Businesses FSBO Directory

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CERTIFICATION REPARATION & INSTALLATION #2701

This business provides services to companies who require certifications repairs and installations of biological safety cabinets clean benches and fume hoods in addition to basic electric and plumbing needs. The new owner will have virtually unlimited opportunity to expand the business as the market is basically untapped. There is only 1 competitor in the area that offers this same service. The sale includes an excellent office and a shop in the back. All the equipment is virtually brand new and many backup pieces are included. The brick building has plenty of space to expand the business and employees which should increase both gross sales and profitability. Gross sales of $99120. Assets include $4735 Inventory and $56898 Other Assets. Buildings and Property available for an additional $75000. Priced at $124000. Located in Southwest Illinois near the Missouri border.

PACK & SHIP CENTER #4601Sold

This company was established in October of 2002 as a regional franchise by the present owners. Unlike most franchises, there are no monthly royalty fees for the business, but they still receive assistance from the franchisor. This is more than just a pack and ship company. The business maintains a large inventory of office supplies and equipment, post office box rentals, faxing, passports, and other business services. This is a well-equipped business that has the space for expansion in its current location. Additional growth would be very attainable with increased marketing to the business community. Assets include: $16,000 Inventory and $70,000 Other Assets. Priced at $130,000. Located in Southeast Iowa.

Owner Financing Available!

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE #22901Sold

This business was established in 1978. The provide expert carpet upholstery and area rug cleaning services to both local and surrounding community clientele. This highly regarded company is tops in its class. The area rug cleaning business is an important part of the business and has experienced tremendous growth. Currently the owners do no marketing or advertising and have more business than they want. This is an ideal investment for both buyer and seller with plenty of potential for a motivated owner. Their excellent customer service and superior quality of services has earned them the reputation as the best in the industry. Gross sales of $154278. Assets include $2550 Inventory and $61270 Other Assets. Priced at $165000. Located in North Central New Mexico.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION #34401Sold

This transcription service was established in 1995. In 1997 after working for the business for almost 2 years the present owner bought out one of the partners. In 1999 she bought out the second partner and in 2001 she bought the third partner out. Since then she and her husband have made some major changes that has put this business in a category by itself. They have upgraded the computers and changed to digital transcription service to make things go faster and with more accuracy. They have 12 transcriptionists working full-time and could use more qualified personnel to keep up with the demand. This establishment has a great working relationship with local clinics hospitals county services attorney's and surrounding communities. They have a waiting list and on-going referrals from many more. The owners are selling because they want more free time and time with grandchildren. The business is located in their home so it must be relocated to another location in the area. Gross sales of $322323 for 2008 and an adjusted cash flow of $107831. The first three months of 2009 the Gross Sales were $113903 and the adjusted cash flow was $52680. Assets include $500 Inventory and $47000 Other Assets. Priced at $375000. Located in Western Montana.

DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEMS #800301Sold

Terms-$10,000 Down. The balance of $100,000 to be paid through a 3-year earnout agreement. Seller will provide face time for Purchaser for a total of 30 man-days following Closing at no charge. This is a 6-year-old technology serves company, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, but easily relocatable with customers across the United States. It has a unique niche market in the IT arena focusing on document management, document imaging, and workflow solutions for medium-sized business. It maintains reseller relationships with a number of "best of breed" document imaging solutions including: scanners, storage devices, and software systems. The mix of offerings that the business is licensed to sell allows them to engineer a solution for most businesses that are starting down the path to a paperless office environment. Customers may be in the financial services, medical, legal, manufacturing, or engineering sectors. For over a year the owner and engineer has run the business by himself and does not enjoy marketing. A prospective purchaser must have the vision and working capital to turn around the business to at least the 2000 gross sales level of $513,384 and the adjusted cash flow level of $129,058, and to take advantage of the firm's reputation, and the current "pipeline" of solid prospects which promises to yield about $300,000 in sales and $100,000 in profit. Located in Southeastern Colorado."

Owner Financing Available!

