Skilled Labor Staffing Company    $1,500,000                                                        #30002

This company is a skilled labor provider focused in the construction and heavy industrial trades. They provide manpower to clients and bill on an hourly basis. The company is responsible for all payroll taxes, workers comp, general liability and other necessary insurances and expenses. The primary market is Dallas - Ft.Worth but they do send workers out of town on a regular basis. The company focuses only on this specific niche and they teach their clients they can increase their productivity and profitability by “only hiring the best”.

Currently there are 8 employees and they operate out of one office. Revenues for the last 5 years have grown from $1.3M to over $7.3M. Discretionary income last year was close to $565,000. Revenue for 2009 is down slightly, but considered good considering the weak economy. The company is well positioned for an upturn in the economy with its large data base of qualified workers and customers.

Tree Trimming Business with Equipment       $24,000                                                                           #   30007

Business includes equipment to safely trim trees, down trees, haul trees, and stump grind. Equipment includes 60′ diesel man-lift, stump grinder, 36′ trailer, and all the necessary small tools such as different size chain saws. Make money part time or full time. Business is currently located east of Dallas, but can be relocated anywhere. Currently owned by fireman.

Painting Contractor - Indoor, Residential          $110,000

Painting contractor specializes in hi-end homes. Business established 43 years ago. Many referrals from happy customers, interior decorators, and real estate agents. Four full time employees with 3, 4, 25, and 30 years employment. Faux finishes are a speciality not offered by many painters. 99% of jobs are indoors and air conditioned…………..

Japanese Restaurant     $52,000

Well established Japanese Restaurant in North Dallas surburb. 3500 sq ft in a strip center with lots of convenient parking. Full liquor bar and sparate fish bar. Both conventional and traditional Japanese dining rooms. Large kitchen with walk-in cooler and freezer. Lots of traditional artwork on the walls and in display cases. Indoor fountain is a nice touch.

Lawn Maintainence and Landscape #30002   $175,000        SOLD

13 Year old company with good records and business that is trending upwards. Customers are close together in the N. Dallas, Plano, and Frisco areas. Nicer homes are targeted with the average monthly price of $210. Almost all customers are on an annual agreement and most have been with the company for years. Gross revenue over $300,000 and net to the owner over $107,000. A local storage unit is used to store equipment and trucks. 95% of business is maintainence work (mowing, blowing, trim shrubs, weeds, leaves) with extra charge for fertilizers, seeds, trimming of trees, crepe myrtles, colors, etc. 5% is for landscape, hardscape, stone work, new beds, etc. Therefore, a majority of the business is repeat monthly services. Most yards average 45-60 minutes to give the upscale care that these customers prefer………………..

Chemical Company  #50003   Dallas area   $3,300,000        SOLD
This chemical and consulting company has developed a patented chemical process for removing the fine particles and solids from wash waters that are used in the sand, gravel, coal and other mined minerals industries. The owner has been the sole salesperson for this product. This is a product that has world wide applications. A company that has a sales force and/or reps in place could add this to their product line with minimal expense.

Office Furniture Dealer/Distributor  #50002   Dallas   $1,600,000 One of Dallas oldest and largest dealer/distributors of new and pre-owned office furniture. Inventory includes workstations, file cabinets, desks, credenzas, chairs, tables, silk plants, and wall art. Services include: sales, space planning, relocation services, refurbishing, and delivery. Over 50,000 square feet of office and warehouse space. Located near downtown Dallas. Owner’s discretionary income in excess of $600,000/yr. Should be able to acquire an SBA loan with 20% downpayment.

Premier Full Service Marina  #30001   Dallas area   $1,995,000
One of the premier full service Marinas in Texas. It is located on one of the largest lakes in Texas and is within one hour drive of Dallas. Due to a drought in 2005-2006, this facility was in need of major repair and update. The current owner has completely refurbished, repaired, remodeled, etc the whole facility. All real estate is included in the price and a recent appraisal shows a value of $1,995,000 for the real estate, facility, boat slips, and service area. . Revenues are increasing and cash flow for 2009 is $216,000. All of the work has been done to make this the premier property that it is. It is the only spot on the lake with a dry dock for boats for service on the water.The next owner will reap the profits. 105 leaseable boat slips, 2 digital gasoline double pumps, slips for restaurant/bar customers, full bar, restaurant, C-store for groceries and beer, complete service department for boat repairs, and more…..

Catering - Food  #20020     $150,000
5 yr old catering. 2007 gross close to $300,000. Sales are trending upward for this respected catering company. Restauranteur owner has actually been in the business 20+ years. Training is included in this deal. Newly expanded kitchen in this free standing building.