LANDSCAPING – WELL EQUIPPED and PROFITABLE

(Established Landscaping Business on Central St. Lawrence River)

PRICE: $ 125,000                                          CASH FLOW: $ 40,000  EBITDO

THE BUSINESS: This profitable landscaping business is a basic component of its community and region. It provides nursery stock

and the full range of attractive plantings for residences and public facilities. There is a slow paced northern NY style of living

and an opportunity to expand to other “off season” activities if desired. The site overlooking the St. Lawrence River offers

growth potential for a new owner, and a nice place to live and work.

WHY BUY? 

·        Nicely profitable with base six figure sales ( $ 100,000  + in 2010)

·        Established in the region for many years

·        Highly respected, with many repeat clients Experienced dedicated staff is skilled and desires to stay

·        Highly visible location, with ample facilities

·        Opportunity for further growth through via winter activity if owner desires.

·        Above average capital recovery on $ 30,000 down payment

·        Almost $ 100,000 fixed assets include complete outfit of vehicles and equipment, and rented warehouses w purchase option.

·        Owner/seller will assist for reasonable transition

·        Quality lifestyle in small city, with river, vacation and world famous amenities and activities nearby

FACILITIES and EQUIPMENT: The business is located on .9 rented acres with two warehouses for storage of trucks, trailers, tractors,

mulch and fertilizer inventory and all field equipment for a nursery and landscaping service.

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH: This is a classic home services business that is known favorably in the community and based upon a

seasonal yet profitable consumer need. It has earned customer loyalty, a quality reputation, and offers competitive prices. It has

great return- on-investment and recovery of a very modest capital. It should appeal to a garden-and-flower credentialed, experienced

person who enjoys growing things in a low pressure environment. It can be a “summer” vocation – should the owner wish to be

a south going snowbird - or developed into a year-around activity. The location is low key and

congenial, and offers strong lifestyle benefits.

FINANCIAL:  Business can generate strong profitability and over 38% ROE.