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- The Main Street Deal Drop, 3/17/25
The Main Street Deal Drop, 3/17/25
Your Weekly Roundup of Main Street Opportunities – March 17th, 2025
For Sale or Accepting Offers
Creative Floral Studio + Gift Shop in Cincinnati, OH
Over 130, 5+ star reviews!
Key Highlights:
Revenue: ~$200k
Cash Flow: ~$30k
Revenue Streams: events/weddings, teaching workshops, retail storefront
Beautifully designed and optimized website
130 Google Reviews - 5.0 stars!
Reason for Selling: Owner seeking fresh direction and the business fully prepped for smooth transition.
ExpertAdmit, Miami FL
College Admissions Consulting Service
Revenue: $200k
Cash Flow: $30k
Floorz Co, Cincinnati OH
Luxury Vinyl Plank & Tile Flooring Company
Revenue: $1M
Cash Flow: $150k
Is business seller financing right for you?
Seller financing can be a powerful tool in business acquisitions, allowing sellers to extend credit to buyers instead of relying solely on traditional loans. This flexible financing option can make deals easier, faster, and more accessible - but is it the right fit for you?
For Sellers: Attract more buyers, negotiate a higher sale price, and reduce tax burdens by structuring payments over time.
For Buyers: Gain easier access to funding, lower upfront costs, and avoid the hurdles of traditional financing.
For Brokers: Simplify transactions, expand deal opportunities, and close more sales by offering seller financing as an option.
Faster, Smoother Sales: Seller financing reduces friction in deals by eliminating loan roadblocks and creating win-win agreements for both parties.
Pro Tip: A well-structured seller note ensures clarity, protects both parties, and helps deals close with confidence.
📖 Read more: Full Blog Post
What is a Quality of Earnings (QoE) report and do you need one?
A Quality of Earnings (QoE) report is a deep dive into a business’s financials, giving buyers a clearer picture of revenue stability, cash flow, and profitability. Unlike traditional financial statements, a QoE helps verify whether a business’s earnings are realistic and sustainable - but is it necessary for every deal?
Key Takeaways:
For Sellers: A QoE report can help build buyer confidence by providing a transparent financial assessment.
For Buyers: It helps identify financial risks, validate earnings, and ensure a fair purchase price.
Is a QoE always needed?:The short answer? NO
Smaller transactions may not justify the $10K–$30K cost of a QoE - an accountant review may be enough.
For large deals, a QoE is valuable for reducing risk and providing deeper financial insights in higher-value acquisitions.
Bottom line: If you're buying or selling a small business, consider the size, complexity, and risk before investing in a QoE. Need guidance? SMB.co can help!
📖 Read more: Full Blog Post
Businesses our buyers are looking to acquire
We have serious buyers actively looking for businesses just like these. If you know a business owner who might be open to selling - whether now or in the future - connect them with us! They could be sitting on a great opportunity.
A buyer is seeking small businesses in Utah with $500K–$1.5M EBITDA, preferably home services or B2B services, with recurring revenue, excluding restaurants and franchises.
Looking for cash-flowing businesses (at least $200K) such as car washes, laundromats, or SaaS that offer a work-life balance, open to opportunities anywhere in the U.S.
A DFW-based buyer seeks a profitable B2B services company (10+ years in business) with flat or linear growth in a non-discretionary industry, a clear business model and team, and an owner looking to retire with a role for an owner-operator.
Interested in Colorado-based businesses in recession-proof industries (accounting, manufacturing, services, etc.), with a preference for a business that can be managed remotely.
A buyer duo is actively seeking a B2B or service business with $1M–$1.5M EBITDA in any major U.S. metro area, pre-qualified for an SBA loan up to $5M with cash ready, and specializing in niche manufacturing, clinical/pre-clinical labs, SaaS, or high-margin B2B businesses.
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