on a number of core values that we believe represent how we want to serve our community, how we want to act as professionals, and help us guide our service offerings from a solid foundation. Transworld’s core values are Tenacity, Learn & Grow, Be a Professional, and Small Business Advocacy. Today we would like to take a closer look at our first
Colorado has created quite the name for itself in the restaurant industry. Denver can be considered a foodie mecca, and there are exciting restaurants cropping up all across Colorado from the mountains to the suburbs. If you dream of one day owning your own restaurant, we invite you to start with our top five restaurants for sale! For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us
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Do you have an exciting, small business concept, that you’re having a difficult time finding the perfect space for? In popular markets, like Denver, it can be difficult to find commercial space for a small business that is well located and has all the bells and whistles you’re looking for. Buying a business is a great way to gain access to the perfect small business space that otherwis
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It’s August 31st, the kids are back in school, and work is still grinding on. What better time to start a new business than the start of September? Today we’re sharing our newest businesses for sale, from restaurants to retail. For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Staffing Business For Sale First pla
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We have finally made it to the closing table! All Pre-Closing activities such as transferring the lease, the buyer and seller statements, and finalizing the financing have been completed. Funnily enough though, most closings are completed virtually, so there is no actual closing table per say, but that doesn’t make arriving at closing any less significant! At closing, the asset purc
When you think of retail, often times you think of clothing, jewelry, maybe a shoe store, but you forget the many fun, interesting, gourmet, niche retail businesses that are out there! So this week we are bringing you our top five retail businesses, none of which are in apparel, for your chance to become an owner outside of the retail box. For more information on any of these businesses, please co
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If you’re in the market to buy a business, considering buying a discount business is a great way to get a lot of bang for your buck! There are quite a few reasons to buy a discount business, and often they can be similar to buying an established business. But discount businesses can have more potential in the way of affordability, growth, and return on investment. Like any other est
We all know technology reigns supreme in today’s world. Shopping online has become the norm, apps are making even the most mundane tasks like buying groceries more and more efficient, and cell phones are basically pocket computers at this point. So it’s no wonder owning a technology related business is a great way to make a living! So this week’s top five features our top tech re
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Buying a business is a great path to gaining financial freedom within your life. Business ownership offers a higher level of “job” stability than working for someone else, and allows for a more flexible lifestyle so you can enjoy family, friends, and hobbies like climbing mountains! If you’re ready to leave your corporate life behind and join the ranks of the more than 611,495 sm
It’s August, and while the summer might be starting to wind down and the kids are heading back to school, Transworld isn’t slowing down anytime soon. We’ve got a great list of our newest businesses for sale for you to check out! For more information on any of these businesses, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-5099. #1 Denver Brewery Production Faci
At Transworld Business Advisors we are proud to offer a large selection of businesses, in price ranges to suit all buyers. Even with a limited budget, Transworld can make your entrepreneurship dreams come true. So this week we’re sharing our top five listings under $200,000. For more information on any of these business listings, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or (720) 259-
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Due diligence has come and gone and the closing table is in sight. But we’re not quite there yet because a lot has to be accomplished for the buyer and seller to close on their business. Pre-closing is when a large list of items gets buttoned up before closing, and the broker manages this whole process for the buyer, seller and their attorneys. These items can range from transfering
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One question emerging entrepreneurs often ask themselves is whether to buy an existing business, like a turnaround business or a discount business, or if they should start a new one. It is an important question to ask and there are pros and cons to buying a turnaround business. To identify the best strategic approach, we've developed a few questions prospective business owners can ask t
Everyone needs to complete a little home maintenance and repair from time to time. Transworld is proud to offer a large array of home upkeep businesses to meet Colorado homeowner’s needs. From lawn care to remodeling, this top five list will provide you with great options for joining the industry. For more information on any of these business listings, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.
