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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company for Sale in Bucharest, Romania

Profitable Romanian company that offers meat quality assessment services and is remotely manageable.
Profitable meat quality assessment services in Romania with 15 years of industry experience. - Specializes in accurately evaluating pork and beef carcasses using advanced equipment to establish fair market prices. - Service delivery happens directly at client sites (slaughterhouses), ensuring convenience and efficiency. - Highly trained employees provide real-time assessment services adhering to strict European standards. - Instant analysis results allow for immediate certification of meat quality, ensuring transparency in the supply chain. - Comprehensive reports generated include detailed information such as meat percentage, fat content, carcass weight, and the determined selling price. - Holds long-term contracts with major slaughterhouses, ensuring a stable revenue stream and significant market share. - The business operates in a regulated environment, with meat quality assessment services being mandatory in Romania and UE. - Growth potential exists for geographical expansion and increased service demand due to rising meat consumption and export opportunities.
8   Bucharest
Run Rate Sales
USD 158 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Business for Sale
USD 163 K
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Business for Sale in İstanbul, Turkey

For sale: Testing laboratory with 800+ completed testings and ISO 17025 accreditation certificate.
We are a testing organization serving the consumer products industry. - Our laboratory has an internationally valid ISO 17025 accreditation certificate. - It serves many product groups such as textile, leather, cosmetics and detergent products, raw materials, electronic products, and RoHS tests. - Have completed testing for over 800 companies so far. We do not have any set number of clients we take new clients as they approach us. - Many tests and quality control tests required in the domestic market, export, and import stages are carried out in our laboratory. - There is high-level test equipment such as XRF, ICPMS, HPLC, and GCMS in the laboratory. -There is 10 personnel working in our laboratory. - The scope of accreditation of our laboratory is improving every year. -The monthly and annual earnings of the laboratory are increasing regularly due to its ever-increasing capacity. - There are two partners in the business with one having 33% shares and the other having 67% shares. - Business has an ongoing loan which is included in the transaction value.
6   İstanbul
Run Rate Sales
USD 57 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Business for Sale
USD 480 K
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company for Sale in Ankara, Turkey

For Sale: Well-known accredited industrial testing, inspection, and certification company with 85+ clients in Ankara.
Over a decade old company specializing in destructive testing, non-destructive testing, 3rd party industrial inspections and ISO certification services. - We conduct around 10 destructive tests and 4 non-destructive tests. - Average number of clients are 85 (average of last 5 years) - Clients are big companies from oil and gas, automotive, energy, power plant and defence sector. - Some of the notable clients include GE and Hitachi. - Average customer growth rate is at 3% (average of last 5 years) - We have a mobile lab for an onsite inspection and testing purpose.
For Sale: Well-known accredited industrial testing, inspection, and certification company with 85+ clients in Ankara.
8.5   Ankara
Run Rate Sales
USD 460 thousand
EBITDA Margin
38 %
Business for Sale
USD 870 K
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company for Sale in Ankara, Turkey

For Sale: Well-known accredited industrial testing, inspection, and certification company with 85+ clients in Ankara.
Over a decade old company specializing in destructive testing, non-destructive testing, 3rd party industrial inspections and ISO certification services. - We conduct around 10 destructive tests and 4 non-destructive tests. - Average number of clients are 85 (average of last 5 years) - Clients are big companies from oil and gas, automotive, energy, power plant and defence sector. - Some of the notable clients include GE and Hitachi. - Average customer growth rate is at 3% (average of last 5 years) - We have a mobile lab for an onsite inspection and testing purpose.
For Sale: Well-known accredited industrial testing, inspection, and certification company with 85+ clients in Ankara.
8.5   Ankara
Run Rate Sales
USD 460 thousand
EBITDA Margin
38 %
Business for Sale
USD 870 K
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Seeking Loan in Witham, UK

