Florida Business For Sale Florida Businesses Sold Activity (June 7.28.2011)
I am a Florida Business broker working with business owners selling their Florida business, and business owners looking for acquisitions. Prospective business buyers I work with are located in Florida, US., and Business buyers in Europe and throughout the world.
As a member of Business Brokers of Florida, which is the largest state Association of Business Brokers in the United States we have access to significant data regarding businesses being bought and sold . Thousands of businesses for sale are represented by over 1000 business brokers that are members of this Association. These business brokers list their respective businesses for sale and prospective business buyers on a centralized listing site and buyers and sellers of businesses are brought together.
Several thousand businesses for sale are listed, modified, and advertised thru this website. Valuable information regarding Florida business for Sales and Florida Businesses Sold help me as a Business Broker Professional keep track of the ebb and flow of the Florida Business Acquisition Market. Understanding a business to assist in selling that business requires an understanding of the numbers behind that business. And understanding the marketplace in which this business may be sold is furthered by a review of the data surrounding businesses being bought and sold in Florida. The below are a few statistics, totals, and items of note surrounding the business acquisition and sales market in the State of Florida. Other businesses are bought and sold without the assistance of members Business Brokers of Florida, and that info is not included in this analysis.
Recent Businesses Sold in Florida Activity (as of July 26, 2011)
Businesses Sold in Florida through Business Brokers of Florida in last 30 days – 63 vs 48 in last documented 30 day period (up 24%)
Top 2 industries of Businesses Sold in Florida through Business Brokers of Florida in last 30 days: 15 Florida Restaurants Sold in Florida 5 Beauty Shops/Hair Salons Business sold in Florida
Avg Days it took to sell Florida Businesses Sold in last 30 days – 277 days- (9 months)- doesnt include businesses that were removed from market without selling
Businesses Currently For Sale through Business Brokers of Florida – 3336 vs. 3213 in last 30 day period
Business Currently for Sale in Jacksonville Florida Area with Adjusted Cash Flow Greater than $100,000
Heating and Cooling Contractors for Sale in Florida, includes HVAC Businesses For Sale in Florida, A/C Companies For Sale in Florida
Number of HVAC or A/C Businesses Sold in Florida in last 2 years -6
Average Adjusted Cash Flow of HVAC Businesses sold in Florida – $155,000
Average Sale Price of HVAC Businesses sold in Florida in last 2 years $295,000
Number of HVAC Businesses Currently For Sale in Florida- 21
HVAC businesses in Florida are very good opportunities for both the strategic buyer, looking to grow revenues by acquisition, and a good business for one looking to relocate to Florida. Recurring revenue, large demand for the A/C component of the business and the good cash flow these businesses can generate are a few reasons buying a HVAC business in Florida may be a good fit. Looking to Buy a business in Florida?
*All above info compiled from data available via the bbfmls website.
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Scott M. Messinger is a former and current business owner that has directly purchased multiple businesses to support organic growth. Former owner of successful production/manufacturing/distribution business of 20 years that was successfully sold and transitioned. Member of Gateway Business Advisors with offices in Jacksonville Fl, Anderson SC,and member of the Business Broker of Florida Assn. Business interest includes the fields of management,water, energy savings, marketing. For a FREE current listing of Businesses FOR sale see: www.sellabusinessflorida.com