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When buyers come to Transworld - Rocky Mountain interested in purchasing a business, they often have questions on the options for financing their acquisition. There are quite a few ways to finance the purchase of a business and buyers may even choose to use multiple forms of financing within one transaction. The most common ways in which we see business buyers finance their purchase are cash, bank
At Transworld Business Advisors we pride ourselves on sharing business listings of all shapes and sizes. For this week’s top five listings, we are highlighting companies listed at $495,000 or more. These business showcase proven revenue growth in high demand markets, perfect for acquisition. For more information on any of these business listings, please contact us at info@tworlddenver.com or
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Transworld Presents Our Top Five Personal Care Listings Everyone needs a little bit of TLC from time to time and these business listings will definitely do the trick. This week we present our top five listings for personal care, for the entrepreneur interested in supporting the health and wellness of Coloradans. These listings range from health clinics to nails salons and more. For more informati
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In our latest discussion of the business sale process, we outlined the submission of the letter of intent by the buyer to the seller of the business. With the submission and acceptance of the letter of intent the period of due diligence begins. The length of the due diligence period is outlined in the letter of intent and can vary from business to business, but generally for a small business only
More than 90% of households in Colorado own one or more vehicles. And it is inevitable that these vehicles will eventually need to be repaired, or replaced. It is also not uncommon for Coloradans to purchase special, recreational vehicles to support their adventurous, outdoorsy lifestyles! Our top five listings this week, showcase automotive listings from each end of the spectrum for a buyer to br
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This week for our top five listing feature we’re highlighting the top contracting businesses we have listed. From plumbing to landscaping and everything in between these listings provide a great opportunity to enter into the contracting business whether you’d like to grow an existing business or are ready to make the transition to business ownership. For more information on any of thes
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Buying a cheap business is always a great alternative to starting one, especially when given the statistic that more than 50% of small businesses fail within the first four years. Now that we’re all on the same page about buying a cheap business, let’s consider the benefits. A cheap business has been underperforming for an extended period of time due to a number of factors like ineffec
Navigating how to sell your business can be a complex task. There are hundreds upon thousands of businesses for sale across the United States (and even abroad). These businesses come in all shapes and sizes from home-based, owner/operator companies, and franchise resales, to 200 employee construction businesses and multi-location salons. With so many options available for purchase, what are buyers
Health and wellness is our focus for this week’s top five feature! Personal wellbeing is an important aspect of living well for many Coloradans, and these companies encompass varying aspects of addressing wellbeing from every angle. From rest and relaxation to fat burning workouts these companies can help you enter a booming industry in a state that values wellbeing above most! Inquire for m
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This week we're featuring an educational article on growth through acquisition from one of our valued community partners, John Wahl from Live Oak Bank! Strategic Acquisition: A Good Choice for Growth At Live Oak Bank, our SBA mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing team has seen an increasing number of strategic acquisition requests. We are very pleased by this because we beli
There is no time like the present to make home improvements or address some necessary home upkeep issues! Owning a business in Colorado that deals in home improvement is a great investment too. Homeowners are holding on to their homes for longer, choosing to make improvements rather than sell in this market. So today we’re sharing our top five home improvement listings! #1 Garage Do
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In this handy guide, we will review the three main options for entrepreneurship - Building a Startup, Buying a Business, or Buying a Franchise - what’s involved and how Transworld can help you fulfill your business ownership dreams. Option One: Let’s Talk About Startups! Starting a business from scratch has its pros and cons. Developing a startup is hard work, but it provides
In our previous discussion of selling a business we took a moment to sit down with the seller and tour their operations. This discussion will take the process one step further to explain what happens when the buyer submits a letter of intent. A letter of intent (LOI) is a non-binding contract that formalizes the terms and conditions if the buyer were to purchase the business. The LOI pays special
The food and beverage industry has seen tremendous growth over the last decade in Colorado and will only continue to increase as Colorado develops. Transworld - Rocky Mountain prides itself on offering a large array of businesses for every type of potential buyer. So today we’re offering our top five food and beverage companies that range in price from just over $100K to more than $1M!
