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BUSINESS CATEGORY - SERVICE BUSINESSES

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING PRACTICE

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $400,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $300,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $402,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $106,000

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED AND VERY PROFITABLE ACCOUNTING BUSINESS WAS FOUNDED BY ITS CURRENT OWNER IN 1999. INCLUDING THE OWNER, SEVEN FULL TIME STAFF ARE EMPLOYED TO HANDLE THE GROWING WORKLOAD. REVENUES FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 2008 ARE UP SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR. IN FACT, REVENUES HAVE INCREASED EVERY YEAR SINCE INCEPTION.

THE BUSINESS OPERATES OUT OF OFFICES IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER. DUE TO ITS CURRENT RATE OF GROWTH, A NEW OWNER MAY WANT TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL SPACE IN DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER TO EXPAND INTO, OR IT COULD BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN THE GREATER VANCOUVER AREA.

THIS BUSINESS OPERATES MONDAY THRU FRIDAY, NO WEEKEND WORK. DUE TO HEALTH REASONS, THE CURRENT OWNER ONLY WORKS APPROXIMATELY 30 HOURS PER WEEK, TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY. THIS BUSINESS IS WELL POSITIONED TO BE PURCHASED BY AN ENERGETIC OWNER/OPERATOR THAT CAN TAKE THE EXISTING BASE OF CLIENTELE AND EXPAND IT SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS IS AN IDEAL OPPORTUNITY FOR A YOUNG ENTHUSIASTIC CGA/CA LOOKING FOR AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WITH UNLIMITED POTENTIAL.

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND TRANSITION ASSISTANCE.

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY, CONTACT US TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4143-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LIST BROKERAGE BUSINESS

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA

FULL PRICE: $250,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $180,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $131,000

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED AND VERY PROFITABLE DIRECT MARKETING LIST BROKERAGE BUSINESS ASSISTS COMPANIES WITH THEIR DIRECT MAIL, OPT-IN PERMISSION-BASED E-MAIL AND TELEPHONE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HIGH QUALITY PROSPECT LISTS.

THIS HOME BASED BUSINESS WORKS WITH COMPANIES THAT RANGE FROM SOLE-PROPRIETORS TO MAJOR GLOBAL CORPORATIONS. SINCE THE MAJORITY OF NEW BUSINESS COMES FROM WEB SITE INQUIRES (WITH AN AVERAGE OF 37,000 WEB SITE HITS PER MONTH), THIS LIST BROKERAGE BUSINESS IS FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA.

POTENTIAL CLIENTS VISIT THE COMPANY WEB SITE AND PROVIDE THEIR MARKETING REQUIREMENTS ON AN ONLINE FORM. THE COMPANY THEN CONTACTS THE POTENTIAL CLIENT TO REVIEW THEIR AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS AND ADDITIONAL CAMPAIGN INFORMATION. AFTER RESEARCHING LIST OPTIONS FROM A POSSIBLE 50,000 DATABASES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET, A PROPOSAL OF LIST CHOICES IS THEN SENT TO THE CLIENT TO CHOOSE FROM.

THIS IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC SALES-ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM THAT IS LOOKING FOR AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS THAT CAN BE OPERATED FROM HOME, THAT IS VERY PROFITABLE NOW AND HAS UNLIMITED POTENTIAL FOR CONTINUED GROWTH. 

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER THIS BUSINESS AND BUILD ON ITS IMPRESSIVE BASE, AS THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM WITH BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, SUCH AS WORD AND EXCEL.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4137-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BULK MAILING SERVICE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $225,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $155,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $82,000

COMMENTS: ESTABLISHED IN 1997, THIS IS THE PREMIER FULL SERVICE BULK MAIL PROCESSING FACILITY IN THE INTERIOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. THEY UTILIZE MODERN, HIGH SPEED FOLDING AND INSERTING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE MAILING SERVICES TO MAJOR BULK MAILING CLIENTS SUCH AS THE OKANAGAN CITIES, MUNICIPALITIES, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL AND MANY OTHERS.

