Seeking Niche Bay Area Businesses to Acquire

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December 13, 2022

by a searcher from Carleton College in Burlingame, CA, USA

Hi All,

I am looking to purchase a niche business with preferred criteria of the following and would love any recommendations regarding deal flow and/or anyone that has come across a business that fits the below criteria. I am also staying very active on many of the primary business brokerage marketplaces. As a note, this transaction will utilize SBA financing.

Thank you in advance!

Preferred Criteria: A business that was established >5 years ago, sells a niche product or service in a large market with >50% repeat customers and high upside potential. The preferred gross margins would be >50% with an SDE minimum of $250k. This business would likely be lacking a strong online presence (ads, marketing, sales), technology implementation (streamlined processes), and sales + business development strategy. I am also looking for a business that is relatively simple to understand with no "Keyman" issues, meaning that the business would likely not function without the owner's personal relationships/knowledge.

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from University of Virginia in Charlotte, NC, USA
'Hey John. Acquisition Alert' has highlighted a few SF companies (some niche, others not). Worth checking out their off-market deal flow too
Fresno region has had a few interesting businesses come on market recently (if that's not too far)

https://www.acquisitionalert.com/
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from Carleton College in Burlingame, CA, USA
Thank you. That sounds great. I will check it out.
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