Buy a Business in California

Santa Barbara, California Buy a Business

Wondering how to buy a business in Santa Barbara, California? Doing it effectively can be challenging, so we've gathered some great resources for you on how to buy a Santa Barbara business.

Whether you are an aspiring Santa Barbara entrepreneur or a seasoned pro, buying a Santa Barbara business that been in business for a while is a smart way to go

First and foremost, you should learn as much as they can. At gaebler.com, you can find several excellent articles on buying a business. One that we recommend you read is the The Highest and Best Use article.

Businesses for Sale in Santa Barbara

So, it's time to get to our list of resources for buying a business in Santa Barbara, California. Below, you will find recommendations for buying a Santa Barbara business that can set you on the path to becoming an entrepreneur.

Online Business-for-Sale Marketplaces

Before you contact local business brokers, we recommend you peruse Santa Barbara business-for-sale listings at an aggregator site. These sites receive business-for-sale listings from Santa Barbara business brokers. They also have many FSBO (for sale by owner) listings. Here are our resources for online business-for-sale marketplaces that we recommend you consider:

  • BizBuySell - Check out BizBuySell's list of California Businesses for Sale. The site has over 50,000 business listings for sale. They usually have many Santa Barbara businesses for sale, as well as business-for-sale listings in nearby communities.

Local Santa Barbara Business Brokers

After reviewing BizBuySell's listings to find a business to buy, local Santa Barbara business brokers are the best people to talk to when buying a Santa Barbara business. They have many local listings and they will typically sit down with you, understand your needs and then make suggestions on which businesses might be most appropriate for you to buy. Here are some local Santa Barbara business brokerage firms you should talk to:

Remax
1903 State St.
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Phone: (805) 569-6464
Fax: (805) 569-1196

Brokers:

  • Eldon R. Edwards, Cbi

Sunbelt Business Brokers
2219 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
#247
Santa Barbara, California 91362
Web: www.sunbeltnetwork.com
Phone: (805) 431-4767
Fax: (805) 379-4664

Brokers:

  • Richard Casillas, Cbi

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