This acquisition opportunity is a superior on-site outdoor promotions company specializing in grand openings and sales promotions for retail businesses with secondary expertise in corporate branding, charity image products, and events.  The company uses inflatable advertising to promote and develop a brand’s image.  The company has the largest inventory of these type products in the Southeast.  Inventory includes the latest high-tech searchlights as well as over 100 inflatable items, sky dancers, dancing tubes, pennants, hot spots, bunting, flags, cloudbusters, helium blimps, and much more.  The company is a member of a national trade group that sets standards for the construction and installation of inflatables using certified installers; the company also provides a national network of qualified installers to support national accounts.  Additionally, the company supplies diverse event elements to many prominent companies for public, charity, or corporate functions to promote their brand name.  The company has dramatically increased sales for national retail brands such as Moe’s Southwest Grill, Publix, AT&T, Starbucks, United Community Bank, Children’s Healthcare, and many more recognizable corporations. 

The company provides assistance in planning any event.  They survey the location, check for permitting, and then recommend the most effective promotional package. Their inflatables are designed to be seen by all, even at a great distance.  In addition to sales and rentals of inflatables and searchlights, the company will also design custom banners with any message or logo. 

This company is a utility trailer dealership and service center. The business stocks a wide variety of utility trailers for commercial and private use. Service to trailers is approximately 10% of overall revenues. Products include but are not limited to light-duty and heavy-duty equipment trailers, bike and ATV trailers, car haulers, commercial landscape and general purpose trailers as well as lowboy trailers with over twenty-ton capacity. The company also sells golf carts. The company has distributor contracts in place with many well-know trailer manufacturers/distributors. Marketing includes a well-known trade publication and word of mouth referrals from other customers. The business is located just north of the metro-Atlanta area and considers the company service area to be the state of Georgia with concentration in the metro-Atlanta area and surrounding suburbs. The company was founded over ten years ago and was started as a family business. The business has been located in the current location since its inception. The wood/vinyl facility consists of a 2,240 square foot two-story building situated on one acre, fenced. The upper level consists of 1,120 square feet and houses the company?s administrative offices and parts department. The lower level consists of 1,120 square feet and is used as the service area. The real estate is not for sale and will be leased to the new owner at the rate of approximately $3,500 per month. Business hours are 9:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The staff is comprised of five full-time and one-part-time employees including the three owners. Two full time employees are cross-trained in all aspects of the business; the part-time employee handles accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. The three owners are active in the business but one owner could handle the day-to-day operations of the company. The company is being offered at $250K plus inventory, which is currently approximately $200K.

This is a smartly decorated modern full service hair salon is located in a strip center adjacent to one of the largest Malls in the Southeastern U.S. According to JCDecaux North America the collective total on all major roads passing the site is more than  200,000 people each day with 1,567,216 average visits per month.  The salon has 1,150 square feet with 6 styling stations, 3 hair dryers, 3 shampoo bowls, dispensary,  handicap accessible restroom, break room and lobby/reception area. The ceiling has a drop ceiling with low-level florescent lighting designed to give a more natural light for the stylist to perform services on  their clients and to more accurately gauge the tone and color of their client’s hair. With 3 full time established stylist, including the seller, are color specialist who can color the client’s hair in any way that they desire, from simple gray coverage or highlights to a complete color change that will compliment the individual. The stylists perform services for men, women and children of all ages.offering hair styling, cuts, color, perms, straighteners, high  lightening, low lightening, facial waxing, make-up application, and professional consultation for clients. Walk-in customers are encouraged however most clients have their appointments scheduled in advance. Professional only retail products prescribed for each individual client are in stock and recommendations made to all customers based on their specific hair care needs.

With 6 styling stations and 3 full-time stylist at this busy location this is an ideal business for 1 or more established or starting hair stylist to add and build their clientelle to this established business.

Plenty of parking and easy access adjacent to the busiest mall in the state of Georgia. The Seller would like to stay on as a commissioned stylist which is reflected in the cash flow. Shopping Center just changed ownership. Rent was reduced $2,810/month to $1,917/month including CAM. Reduction of $ 1,000 per month. Cash flow has been recaluclated using the new lease rate. New 3 year lease at this rate is available from the new landlord.

Offered well below cost to replace. Top of the line equipment. Less than 2 years old. Like new. Facility is spotless. Room to expand services and revenue.