THEY ALSO PROVIDE COMPUTERIZED SORTING AND ADDRESS PRINTING AND ARE ABLE TO OFFER THEIR CLIENTS THE LOWEST RATES AVAILABLE FOR CANADIAN, U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL MAILINGS.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES OVER $125,000 WORTH OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT. THE CURRENT OPERATION HAS THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND THE BUSINESS BY, AT LEAST, 300% WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL CAPITAL ADDITIONS.

BECAUSE OF HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, THE CURRENT OWNER HAS NOT SPENT ANY OF HIS EFFORTS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS MARKETING HIS SERVICES. HE SINCERELY BELIEVES THAT THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN REVENUES CAN BE REALIZED BY AN AGGRESSIVE OWNER/OPERATOR THAT HAS A FLAIR FOR SALES.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER THIS WELL RUN OPERATION AS THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. THIS BUSINESS CAN BE EFFICIENTLY OPERATED BY AN OWNER/OPERATOR AND ONE PART TIME PERSON.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4141-BC

CATEGORY: PUBLICATIONS

TYPE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE PUBLICATION

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $285,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $413,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $104,000

COMMENTS: THIS VERY POPULAR REAL ESTATE PUBLICATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2003 BY TWO REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THE PUBLICATION IS CREATED BY A CONTRACT GRAPHIC ARTIST IN BC AND THEN PRINTED IN THE USA. THE PUBLICATION IS THEN DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE GREATER VANCOUVER AREA BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. ALL OF THIS ALLOWS A FIRST CLASS PUBLICATION TO BE CREATED, PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED WITH MINIMAL STAFF.

THIS MAGAZINE IS REGARDED TO BE THE PREMIER MONTHLY REAL ESTATE PUBLICATION IN THE REGION AND IS UTILIZED BY MAJOR REAL ESTATE FIRMS AND AGENTS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER VANCOUVER AREA TO EXPOSE THEIR HIGH END REAL ESTATE LISTINGS IN A 4-COLOUR, HIGH GLOSS FORMAT.

THE CURRENT MONTHLY PRESSRUN IS BETWEEN 33,000 – 37,000 ISSUES. THE PRIMARY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL IS THROUGH 300 STRATEGICALLY PLACED STREET SIDE PUBLICATION BOXES. THEY ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED INSIDE BANKS, RETAIL STORES, CAFES AND IN RESTAURANTS. THIS RESULTS IN AN EXTREMELY GOOD “PICK UP RATE” OF APPROXIMATELY 95%.

THERE ARE BOTH VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASING REVENUES FOR THIS PUBLICATION, MANY OF WHICH CAN BE IMPLEMENTED WITHOUT ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENTS.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO OPERATE AND TAKE THIS PUBLICATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL. SINCE MOST OF THE PUBLICATION IS CREATED AND DISTRIBUTED BY OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS, THIS OPPORTUNITY IS IDEALLY SUITED AS A HOME BASED BUSINESS THAT CAN BE EFFECTIVELY OPERATED BY A SALES ORIENTED INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY. THE CURRENT OWNERS WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4144-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SALES AND DISTRIBUTION

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN WESTERN CANADA

FULL PRICE: $600,000  PRICE JUST REDUCED BY $200,000 FOR AN IMMEDIATE SALE! *

DOWN PAYMENT: $600,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $595,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $320,000

COMMENTS: IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A TRUE BARGAIN IN TODAY'S ECONOMY, THIS IS THE BUSINESS FOR YOU! THIS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORSHIP PROMOTES THE MARKETING AND SALES OF VERY POPULAR, HIGH QUALITY EUROPEAN HEALTH RELATED PRODUCTS DIRECTED TO THE END USER FOR THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE HOME.

THIS OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES PRODUCT SALES AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR THE FOUR WESTERN PROVINCES. THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN HOME BASED FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN OR MANITOBA.