Accredited product certification company with SaaS compliance platform, seeking loan for expansion and growth.
The business operates in the testing, inspection & certification industry, providing crucial product certification services for consumer products, particularly targeting the Saudi Arabian market. - With a dedicated workforce of 30 employees, the company is well-equipped to handle a variety of certification, testing and inspection requirements for major brands. - The firm holds full accreditation for its product certification processes, ensuring reliability and compliance with international standards. - Currently, they exclusively serve some of the largest companies in the Middle East, working with well-known international and prestigious luxury brands. - The business is preparing to launch a new Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that aims to enhance compliance through AI technology, offering innovative solutions for testing and certification. - The SaaS platform has already gained validation from seasoned quality directors at international firms, indicating strong market interest and potential for growth. - Revenue generation is primarily achieved through product certifications, with opportunities for future income through the subscription model of the upcoming SaaS platform, expanding their client base and market reach.
8.5   Witham
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.55 million
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business Loan
USD 800 K at 10%
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Investment Opportunity in Wilmington, USA

Business engaged in certifying and promoting workplaces that excel in employee happiness and well-being.
Client Base: We have provided certification and consultancy services to over 100 top-tier companies, including Pfizer, Metro, GE, Cisco, Siemens, Toyota, Turkish Airlines, Miele, Panasonic, KFC, and Shell. - Revenue Model: Our primary revenue source is certification fees, which are supplemented by consulting services, employee surveys, training workshops, and coaching sessions. - Global presence: We have a robust online presence with websites tailored in the local languages of 23 countries, ensuring effective communication and engagement with our clients. - Local partnerships: In each country, we collaborate with non-inclusive business partners who provide local expertise and support, allowing us to deliver our services seamlessly across different regions. - Average number of certification programs conducted - 30 to 40 per month. The fee depends on the size of the company, with an average of USD 600-1k. - There has been significant growth in sales this year as compared to last year because the company has expanded its operations to the USA and other American countries this year. - The business owner is based in Turkey, however, the business is registered both in the US and in Turkey. - All the business and trade registrations are in place for both locations.
Business engaged in certifying and promoting workplaces that excel in employee happiness and well-being.
7.7   İstanbul
Run Rate Sales
USD 360 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 150 K for 20%
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Investment Opportunity in Luqa, Malta

Business specializing in EU GMP batch certification, quality control, and compliance seeks investment.
We are already an established and licensed pharmaceutical exporter to North African and EU markets. - The core activities of this new company will include EU batch certification, batch review, quality control, and compliance checks, along with the importation and testing of pharmaceutical products manufactured outside the EU. - The investor will receive a stake solely in the EU GMP license, with a projected return on investment (ROI) within two years. - After running a successful business as a pharmaceutical exporter we are interested in exploring this field. - We haven't started our operations yet using this license therefore, we are looking for an investor. - We don't need to be regulated under SEC, SEBI, IRDA, AMFI, or FINRA.
8.4   Luqa
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.73 Mn for 50%
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Testing, Inspection & Certification Company Investment Opportunity in İstanbul, Turkey

Partial-stake-sale in a business providing certification for inspection in food, agriculture, and aquaculture industries.
Located in Istanbul, the business operates in the Testing, Inspection & Certification industry. - Comprises a small team with 15 dedicated employees. - Generates revenue through certification, inspection, and training activities. - Serves clients in the food, agriculture, aquaculture, packaging, feed, and consumer products sectors. - Valid registration certificate from the local body ensures compliance. - Offers specialized services tailored to aquaculture farms and agricultural businesses.
7.6   İstanbul
Run Rate Sales
USD 570 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2.4 Mn for 80%
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Technical Documentation Company for Sale in Lviv, Ukraine

For Sale: Essay writing service with ROI in a year.
It's a startup completely ready to launch (for a new owner we have a launch checklist + post-launch strategy). - We provide services for writing essays, coursework, dissertations, and other papers for students of the US and Canada. - 15% of similar services have revenue of $5M - $50M / year. - The price that we pay to a writer is 15-20% of the price that the client pays us. - The average check is $100, however, 2-5% of all orders are dissertations which are usually much more complex and bigger. Thus the price for a dissertation can be up to $5,000. Expenses: 1. Writer salary (15-20% of an order price); 2. Salaries for employees (minimum - 5 employees); 3. Marketing - ads, social media marketing (minimum - $10,000 per month); 4. IT infrastructure ($100 - $500 per month).
7.3   Lviv
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business for Sale
USD 100 K
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Translation and Interpretation Company for Sale in London, UK