Equipment:

2 -Ovation 3400 Tanning Beds

3 -Ovation 5400 Tanning Beds

2 -Ovation 6400 Tanning Beds

1- 2M Tanning Booth

1 -Acclaim HP Tanning Bed

1 –VersSpa HVLP Automatic Treatment Spa

+ Accessories and more.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This business is a complete service company for the warehousing industry.  The company offers a variety of services ranging from maintenance on forklifts, safety equipment, cable and wire equipment, dock doors and levelers, conveyors and carousels to racking and shelving and building maintenance. 

In 2008, the company expanded to include 30 scissor lifts that are rented to commercial contractors.  The lifts are transported to and from the job site and can be rented daily, weekly, or monthly.  Commercial contractors include alarm, security, and fire protection contractors who use the scissor lifts during installation and service calls.   

• Recession Proof Service Oriented Business
• Geographically expandable with the addition of technicians
• Multiple Revenue Stream: Service, Parts and Equipment Rental
• Heavy Asset Rich Acquisition

The company was founded in 1996, and was purchased by the current owner in 2000.  Since 2003, the company has been operating in a stand-alone, brick building with 10,200 square feet of space divided into 9,000 square feet of warehouse space and 1,200 square feet of office space.  In addition, there is a 1,800 square foot loft suite above the office area.  The real estate is included in the purchase.  Office and crew hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Valuation and Deal Structure

The company is being offered at $1,200,000 and includes $100K in inventory and the Real Estate valued at approximately $600K.

This acquisition opportunity specializes in high quality, up-scale custom storage systems such as custom closets, media centers, home offices, pantries, laundry/utility rooms and more in a variety of different styles and trends. Another facet of the business offers custom pull out shelves and other accessories for existing kitchens and cabinets as well as custom commercial cabinets and custom casework. Located in the metro-Atlanta area, this company provides personal design consultations, customizes fabricated panels to specific orders, and installs custom designed systems. A wide range of laminated systems in many solid and wood grain finishes are offered, in addition to solid woods that are handcrafted and contemporary systems designed in Europe. Serving the greater-Atlanta area and all of North Georgia, the design team works hand-in-hand with clients such as Interior Designers, Architects, Custom Home Builders, Professional Organizers, Real Estate Professionals, and End Users to exceed the expectations of the project. •This business provides free in-home or office design consultations to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. •Sub-contractors are used for installation to control and minimize costs. •The company offers a very in-depth product line along with a large selection of fashionable accessories ranging from custom jewelry safes to chic tie racks. The current owner founded the company in 2004. The company is currently operated out of the owner's home; owner pays $400 per month for a storage unit.  Office hours are 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Crew hours vary depending on projects.

This acquisition opportunity is an electrical contracting company servicing a vast array of industries.  The company, founded in 1986 by the current owner, provides commercial and industrial electrical contracting services, which accounts for 100% of the company’s business.  The company is located in southern North Carolina and has a core service area of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

The company has seventeen full-time employees and two part-time employees.  Eight temporary/leased employees are available as needed, based on the number of contracts the company has received.  Office hours for the company are 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and crew hours vary depending on the assignment.

The business facility is located in a highly visible area and consists of a brick and metal stand-alone structure situated on 3.5 acres.  The building has a total of 12,000 square feet divided into 6,000 square feet of office space and 6,000 square feet of warehouse/storage space.  The company currently leases out 3,000 square feet of office space and 3,000 square feet of warehouse/storage space to another individual.  The business real estate is available for purchase.  

This acquisition opportunity is a well-established full service construction company providing commercial and residential services.  The company performs a wide range of services from general site work, grading, and hauling to demolition and underground utilities, such as water and sewer for new developments.  Providing years of excellent service, the company performs contracted jobs of all sizes.  Some contracts consist of developed site prep for apartment complexes, new residential subdivisions, high-rise hotels, as well as new school sites.  The company operates locally and statewide in North Carolina and South Carolina.  Additionally, the company owns their own dirt pit, which is state approved.

This acquisition opportunity is a services repair, remodel, and new construction plumbing company.  The company offers a variety of services ranging from plumbing repairs, broken pipe repairs, drain cleaning, and repairs or replacement of garbage disposals, water heaters, toilets, and water & sewer lines as well as solar heating, boilers, and new construction installations and preventative maintenance.  Also, the company is well-known in both the community and the plumbing industry.  Further, the company has not been affected by the recent decline in the housing industry as the company offers services, repairs and remodels as well.  The company utilizes many forms of marketing and the owner notes that their most successful types are word-of-mouth referrals from highly satisfied customers as well as the company’s extensive Yellow Page ad coverage and Local/Social Publications.  The business is located in Southeastern North Carolina along the prominent coastline with a Local target market/service area of 25-mile radius. 