WHOLESALE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS BUSINESS #802501Sold

This well-established automotive replacement parts distributorship, since 1995, has enjoyed increasing annual sales every year. It is being operated out of the home of the owner as a one-man operation. The business offers a line of fast moving, high quality automotive replacement parts on consignment to over 200 independent automotive repair centers. The consignment arrangement allows the repair shop owners to keep an inventory of replacement parts on hand, at no cost, until they use the part. Thus making them more competitive and profitable. This unique and easy to operate business has excellent cash flow and low overhead. It can be as large or as small as you wish. It is the business for you if you like cars and calling on auto repair shops. The price includes a delivery vehicle, point of sale racks and shelving, along with all inventory including: consigned goods at customers. The owner is ready for a new career. Located in Central Colorado.

Owner Financing Available!

WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE #804501Sold

Strong possibility for passive ownership or pay yourself $30,000/year and still make more than 30% return on your down payment investment! Work out of your home. Started in 1995, the owner using his experience from a similar operation in California, built this business to a point where they serve over 2,000 homes and businesses. A highly specialized advertising program has built the business to the point where it exists on high repeats and referrals. The owner's other business is competing too heavily for his time, to the point where he can give this business only 8 hours per week, and is the main reason for the sale.

Owner Financing Available!

UPS RETAIL #364

This business has been owned and operated by the owenrs since January 2008. The customer base includes both small businesses and retail customers. This turnkey business has everything in place, including all equipment, to take it to the next level of success. This business if fully operational and equipped to service a variety of packaging, shipping, crating, and distribution services. Assets include $5,500 of Inventory, $85,000 of Equipment, Fixtures, Furnishing, and Other Assets. Located in Central Iowa.

UPS RETAIL #364

This business has been owned and operated by the owenrs since January 2008. The customer base includes both small businesses and retail customers. This turnkey business has everything in place, including all equipment, to take it to the next level of success. This business if fully operational and equipped to service a variety of packaging, shipping, crating, and distribution services. Assets include $6,500 of Inventory, $95,000 of Equipment, Fixtures, Furnishing, and Other Assets. Located in Central Iowa.

FULL-SERVICE AUDIO/VIDEO & HOME THEATRES #386

This exciting business sells, services, and installs home theater and home automation systems, and also does audio/video integration. This business is licensed and insured. Well organized, lit, and presented, this business can be assumed and continually grown. The current owner is an expert and is willing to pass on his knowledge to insure the continued success of the business. Total assets include approximately $50,000 of inventory and $61,000 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures, and furnishings. Priced at $587,000. Located in Northern Idaho.

FENCE SALES & SERVICE #38

Established in 1989, this business is the dominant fence company in Southeast Idaho. The business sells fences, installs them, repairs them, and retails raw materials to individuals and other companies. It is the exclusive provider to two larger stores in the area and the only provider of rental fences in the area. Because of the size of the business, they are able to source and stock fence materials for the local industry. Its competitors then purchase the materials from them. This allows the business to underbid their competitiors for nearly any job that they want. The purchase price includes 2 1/2 acres of beautifully landscaped land, a nearly 3,000 square foot home, a large shop with an attached 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, and a storage unit. There is also a above ground swimming pool, a swing set, and a zip line. Total assets include $55,000 of inventory, $267,500 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures, and furnishings, and buildings and land valued at $ 550,000. Priced at $1,250,000. Located in Southeast Idaho.

SPECIALTY SHIPPING & PACKING STORE W/ COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS

International,and local ocean and air shipping and packaging franchise which dominates a niche with few competitors. Full service pickup & delivery. Experts at packaging and shipping large, fragile and valuable items. Whether you are shipping a fragile art treasure, a frozen bear skin or even a canoe - you want to use the services of trained professionals. B2B with many repeat and satisfied customers. Delivers critical and specialty shipping which are not available from mail and parcel centers or traditional shipping companies. Training will be provided by both Franchisor and Owner. Great opportunity to walk in on this turn key business operation and own a proven franchise. Asking price is much less then you would be able to purchase from the franchisor. Facilities: Large warehouse 3,800 sq. feet with plenty of off street parking, and reasonable rent. Business fixtures, furniture and equipment included and including a 16 foot truck with a lift gate. There is also a local pick up and delivery service. Competition: Specialty packaging and then shipping. Very little competiton as this business has been around a long time and offers packing for fragile art statues, to live pirannhas! B2B with many business accounts and repeat customers. Growth/Expansion: The present owner is finding it difficult to operate the store due to health reasons. He is willing to share his knowledge and stay on after the training period for a pay tbd. Financing: Some owner financing available Support/Training: Support and training will be provided by the franchisor and the owner. Reason Selling: Health reasons.