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Can you believe it’s June already? It certainly feels like it as we’ve had our fair share of hot days already and are coming off of a nice holiday weekend. To set off the start of a new month, we thought we’d keep it simple and share our top five new listings. #1 Denver Cleaning Business For Sale First place goes to a residential and commercial cleaning business offerin
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Buying a discount business can be a great investment for a business buyer, especially when it comes to affordability! For the right entrepreneur, there are numerous good reasons to buy a discount business, which include some of the very same reasons buying an established business is a great venture. The background benefits of buying a cheap business are that they already have a location, facilitie
The last time we discussed the process of selling a business, we looked at the first buyer meeting, where the buyer met with their broker for an initial meeting and learned more about the business in question. At this point in the process, the buyer has a clear interest in moving forward with the business purchase and so it is time to be introduced to the seller. A second meeting is set u
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The Denver Metro area has a lot going for it - great local eats, beautiful blue skies, and breweries for days. And you know what else we have, fantastic hair salons! We’ve got salons for the upscale subset, salons for the hipster with a penchant for pastel hair, barbershops to cater to the macho male, you name it, we have it. So today, we’d like to introduce you to the top five salons
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One key piece of information about buying a business, that we hope to educate our Colorado market about, is that purchasing a business isn’t always incredibly expensive. We have businesses in every price range you can imagine and at the same time we have well cultivated relationships with our finance partners to make sure you have options. Today we’re sharing our top five listings betw
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One key piece of information about buying a business, that we hope to educate our Colorado market about, is that purchasing a business isn’t always incredibly expensive. We have businesses in every price range you can imagine and at the same time we have well cultivated relationships with our finance partners to make sure you have options. Today we’re sharing our top five listings betw
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Working at Transworld, it is not uncommon to find yourself in conversations with professionals about their latest business concept. We love to hear what ideas Colorado’s visionary entrepreneurs are churning in their mind, but it is also not uncommon for us to extol the benefits of buying verses starting a business. This is not only because the virtues of buying an established business are ma
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National Small Business Week has arrived and while we like to think we celebrate small business every day here at Transworld - we can always use a good reason to cheer on the small businesses community in Colorado! This week we will be sharing quotes about small business straight from the team members who work with them every day and have many years of experience themselves as small busin
Technology, you can’t live with it, you can’t live without it! And the same applies to our many small businesses, especially our top five round up this week. Technology can do many wondrous things from automating follow up emails to protecting your email from hackers. Today we’re sharing our top five technology related listings covering industries from medical to software.
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National Small Business Week has arrived and while we like to think we celebrate small business every day here at Transworld - we can always use a good reason to cheer on the small businesses community in Colorado! This week we will be sharing quotes about small business straight from the team members who work with them every day and have many years of experience themselves as small busin
National Small Business Week has arrived and while we like to think we celebrate small business every day here at Transworld - we can always use a good reason to cheer on the small businesses community in Colorado! This week we will be sharing quotes about small business straight from the team members who work with them every day and have many years of experience themselves as small busin
We talk a lot about core values at Transworld - Rocky Mountain, because to us they aren’t just words you slap up on a website, they have gravitas. We take our core values of Tenacity, Learn & Grow, Be a Professional, and Small Business Advocacy to heart and try to embody them in our work every single day. We want to make sure we are supporting Colorado’s small business community in a h
National Small Business Week has arrived and while we like to think we celebrate small business every day here at Transworld - we can always use a good reason to cheer on the small businesses community in Colorado! This week we will be sharing quotes about small business straight from the team members who work with them every day and have many years of experience themselves as small busin
National Small Business Week has arrived and while we like to think we celebrate small business every day here at Transworld - we can always use a good reason to cheer on the small businesses community in Colorado! This week we will be sharing quotes about small business straight from the team members who work with them every day and have many years of experience themselves as small busin
One of the many great aspects of Transworld - Rocky Mountain being the top business brokerage firm in our Colorado market, is the sheer number of businesses we have for sale. What this really means is that our customers have options to choose from. We also have businesses that come in every shape, size, industry, and price range imaginable. This week we thought we’d share a few of our highly