The current owner founded the company in 1974.  Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with crew hours from 8:00 a.m. until all work orders are completed.  Additionally, one plumbing technician is on-call with another back-up during non-business hours, seven days per week.  Included in the sale and highly visible from a main road, the company operates out of a stick building with metal siding plus a small storage/warehouse building to house supplies.

This acquisition opportunity is a wholesale distribution company serving the automotive refinishing industry with a vast array of national brand products such as single stage paints, primers, clear-coats, base coats, surface cleaners, reducers, solvents, etc for automotive dealerships, body shops, and detailing shops.     

Located in South Georgia, the company was founded over 20 years ago and has been in the possession of the current owner since 2005.  The company employs four delivery/sales persons, which includes the owner.  Marketing includes print media advertisement and outside sales.  Office and delivery hours of are Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

The facility is a standalone metal and masonry building on .6 acres.  The facility has a total of 5,035 square feet, which includes 456 square feet of office space. 

******PRICE REDUCTION - OWNER HAS INJURED BACK AND NEEDS OUT OF THE BUSINESS - AMPLE OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. This acquisition opportunity is a premier supplier of palletized natural and manufactured stone for homeowners, professional landscapers, builders and masonry contractors plus a network of other retail stone dealers. Carrying numerous distinctive types of rocks and stones for landscaping and homes, the company provides material for an array of projects including sidewalks, patios, decks, water features, pool accents, inside daccor as well as exterior stone siding and exterior custom rockwork of all types. The stone yard is situated in an upscale retirement/retreat area that has not experienced a slowdown in new or remodeling construction 50% of revenues is retail homeowner trade; 25% builder/masonry professional trade; 25% of revenues is wholesale supply Stone Margin is 30%-50%; Current inventory is 700 to 900 Pallets valued at approximately $200K 5 fulltime knowledgeable employees including owner; owner works approximately 40 hours per week Located in Western North Carolina and established in 1998 by the current owner, the business is located on approximately 3 acres and will be leased to the new owner; lease rate to be negotiated.

This acquisition opportunity is a wholesale distribution company that offers a broad range of everyday and specialty items such as candy, drinks, tobacco products, sundries and much more to independent convenience stores.  Founded in 2004 by the current owner’s father, the company is well known in its service area of South Georgia.  As an added service, the company offers delivery of products to area customers.  Customers may also walk-in to cash and carry products.

Marketing includes word of mouth referrals from satisfied customers as well as signage on delivery trucks.  The company has been located in its current facility since 2005; the facility consists of 18,000 square feet of space including 500 square feet of office space.  The company is located in a highly visible area with great signage.  Business and delivery hours are 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

This acquisition opportunity is a sales and distribution company of Food Service Equipment to dealers, restaurants/chains, hotels, schools, hospitals, and prisons in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and the Florida panhandle.  [Chains 33%, Schools, Institutions and Contract Bids 33%, Dealer Generated Business 33%]  One facet of the company is primarily a manufacturer’s representative organization paid on commission; the distribution division inventories goods and sells the inventory directly to customers, and the parts division takes ownership of parts and filters and sells to both food distributors and chain accounts.  Ninety-five percent (95%) of clientele are repeat customers and 5% are new customers.        

Located in metro-Atlanta, the company was founded by the current owner over 20 years ago.  The company employs 10 outside sales representatives, 4 inside sales/customer service representatives, a bookkeeper, and a VP/General Manager.  The owner manages the day-to-day operations and sales for the company.  Business hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

The facility has a total of 6,000 square feet and includes a showroom and test kitchen.  The real estate is available for purchase or may be leased to the new owner at the rate of $4,088 per month. 

This acquisition opportunity is an industrial supply house serving the textile and poultry plant industry with a vast array of products such as belting, chemicals, fasteners, batteries, hydraulic hose, hose fittings and filters, etc for industrial equipment including nationally recognized brands, such as, Kubota and Jim Huber.  Because the company carries a full line of hydraulic fittings and adapters, they also have the ability to produce custom and replacement hydraulic hoses for any application. 

