Listing ID: 66702
Business Overview
Seattle DT Smoke Shop / $1.i Mil Yr Sales / SellingPrice$250K + Inven
Financial
- Asking Price: $250,000
- Cash Flow: N/A
- Gross Revenue: N/A
- EBITDA: N/A
- FF&E: N/A
- Inventory: N/A
- Inventory Included: N/A
- Established: N/A
Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?
There are all kinds of reasons why people decide to sell businesses. Nonetheless, the genuine reason and the one they say to you may be 2 absolutely different things. As an example, they may claim "I have a lot of various responsibilities" or "I am retiring". For lots of sellers, these factors stand. However, for some, these might just be reasons to attempt to conceal the reality of transforming demographics, increased competitors, recent reduction in revenues, or an array of other factors. This is why it is very important that you not rely totally on a seller's word, however instead, utilize the vendor's solution combined with your overall due diligence. This will paint a much more practical image of the business's existing circumstance.
Existing Debts and Future Obligations
If the current company is in debt, which many businesses are, then you will need to consider this when valuating/preparing your deal. Lots of operating businesses borrow money in order to cover items such as inventory, payroll, accounts payable, etc. Remember that occasionally this can imply that profit margins are too thin. Lots of companies come under a revolving door of taking on debt as a way to pay back various other loans. In addition to debts, there may likewise be future obligations to think about. There may be an outstanding lease on equipment or the building where the business resides. The business might have existing contracts with vendors that must be met or may lead to fines if terminated early.
Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics
Just how do companies in the location bring in new customers? Most times, operating businesses have repeat consumers, which develop the core of their day-to-day profits. Specific factors such as new competitors sprouting up around the area, roadway building, and also staff turnover can affect repeat clients and also negatively impact future earnings. One vital point to think about is the area of the business. Is it in a very trafficked shopping mall, or is it concealed from the main road? Clearly, the more people that see the business on a regular basis, the higher the chance to build a returning customer base. A last thought is the general location demographics. Is the business situated in a densely inhabited city, or is it situated on the outskirts of town? Just how might the neighborhood average home income effect future earnings potential?