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Hardware Store for Sale in Rakvere, Estonia

Well-established retail store located in Rakvere, with over 20 years of presence in the market.
Well-established retail store located in Rakvere, with over 20 years of presence in the market. - Offers a diverse range of products and services, including office furniture, industrial kitchen equipment, metal tools, construction equipment, heating and AC units, hospital equipment, household goods, store furnishings, spare parts, and passenger car tires and wheels. - Retail store has garnered a loyal customer base over the years, contributing to its sustained competitiveness in the market. - The top-selling products are metal tools, kitchen equipment, and furniture. - The store experiences an average of 3 sales per day. - The business does not engage in additional contract employment, relying solely on its 3 permanent employees to manage its day-to-day operations.
Well-established retail store located in Rakvere, with over 20 years of presence in the market.
7.4   Rakvere
Run Rate Sales
USD 210 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 9.4 Mn
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Pet Food Company for Sale in Serbia

Profitable wholesale, importing, and distributing pet food business with over 400 clients.
The business is a profitable wholesale, importing, and distributing pet food company with a well-established presence in the pet shops and pet food industry in Serbia. - The company has a significant client base, with over 400 clients including pet shops, vets, agricultural shops, and online retailers, indicating a strong market presence and potential for further expansion. - The business offers a diverse range of products and services, including dry and wet food for dogs and cats, food for rodents, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds, and fish, catering to a wide variety of pet owners' needs. - The company has established import partnerships with manufacturers from 9 different countries, including Spain, China, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and Belgium, and serves as sub-distributors for Greece, Hungary, and Italy, showcasing its global reach and diversified sourcing capabilities. - The business generates revenue through both wholesale and retail channels, with approximately 86% of sales coming from wholesale and the remainder from retail, providing a balanced revenue stream. - The company owns a road-traffic license which can be leased. - We have also established an online presence through leading e-commerce platforms like Petplace. rs and soon shoppster. rs. - The company's client base consists of at least 250 wholesale clients and approximately 100 retail clients on a daily basis. - The average price range of the products offered by the company spans from 25 to 130 euros depending upon the products. -The company is committed to providing support and training to potential buyers, enhancing the potential for a seamless transition and ongoing operational success. - With wholesale distribution being our major revenue source, we only require 18 employees to run the business successfully and generate the given revenue.
Profitable wholesale, importing, and distributing pet food business with over 400 clients.
7.7   Serbia
Run Rate Sales
USD 3.85 million
EBITDA Margin
27 %
Business for Sale
USD 4.1 Mn
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Newly Established Pet Shop for Sale in Rhodes, Greece

Mobile dog grooming service operating across multiple islands, offering at-home grooming with personalized care.
• Operating within the pet shop industry, this mobile dog grooming service is based in Rhodes and extends its reach across multiple islands. • The business specializes in providing at-home grooming services, bringing convenience to pet owners by offering services directly at their doorstep. • Key services include haircuts and baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning, ensuring comprehensive care for dogs in a familiar and stress-free environment. • With the capability to groom an average of 5 dogs per day, the service efficiently operates 6 days a week, highlighting its dedication and availability to clients. • Managed as a sole proprietorship, the business registration activity allows for both pet grooming and pet transport services. • Employing a small team of 2 dedicated workers, the business focuses on personalized care and maintains strong customer relationships through close interactions. • The mobile grooming service appeals to busy pet owners seeking convenience and personal attention, thereby creating a niche market across the islands.
Mobile dog grooming service operating across multiple islands, offering at-home grooming with personalized care.
6.6   Rhodes
Run Rate Sales
USD 56 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Business for Sale
USD 59 K
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Newly Established Pet Shop for Sale in Rhodes, Greece