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One of the many exciting aspects of business brokerage is the opportunity to get to know businesses across industries you may never have been introduced to otherwise. Colorado has so many exciting, interesting, unique, and innovative businesses listed for sale - we’re lucky to live and work in this . Today we are sharing our top five new listings for Mid-April to show you the vastness of the
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Introduction. The small business sector of the M&A market continues to grow, even following 2017’s record breaking data. In fact, BizBuySell’s survey of business brokers nationwide in December of 2017, showed that brokers expect the market to at least remain consistent if it does not continue to increase in the near future. In Transworld - Rocky Mountain’s specific service area,
After a buyer inquires about a business, has signed a non-disclosure agreement, and decides they are officially interested in learning more about the company, their broker will request a meeting with them to take the first steps towards getting to know the business for sale better. The first meeting takes place between the broker and the buyer - the seller does not join the conversation u
Colorado is home to an exciting and fast paced restaurant industry. If you add in all the other food and beverage related businesses here from breweries to popups, than you can tell Coloradans take their food fun pretty seriously! Today we are sharing our top five restaurant listings under $400K to serve as inspiration for the next hot spot we will all be flocking to. #1 Jefferson C
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Escaping the construction in Colorado is not going to happen anytime soon. So as the saying goes, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!” Today we are sharing our top five construction industry, business listings for sale, so you can join the fun. #1 Commercial Construction Business For Sale First place goes to a construction and landscaping business started in 2
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One of Transworld’s service goals is to not simply list a business for sale, but to proactively market a business to identify a great buyer. So when a buyer eventually inquires on a business for sale, they can come from quite a few places. They may come in through our website listings or Biz Buy Sell, they can come as a referral from a trusted resource in our professional network like an att
April is upon us and we have some great new business listings to share with you. So with that here our our top five new listings for the end of March! #1 Profitable Community Newsletter Publisher First place goes to a local publisher operating two profitable newsletters that is available for acquisition just south of the Denver Metro area. There is tremendous growth potential to add news
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As a fellow Coloradoan you know how much we value certain things in life like a good outdoor adventure, a craft beer, our health & wellness, and well a good small business! So this weeks top five listings highlight some wonderful businesses that align well our Colorado values. #1 Denver Brewery For Sale First place goes to a micro-brewery producing more than 50 styles of beer, including
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There are many types of businesses, so it would make sense that there are also different types of business ownership. As the buyer of a business it is important to consider the type of business owner you would like to be to ensure that you choose a business accordingly. In the following discussion, we will outline the three main types of ownership so that you can make an informed decision about pu
Spring is in the air bringing with it a number of new listings ready for the picking! So let’s dive in to our Top Five New Listings for March. #1 Jefferson County Cafe For Sale First place goes to a café offering a range of hot and cold beverages, with a location that allows for a high volume of traffic year-round, with revenues and profits to match. The business serves six
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The Question How long do sellers typically stay with their business following its sale? The Answer The answer to this question depends on the business itself and, of course, the seller. If the business is quite a large manufacturing facility with a lot of moving parts, than the seller may stay up to a month, possibly longer. If the business is a small home based business or the buyer is
Let’s harken back to the “day” when each town had their own main drag! Everyone gathered there from the local kids hanging at the candy counter to the ladies who “lunch” and the professionals visiting their local bank branch. The listings we are sharing today would all have a good place on our hypothetical main street - here are our top five main street listings! &nb
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Buyers often wonder how they can confirm a business is actually a good purchase - and the answer to this musing is due diligence! In this article, we will be discussing a few areas to pay attention to during the due diligence process, that can often go overlooked. 1099 & W-2 Employees During due diligence a buyer will want to review the employee roster and make sure they understand which
Coloradans always seem to have fitness on their mind, from hitting the slopes to hiking a fourteener to a leisurely day of frisbee in the park. So this Friday we are sharing our top five fitness listings for those buyers who have a passion for physical fitness and entrepreneurship! #1 Popular Fitness Franchise For Sale First place goes to an opportunity to join a great fitness franchise
