Listing ID: 81412
Business Overview
Tahoe property maintenance company with established customer base. Company is 18+ yrs old and enjoys a solid reputation with loyal customers. Handles lawn care, shrubs, and snow removal.
Home based with storage unit for equipment.
Financial
- Asking Price: $75,000
- Cash Flow: $46,000
- Gross Revenue: $179,000
- EBITDA: N/A
- FF&E: N/A
- Inventory: N/A
- Inventory Included: N/A
- Established: 2003
Detailed Information
- Property Owned or Leased:N/A
- Property Included:N/A
- Building Square Footage:200
- Lot Size:N/A
- Total Number of Employees:3
- Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:N/A
Home based with separate storage unit location.
Seller will provide training at no cost to qualified buyer.
Other business venture
3 other maintenance companies in the area
Growth opportunities in Truckee CA
Additional Info
The company was founded in 2003, making the business 19 years old.
The company has 3 employees and is situated in a building with estimated square footage of 200 sq ft.
The building is leased by the business for $190 per Month
Why is the Current Owner Selling The Business?
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Existing Debts and Future Obligations
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Understanding the Customer Base, Competition and Area Demographics
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