Located northeast of the metro-Atlanta area, the company was founded in 1975.  The current owner acquired the company in 1981.  The company employs one part-time employee and five full-time employees, which includes the owner.  Office and crew hours of are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday. 

The facility is a standalone brick and steel building on two acres.  The facility’s first floor has a total of 9,600 square feet and the mezzanine level totals 3,000 square feet.  The building structure has 20-foot ceilings and two loading docks. 

This opportunity is a nationally known franchise of lawn and turf power equipment with two Georgia locations.  The two highly successful locations are contiguous.  Each location is in a new facility and is staffed with business personnel who run the company efficiently, producing above average returns and growth.

Lawn and turf equipment account for 46% of sales, part sales account for 31% of overall sales and service work accounts for the remaining 23% of sales.  Sixty percent (60%) of overall sales are to commercial customers and forty percent (40%) of sales are to consumers.  No one customer represents more than 4% of revenues.

The business was purchased in 2003 by the current owner with the second location was purchased in February 2005.  One facility is 10,000 square feet and the second facility is 15,000 square feet.  The real estate may be purchased at fair market value or leased to the new owner.  The lease rate is $180,000 per year total for both locations.  Fair market value of the real estate for purchase is $1.8M and $1.4M.

In addition to the owner, the business employs sixteen full time and four part time employees.  The company currently has two contract employees that service 40 Home Depot and Lowe’s stores and handle all of their mobile service work throughout central Georgia; plans are to add a third mobile shop.

The business is being offered at $1.6M, which includes $500K in owned resalable inventory and $200K in FF&E. 

This acquisition opportunity is a well-established and recognized top-of-the-line sales and service company for floor care products.  The company carries most major brands featuring BEAM© by Electrolux and specializes in vacuums, central vacuum systems, and professional grade steam cleaners.  Additionally, the company offers on-site repairs for all brands, makes, and models of floor care equipment and the best in central vacuum products.  The knowledgeable staff can assist with any service needs.

The company operates locally with a target service area of metro-Atlanta with a focus on the northern Atlanta area.  The parent company was founded 1995 and in 2006 this division expanded to a new location.   The company is located in a highly visible shopping center anchored by Publix.  The rented facility is made up of steel construction, brick facing, and contains 1,300 square feet of space.  Business hours are Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., closed Sunday. 

The staff includes one full-time employee whose focus and skill has been technical and repair orientated.  This business is viable for a single owner and would flourish with a sales approach.   The parent company will train a new owner in the area of repair at the corporate location for a three-month period and will be available for additional assistance as needed.

Turnkey Operation - Come work while owning your own business and play at one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States!  This acquisition opportunity is a hi volume/profitable fitness gym in a niche marketplace with a strong local reputation.  The club boasts the only steam room, whirlpool, and indoor heated pool in the area.  This is a full service gym offering a variety of services, membership options, and classes; the club also offers nursery hours.  In 2008, the club had an overall remodel and upgrade.  All equipment is paid for and in excellent condition.  

·        60% of monthly overhead is covered by the club’s monthly contractual members.  Payment is automatically debited out of the member’s bank account.  Low overhead.

·        Club is growing - 2009 Revenues are on average 20% higher than 2008.

·        The business is located right off a main highway with a high traffic count of 30,000 per day.

·        Club service area is 30-mile radius – marketing includes twice year 10K-to 20K mail campaign as well as radio spots.

The business was founded in 1992 and is located in the Florida Panhandle.  The facility consists of 12,000 square feet of space with 100% of the space in use.  The real estate is available for purchase.    

THE BUSINESS ONLY IS OFFERED AT $289

BUSINESS AND REAL ESTATE $780

REAL ESTATE ONLY $589

DEPENDING ON THE OFFER, PARTIAL OWNER FINANCE AVAILABLE.

This acquisition opportunity is an interior design firm for residential and commercial clients.  The business offers a variety of products/services including window treatments, flooring (tile, wood, and carpet), plumbing and lightening fixtures, art, antiques, and furniture.  In addition, the company offers beautifully crafted cabinets and numerous accessories.   

• Customers include new residential construction, small commercial clients such as Attorneys, Physicians and Certified Public Accountants, and private residential customers for design/consulting services.
• Service area is considered 100 miles radius from the Metro-Atlanta facility
• Marketing includes 99% referrals from current/previous clients and yellow page ads.
• Employees total four fulltime including the owner.  
• Competitors are dwindling/going out of business; builders are closing in-house design facilities and moving to professional designers such as this firm. 