THIS BUSINESS DOES NOT REQUIRE LARGE OVERHEAD COSTS IN TERMS OF FACILITY, STAFFING, DELIVERY, OR EQUIPMENT, AS PRODUCT INVENTORIES ARE CARRIED BY THE NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS IN EASTERN CANADA, ENSURING FAST AND EFFICIENT SUPPLY. THIS BUSINESS GENERATES ITS IMPRESSIVE CURRENT REVENUES WITH THE EFFORTS OF JUST THE TWO OWNERS AND ONE PART-TIME INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A PROVEN MONEY-MAKING, SALES AND DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS THAT IS BOTH EXTREMELY PROFITABLE NOW AND HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION. THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AND EXPAND OPERATIONS IS HUGE AS THE CURRENT OWNERS HAVE TARGETED ONLY A SMALL FRACTION OF THEIR TOTAL MARKET, NORTHERN ALBERTA.

THE PRODUCT LINES REPRESENTED ARE WORLD RENOWNED AND HIGHLY RESPECTED AND ARE CURRENTLY SOLD IN 40 COUNTRIES. THE MAJOR OPPORTUNITY HERE IS TO GROW THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION BY EXPANDING IT THROUGHOUT WESTERN CANADA. MOST PRODUCT SALES HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE CURRENT OWNERS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE PRESENTATIONS IN A VERY SMALL GEOGRAPHIC AREA. A NEW OWNER CAN GRANT SUB DISTRIBUTORSHIPS THROUGHOUT WESTERN CANADA TO MAXIMIZE TOTAL MARKET PENETRATION, QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY.

SPECIFIC INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE AND GROW THIS BUSINESS AS THE SELLERS WILL PROVIDE FULL TRAINING. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM OR AN ORGANIZATION WITH SALES AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS, AN INTEREST IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION AND WOULD ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFESTYLES THROUGH HEALTHY LIVING.

FULL IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND SUPPORT MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATION AND TRAINING MANUAL AND ADDITIONAL PROPRIETARY SALES MATERIALS.

 * THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THIS BUSINESS IS $800,000. THE SELLER HAS REDUCED THE PURCHASE PRICE TO JUST $600,000 FOR AN IMMEDIATE SALE.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4065-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $350,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $695,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $175,000

COMMENTS: DEDICATED TO WORLDWIDE EXPORT AND IMPORT OVERSEAS TRANSPORTATION, THIS SMALL BUT SAVVY OVERSEAS SHIPPING BROKERAGE BUSINESS IS PROFITABLE NOW AND HAS MEGA GROWTH POTENTIAL FOR THE RIGHT INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN A WELL-ESTABLISHED VANCOUVER, BC WEST COAST OPERATION.

ESTABLISHED IN 1997, THIS BUSINESS IS IDEALLY LOCATED AND WELL SITUATED WITH A VERY GOOD INTERNATIONAL AGENCY NETWORK ALREADY IN PLACE.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES $75,000 WORTH OF FURNITURE,  FIXTURES,   EQUIPMENT (AT USED REPLACEMENT VALUE) AND $5,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY (AT COST).
 
ALTHOUGH IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL, SPECIFIC INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED AS THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE TRAINING AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADDITIONAL CONSULTING, IF DESIRED BY THE PURCHASER.

THE SELLER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $100,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION!

PROFILE #: 5-4129-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE RELATED

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAJOR BRAND MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $1,500,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $900,000*

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $4,715,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $292,000 +

COMMENTS: THIS IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ESTABLISHED MAJOR LINE MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN THE BEAUTIFUL OKANAGAN VALLEY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

THIS BUSINESS HAS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL FOUR MAJOR BRANDS OF MOTORCYCLES, ALONG WITH FACTORY PARTS AND APPAREL.

CURRENT FINANCIAL DATA SHOWS THIS BUSINESS AND ITS STRONG CUSTOMER BASE PROVIDING STEADY GROWTH EACH AND EVERY PERIOD, INCLUDING THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2008.

THIS FULL SERVICE MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OPERATES OUT OF A NEWLY RENOVATED 22,500 SQUARE FOOT, FREE STANDING BUILDING ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE OKANAGAN VALLEY.

APPROXIMATELY 8,500 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWROOM AND OFFICES. APPROXIMATELY 7,000 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE FULLY EQUIPPED SHOP, PARTS DEPARTMENT AND STORAGE. THERE ARE AN ADDITIONAL 7,000 SQUARE FEET THAT ARE DEDICATED TO A PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP, WITH A LONG TERM LEASE IN PLACE.

THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIPS IN THE OKANAGAN VALLEY AND ABSOLUTELY HAS THE BEST LOOKING SHOWROOM! THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE CLEANEST, BEST EQUIPPED, AND STAFFED BY THE MOST HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS IN THE VALLEY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES THE SELLER'S EQUITY IN THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS. AN ASSUMABLE, IN PLACE MORTGAGE WILL MAKE IT EASY FOR THE PURCHASER OF THE DEALERSHIP TO ALSO ACQUIRE THE BUILDING, WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CAPITAL OUTLAY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES $450,000 IN INVENTORY (AT COST) AND OVER $100,000 IN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT.

ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORCYCLE SALES OR SERVICE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER AND CONTINUE TO GROW THIS DEALERSHIP, AS A FULLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED SALES, SERVICE AND MANAGEMENT STAFF IS IN PLACE. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM THAT HAS GOOD MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND AN INTEREST IN MOTORCYCLES.

 * THE CURRENT OWNER NEEDS TO SELL FOR HEALTH REASONS AND WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $600,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER!

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4139-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: WINDOW COVERINGS AND HOME DECOR SALES

LOCATION: SOUTH OKANAGAN VALLEY

FULL PRICE: $247,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $247,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $517,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $123,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE OVER A WELL ESTABLISHED HOME DÉCOR, WINDOW COVERING, DRAPERY AND UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS SERVING THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN VALLEY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SINCE 1989.

THIS BUSINESS OFFERS CONSULTATIONS TO COMMERCIAL CLIENTS AND HOME OWNERS THAT ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY WINDOW TREATMENTS AND COMPLEMENTARY DECOR ITEMS. BECAUSE OF THEIR OUTSTANDING REPUTATION, THEY HAVE BECOME THE LEADERS IN THEIR NICHE MARKET. MANY OF THE QUALITY LINES THAT THEY OFFER ARE EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THEIR COMPETITORS. THEY ENJOY REPEAT BUSINESS AND REFERRALS FROM A LARGE BASE OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS.

ALTHOUGH IT WOULD BE IDEAL TO HAVE AN INTERIOR DESIGN BACKGROUND, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE AN “INTERIOR DESIGNER” TO SUCCESSFULLY TAKE OVER THIS GROWING BUSINESS. THE IDEAL PURCHASERS WOULD BE A HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM (LIKE THE CURRENT OWNERS) THAT HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE, A FLAIR FOR COLOUR AND DESIGN AND ARE ABLE TO DO SIMPLE INSTALLATIONS OF BLINDS AND OTHER WINDOW COVERINGS.  ALL SEWING OF DRAPERY, VALANCES, ETC. AND UPHOLSTERY WORK, IS PERFORMED BY SUB CONTRACTORS.  THE CURRENT OWNERS DID NOT HAVE INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE WHEN THEY ACQUIRED THIS BUSINESS AND THEY WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING TO A QUALIFIED BUYER.

THIS VERY POPULAR BUSINESS IS HOME BASED AND CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO OPERATE FROM YOUR HOME AND SAVE THE OVERHEAD THAT A STOREFRONT LOCATION WOULD COST. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAX BENEFITS FROM UTILIZING A PORTION OF YOUR HOME FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. THEY SEE ALL OF THEIR CLIENTS “BY APPOINTMENT ONLY” AND ONLY AT THEIR CLIENT'S HOME OR BUSINESS.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4140-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: SECHELT

FULL PRICE: $190,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $190,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,500,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $94,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A VERY PROFITABLE SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE IN ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN CANADA!

SEARS HAS HAD A PRESENCE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST FOR DECADES. THE CURRENT OWNERS STARTED WITH SEARS IN SECHELT AS A SEARS CATALOGUE AGENT IN 1991. IN 2006, THEY EXPANDED INTO A NEW 4,700 SQUARE FOOT LOCATION THAT WAS CONSTRUCTED SPECIFICALLY AS A SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE. WITH INVENTORY IN EXCESS OF $180,000 IN MERCHANDISE AT ANY GIVEN TIME (ON CONSIGNMENT FROM SEARS), GROSS SALES EXCEEDED $2.5 MILLION IN 2007.

