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 or will leave depending on the new owner's desire.

2009 income and profits are tracking with 2008 results.

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.

Financial Summary

2006 Sales = $1.0M Cashflow = $295K

2007 Sales = $919K Cashflow = $297K

2008 Sales = $884K Cashflow = $216K

Thru 5.31.2009 Sales = $340K Cashflow = $117K

Valuation and Deal Structure

The company is being offered at $1,400,000 and includes $100K in inventory and the Real Estate valued at approximately $900K.

Complete operating well-maintained dry cleaning plant. Located in NE Metro Atlanta with easy access to I-85. Currently servicing wholesale accounts in Gwinnett, Fulton, Dekalb and Clayton counties. Operating at well below capacity this modern plant can accommodate considerably more accounts. Owned and operated by a retailer this operation would become immediately profitable. Located in a convenient and clean industrial park hours of operation are limited only to that of the new owner. A tremendous bargain-Priced below current market price of replacement equipment. The owner has a totally unrelated business and not enough time for both. The economist say the economy is showing signs of recovery. This opportunity won't last long as the demand for dry cleaning services returns to normal in this service oriented fast growing area. Opportunity to service areas north of Gwinnett county have been untapped i.e. Forsyth, Dawson, Hall, Barrow, Jackson counties and more. Call today for more details and appointment to see the operation.

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.

******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 distribution/sales company for scanners and scanner related products used at NASCAR races.  The company has the sole distribution rights from the manufacturer of a known branded scanner used by fans during a NASCAR race.  The acquisition also includes purchases of these products from a retail website making distribution worldwide.  The business also holds the only mobile franchise of a synergized big box products company that will be included in the transaction.  This franchise accounts for approximately 10% of overall revenues.  The company has concession type trailers and/or tents that setup both inside and outside the track at SMI circuit and independent racetracks.

• Products include scanner and scanner package sales, rental of scanner and scanner packages, headsets, earplugs, batteries, etc, and programming of the scanners.
• The company’s brand scanner is programmed at no charge; however, the company will also program other brand scanners for a fee.  Programming fees account for approximately 10% to 15% of revenues per race.
• The business is semi-absentee operated.  Staff is in place to work races and the company has a general manager that is not the owner.
• This business could be located anywhere in the United States but is currently located northeast of metro-Atlanta.

The company facility consists of 3,500 square feet of leased space. If relocated 1,600 square feet of space would be ample to operate the business but the business does need an area to park trailers and trucks (no CDL required).   

**Note part year 2009 numbers are through 7.31.2009

This opportunity is a nationally known lawn and turf power equipment company 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.  

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 facilities are available for purchase.

UNIQUE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - The business is being offered at $600,000 plus one or both real estate locations at fair market value.

Executive Summary

This acquisition opportunity is a well-diversified company offering sales and service in synergized industries.  The business is a sales and services provider for new and used outdoor power equipment, landscape and equipment trailers, power sport equipment, and is a motorsport dealer.  Also offered are service and repair of almost all gasoline engine products including automotive and industrial equipment with a niche in electrical repairs.  Additional retail diversity increases customer traffic during off-peak seasons.  

• Serialized whole good sales account for 35% of overall revenues
• Parts and battery sales support 41% of overall revenues
• Excellent Business in a rapid growth pattern positioned in a thriving east of Atlanta community
• Diversification of products and services allows this company to flourish in current economy

Located approximately one hour east of metro-Atlanta and established over 25 years ago, the business is available with the real estate.  The business occupies a 5,000 square foot standalone building located on 2.11 acres.  There is an additional location totaling 7,600 square feet that would be a grat product showroom.  One or both locations may be purchased.

The business is being offered at $600,000 plus one or both real estate locations at fair market value.

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 company is a designer, supplier, manufacturer, integrator and installer of air pollution control equipment and chemical process equipment for industrial and municipal applications. The company offers cost effective solutions including startup & inspection, design & engineering, fabrication & manufacturing, installation & turnkey services, maintenance, retrofitting & upgrades and operator training. The company uses cutting edge technologies to custom design application specific equipment and processes for customers. Products include scrubbers, packaged scrubbers, air strippers, scrubber internals, tanks, baghouses, ductwork, fans, dampers, stacks, pumps, control panels and instrumentation. The business services customers in industries such as municipal, pulp & paper, chemical process, metal finishing, aerospace, automotive, wood products and food & beverage companies. Located just outside the metro-Atlanta area, the company has a worldwide service area. Marketing includes the company website, industrial product websites, trade shows and outside sales representatives.

This opportunity is a leader in the design and manufacture of performance-based video pipeline inspection equipment, pipeline data collection, and data management software for sanitary and storm sewers for the inspection industry. Founded in 1992 by the current owner, the firm is well-known for their technological advances in the industry and they continue to enhance their camera systems, digital collection systems and software. •Inspection units have been sold to municipalities, contractors and government entities for over 15 years •Great Growth Potential – market size 100 Million Dollars. •Recession Proof Industry – Federal mandates require sewer and storm must be inspected. •Ongoing Software development and consulting continue to boost company sales. Marketing includes trade show attendance and trade publication advertising. Additionally, the company has marketing, sales and design departments in-house. The company facility is leased at $2,800 per month and contains 5,000 square feet of space. Business hours are 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday with crew hours of 7:00am until 4:00pm. This company is being offered at $800K plus performance earn-out and salary continued for former owner during transition period.

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.   

This real estate is located on the historic downtown square of Cleveland Georiga.  The dwelling was constructed in approximately 1950.

• Ideal for Professional Business or Retail
• Perfect for Attorney or Real Estate Agent
• One Block from Courthouse
• 2100 SF Building
• Double Road Frontage
• Total Lot Size 4153 SF
• On Busy Highway US129 

Also offering $5,000 selling broker bonus.

Excellent Italian food downtown Athens near the University of Georgia. Excellent food, drinks. Seating inside and sidewalk.

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.

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.