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Running a small business can be hard, but a good B2B service provider can help alleviate some of the day to day workload. And with the number of small businesses in Colorado, owning a B2B service business is a great investment! This week’s business listings showcase our top B2B service listings. #1 Niche Print and Graphics Business First place goes to a Denver based graphic design
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When you don’t eat breakfast, you start your day running on fumes and by lunch time you are famished! But when you eat breakfast, even just a simple piece of fruit, you provide your body with the energy to make it through the day well energized. Buying an established business is like choosing to eat breakfast! You are able to give yourself a successful leg up whereas starting a business from
February is an interesting time of year in Colorado. The new year is still settling into itself - the old one’s memory still very present. The weather can’t decide if it is warm or winter. And this year the Olympics are keeping us all on our toes! But despite the dichotomies of the new and old, Transworld - Rocky Mountain continues to trudge through 2018 in the background. So for today
How to finance the purchase of a business is one of the bigger decisions to be made during the business acquisition process. Because of this, one of the initial steps when working with a buyer is to ensure they are financially qualified to make the business purchase. In the following discussion we will dissect the ins and outs of buy side financial disclosure. There are several main reaso
We don’t like to brag much, but Transworld prides itself on having the highest number and widest range of business listings for sale in Colorado. Naturally due to the number of listings, they encompass a wide array of asking prices. On this February Friday, Transworld would like to present our top five listings between $150K and $200K. #1 Roofing Business For Sale First place goes
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Can you believe it’s February already? We’ve been so busy over here growing and getting a start on 2018, that time is already flying by! But a new month means a lot of new listings. Today we will be sharing our newest listings for your viewing pleasure. #1 Denver Coffee Shop For Sale First place goes to a coffee shop located in one of Denver’s fastest growing neighborho
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Learn how to scale through a little thought of method. Scaling a business organically can be a difficult, time and capital consuming task, however, there is an alternative option - buying an established business. Buying a business over scaling from scratch provides the owner with a number of advantages as outlined below. Speed An acquisition provides instant scale and great opportunities for ef
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Do you have a knack for conversation and customer service? Does getting in front of a group of people energize you? Transworld’s top five listings this week all allow for some great human interaction within great businesses! Inquire today with one of our knowledgeable brokers for more information on these listings. #1 Large Liquor Store For Sale - Lender Pre-Qualified First place g
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Have you always dreamed of buying a business, but are unsure if you can afford one? Well, think again, with the numerous financing options available and these great businesses listed at $50K and under, you are sure to find a suitable option. So without further ado, Transworld would like to present our top five listings $50K and under! #1 Cafe For Sale First place goes to a cafe that prov
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How to Finance the Purchase of a Business? The idea of business ownership is a beautiful thing. It comes with dreams of flexible vacation schedules and contributing to your community, but then it all comes to a screeching halt when you begin to think about how to actually make it happen. Fear not! There a number of ways to purchase a business, one of which is surely to suit your financial situati
Have you ever stepped into a specialty food shop, maybe a cheese or wine purveyor, and been transported to another place or time? I certainly have! These types of businesses are wonderful, they create a special experience for their customers through taste. Transworld has a number of these businesses for sale at the moment, which we highly suggest you consider! #1 Concessions Business & Ca
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The first work week of 2018 has reached its end point so we thought we would share some of our rapid sale listings to mark the occasion! These listings are extra special because their sellers are super motivated to connect with a buyer and transition out of their business. If you?re New Year?s resolution was to take control of your financial future through business ownership, one of this week?s to
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One of the many reasons entrepreneurs gravitate towards a franchise business is the minimization of risk! The franchise business model is a proven model with processes in place and a much lower failure rate than that of a startup business. Franchises truly offer the opportunity to buy into the independence of a small business, but with the benefit of a larger business network. Part of this lower
Colorado loves its restaurants and we think you probably do too! So today we have a roundup of our top five restaurant listings for sale! #1 Popular Take Out Restaurant For Sale First place goes to a popular take out restaurant in Jefferson County serving breakfast and lunch food to its customers. This turnkey restaurant has an outstanding reputation for high-quality, take out food prepared quick