Internationally established, triple ISO certified specialist legal translation company seeking a full sale.
Established in 2011, we are one of the top UK firms offering financial, legal and technical translation services. - We have over 40 languages on offer (historical specialists in Russian and European languages). - Our main client base are top legal firms in London and overseas (dealing in arbitration, litigation, dispute resolution, matrimonial cases), notaries public, financial PR companies, embassies and VIPs. -Global services agreements in place for key clients. - We are members of the Association of Translation Companies and have three ISO certificates (for legal interpreting, general interpreting, translation) - We use a top-of-the-range translation management platform, Plunet, with over 15 years' worth of data. - The founder has over 25 years of experience in the same industry. -We benefit from a very high client retention and referral rate. - Day to day operations do not involve the Founder's input. - We have an experienced Translation Manager who is happy to stay on in the business, working remotely. - All our translation and revision work is done by over 300 qualified, ISO-compliant freelancers who are registered with us. - Our business is seasonal in nature, and we experience high demand in quarters 1 and 4 i. e. from October till March. - Business revenue forecast for the next two years is £250,000, and £300,000 respectively.
9.6   London
Run Rate Sales
USD 320 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 - 20 %
Business for Sale
USD 200 K
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Translation and Interpretation Company for Sale in Sofia, Bulgaria

For Sale: Well-established translation, localization and project management company with large clients.
Established online translation and localization company featuring a lean team of 8 employees. We hire additional translators based on demand. - Extensive language capabilities, offering services in all Balkan, East European, and Turkic languages to cater to diverse client needs. - Serves an international clientele, including over 100 clients worldwide and a significant presence among the top 50 major Language Service Providers (LSPs). - Specializes in high-demand industries such as AI, medical, pharmaceutical, automotive, technical, legal, patents, and fintech. - Comprehensive service offerings include translation, localization, machine translation post-editing (MTPE), linguistic quality assurance, and project management. - Operates with a vast network of over 100 highly skilled freelance linguists, ensuring reliable service across multiple language combinations. - Equipped with up-to-date tools like Trados and MemoQ, and adept in using a variety of client platforms, enhancing service delivery. - Spearheaded by experienced multilingual project managers and supported by a USA-based sales representative, ensuring robust customer service and project execution. - Business has an operating license from the local government.
8.3   Sofia
Run Rate Sales
USD 830 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 %
Business for Sale
USD 810 K
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Translation and Interpretation Company for Sale in Warsaw, Poland

Training institute for languages and translations, Polish national exam centre, in the center of Warsaw.
Well recognized training institute for all in-company language courses and translation office, operating since 1992. - With different levels of intensity, we conduct general, business, and specialized courses. - We have created our own distinctive teaching method, which defines long-term and intermediate teaching objectives. - We use modern learning tools and techniques such as a multimedia e-learning platform with a general or business profile. We also conduct classes using Skype and Microsoft Teams. - We hire highly qualified Polish teachers and native speakers. We ensure the best quality of teaching as reflected in our client feedback. - We hire a team of qualified translators and proofreaders who ensure the highest quality of all of our translation. - Our translators are constantly updating and refining their skills by taking part in various courses and training sessions. - Our record of excellence with several thousands of translated pages and our team of trusted translators, proofreaders and coordinators clearly proves that we are logistically and substantively prepared for any kind of challenge. - We also organize courses to prepare for the PTE, Cambridge, LTE, Polish for foreigners and LCCI exams. - We have around 200 translators and teachers. - Have served several thousands of clients since inception. - Promoter has more than 25 years of experience in this business.
7.5   Warsaw
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.4 million
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Business for Sale
USD 380 K
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Consulting Company for Sale in Zug, Switzerland