Mobile dog grooming service operating across multiple islands, offering at-home grooming with personalized care.
• Operating within the pet shop industry, this mobile dog grooming service is based in Rhodes and extends its reach across multiple islands. • The business specializes in providing at-home grooming services, bringing convenience to pet owners by offering services directly at their doorstep. • Key services include haircuts and baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning, ensuring comprehensive care for dogs in a familiar and stress-free environment. • With the capability to groom an average of 5 dogs per day, the service efficiently operates 6 days a week, highlighting its dedication and availability to clients. • Managed as a sole proprietorship, the business registration activity allows for both pet grooming and pet transport services. • Employing a small team of 2 dedicated workers, the business focuses on personalized care and maintains strong customer relationships through close interactions. • The mobile grooming service appeals to busy pet owners seeking convenience and personal attention, thereby creating a niche market across the islands.
Mobile dog grooming service operating across multiple islands, offering at-home grooming with personalized care.
6.6   Rhodes
Run Rate Sales
USD 56 thousand
EBITDA Margin
25 %
Business for Sale
USD 59 K
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Pet Shop Investment Opportunity in London, UK

Pet service mobile application with 50,000 downloads, seeking investment for marketing, and location expansoin.
Currently in the pre-revenue stage, with a strong reputation and over 50,000 organic app downloads in London. - Around 300 people find us through Google search and visit our website each day, with approximately 10% going on to download our app. - Our services include GPS-tracked dog walking, access to veterinary care, grooming, pet insurance, and professional dog training. - What sets us apart from competitors is that, until now, all our service providers, dog walkers, vets, trainers, have received 100% of the revenue. We chose not to take a cut initially to attract top talent from other platforms and build strong brand credibility. Moving forward, we plan to introduce a revenue-sharing model. - Our unique selling point is our proprietary micro-insurance technology, which allows us to offer coverage for dogs of up to GBP 1.5 million per service, which is 10x better than the market average. - We're implementing a few cosmetic tweaks in our app to adjust the revenue-sharing model between us and our service providers. - We are registered as a private limited entity.
8.6   London
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2.4 Mn for 40%
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Craft Store for Sale in Aalst, Belgium

For sale: Part supplies business with 4 stores located in different parts of Belgium.
We are a party supply store located in Belgium. We operate our business from 4 stores. - Number of Clients: Our business serves a broad customer base, including individual shoppers, event planners, corporate clients, and community organizations. We have a large and diverse clientele that continues to grow with each passing year. - Our revenue model is primarily driven by the sales of party supplies and related products both in-store and through our online platform. - We have cultivated strong and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and other business partners. These relationships allow us to maintain a diverse inventory of high-quality products and offer competitive pricing to our customers. - The walk-in of the business depends on the occasions and the festivities. - We have permanent as well as temporary employees. - We have all the required registration documents.
8.1   Aalst
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.53 million
EBITDA Margin
5 %
Business for Sale
USD 1.4 Mn
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Toy Shop for Sale in Riga, Latvia

Distributor of developmental toys with well-established market, supplying approx. of 80% state's kindergartens in Latvia.
The company is a well-established distributor of developmental toys with a strong market presence since its founding in 1998. - 80-85% of state kindergartens in Latvia are clients of this company, there are good facilities and additional potential with private kindergartens. - With 950 invoices per year, the company operates with at least 15 manufacturers, mainly in the EU, and has stable and proven suppliers. - The management structure includes two sales employees and outsourced services for accounting, transport, and website software administration. The company also has two permanent and proven logistic partners for freights and deliveries to clients. - There are opportunities and prospects for significant expansion to kindergartens in the Baltic countries, as well as attracting more retail online stores. - The company operates within regulatory compliance, with only toys with CE certificates being purchased, and no specific additional certificates required for its operating permit.
Distributor of developmental toys with well-established market, supplying approx. of 80% state's kindergartens in Latvia.
8.2   Riga
Run Rate Sales
USD 350 thousand
EBITDA Margin
35 %
Business for Sale
USD 470 K
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Profitable Optical Store for Sale in Galați, Romania

Established ophthalmology & optics business in Galati with high profit margins and 11% growth potential.
The company has a proven and successful business model that has contributed to its attractive profits, promising sustained growth, and strong online presence. - Boasts an annual profit margin of over 70%, with sustained annual growth potential of 11%, making it an attractive investment opportunity for potential buyers. - The business is staffed by four experienced ophthalmologists and ten specialized employees, including optometrists, who provide superior quality treatments and personalized experiences for each patient. In addition to these 14 employees, there are also visiting ophthalmologists. - Revenue is generated through consultations, treatment procedures and the sale of opticals. - In addition to medical services, the business operates its own assembly laboratories, allowing for the rapid and efficient production of customized glasses, which provides an additional revenue stream and a competitive edge in the local market. - The business operates three specialized clinics, strategically located for accessibility and comfort, catering to the needs of a rapidly expanding city and benefiting from a steady influx of new clients. - The company's infrastructure includes modern equipment and facilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services and treatments to its clientele.
Established ophthalmology & optics business in Galati with high profit margins and 11% growth potential.
8.6   Galați
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.44 million
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 5.1 Mn
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Profitable Optical Store for Sale in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy

