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Classes
We are currently offering two classes: Buyer 101 and Seller 101. Buyer 101 covers topics such as analyzing a business like a pro, how to make a no-risk contingent offer, tips on financing, and much more. Seller 101 covers topics such as the basics of selling, what makes businesses valuable, how to get multiple offers, how to net the most at closing, and much more. Even experienced business owners, business sellers, or business buyers will take away a couple items from these short one hour classes.
Sell a Business
You have devoted years to building your successful business. Now, you are considering possibly your most important business decision – to sell your business. You have created value and now you deserve your highest price. When you work with California Business Advisors, you can approach this process with the same confidence you had as you built your business. All engagements at CBA are strictly confidential. Contact us today and start the process here.
Our Team
The California Business Advisors team has been a part of over 350 transactions over the last 12 years… with a focus in the $2 Million to $20 Million enterprise value range. We are a diverse team of experts from a variety of backgrounds. Many of us have deep running specialties that can help you in the process of selling or buying a business. Read our bio’s here and get paired up with your expert. We run a proprietary structured auction sale that has attracted multiple offers on every transaction of ours over the past three years.
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Our Expertise
Selling Your Business to a Family Member or Friend
A business broker plays an essential role in helping you sell your business even if you already have a family member or friend in mind as the potential buyer. A business broker will guide you through the process, ensuring the transaction and hand off of the business goes smoothly. The role of a business broker in this type of transaction is the same as any other buy or sell transaction, except the search for a buyer…
Most Business Owners Are Flying Blind. Are You Too?
Understanding what your business is worth is an essential part of owning a business, as it is often your most valuable asset. However, according to a survey by M&T Bank, 98% of small business owners who responded did not know the value of their business.
Being in the dark on the value of your business puts you at a disadvantage while you manage and run it…
Economic Downturn | Sale of your Business | <5 Years
What does an economic downturn mean for the sale of your business over the next five years? That’s a question we get a lot. Simply put, it would mean that your business both becomes less sellable, and likely worth less, if nothing else changed. This isn’t great news, but if you recall the last major downturn was over 13 years ago. Statistically, we’re due for a major downturn in the economy…
Buyers - Commonly Requested Items During The Due Diligence Process
When buying a business, it’s imperative that you do your own due diligence. The due diligence process is typically completed AFTER an offer is made and accepted by the seller. Overall, the due diligence process is the timed review of documents and other data on the business prior to completing a business purchase. Most sellers offer one to three weeks for the typical review timeline…
How Inflation Affects The Sale Of Your Business
We have recently entered a period of high inflation. Since 1970, the rate of inflation on average sat at around 3 to 3.5%. Since 2020 and the covid pandemic, the inflation rate has doubled and now sits at 7.2%. This is happening for various reasons such as a combination of supply chain disruptions, increased supply of money, and low-interest rates…
Why Business Owners Should Use CBA to Sell Their Business
Starting and running a successful business is a challenging task that requires a significant amount of time, effort, and expertise. Business owners must often make difficult decisions, such as expanding the business, selling it, or staying the course. In any of these cases, having the right support and guidance can make a significant difference. That's why many business owners choose to work with our team…
California Business Advisors has the unique ability to market businesses throughout Southern California. As a business owner or buyer, you may already have trusted advisors; but by making us part of your trusted team, our experienced business advisors will work with you to navigate the complexities of buying or selling your business. At California Business Advisors, we are committed to confidentiality, integrity and professionalism. Trust our decades of experience in over 350+ transactions spanning most industries, and ranging from $500k to $55 Million, with a focus between $2 Million and $20 Million. We leverage a deep network of associates, professionals, and buyers to successfully help you net the most at closing. Our proprietary structured auction process attracts multiple offers more than any other process in California.