 Business hours are 8:00AM until 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

This acquisition opportunity is a licensed full service tree care and removal company.  This company provides mostly tree removal services.  However other tree care services include tree trimming, stump grinding, as well as tree and shrub maintenance.  Additional plant health care services include, fertilizing programs, insect and disease diagnosis and treatment, soil de-compaction, soil amendment, soil and tissue analysis and property inspections.  Serving North Georgia and Metro-Atlanta for over 19 years, the company has a well-known reputation throughout the industry.  Using new state-of-the-art machinery and equipment the company is able to ensure that every job preformed exceeds customer expectations and industry standards.  All crew employees are trained, well experienced, and go through certification programs to guarantee fast and reliable work.  Certified arborists, who are highly trained professionals in the tree removal and retention, perform all free written estimates.

• Member of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
• Fully insured and Licensed
• Staff is equipped to survey storm damage and consult with clients concerning their best options
• Provides consulting on Tree Preservation, Arboriculture and Horticulture Planning, Tree Appraisals, Legal Representation, and Hazardous Tree Assessments

Located in Metro-Atlanta and established in 1990 by the current owners.  The land and building may be purchased with the sale of the business; however, for optimizing company profitability the company should be relocated.  The staff consists of over 20 employees and offers 24-hour immediate emergency service.  Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7a.m. till 5p.m. and Saturday and Sunday as determined by projects.      

**NOTE: 2009 part year numbers are thru 6.30.2009

This acquisition opportunity is a full service custom roof truss manufacturer specializing in gables, hips, scissors, and floors for commercial and residential customers.  Wood trusses and other products are manufactured using the highest quality of premium woods to ensure customer satisfaction.  The company’s custom wood trusses are built cost effective and quicker than conventional stick built frames.  Additionally, the company offers a twelve-month warranty on all products.  The in-house knowledgeable and experienced design team takes a lot into consideration, such as accurate dimensions, bearing conditions, and symmetry when engineering products.

•  All trusses made by the company use a large variety of truss plates along with engineered metal connector plates.
•  The company freights its products up to 100-150 mile radius of the facility by a CDL driver to guarantee on-time deliveries that are installation ready.
• Target customers are building supply houses with retail customers generating 15% of sales, while wholesalers make up 85% of revenues. 
• The company offers competitive pricing. 

This acquisition opportunity specializes in the manufacture of high quality, custom cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and molding for cabinet shops, contractors, and retail customers.  The company ships products to customers all across the United States with product concentration in the state of Georgia.  Located southeast of Atlanta and founded in 1999, this company provides a vast variety of top quality products at a competitive cost-effective rate.  Additionally, the company is sizeable enough to support and accommodate the demands of both small and large order requirements.   

¨ Fully Intergraded Manufacturing Process

¨ Implemented Just In Time Material Requisition

¨  Dominate Market Share Locally

¨ Cross-Trained Employee Workforce

Their state-of-the-art facility is located in an industrial park in a standalone building, which consist of approximately 20,000 square feet of space.  The real estate is valued at $1.1M and is included in the purchase price. 

**Note part year financial information for 2009 is from Profit and Loss through 10/31/2009

Founded in 1988, this acquisition opportunity is a leading trade printer company serving only Brokers and Distributors in the print media sector.  Because the company does not sell directly to the public, reputable brokers and distributors throughout the United States obtain all projects.  As a well-known trade printer, this business has exclusive agreements through Brokers that serve large nationally known companies and financial institutions. 

• Diverse Customer Base with no large concentration of business
• Custom on-line ordering system with on-line customer service reps makes Broker customer order input easy
• State-of-the-art facility assures fast turnaround time

The company, located in north-metro Atlanta, is situated in a business park area with highly visible signage.  The space consists of 8600 sq. ft. of which 2200 sq. ft. is office space.  The brick building is being leased at the rate of $5500, which includes CAM and water fees.   

Founded in 2003, this acquisition opportunity is a leading commercial marketing and printing company offering printing, marketing services, interactive and corporate communications, advertising, variable data, direct mail marketing, point-of-purchase promotions, kit packing, and fulfillment.  The firm partners with clients such as pharmaceutical companies, private businesses, professional associations, healthcare companies, etc to develop a professional marketing image.  The company utilizes state-of-the-art equipment, which enables them to expertly craft and manufacture a company’s visual communications from concept to implementation.  From corporate identity packages to powerful variable data direct mail campaigns, this business is a single source solution.  (Note: This business is NOT a Trade Printer; less than 5% of their business is done with other printers; customer concentration is primarily with Corporate Accounts.)