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Many future entrepreneurs ask themselves whether they should start up their own business or buy an existing one and there are certainly pros and cons to each. To decide on their ultimate path, prospective business owners need to ask themselves the following questions to figure out what will work best for them and their business plans. How unique is my business idea? If the business idea and conse
Business Brokers get the chance to work with a lot of people on a daily basis from professionals learning how to sell a company, and cobroking with other business brokers to attorneys, CPAs, and future entrepreneurs. All of these daily interactions can make it confusing as to whom we are advocating for. But at the end of the day we are always advocating for your small business – its current
Dear Current and Future Clients, The last quarter of the year is a time for strategic planning for the next year and with this preparation comes a chance to ensure we are supporting our current and future clients as best we can. So with that, we would like to address the changes in the Standard Operating Procedures for the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) loan program that will be pu
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As Coloradans, we are all too familiar with the insanity that can be renting a home or an apartment. Renters pay a premium to live in almost every area of Colorado, and along with those premiums, is a less than premium lifestyle. Often times renters find themselves dealing with absentee landlords, maintenance issues that lay in wait for months, crumbling infrastructure and slow Internet! So when g
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So you have officially decided you would like to buy a business! But what should you do next to prepare yourself for the process? In the following article, we have identified a number of topics to consider when beginning the process of purchasing a business, so you can best prepare yourself to start your entrepreneurship journey. Strong Suits. Now is as good a time as any to review your profession
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The work of closing a transaction is not quite complete following the actual closing activities, as described in blog eleven of our series. There is one final step in the process of how to sell a business and that is training and transition! The Training and Transition period takes place the day of, or soon after Closing. The Buyer and Seller, in concert, hold a closing meeting with management and
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Using the SBA Loan Program to finance a business acquisition is a great financial tool. Transworld has great familiarity with this loan program and works with various lenders with the SBA preferred lender designation on a regular basis. In the following brief discussion, we will outline the basics of using an SBA loan to buy a business. An SBA loan is partially guaranteed by the United States'
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The dream of business ownership is alive and well these days, especially in Colorado. As of 2015, the state is home to nearly 600,000 small businesses which employ almost 1,000,000 people! Every day you hear about a new start up being launched or a company taking its headquarters to Colorado. Business is good! So for today's discussion, we thought it would be important to address the benefits
Finally following our discussions of Pre-Closing in blog ten of our series on how to sell your company we have made it to Closing! Closing is that monumental step that everyone pictures in their mind when thinking about buying or selling a business. It brings up that great image of contracts being signed with fountain pens and keys jingling as they are exchanged. In actuality, most closings are do
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The letter of intent was submitted in part eight of our blog post series on how to sell a business and now comes the time for due diligence. The due diligence period is outlined in the letter of intent and is a time for the buyer to explore the business in question. The length of time for due diligence varies, but generally, a week or two for small businesses is all that is required. During this p
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In part nine of our series on how to sell your company, we walked through the Due Diligence period. Now it might seem that the next natural step is the Closing period, but there is a lot of work to complete between now and Closing! So we have made room for a step in the process called Pre-Closing. It is during this step that a whirlwind of work is finished so that the buyers and sellers can be tak
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Conference Event To Prepare and Connect Buyers with Established Business Opportunities and Franchises Transworld Denver and United Franchise Group will host the first annual Business Buyer's Symposium on October 12, 2017, at The Falls Event Center in Littleton, Colorado. A driving reason for the event is the fact that Colorado is home to upwards of 600,000 small businesses that employ an impr
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Learn About Transferring a Liquor License in Denver Working in business brokerage, Transworld is used to performing a number of i dotting and t crossing activities. But recently there have been some changes to the regulations governing liquor license transfers that we sought professional help to better understand. Enter Peter Nemkov, a private practice attorney with Nemkov and Bonifazi, PLLC who
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Has your dream always been to work for yourself? Or are you getting tired of working in the corporate world and looking for an alternative option to provide for your family? If your answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then you may be interested in purchasing an established business with the help of Transworld Business Advisors of Denver. Buying an established business is a great way to
