Is this business worth acting on?

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1The business

What kind of business is it, and what is the asking price?

Type of business

Asking price

2Sales

Total sales for each year. Use the tax return if you have it.

This year

Last year

Two years ago

3What the owner earns

Start with the profit on the tax return, then add back what the owner took out. This is the business's real earning power.

Net profit on the tax return

Owner's salaryPaid to the owner

DepreciationNon-cash expense

InterestOn the owner's loans

Owner perksPersonal car, phone, travel

One-time costsWon't happen again, like a lawsuit or remodel

Owner's earnings$0

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Owner's earnings, this year

Owner's earnings, last year

4Who runs it

Someone has to do the owner's job. Fair pay for that work is a cost, even if it is you.

Owner's hours a week

hrs

After the sale, who runs it?

Fair yearly pay for running itWhat you would pay someone to do the owner's job. If a manager is already in place, enter their current pay. It is already in the books and is not subtracted again.

5The loan

Typical terms are filled in. Change them to match your offer.

Down

Rate

Years

Closing costs

Cash reserve

6Costs and risks

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Yearly upkeep spendingEquipment, vehicles, fixtures

Repairs due in 2 yearsKnown replacements

Cash to run day oneInventory, receivables

Gross marginSales minus cost of goods

Largest customerShare of sales

Years left on lease

yrs

Do customers buy because of the owner personally?

7Your cash

How much cash can you put into this deal in total?

Cash available

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