when it says cashflow for a business for sale is that how much it makes after you pay your employees or before

Answer 1

It means the money left over AFTER the bills are paid and employees paid.

HOWEVER, some people selling businesses will try to pull a fast one on you and it could really be before. Dig deep in the business you are looking at and request to see all financial papers... ANYONE on the up an up will be glad to let you see their financial info due to them wanting to make the sale.
If you get a icky feeling from the person and they question WHY you want to see the finances, head the other direction quickly for they are hiding something.

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Good Luck !