Niagara Falls-NY, NY Q1 2009 Business Valuations

According to statistics issued by BizBuySell.com, Niagara Falls-NY business-for-sale listings in had a median asking price of $0.

That compares to a median ask price of $0 in . In spite of the difficult economy, Niagara Falls-NY, NY business valuations appear to be relatively stable.

Please understand that this is the median asking price for a business. If you want to buy a business, you may be able to buy a Niagara Falls-NY company for much less. Similarly, some Niagara Falls-NY businesses may be selling for much more.

Another thing to remember is that this is the asking price for a Niagara Falls-NY business. When a business owner lists a business for sale, they typically set a price that ends up being more than the eventual sale price. A sale-to-ask ratio typically might be between 0.85 and 0.90, but of course it varies considerably. With this in mind, a business listed for $175,000 might sell for between $148,750 and $157,500.

Number of Niagara Falls-NY Businesses for Sale in the Dataset

The study data comprised listings in the metro area. Many of the businesses in the dataset are outside of Niagara Falls-NY, but they are in the area and so are likely representative of Niagara Falls-NY business valuations.

One year ago, in , the BizBuySell.com dataset for Niagara Falls-NY spanned listings. In a market where you would think fewer business owners would be selling, it's a bit surprising to see the same number of Niagara Falls-NY business-for-sale listings.

Niagara Falls-NY, NY Q1 2009 Revenue Multiples

In the metro area, businesses will typically sell for 0.00 times the selling company's revenues. That was the mean revenue multiple for in this area of the country.

In other words, a business that has revenues of $200,000 might list for $0. Remember, however, that this is strictly an average for revenue multiples in the area. Some businesses will have higher revenue multiples and others will have lower revenue multiples.

According to BizBuySell.com, the median revenues for its business-for-sale listings was $0 in .

To put this in perspective, the revenue multiple was 0.00 and the median revenue for listed businesses was $0.

Q1 2009 Cash Flow Multiples In Niagara Falls-NY, NY

Cash flow multiples are another popular technique to value a business.

For , the average cash flow multiple for businesses listed in the metro area was 0.00.

So, a business with cash flows of $150,000 might have an asking price of $0. That's only if the firm complies with the local average. Cash flow multiples will usually vary considerably based on many factors.

If you are interested in what cash flows are for a business in Niagara Falls-NY, BizBuySell.com reports that the median cash flow for Niagara Falls-NY area businesses was $0 in . In , cash flow multiples clocked in at 0.00 and the median cash flow was $0.

Things to Consider When Selling a Business in Niagara Falls-NY, NY

Most business sales involve seller financing, especially in this enviroment when credit is tight. You have to finance as much as 70% of the purchase price. Typically, you would structure the deal to be paid off in full within four to five years. This helpful tip comes from Domenic Rinaldi, managing partner of Chicagoland Sunbelt, a leading business brokerage firm.

Business Valuations for Niagara Falls-NY, NY Businesses

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More Information on BizBuySell.com's Quarterly Reports

The BizBuySell Insight Report is a nationally-recognized economic report that tracks trends in the business-for-sale marketplace. If you find these trends interesting, take a moment to visit BizBuySell.com Insights Report for additional information.

Members of the media who are interested in writing stories on selling a business, buying a business, valuing a business and other related topics should contact Frank Krolicki of PR firm Walker Sands Communications at 312-546-4127. Frank can facilitate interviews with key executives at both BizBuySell.com and Chicagoland Sunbelt.

Historical Data for Niagara Falls-NY, NY Business Valuations

If you are interested in trends in business-for-sale asking prices, here are the median asking prices for businesses in the metro area for the last 9 quarters.

Here is how median revenue multiples are moving in the Niagara Falls-NY area, based on BizBuySell.com's economic data.

Here is how cash flow multiples are trending in the Niagara Falls-NY area, based on BizBuySell.com's quarterly reports.