One of the most significant aspects of each business transaction Transworld supports is the decision of how it is going to be funded. This is not only a concern from the Seller's side but also the Buyer's side as well. One of the initial steps, when working with buyers of a business, is to make sure the buyer is financially qualified to purchase the business in which they have an interes
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One question emerging entrepreneurs often ask themselves is whether to buy an existing business or start a new one. It is an important question and there are pros and cons to either decision. Prospective business owners need to ask themselves a few key questions. How unique is my business idea? If the business plan is new to an area, there may be no businesses available for acquisition that would
It's a fair question. Often buyers get deeply immersed in the buying process: the search, the negotiations, and the financing and quickly neglect the purpose of the end result. Then when the sale closes, the buyer must shift gears quickly and may not feel fully prepared to dive into their newly acquired business. To get you started here are some things to consider following the successful pu
Are you a motivated entrepreneur with dreams of being your own boss? Has the idea of building a business from the ground up become a barrier to your dream? Does the thought of purchasing someone else's business leave you less than excited? Then buying into a franchise may be the key to moving your dreams into reality. Frequently termed business in a box, the franchise is an option to become y
Believe it or not, we frequently have buyers stop into the office and say, "I have cash and would like to buy a business, what do you have available?" It's surprising to think that someone would want to buy a business and have no idea what they wanted to buy, but it certainly happens. Why is that? Many buyers shopping today have owned small to medium sized businesses before and ha
If you are interested in purchasing your own business and becoming your own boss but aren't sure if you have the finances to do so, you are not alone. A lot of people aren't aware that there are multiple ways to finance the purchase of a business. The most common ways we see people finance the purchase of a business are Cash, Bank Financing, Seller Financing, and Investors. Cash You
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There are many ways to finance a business acquisition, and one of those ways is through the SBA 7(a) program. With this program, you are typically required to put 20-30% of the business purchase price down and the rest is financed over a 25 year period. All banks have their own specific requirements for the loan. Recently one of our partner lenders was able to secure and close financing f
Almost 90% of business owners have never sold a business before. So if you are beginning your research on how to sell your business, and haven't got a clue where to start, you are not alone. One of the many terms thrown around in discussions of a business acquisition or sale is seller financing. A term that almost immediately solicits a negative reaction from most sellers, it is not one tha
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Thinking about starting a new business can be overwhelming. Starting your own business involves developing an idea and turning that idea into a successful business plan and then actually building the business from the ground up. Not to mention forming a customer base over an extended startup phase, marketing the new business, hiring employees and establishing cash flow. All without a track record
Franchising. You hear about it. You read about how successful the country's top franchised businesses are (Subway, Supercuts, Denny's) but is buying a franchise a good option for you? Let us take a second to break down the who, what, when, where and why of franchising. But we aren't going to give the advice here, we are leaving it up to some business owners who have done it (and are
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There's an old saying, "You have to spend money to make money." In a franchise business, you can spend as little as $10,000, and still make money. Once you've decided that you want a franchised business the next step is to determine what industry category you are interested in, for example, food, service, pet care, etc. Then you determine what franchise business you can afford within the
The New Year brings many resolutions; one of the top every year, however, is a change of career. To some, that may mean changing a job, but to others, it may mean entering a new business or becoming an entrepreneur for the first time. As, small business brokers, we represent many current and new business owners in Colorado, we have compiled the top five things every individual should know before t
Are you a visionary entrepreneur who wants to be your own boss, but you're not willing to take on the risk of starting your own business from scratch? Franchising can be a great alternative if you want the support of a franchise company in the start-up phase of your business. The term frequently used is "buying a business in a box." A franchise is a successful business concept in which indiv
"Financing. Where do I get it?" It's one of the most frequently asked questions we encounter with potential business buyers and, perhaps, the one with the biggest number of answers! At Transworld, we specialize in walking buyers through different financing options. Some options are well-known, like SBA Loans, Conventional Loans, and the use of private investors. Other financing options may no
In our last post in our buying and selling series, the buyer participated in their second meeting and review of the company with the broker and seller. The buyer is now ready to submit a letter of intent (LOI) to the seller with the help of their broker. The LOI will outline the ideal specifics of the deal structure inclusive of the following information: The price the buyer is willing to
