Does anybody ever sell a business that is successful?
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your best bet is to look to purchase a business from someone that is looking to retire.  \n\nAlso, if you feel that you can add something to a business that will make it prosper then you might be able to get a real bargain.  Also, if you purchase SEVERAL small businesses you can build up some scale and eliminate duplicate costs -- therefore make a higher profit for yourself.
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Well, to be quite honest, I've never known anyone who has made a living with an internet business. That is not to say that it can't be done. However, I have my own business, which is doing quite well. I put a bit of money into it to get started, and I am doing great. I am a DJ/KJ..(KJ-karaoke) and it took a few years to get it off the ground. Now it's to the point that I'm double booked, and (thank God for me having 2 systems) I can pretty much keep up on shows. It just takes a lot of time and effort to get your own business going. Good luck!
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My wife and I started a candle business in March and it's doing very well.\nEmail me at tammy@tammyscandlecorner.com\nI had no idea how many people love candles.\nThere are 3 ways to make money!
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Why would you want to sell to someone who has no need for your product.  Money from sales comes from repeat business.  If business has no need for your product, then you will not get repeat business.  \n\nThe cost of the orginal sale is usually more than lthe profit from the orginal sale.  Unless you consider your time has no value.
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First off it would take lots of money do you have that??  Will your product sell from a little boutique.  You need to write up a proposition and get it to a loan officer or someone that is more qualified.  This little place might be two minutes from disaster.  Don't loose lots of money.  I wish you the best.
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if you are going to sell it for profit then yes
701988
I think it is very possible.  My business does both.  The key is finding a nitche market.  We are in the wedding business so that is always a large market.  What specifically are you looking to sell?  Product or service?
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I have not found an 'advertised' home business that people are making money at. I've actually asked that question here.\n\nI have had success in getting a product (that may be the hardest part) then selling it on EBay.  From there I designed my own website, advertised it, and conducted business from there, using EBay just for getting rid of overstocked or discontinued items.
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The best strategy for achieving success in any business is to look at your business through the eyes of potential customers:\n   \n*Why would I want their product or service?   \n*Why would I do business with this company?\n*How would I want to be treated?\n*How would I want my account to be serviced?\n*Why would I continue doing business with this company?\n\nAddress those issues, and always view your company through your customer's eyes, and you will have a head start on being successful.
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Most of the long-term agents I've known in the busines did NOT pass it the first time.  What really matters is, can you sell?  ANYONE can get a license, if they work at it enough, but NOT everyone can sell.
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If you have to ask this question, you have no business making your own marketing plan. I apologize if this sounds harsh, but there's a good reason why the majority of food services fail. Most owners go into business thinking good products and service will make them successful when it's just not true. Effective management systems and marketing make a business successful, not products and service. Products and service must meet the expectations of a customer once they get in the door, but they will not be the reason for a customer's buying decision. People buy to fulfill emotions. Successful marketing campaigns are based on promising customers a certain feeling when they come into a business, then developing a unique selling point that helps deliver that feeling to the customer. This unique selling point and the feeling is then incorporated into every aspect of the businesses marketing. In a food service, that could include the food selection, menu design, store interior/exterior design, signage, advertising, letterhead and any other item that represents the business. Successful businesses do not sell products, they sell feelings.\n\nSome examples:\nMcDonalds does not sell hamburgers. McDonalds sells convenience to adults and fun to children.\nHard Rock Cafe does not sell food. They sell nostalgia.\nHooters does not sell wings. They sell sex.\nBurger King does not sell burgers. They sell accomodation (Have it your way).\nTavern on the Green does not sell gourmet food. They sell stature.\nSubway does not sell sandwiches. They sell health.\n\nThe SBA is a good resource, but even with the best "samples" in the world, an inexperienced marketer cannot develop a solid marketing plan. Even most marketing companies don't have a clue about solid marketing plans. They specialize in negotiating good prices on advertising, then reselling the advertising to clients for a profit.\n\n\nBrandon O'Dell\nO'Dell Consulting\nRestaurants/Retail/Bars\n(316) 361-0675\nbodell1@cox.net\nhttp://www.bodellconsulting.com\n\nFree initial consultations
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I own my own business and it sounds to me like you have a great opportunity to sell what you have done.  Advertise it, you would be surprised at how many people would be interested, you have done all the leg work, I'm impressed and sorry that it is not working out for you.  Maybe you could sell it and pay off some debt and begin again.  It would be well worth it. Kudos to you.
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I've had a lot of success with these 2:\n\nhttp://www.bizbuysell.com\n\nhttp://www.businessesforsale.com/
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if you have atelent to make something that is saleable
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Alot of a business depends on the wether or not a product is wanted. If it is on a larger scale basis then you could try contacting some smaller stores to work as a middle-man for you. For something smaller scale you might want to go to yahoo web site builder and setup a web page that will help you sell; but you'd have to be willing to ship overseas. Alot of a business is just knowing the right people.
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You can pull it off (maybe), but an enourmous amount of legwork will be required.  You should identify a successful, but currently retired, restaurant owner (better yet, an owner of several successful restaurants), and pitch your business plan to him/her.  If your pitch is declined, find another one.  Repeat until you get funded (or until you are ready to give up).
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False......you sell the product....know your product....anyone dealing with a well mannered seller with knowledge will get calls back from their clients....and sometimes just by word of mouth.....any new client from that way?....you are not a failure...never look for the attaboy or more money....it will come to you......don't forget to take a day off...