Business Overview

Well established Electrical Services firm consisting of an owner, an administrator and 3 field workers. Excellent blend of revenue, with 40% Residential, 30% Maintenance and 30% from Commercial or New Construction Projects. The business did well during the Covid pandemic and are off to a great start in 2021 with a large contract!
Approximately $170,000 in FF&E and trucks included in the sale along with $25,000 in materials.

Financial

  • Asking Price: $600,000
  • Cash Flow: $200,000
  • Gross Revenue: $830,000
  • EBITDA: N/A
  • FF&E: $25,000
  • Inventory: $25,000
  • Inventory Included: Yes
  • Established: N/A

Detailed Information

  • Property Owned or Leased:N/A
  • Property Included:N/A
  • Building Square Footage:N/A
  • Lot Size:N/A
  • Total Number of Employees:5
  • Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A

Additional Info

The sale shall include inventory valued at $25,000, which is included in the listing price.

Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?

There are all types of reasons why individuals resolve to sell operating businesses. Nevertheless, the true reason and the one they say to you may be 2 totally different things. For instance, they might claim "I have too many various commitments" or "I am retiring". For lots of sellers, these factors stand. However, for some, these may simply be reasons to attempt to conceal the reality of changing demographics, increased competition, recent reduction in profits, or an array of various other reasons. This is why it is really crucial that you not rely totally on a vendor's word, but rather, utilize the seller's answer along with your overall due diligence. This will repaint a more sensible image of the business's existing circumstance.

Existing Debts and Future Obligations

If the current business is in debt, which numerous businesses are, then you will need to consider this when valuating/preparing your offer. Lots of businesses finance loans with the purpose of covering items such as stock, payroll, accounts payable, etc. Keep in mind that in some cases this can suggest that revenue margins are too thin. Many companies fall under a revolving door of taking on debt as a way to pay back other loans. In addition to debts, there may likewise be future commitments to consider. There might be an outstanding lease on equipment or the structure where the business resides. The business might have existing agreements with vendors that should be satisfied or might cause penalties if canceled early.

Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics

Exactly how do operating businesses in the location bring in brand-new customers? Most times, companies have repeat consumers, which create the core of their everyday earnings. Certain aspects such as new competition sprouting up around the location, roadway construction, and staff turnover can affect repeat customers and also adversely influence future profits. One crucial thing to take into consideration is the area of the business. Is it in an extremely trafficked shopping center, or is it concealed from the highway? Clearly, the more people that see the business on a regular basis, the better the chance to build a returning consumer base. A final thought is the basic location demographics. Is the business located in a densely inhabited city, or is it located on the outside border of town? Exactly how might the regional average home income influence future earnings potential?