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Congratulations! Your offer to buy a business has been accepted. But how can you be sure the information provided by the seller is accurate? Due Diligence is the answer to your question. Following the acceptance of the buyer's offer (or letter of intent) by the seller is the Due Diligence period. Every offer made through Transworld includes a contingency for a satisfactory due diligence peri
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Now that you have built your advisory team we can move onto the collection of information. This may seem like a daunting task, but it is well worth the effort since all of the information will be put to use to work for you in selling your business. Once engaged, your business broker will begin to collect information in order to develop the pitch book, marketing plan, and market price opinion
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Welcome back for part two of our Buying and Selling a Business in Colorado series. Now that you are prepared to sell your business we can move on to building your team. This step of the process while not as involved as many of the other steps is one of, if not the most important step of the process. Continue reading to find out why! Assembling your team of advisors will poise you and your bu
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In the coming post, Transworld will be addressing the first step of the Transworld buying and selling process as part of a twelve part series breaking down our entire process piece by piece. In this series, each post will take on one step of the process and detail it clearly so our readers can best understand our service offerings. During this series, we invite you to refer back to some of our pre
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As we ring in 2017 now is as good a time as any to begin a personal and professional evaluation of your business. Here I will share a few questions you can ask yourself to begin the discussion. Are you ready to sell your business? Do you still enjoy working the day-to-day or has the routine become monotonous or worse - stressful? Are you ready to move on to a different industry, career path or ma
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Interviewing buyers is an important step in helping to better understand the motivation, goals and objectives of the buyer and to help screen some business options for them to consider. This process includes the discussion of many of the following important issues: Delving into the buyer's previous industry and career background. Types of businesses and industries that interest the buyer
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It is not outside the realm of possibility that a buyer approaches Transworld having access to cash and an interest in buying a business, but without a particular business in mind. This type of buyer is typically someone who has previously owned a business and were successful in developing the business and they want to replicate this process with a new venture. There are also buyers who are lookin
Question: How am I going to make your life easier? Answer: Seller Financing! This exchange was repeated many times during my first broker training class at the Transworld headquarters. Our instructor, a veteran business broker with over 30 years of experience, kept repeating these statements - drilling them into our head. But alas it worked, because I still remember it clearly years later.&nb
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You have finally identified the right business for you and you are excited to begin the process of putting in an offer. But what, you wonder, does an offer look like? The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the starting point in putting together and submitting a formal offer to acquire a business. The LOI will spell out the terms of the purchase and the transition period and will eventually act as the frame
The first step in choosing a suitable business for purchase is to decide between buying an existing business or franchise or starting a business from scratch. Each of the three options comes with a list of advantages as well as disadvantages. The next biggest decision is what type of business suits your lifestyle and background experience, taking into account such factors as income need and desire
There are a number of ways to finance the purchase of a business including but not limited to cash, a combination of cash and a promissory note, through a 401(k) rollover investment or an SBA loan. Today we will be discussing the latter, the SBA loan. In the coming discussion, you will learn what the SBA loan qualification and closing process look like. An SBA loan is a type of loan where a porti
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As a buyer, you might be nervous that you will be required to pay the entirety of a business's purchase price up front. No matter the business, the purchase price is likely going to be a large sum of money that would make anyone woozy thinking about paying it in full on the spot. However, there are actually several ways to purchase a business and no they do not require the buyer to pay the en
Preface Baby Boomers was the namesake given to the large generation of babies born following World War II, between the years of 1946 and 1964. In 2016 this generation is made up of people between the ages of 52 and 70. As the Baby Boomer population grew into adulthood they became known for their wealth, social activity and physical fitness especially when compared to past generations. This was a g
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What is Seller Financing? Financing is a difficult topic to address and one that comes up frequently in the brokerage business. The sheer number of options and varying business conditions makes each financing situation unique. At Transworld, we specialize in working with buyers to find the optimal financing option for their specific situation. Some of these options are well-known, like paying cas