PROFESSIONAL GUIDE SERVICE #51

This professional guide service, purchased by the current owners in 1996, has secured the exclusive rights to provide its services in a 75 mile radius of empty, undeveloped, federally owned wilderness in Idaho. During the summer that area expands to 150 miles and includes photography and nature guides. During the winter they have the exclusive rights to provide snowmobile tours. This business truly offers a specialized experience offering everything from horseback riding tours, to hunting and fishing, to a pioneer experience camping out in their unique canvas cabin village. The area offers breath-taking beauty and abundant wildlife. Total assets include $136,230 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures and furnishings and $150,000 of other assets. Priced at $375,000. Located in Central Idaho.

SAND & GRAVEL DUMP TRUCK HAULING #6019

This business was started in 1996 by the current owner.  This business has a great reputation and also the longevity in the area. Assets included $50,000 of Equipment and Vehicles. Located in Eastern Texas.

CUSTOM DETAILING, NEW CAR ENVIRONMENTAL PACKAGES, LIGHT PAINT & AUTO BODY REPAIR #455

Established in 1991, this business does car detailing for a well-established and wide range of customers. They also do new car environmental packages for used cars and antique autos, light paint and auto body repair. They offer their services off-site as well. Total assets include $35,000 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $249,000 with an option on the business building for $370,000 or lease building. Located in East-Central Illinois.

FRANCHISE MAIL & SHIPPING STORE#417

This business was established in 2006 by the current owners. It is a modern, clean, well-mechandised copy and mail center. The business is a franchise that specializes in helping their ranchisees succedds in several professiional services for small businesses. This company has seen significant growth each of the four years it has been in business and could easily double a couple of times simply by adding more services and advertising out more. Assets include $500 of Inventory and $62,200 of Equipment, Fixtures, Furnishings and Other Assets. Located in Central New Mexico.

LOCKSMITH #6021

This locksmith business was established in 1994 by the current owners. It is currently run out of the owners' home so it needs to be relocated. They get a major portion of their sales from repeat customers and their well-established customer base ensures the stability of the business. Total assets include $10,000 of inventory and $41,000 of equipment and vehicles. Priced at $45,000. Located in South-Eastern Indiana.

NUTRITIONAL MEDICAL LABORATORY #142

This business, established in 1976, does diagnostic nutritional medical testing for holistic health providers across the world. This is a relocatable business. The business is easy to operate using its two diagnostic instruments. This is a business with predictable revenues and profits and has unlimited growth potential. Total assets include $1,000 of inventory and $83,500 of equipment, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $199,999, terms = negotiable. Currently located in Central New Mexico.

GAS MEASUREMENT LABORATORY #501

This business was established in 1990 by the current owner. The current owner saw an opportunity in the marketplace for a high quality, full-service gas measurement laboratory. The business is currently operates just 5 days a week from 7 am to 5 pm. Assets include $6,000 of Inventory, $207,000 of Equipment, Vehicles, Fixtures and Furnishings, plus Building and Property valued at $600,000. Located in North East New Mexico.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCT ADVERTISNG #507

This is an exciting business opportunity for someone with a creative side as the business does all kinds of promotional product advertising for small and large businesses alike. They have done products such as T-Shirts as well as thousands of key chains. The owners have access to over one and a half million different products. This is a small and easy to operate business, that could be expanded quickly with new ownership. Included in the sale is a 700+ active contact list. Total assets include $3,000 of inventory and $33,000 of equipment, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $80,000. Located in Southern Nevada.

MANUFACTURED STONE COMPANY #115

This company manufactures, sell and delivers stone products and because of their desirable location are able to sell their products in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri. They can install their product on almost any surface, produce their own molds and they produce a more superior product than their competition. The business comes with two different locations, less than a mile apart, each with its own building. This is a solid business! Total assets include $81,000 of inventory, $304,000 of equipment, fixtures and furnishings and buildings and land valued at $350,000. Priced at $1,450,000. Located in Southeastern Oklahoma.

SALES & SERVICE OF TELEPHONE SYSTEMS #462

Located in an exciting and very busy city, this business' large, diversified customer base stretches over all of Nevada, Southern Utah, Western Arizona and even into Southern California. They specialize in sales, service, upgrades, repairs and installation of telephone systems and voicemail. They are also an authorized Vertical Networks dealer and offer reasonable prices and one year warranties. Total assets include $25,000 o finventory. Priced at $1,499,000. Located in Southern Nevada.