For sale: Trade license and financial solution of a non-operation advisory and asset management business.
Business used to provide asset management and advisory services. - Our list of services includes Swiss asset management/consultancy, fiduciary and/or trust solution with current SRO membership or fully SO /by FINNA) regulated. - The business has halted operations and is only selling the trade license. - During operations we worked with financial institutions and businesses that were providing financial services. - Depending on the scope and activity, we are able to structure the license and solution to a fully individualized solution either by adopting an existing company for immediate use or from scratch. - Flexible international banking network can be provided. - Business is owned by 1 person and is debt-free.
6.8   Zug
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Business for Sale
USD 87 K
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Accounting Firm for Sale in Sofia, Bulgaria

Accounting firm that is a tax debt-free company and has 159 clients is for sale.
Our business is an accounting firm, which provides accounting services, and payroll services to customers. - We have annual 159 clients. Approximately 60% of the customers have an active business, the rest do not have any trading activity. - We generate revenue from our customers on an annual as well as work done for them as per their requirements. - Company is a tax debt-free company and is run by 2 owners with equal ownership stakes in the business. - We have several agreements with business agents, which bring customers to us and also payable advertisements, on one of the most popular websites for visitors in Sofia, where only a limited number of advertisers can advertise.
7.5   Sofia
Run Rate Sales
USD 100 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 207 K
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Consulting Company for Sale in Vilnius, Lithuania

For Sale: Infrastructure development advisory firm specializing in PPPs that has 10+ active clients.
Established in 2008, our company has built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor in the infrastructure sector. - Our team comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in project finance, policy formulation, project management, and legal expertise. - We have successfully executed numerous high-profile projects, collaborating with stakeholders across sectors and geographies (Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Belarus). - Our services range from project identification and structuring to financial modeling, transaction advisory, and capacity building. - Have served over 50 clients in the last 10 years, such as the World Bank, governmental and municipal authorities, private funds, developers. We currently have 10 ongoing clients. - The span of each project is 2 to 3 months.
8.1   Vilnius
Run Rate Sales
USD 140 thousand
EBITDA Margin
23 %
Business for Sale
USD 202 K
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Investing in Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide

Investing in businesses is a strategic endeavor that can significantly grow your wealth if approached knowledgeably. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting, understanding the intricacies of businesses for investment is crucial.

Understanding Business Investment

Business investment refers to the allocation of capital to a company with the expectation of receiving financial returns. This can occur through direct investment in a private company or by purchasing stocks and shares of publicly traded businesses.

Types of Business Investments

  1. Equity Investment: This involves purchasing shares of a company. Equity investors become partial owners and have potential returns through dividends and appreciation of the stock value.

  2. Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.

  3. Venture Capital and Angel Investing: These are types of equity investment where investors provide capital to startups and small businesses that have potential for growth.

  4. Crowdfunding: An innovative way to invest in businesses where multiple investors contribute small amounts of capital via platforms like Kickstarter or Indiegogo.

Advantages of Investing in Businesses

  • Potential for High Returns: Businesses have the potential to grow substantially, resulting in significant returns on investment.
  • Portfolio Diversification: Investing in various businesses can diversify an investment portfolio, reducing overall risk.
  • Active Involvement: Investors can actively participate in their investments, offering guidance and support to businesses.

Risks Involved in Business Investment

Even though investing in businesses offers attractive returns, it involves certain risks:

  • Market Volatility: Economic changes can affect business profitability and stock prices.
  • Failure Risk: Especially with startups, there's always a risk of failure resulting in loss of investment.
  • Regulatory Issues: Changes in laws and regulations can impact businesses adversely.

How to Choose the Right Business for Investment

  • Research and Analysis: Understand the business model, industry sector, and financial health of the business.
  • Growth Potential: Evaluate the business's potential for growth and scalability.
  • Management Quality: A competent management team can greatly influence a business’s success.
  • Market Trends: Stay updated with market trends and economic conditions that might affect the business.
  • Competitive Advantage: Ensure the business has a unique selling proposition or competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing in businesses for investment can be incredibly rewarding. However, it requires a thorough understanding of the market, diligent research, and careful selection. By weighing the potential benefits against the risks and conducting due diligence, investors can enhance their ability to make profitable investments. Always consider consulting a financial advisor to tailor your investment strategy to your personal financial goals and risk tolerance.

Invest wisely, and watch your investments flourish!

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