THIS HIGHLY VISIBLE STORE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SECHELT AND HAS A 40 FOOT LIGHTED SIGN THAT CAN BE SEEN FROM THE MAIN HIGHWAY. THIS IS A “BIG TICKET” SALES OUTLET SPECIALIZING IN MAJOR APPLIANCES, MATTRESSES, HOME ELECTRONICS, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, PATIO FURNITURE, LAWN MOWERS AND LAWN TRACTORS.

THIS STORE OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00AM TO 5:30PM AND SATURDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM . . . NO LATE NIGHTS OR SUNDAYS. A SUCCESSFUL PURCHASER OF THIS BUSINESS COULD EXTEND THE HOURS AND/OR OPEN ON SUNDAYS SHOULD THEY DESIRE TO DO SO.

THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND/WIFE TEAM OR FAMILY THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN CONTINUING TO GROW THE REVENUES OF THIS VERY SUCCESSFUL OPERATION, WHILE LIVING ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.

THE MARKET AREA FOR THIS SEARS STORE IS THE CITY OF SECHELT AND IT'S TRADING AREA OF 26 DISTINCT COMMUNITIES, WITH A BASE POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 20,000 (DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE AREA POPULATION DOUBLES). THE POPULATION OF SECHELT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IS INCREASING AS IT IS A GREAT RETIREMENT LOCATION, AS WELL AS A GREAT DESTINATION FOR YOUNG FAMILIES.

INFORMATION ON THIS IDEAL COMMUNITY CAN BE FOUND ON THEIR WEB SITE AT: WWW.SECHELT.COM

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4132-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE MOVING COMPANY

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $300,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $506,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $104,000

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS IS THE PREMIER MOVING AND FURNITURE APPLIANCE DELIVERY COMPANY IN THE OKANAGAN.

THIS BUSINESS IS ESPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE IT HAS ESTABLISHED DELIVERY CONTRACTS THAT KEEPS THIS BUSINESS OPERATING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THAT ALSO KEEPS THE CURRENT STAFF HAPPY AND STEADILY EMPLOYED.

FORMED IN 1997 BY THE CURRENT OWNERS, THIS BUSINESS IS OPERATED OUT OF A HALF-ACRE SECURITY FENCED STORAGE FACILITY AND COMPOUND LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND CANADIAN TIRE, IN THE HEART OF ONE OF THE BUSIEST COMMERCIAL AREAS OF KELOWNA. THE COMPOUND OFFERS PLENTY OF EQUIPMENT PARKING AND LOW RENTAL COST. PART OF THE COMPOUND IS ALSO SUB-LET FOR EXTRA INCOME. OFFICE WORK IS CONDUCTED OUT OF THE OWNER'S HOME FOR LOW OVERHEAD AND CAN CONTINUE TO BE OPERATED AS A HOME BASED OPERATION FROM MOST ANYWHERE IN KELOWNA.

APPROXIMATELY 30% OF THE ANNUAL INCOME IS DERIVED FROM HOUSEHOLD MOVING, 68% FROM DELIVERIES, AND 2% FROM STORAGE. APPROXIMATELY 74% OF THE ANNUAL INCOME IS DERIVED FROM THE OKANAGAN AREA, WITH THE REMAINING 26% COMING FROM DISTANCE HAULING IN BC AND ALBERTA.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES OFFICE FURNITURE AND A COMPUTER WITH ALL THE SOFTWARE FOR WORK ORDERS AND BILLING. THE PURCHASE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES TWO NEW CUBE CANS, STORAGE CONTAINERS, A MOVING TRAILER AND ALL THE MOVING EQUIPMENT, BOXES, DOLLIES, HEAVY DUTY BLANKETS, ETC. NECESSARY TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE BUSINESS PROFITABLY AND EFFICIENTLY.

SPECIFIC INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED AND THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED TO OPERATE THE CUBE VANS FOR LOCAL DELIVERIES WITHOUT SUPERVISION.

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY, CONTACT US TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4117-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REPAIR

LOCATION: BURNABY

FULL PRICE: $325,000  PRICE JUST REDUCED!