Optical Store having online and offline presence with 1,000 customers and operated by experienced owners.
Business is running well through both online and offline presence. - We have about 1000 customers. - Operated by owners having over 25 years of experience. - Business has huge market potential and sales can be increased subsequently.
Optical Store having online and offline presence with 1,000 customers and operated by experienced owners.
7.7   San Benedetto del Tronto
Run Rate Sales
USD 225 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Business for Sale
USD 350 K
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Military Store for Sale in Kiev, Ukraine

For Sale: Two year old licensed store of weapons and equipment in Kyiv.
Established and licensed retail store for non-military firearms and equipment in Kyiv, operational for two years. - Diverse product range including smoothbore and rifled firearms, sporting pistols, automatic weapons, and ammunition. - Key clientele comprises military personnel, civilians, and security companies, ensuring a robust customer base. - We receive 5-10 walk-ins per day. - Strong business partnerships with both network companies and independent stores domestically and internationally. - Long-term contractual relationships with reputable suppliers, ensuring consistent inventory and competitive pricing. - Business has a state license and permission to sell firearms. - Operates with a lean workforce of 4 employees, allowing for efficient management and cost-effective operations. We also hire additional part-time staff based on requirements.
For Sale: Two year old licensed store of weapons and equipment in Kyiv.
6.1   Kiev
Run Rate Sales
USD 287 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 300 K
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Ecommerce Website for Sale in Xanthi, Greece

For Sale: Company selling tactical & outdoor products through its retail stores and e-shop.
Our company specialized in selling tactical equipment, tactical outdoor clothes and other products for outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and mountaineering. Recently have we expanded and we have contracts for the next 2 years in dressing workers for some of the largest Size companies. - Our business is also suppliers for 5 px military stores in Greece as wholesalers. - We receive about 20 to 25 customers daily at each of our retail stores. - Our e-commerce website receives over 1,600 daily visits. We ship more than 1000 orders monthly. - We already produce some products with our name and logo and plan to start manufacturing some extra small range of the products we sell by ourselves. Sleeping bags are ready. 2 codes, 8 choices colors/size. - We have over 30 suppliers who are listed on our e-commerce website and retail stores. We do not have any explicit contract with any supplier. - Currently, we ship our products through a third-party logistics company only within Greece and we have thoughts to expand abroad too. The logistics company is paid a certain fee for every package they ship. - In Greece, some basic equipment used by both army and police personnel are not sponsored by the Government and are therefore bought by the officers themselves. - We also undertake small-size supply projects for the public sector. - There is an extremely high potential for someone who wishes to expand the business by: A) Developing B2B, B) Exploring franchise opportunities and, C) Starting shipments first in the EU and then worldwide. - We supply big customers such as factories, small projects of the army, police, airforce, municipality police and municipalities. - We do our own SEO based on hot keywords and today we have 850 words in top 10 and we continue. - We are going to use ChatGtp before the sale in order the next owner to be able to translate it in Different languages and enter in new markets. (English will be ready shortly)
For Sale: Company selling tactical & outdoor products through its retail stores and e-shop.
8.7   Xanthi
Run Rate Sales
USD 1.4 million
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Business for Sale
USD 590 K
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Florist for Sale in Prague, Czechia

