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Vanguard Resource Group
Vanguard Resource Group has been San Diego’s leader in private business sales for three decades. Our award-winning office applies a Wall Street approach to selling Main Street businesses. We have sold over 800 businesses in over 75 different industries for a total transaction value exceeding $400MM. We are experts in selling businesses, anything from franchised retail stores to multi-million-dollar manufacturing businesses. Our typical transactions range from a few hundred thousand dollars to a few million, but we have done both smaller and much larger transactions. Our business brokerage and valuation services are provided by Certified Business Brokers and Certified Business Intermediaries, two of the top professional designations in our industry. We were previous business owners, just like you, who decided to sell our business decades ago, and we too, hired a business broker to assist in that process. We have walked in your shoes and will provide the level of service and professionalism that you deserve.
We would love to hear from you if you are selling a business, buying a business, or need a business valuation in San Diego County or anywhere in California.
Selling a Business?
OVER 800 SAN DIEGO BUSINESSES SOLD!
Our Business Selling Process in 21 Steps
Valuation and Engagement
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E-COMMERCE RETAIL AND WHOLESALE
Vanguard Resource Group has successfully represented the buyer and the seller of a thirty-year-old auto parts distribution company. The seller started this business from his garage over 30 years ago. He then grew rapidly and transitioned from a printed catalog company to virtually 100 percent ECommerce over the years.
Through its efforts, VRG identified dozens of qualified buyers, presented three offers, and eventually sold the company to an experienced e-commerce executive who was relocating his family from Orange County, California.
This well-established and successful auto repair facility specialized in engine and transmission repairs. The company had been experiencing growing revenues and earnings; however, the seller was relocating out of state and wanted to sell the business. Through our extensive marketing efforts, we had sincere interest from 24 buyers, several offers, and ultimately sold the company to an experienced operator who owned several other auto repair shops. Often, it’s not just about finding a buyer, but finding the best buyer, and we hope the new owners take the business to even greater heights.
Selling a business in San Diego is not easy, but if you or someone you know is interested in selling their San Diego Business, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
BRANDED HARDWARE MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR
For over twenty years, the Seller built this business from scratch, designing and then trademarking a line of industrial products that are sold both online and in big-box retailers. VRG was engaged to market the business, and through VRG’s efforts, there was much interest and multiple offers. Multiple offers are a nice problem to have, and the seller was able to choose the buyer that he felt could best carry on the brand that he built. Each business sale is unique, but this transaction had some interesting twists. The company was a California corporation with a warehouse in another state, and the buyer lived and owned a business in yet a third state. So, we coordinated attorneys in three states, dealing with leases, trademarks, promissory notes, and purchase agreements.
Of course, having experienced attorneys and a buyer and seller who reacted quickly to do whatever it took to get the transaction complete was very helpful.
We hope the seller now has some time to enjoy his motorhome and travel. We also wish the buyer much success and hope that this new product line enables future growth within both their existing company and the new company.
FEATURED BUSINESSES FOR SALE
These are just a few of the businesses we represent. Each business for sale has a marketing plan that may not include advertisements to the public.
Please contact us with your business search parameters.
Franchised Educational Center
San Diego County, California
Nets $105,000
Asking $299,000
This education/learning/tutoring center is part of a well-known nationwide franchise. The business is located in a prime area surrounded by high-income households and has grown steadily. There are several income streams, and the opportunity is a perfect fit for an active owner-operator with a passion for learning and education. The hard work has been done, the center is profitable and fully staffed, and ready for a new owner to take it to new heights.
Niche Nationwide Service Company-$1MM EBITDA
Southern California
Nets $1,020,000
Asking $4,000,000
This company provides niche services to Fortune 500 companies. It operates nationwide and has four decades of experience. Its longevity and reputation have positioned it as one of the top providers in the industry. The owner is retiring, but the company remains fully staffed with a strong management team, led by a president who oversees the company. The company had over $ 4MM in revenues and $1MM in EBITDA in 2024.
Wholesale Clothing Distributor
Southern California
Nets $834,055
Asking $2,200,000
Established fashion wholesale distributor with exclusive U.S. rights to top-tier European women’s apparel brands. Operates based in LA’s fashion district. The business has a recurring boutique client base, lean, efficient staffing, and no customer concentration. Minimal inventory risk and consistent margins. The owner is willing to train, presenting an excellent opportunity for a fashion-savvy buyer.
NEWS AND ARTICLES ON SMALL BUSINESS SALES
Seller Discretionary Earnings: Do’s and Dont’s for Correctly Calculating Your Earnings
What’s the first question the Buyer asks about your business? Usually, it’s “How much can I make if I own this business?” For Main Street businesses, transactions under $1,000,000 in transaction value, the Buyer is usually looking for “Seller Discreti …
Valuing Your Business Using a Multiple of Earnings: Does size matter?
Businesses are usually valued and sold based on a multiple of their earnings. Whether SDE or EBITDA, the multiple of earnings depends upon several factors. But does the size of the company matter? When valuing a business, or when buyers are considering …
Buying or Selling a Business? You will most likely sign an agreement with a “Tail.”
In business contracts surrounding the purchase or sale of a business, the term “tail” can have different meanings depending on the context. Typically, a seller might run into a tail in their Representation Agreement, and Buyers might be asked to sign a …