DOWN PAYMENT: $225,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $368,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $115,000

COMMENTS: THIS WELL KNOWN ESTABLISHED BUSINESS WAS FOUNDED IN 1969 AND OPERATED IN VANCOUVER UNTIL 1995 WHEN IT MOVED TO ITS PRESENT LOCATION IN BURNABY.

THE COMPANY'S INITIAL FOCUS WAS SELLING AND SERVICING METAL DETECTORS AND SOUND SYSTEMS. SEVERAL LINES OF AUTOMOTIVE TEST EQUIPMENT, WELDERS, MOTOR CONTROLLERS, SCOREBOARDS, AND PRESSURE WASHER REPAIRS WERE THEN ADDED TO EXPAND THE SERVICE CAPABILITIES OF THEIR SHOP.

SERVICE CALLS ARE PERFORMED TO REPAIR STATIONARY EQUIPMENT AND TO LOCATE BURIED CABLES, OIL STORAGE TANKS AND PIPES. THE VARIED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THIS COMPANY MAKE IT SEVERAL BUSINESSES IN ONE!

THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMER BASE IS MOSTLY INDUSTRIAL, MUNICIPAL, AND RETAIL FROM BC AND ALBERTA. OVER THE YEARS, THIS HIGHLY RESPECTED BUSINESS HAS ACCUMULATED A VERY LARGE LIST OF VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS AND CLIENTS.

THEIR FACILITY CONSISTS OF A LEASED 2,400 SQUARE FOOT UNIT WITH AMPLE SHOP AND OFFICE SPACE.

ALL THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIRS AND SERVICES CURRENTLY PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY IS INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS WELL OVER $100,000 OF INVENTORY (AT COST).

THE MARKET IS WIDE OPEN FOR EXPANSION INTO ANY SEGMENT OF THE WIDE VARIETY OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE AND/OR INSTALLATION OPPORTUNITIES.

THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND A DESIRE TO TAKE THE BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND MAY BE AVAILABLE ON A CONSULTING BASIS, IF DESIRED.

THE SELLER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $100,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4124-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH

LOCATION: PENTICTON

FULL PRICE: $345,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $345,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $367,500

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $83,000

COMMENTS: THIS FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH BUSINESS WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CURRENT OWNER IN 1970. OVER THE PAST 37 YEARS, THIS COMPANY HAS BECOME THE PREMIER LOCKSMITH BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN.

THIS HIGHLY REGARDED COMPANY ENJOYS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION WITH BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. THEY CURRENTLY SERVICE LONG TERM CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS SUCH AS ROYAL BANK, THE CITY OF PENTICTON, CANADA POST, CANADA REVENUE AGENCY AND MANY, MANY MORE. THEY ARE ALSO THE LOCKSMITH SERVICE OF CHOICE FOR MANY BUILDERS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $100,000 WORTH OF MODERN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (AT USED REPLACEMENT VALUE) AND $100,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY (AT COST).

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $50,000 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

EXPERIENCE AS A LOCKSMITH IS NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AS A FULLY TRAINED STAFF IS IN PLACE AND THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. HOWEVER, THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE THAT HAVE LOCKSMITH  AND / OR SECURITY SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE AND WOULD ENJOY LIVING AND GROWING A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN. INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY CAN BE VIEWED ON THE PENTICTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEB SITE AT: www.penticton.org

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4106-BC

CATEGORY: WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS & CARDS

LOCATION: CENTRAL OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $975,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $775,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,215,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $255,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4096-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISE SIGN STORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 *

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $375,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $90,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4133-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA

FULL PRICE: $950,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $750,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $950,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $300,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4138-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LIGHT DIESEL TRUCK PERFORMANCE

LOCATION:KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $50,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $660,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $70,000+

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4110-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HOME HEALTHCARE AND MOBILITY PRODUCTS

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $100,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $100,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $289,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $80,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4125-BC

CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS & RELATED PRODUCTS

LOCATION: BRITISH COLUMBIA (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $1,600,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $1,350,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,602,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $516,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4118-BC

CATEGORY: MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COFFEE IMPORTING & ROASTING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $150,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $175,000 (ANNUALIZED)