For sale: Business that imports flowers from Colombia & Ecuador and supplies to 25 clients.
Company is engaged in logistically arranging fresh flower assortment for clients. - The flowers are imported from Colombia and Ecuador and sold to wholesalers and flower shop chains, in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. - Business does not have any physical stock, and no warehouse or cooling facilities. All the flowers that it buys are sold in advance. - The business has 7 full time employees and 1 part time worker. All the work is performed at home-office, at the supplier’s locations, and at the distribution center. - Majority of the assortment are fresh-cut flowers from South America, in particular roses, and carnations. - Business imports flowers using 6 different flights each week, from the countries of origin to Holland. - In Holland, the company uses a custom clearance agent, that is doing the clearance, phytosanitary inspection if needed, splits (to different client’s lots), pre-cooling facility, and from there stored in cooling (4 deg) rooms. The costume clearance agent is also responsible for the preparation of the transport documents to the final destination for the trucks of the clients. - All the 25 clients of the business load the flowers from the cooling facility of the customs clearance agent near Schiphol airport. - Business has an advantage of the speed and therefore freshness of the goods. Flowers are transported directly from the farm to the client’s hands within 5 days and it results in less than 1% claims, boosting the business's reliability & trust. - Company has the knowledge and the ability, to buy a bigger quantity of flowers during holidays, for a lower price than the market price. - The company is run by a sole owner and does not have any liabilities. - Company is generating a similar revenue as last year and there is no drop in revenue.
For sale: Business that imports flowers from Colombia & Ecuador and supplies to 25 clients.
7.9   Prague
Run Rate Sales
USD 4.8 million
EBITDA Margin
16 %
Business for Sale
USD 2.6 Mn
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Florist for Sale in Prague, Czechia

Flower shop in Prague with diverse products & services and strong sales network.
Flower shop located in Prague offering a wide range of products and services including bouquets of fresh flowers, flower delivery, indoor plants, home decorations, candles, holiday decorations, and balloons. - Operates primarily through its physical store as well as through the Shopify platform, catering to a diverse customer base. - The business has established a strong network of sales channels, with collaborations with popular platforms such as Slevomat and a notable presence on various social networking platforms. - The company has garnered a positive reception from customers, with a significant number of favorable reviews on platforms like Google and Slevomat. - The business benefits from a wide supplier base for flowers, pots, boxes, and other decorative items, enabling it to offer a diverse and attractive product range to its customers. - In addition to its local customer base, the company has also built partnerships with corporate clients and partners from several countries.
Flower shop in Prague with diverse products & services and strong sales network.
6.1   Prague
Run Rate Sales
USD 86 thousand
EBITDA Margin
27 %
Business for Sale
USD 86 K
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Health Food Store for Sale in İstanbul, Turkey

For Sale: Ready-to-operate, trademarked gifting & snack brand with a strong B2B model.
Founded in 2017, the brand has served over 100 corporate clients and numerous individual customers. Revenue is generated through made-to-order gifting boxes and custom-labeled snack jars, sold via B2B relationships (hotels, offices, agencies) and our online store. 90% of our revenue comes from B2B orders and remaining is from B2C sales. The founder has 20+ years of hospitality experience and deep insight into hotel procurement behavior, which led to a strong portfolio of boutique hotel clients. The business has collaborated with well-known firms during holiday seasons and has a protected trademark, established visual assets, and a social media presence with over 5,000 organic followers. Its flexible, low-inventory model ensures efficiency and minimal waste. Business has one permanent employee to manage the business. Most of the process is automated and repetitive so no need of manpower. Business has trade license.
For Sale: Ready-to-operate, trademarked gifting & snack brand with a strong B2B model.
6.1   İstanbul
Run Rate Sales
USD 115 thousand
EBITDA Margin
8 %
Business for Sale
USD 116 K
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Florist for Sale in Prague, Czechia

Acquire a thriving Prague-based florist specializing in custom designs and versatile floral offerings.
Established flower delivery and gift shop based in Prague, offering a comprehensive range of floral arrangements from hand-tied bouquets to flower boxes and baskets. - Specializes in custom wedding flowers and sympathy arrangements, catering to diverse customer needs with personalized touch and expert floral designs. - Equipped to handle various occasions with a product line that includes single variety bouquets, wreaths, and funeral baskets, ensuring versatile options for clients. - Operates with a lean team of 3 employees, focusing on efficiency, personalized service, and quality craftsmanship in every floral arrangement. - Offers pot flowers to appeal to plant enthusiasts and those seeking long-lasting, indoor green decor options. - Provides a convenient flower delivery service across Prague, ensuring timely and fresh floral gifts to customers' doorsteps. - Positions itself as a one-stop-shop for gifts and flowers in Prague, tapping into both local markets and special events like weddings and memorials.
7.1   Prague
Run Rate Sales
USD 172 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 138 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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