Benefits of Buying a Business
Benefits of Buying an Established Business or Franchise
In today's generation, millennial's value entrepreneurship and startups primarily because they love the idea of being self-employed. Studies show 1 in 5 plan to quit their day job and start their own company someday. However, many people overlook the idea of buying an already established business and then running it as a CEO.
Becoming your own boss always involves risk, but when you take a calculated risk that eliminates a lot of the pitfalls and potential for failure that come with a start-up.
Pacific Coast Commercials team of seasoned business Brokers not only have years of experience in law, but have also successfully completed hundreds of transactions. Our breadth of business listings stretch from sushi restaurants, contractors, nail salons, clothing stores, and much more.
If you are looking to sell your business, our Brokers will ensure you receive a desired and fair value for your asset, locate qualified buyers and act on behalf as an intermediary who can facilitate all transactions to insulate the seller from business interruptions. For inquiries on the sale or purchase of a San Diego business, contact David Cutler Esq., Broker Associate or Lee Suryani, Sales & Leasing-Senior Advisor at Pacific Coast Commercial.
Here are a few reasons why buying a business can be a profitable career and business move:
1. Easier to secure finance
Most lenders are more inclined to lend money for the purchase of an established business rather than supporting an unknown start-up.
From their point of view, there is less risk involved in financing a business that has already proven it is able to generate an income.
2. Income from day one
Most start-ups go through an initial phase when they do not generate an income – for some, this can be three years or more.
During this period, it may be necessary to shell out money for the premises itself, equipment and it's installation, initial stock and materials, fixtures and fittings, legal and professional fees, a license, uniforms...the list goes on.
Without finance in place or an alternative income, this stage can be tricky for new business owners and it is easy to become demotivated.
3. Established brand
With an existing business you are buying into a recognisable brand with a track record, complete with all the trademarks, copyright and websites associated with it.
This gives customers, suppliers, lenders and other contacts a confidence in your business that they may not have when interacting with an unknown start-up.
4. Instant customer access
An existing business also has customers at the ready.
You can use various strategies and marketing to build on that customer base, but you don’t have the task of building it from scratch.
5. Established network of contacts
A large chunk of the time and energy involved in starting a business goes towards establishing a network of contacts.
Good supplier and marketing contacts are a valuable asset to any business and if your new enterprise has some on their books, you will hit the ground running.
In addition, like money lenders, suppliers and marketing companies are more likely to offer favourable terms to a business that has been around for a while.
6. Focus on growing the business
With a start-up, an entrepreneur has to channel all their energy into getting the business off the ground and this can be time-consuming and exhausting.
In contrast, taking over an established business means you are free to focus on the particular parts of the business that most need attention, aiding the growth of the enterprise as a whole.
7. Income to put back into the business
With a start-up, lack of finance to do what you really want with the business can be frustrating. Cash is eaten up in buying the resources needed to get things up and running, and dreams are left by the wayside.
With a steady income from an established business, you have more freedom in how you choose to re-invest this money.
8. Trained employees in place
Just as it takes time to build up a network of suppliers and other contacts, it also takes time to build up and train a team of employees. These people are already in place in an existing business.
This can make it easier to implement strategies for growth and development. It also means there is a trained team that can keep things running if you want to take time off.
9. Less risk
There is obviously less financial risk for lenders involved in buying a new business and it is also a safer option for the potential business owner.
Providing the business is doing reasonably well, it should continue to do so. In contrast, starting a new business is a jump into the unknown as far as financial security is concerned.
10. Less work
Starting up a new business can often become all-consuming. With so much to do, it is easy to allow the business to completely take over your life.
Those who don’t have huge amounts of passion and energy for the business can find that they begin to resent this.
Taking over an established business means that business practices have been streamlined and with existing employees who know the ropes, it won't be necessary to work around the clock.
  
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