ENERGY PRODUCTS DEALER - off market

Vermont

Price: $ 150,000 + inventory                                            Cash Flow: $ 63,000

THE BUSINESS:

This well established energy products dealer represents a great opportunity for an entrepreneur to enter into a business with products that are in demand and has a substantial existing customer base. This "green “business" has identified upside potential.

WHY BUY?

• Excellent reputation

• In demand products

• Located in very desirable area

• Easily learned

• Established customer base

• Growing annual sales

•  Motivated seller

FACILITIES:

The business operates from a leasehold space consisting of a retail showroom, offices and parts warehouse room. The property is owned by the seller but only a leasehold interest is offered. The business could also be relocated within its territory, if desired.

EMPLOYEES:

The staff consists of two full time service technicians plus the owner. The owner only devotes part time to this business due to two other business entities. The owner is responsible for sales, finances, scheduling and telephone customer service.

COMPETITION:

While there are numerous competitors in the total market area, there is limited competition in the businesses' primary market.

CUSTOMERS:

The dealership appeals to new customers seeking new energy efficiency products. It also services a substantial installed customer base with routine maintenance and repair service.

FINANCIAL:

This small energy dealer has shown consistent growth in both revenues and owner cash flow. As the customer base expands, the revenues and profits expand exponentially. An Abbreviated financial history is enclosed. Revenue and cash flow declines in the current fiscal year are the result of the untimely death of one owner. Sales have grown from $ 306,000 to last year’s $ 375,000, and provided over $ 100,000 to the owner for EBITDO. New Owner’s Pro forma looks to $ 400,000 and $ 63,000 to begin. EBITDO = Earnings before interest taxes, depreciation & owner draw.

SUMMARY PRICE AND TERMS:

This "green" business is selling needed products at a time when their use is being promoted by the State of Vermont as well as nationally. The manufacturers brands are well respected names in the industry. The business is easily learned, especially when the sellers offer for transition assistance is factored in. There is a solid customer base already established that represents future service income as well as prospects for additional products. This well established business is offered for $200,000 plus inventory. A lease on the existing location is available from the seller.