SUNROOM FRANCHISE #534

These sunrooms are designed for year-round living, with solarium, patio enclosures and sun room designs which can be customized to fit any lifestyle and will enhance the beauty and value of any home. This business has an impeccable reputation in the area for quality installations and service. This is a turn-key operation for someone willing to take charge of an ongoing, successful franchise. To keep this investment affordable, the owner has decided to keep the building and land, allowing a new owner to lease with an option to buy at a later date. Total assets include $40,000 of inventory and $70,000 of equipment, vehicles, trailers, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $499,000. Located in Southeastern Wisconsin.

MOBILE SHARPENING SERVICE #6013

This mobile sharpening service business travels all around the Central Michigan area. Clients include beauty shops, dog groomers, surgical clinics and dental surgeons. This business primarily sharpens shears, clippers and specialized surgical scissors. Total assets include $2,000 of inventory and $30,700 of equipment, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $250,000, terms = 40% down. Located in South-Central Michigan.

Owner Financing Available!

GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTING & ENGINEERING GEOLOGY #192

Enjoy a career where the scenery is spectacular and there will always be a need for your services because of the earthquakes, floods, landslides, forestry and developmental activities of the area! This business offers consulting for development and land management activities. More specifically the business provides services such as subdivision and road studies, reports for seismic retrofits, "soil reports" of all kinds, litigation support, septic evaluations, topograph mapping, landslide analyses, timber harvest plan support etc. This business also has two different locations, one in California and one in Oregon. Total assets include $71,800 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures and furnishings. Priced at $350,000. Main office is located in Northeastern California.

SALVAGE BUSINESS & STORAGE UNITS #6012

This business operates as an auto salvage and other metal scrap company as well as offers controlled climate storage units. Included in the price are two buildings and 2.75 acres of land. Total assets include $6,000 of inventory, $47,800 of equipment, vehicles, fixtures and furnishings and buildings and land valued at $375,000. Priced at $425,000. Located in Southwestern Arkansas.

WEB DESIGN & GRAPHICS VIRTUAL STUDIO #8004Updated

A virtual studio of web designers and programmers located along Colorado's Front Range who have banded together with a combination of 50 years of graphic design and web development experience between the associates of this company. Offers turn key services in all aspects of web design. Keep your full time job and plan for your future as a business owner if you have technical savy. This company produces very professional work from a home based office so truly this is a relocatable opportunity which may be operated from anywhere! Owner will stay on to help in transition. Check it out. Call Kathie 800-890-7613 x 402

BIOLOGICAL SAFTEY CERTIFICATION REPARATION & INSTALLATION #495New

This business provides services to companies who require certifications, repairs, and installations of biological safety cabinets, clean benches, and fume hoods, in addition to basic electric and plumbing needs. the new owner will have virtually unlimited opportunity to expand the business as the market is basically untapped. There is only one competitor in the market area that offers this same service. The sale includes an excellent office and a shop in the back. All of the equipment is virtually brand new and many back up pieces are included. The brick building has plenty of space to expand the business and employees, which should increase both gross sales and profitability. assets include $4,735 of inventory, $56,898 of other assets. Building and property are available at an additional $75,000. Located in Southwest Illinois.

EVENT & PARTY RENTAL COMPANY #8015New

This is a Colorado rental company for parties and events both big and small. Offers wedding, party, tent and event rentals. This company is an established family owned and operated business priding themselves in offering friendly, excellent customer service and quality equipment at competitive prices. Offers a vast inventory of chairs, china, catering services, banquet services, beverage services, flatware, glassware, audio/visual equipment, tables, linens, dance floors, tenting, and much more. Offers prompt delivery, set up, and removal. A professional, experienced staff including owner, could stay on and help new owner. All inventory, fixtures, furniture and equipment is included in the asking price. Call Kathie 800-890-7613 x 402

Detailed Information

Facilities:

Located in free standing building with lots of parking. Building is not included.

Competition:

Very established party and event rental store. Competition is always part of owning a business however this company has very competitive prices.

Support/Training:

Training will be provided as per the purchase contract

Reason Selling:

Retirement

Owner Financing Available!