The company, located outside north-metro Atlanta, is operated from a 6,000 square foot facility with excellent signage and visibility.  The building is being leased at the rate of $2,500 per month.   

This acquisition opportunity specializes in high-end rentals for a multitude of specialty events.  The company provides services for any event imaginable from small office parties of five, weddings of 200, graduations of 500, to corporate events over 5000.  No event is too large or too small.  With a highly recognizable name that is much respected throughout the industry, the company has partnered with and has well established relationships with some of the most sought after caterers and event planners in the nation. 

They are known for their special attention to detail, creativity, and an innovative product line.  The company has vast range of products from authentic Tiki Bars, specialty lumination products, decor for any event, crystal, and china, to your basic party rental needs, such as tables, chairs, and dance floors.  Located in the metro-Atlanta area, the company has serviced clients all over the Southeast.  With one of the largest inventories in the state, the company can accommodate most requests within 24 hours; sometimes special request can even be done in less time than that. 

Their 23,000 square foot warehouse is rented at the rate of 11,000 per month, which houses thousands of different rental items.  Primary office hours are 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with Saturday hours of 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during peak season.

This acquisition opportunity is a well-established Hallmark Gold Crown card and specialty gift store with an upscale twist.  Founded in 1993, the company offers vast variety of signature greeting card, keepsake ornaments, and designer stationary as well as exclusive gifts for all occasions.  The company is well established and well known throughout the community and the specialty gift industry.  The company’s recognized and renowned reputation is its best form of marketing. 

• Marketing e-mails with special offers and incentives are sent out monthly to their extensive customer list by the parent company. 
• The business provides a customer loyalty rewards program to 7,500 recipients per month.  Non-Hallmark products represent over 60% of overall sales.
• All employees are part-time with no benefits, and the company does not rely on any key employee, staff member, or owner.  Great opportunity for absentee ownership.
• The strip center is currently experiencing a fresh remodel with resurfaced parking lot, and a new up-market roof and painting.  The shopping center has three national anchor tenants and is 98% occupied.

The company is nestled in a premier shopping plaza with highly visible signage.  The space is leased at $6,600 per month and consists of 3800 sq. ft. is sales floor space.  An additional 1200 sq. ft. warehouse is located off premises at the rate of $1,200 per month.  Office hours are 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; hours are extended during the holiday season.

**NOTE - 2009 NUMBERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT YEAREND.

$495,000 is an estimated sales price - buyer gets patent and pays a royalty as product is marketed and sold.This acquisition opportunity is for the purchase of Patent, Manufacturing, and Distribution Rights of an innovative grill-cleaning tool.  The tool replaces traditional brush cleaning of virtually all types of grill tops for both charcoal and gas grills as well as conventional oven racks.  The product is produced of brass, which is both durable and rust resistant for years of service and carries a lifetime warranty. 

The item is currently made in the USA and is marketed at craft show type venues and the product website only; however, because the product may be ordered over the internet, the item is available for shipment worldwide.  The largest concentration of product is marketed to consumers. 

The current owner formally started marketing the product in 2002.  The purchaser could easily relocate manufacturing and production with a minimal amount of capital.

Founded in 1992, this acquisition opportunity is a leader in the communications cabling industry.  The company was founded to provide specialized service for the telephone and data cabling requirements throughout the Southeastern United States.  The business is a total communications contractor specializing in the design and installation of Fiber Optic and Copper Cable networks, Outside Plant Construction, and Premise Wiring contracts of all sizes.

The company, located in South Georgia, is operated from a 2,500 square foot home converted into office and warehouse space.  The facility has excellent signage and visibility.  The building is being rented at the rate of $1,200 per month.  Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday; Crews work ten-hour days, four days per week.  

Thirty-year old established logistics company specializing in full truck load refrigerated transportation across the U.S. The company is known for it's outstanding service, honesty and integrity with both their customers and the trucking companies who haul the product. A balance of fresh and frozen meat products and fresh produce has given the company year-round revenues and profits. The employees have been with the company for 13+ years each, are experts at their jobs, loyal and want to continue to work with the new owner. The current owner will work a transition period as part of the sale or will continue longer if the new owner wants them to stay longer. This is an easy to learn business with plenty of room for expansion for an ambitious new owner.