Outlook for Selling Your Business in 2015

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - Dec. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- Empire Business Solutions, a leading Business Broker and M&A Company based in Huntington Beach is pleased to announce it's forecast for 2015. Around this time of the year, many business owners evaluate their business and their personal lives to determine if it is the right time to be exiting their business. A vast majority of these business owners are "baby boomers". The reasons for considering a sale now versus a couple of years ago is that the economy is stronger which has lead to increases in revenues and profits. The hangover from the "Great Recession" has subsided. These results have resulted in a big increase of business sales for 2014. A leading Business for Sale industry website reported 3rd Quarter small business transactions jumped 18% over the prior year and M&A reports show activity has very impressive gains. What does all this mean for the future? Of course we can only give an educated guess but the prospects for 2015 are, to say the least, very encouraging for both buyers and sellers because of three factors. 1. The financial performance of most businesses has increased significantly in the last couple of years. 2. Buyer activity is at an all time high chasing a few good businesses for sale which means higher sell prices for businesses. 3. The economy is fairly strong and interest rates are still low. The bottom line is that it is a great time to sell your business or buy a business so give us a call to discuss your situation.

Empire Business Solutions was very active in the 4th Q of 2014 with three deals closing and multiple LOI's on another. On the buy side, Empire worked with several buyer's to acquire a business.

Closed Deals 4th Q 2015

Reliable Auto Care provides light service to Asian and American cars (no engine or transmission rebuilding). This neighborhood auto repair business has been in its present location for 23 years and enjoys excellent ratings for its quality service and customer relations. Yelp rates this business at 5 stars.

Well Known Spa Started in 2006, this premier high end Spa and Salon is located in a thriving mall located in an affluent area of north San Diego County. Tenant Improvements of over $1.7 mil featuring high end luxury finishes. FFE (included in sale) is $225,000.

2013 Revenues over $1,230,000 (19% increase)
14 treatment rooms
6,500 sq ft
Adjacent to various high end retailers

Turn key operation managed by full time Spa Director. This is a perfect addition for a growing chain of spas or for a doctor to add cosmetic services and turn it into a Med Spa.

American Nostalgia NOS Vintage auto parts inventory . Parts dating from 1930-1980. These parts are all General Motors Parts about 90% of which are Buick with the other 10% being Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevrolet and Cadillac. Approximately 2000 square feet of inventory stored in Orange County, Ca but not cataloged.

Empire Business Solutions has been a leading Business Broker and M&A Specialist since 2005 in the Orange County and Los Angeles County area. Empire specializes in representing sellers in Southern California who want to maximize the value of their business.