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $68,000 (ANNUALIZED)

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4092-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE / TOURISM

TYPE OF BUSINESS: TOURISM SERVICES

LOCATION: VICTORIA

FULL PRICE: $228,000*

DOWN PAYMENT: $228,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $226,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $114,000 +

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4128-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: DUNCAN

FULL PRICE: $365,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $365,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $685,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $123,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4102-BC

CATEGORY: WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: DISTRIBUTION AND SALES OF SEEDS & SUPPLIES

LOCATION: DELTA

FULL PRICE: $235,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $235,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $679,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $44,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4111-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SEARS CANADA DEALER STORE

LOCATION: CAMPBELL RIVER

FULL PRICE: $1,000,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $1,000,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $871,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $512,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4109-BC

CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: DAIRYLAND AND NESTLE PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION

LOCATION: PRINCE GEORGE, BC

FULL PRICE: $210,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $210,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $233,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $105,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4071-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE - CONSTRUCTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ROOFING - NEW CONSTRUCTION & REROOFING

LOCATION: OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $475,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $475,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $3 MILLION

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $200,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4105-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: VEHICLE SEARCH REGISTRY

LOCATION: VANCOUVER (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $245,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $245,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $348,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $125,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4095-BC

CATEGORY: MANUFACTURING

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HIGH END CABINET DESIGN & MANUFACTURING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $350,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1.16 MILLION

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $106,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4099-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HOME & GARDEN SPECIALTY STORE

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $320,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $320,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $580,000 (ANNUALIZED)

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $100,000 (ANNUALIZED)

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4093-BC

CATEGORY: RECREATION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF TRAINING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $160,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: NEW FRANCHISE

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: NEW FRANCHISE

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4070-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: CONVEYOR BELTING AND HOSE PRODUCTS SALES

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,325,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $148,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4069-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GENERAL MERCHANDISE SUPERSTORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $650,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $607,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $229,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4075-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE - HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENERGY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $350,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $791,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $120,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4084-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $160,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: 215,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $72,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4085-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: COQUITLAM

FULL PRICE: $125,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $200,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $55,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4067-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE SHOE STORE & SHOE REPAIR

LOCATION: SALTSPRING ISLAND

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $429,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $89,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4089-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HYDRO TRENCHING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $323,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4088-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: CUSTOM TRADE SHOW EXHIBITS

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $430,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $615,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $161,500

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4074-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GARDEN AND HOME ACCESSORY STORE

LOCATION: VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $260,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $260,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $558,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $69,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4083-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: RETAIL WINE MAKING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: LANGLEY

FULL PRICE: $120,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $70,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: 203,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL FOR DETAILS

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4072-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MANUFACTURING, RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION OF NATURAL BODYCARE PRODUCTS

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $417,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4066-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PLUMBING AND HVAC

LOCATION: OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $400,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,700,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNET BASED SPECIALTY FABRICS

LOCATION: CALIFORNIA (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: US$52,000

DOWN PAYMENT: US$39,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: US$93,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: US$30,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4058-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE BEAUTY SALON

FULL PRICE: $99,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $99,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $237,000 +

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4055-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE FRANCHISE PRINT SHOP

FULL PRICE: $180,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $434,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $55,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4058-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SEARCH

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $245,900

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $232,173

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4050-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAILBOX, PACKAGING & SHIPPING FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $224,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $144,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $359,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4052-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PRINT SHOP

FULL PRICE: $220,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $539,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $67,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BOOKSTORE & CYBER CAFE

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $154,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $58,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4054-OW

CATEGORY: INTERNET

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF INDUSTRY INTERNET SERVICES

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL FOR DETAILS

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4051-OW

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: AUTO AIR & ACCESSORIES

FULL PRICE: $95,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $65,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $433,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $67,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4054-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNET RELATED - PRIVATE GOLF COURSES & PRIVATE CLUBS

FULL PRICE: $75,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $75,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $89,000 (First Year Annualized)

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $62,000 (First Year Annualized)

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CONSULTING

FULL PRICE: $390,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $352,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $262,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4068-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER, OKANAGAN AND VANCOUVER ISLAND

FULL PRICE: $380,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $510,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $140,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!