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    Consulting Franchise Opportunity

    Franchise Ready, 6 Franchisees, Est'd in 2011, Sydney HQ
    • 2000+ Page Views
    • 1000+ Investor Views
    Franchise Ready is a specialist franchise consulting business that has been twice awarded the best franchise consulting firm in the world. We have launched over 200 brands into franchising, developing all the assets, resources, systems and strategic work needed to grow a brand globally through franchising. Once we get our brands ready we take them to market and find master franchise partners and unit franchisees for our clients. We are a one stop shop for everything you need related to franchising.
    Franchise Ready, 6 Franchisees, Est'd in 2011, Sydney HQ
    8.9   Expanding in Chicago
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 42 thousand
    Space Required
    0 - 500 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 32.4 - 52 K
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    Energy Drinks Company Seeking Loan in Chicago, USA

    Management consultancy firm with 20+ years of experience starting new brand of beverage.
    Our promoter brings over 20 years of robust manufacturing and supply chain management experience from Fortune 500 companies across diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, food and beverage, chemical, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. - At present we are providing manufacturing consulting service for Vyaire medical, Boeing and Msc direct to name a few. - With deep-rooted knowledge in various industries, we are leveraging our expertise to enter the energy drink market with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and regulatory compliance. - We are set to launch our own brand of energy drinks featuring 10-13 unique flavors. - Additionally, we are developing a powder formula that can be mixed to create an energy drink, offering versatility. - The brand name has already been trademarked. - We have secured an MOU for acquiring land to construct our manufacturing facility. This strategic step ensures we have the infrastructure in place to scale production efficiently and meet growing market demand. - Currently, revenue is generated through our established consulting business. It is on the lower end at present since we are yet to take on 5 upcoming contracts which will bring our projected revenue to the same as last year, USD 850k. - Given the nature of consultancy, our current team of 5 employees is sufficient to generate the given revenue.
    7.7   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 5.4 million
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Business Loan
    USD 35 Mn at 8%
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    Background Verification Business for Sale in Chicago, USA

    For sale: Chicago-based private investigation business with a robust client-base and a premium domain name.
    Established in Chicago with over 20 years of experience. - Specializes in private investigation services across the United States. - Proudly served an impressive clientele of over 75,000 customers. - Handles 60-70 diverse investigations monthly on a project basis, it deals with high profile and ticket clients. - Provides services tailored to both individual and corporate clients. - Employs a team of licensed private investigators, ensuring professional and authorized operations.
    For sale: Chicago-based private investigation business with a robust client-base and a premium domain name.
    7.8   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 780 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    25 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 4 Mn
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    Background Verification Business for Sale in Chicago, USA

    For sale: Chicago-based private investigation business with a robust client-base and a premium domain name.
    Established in Chicago with over 20 years of experience. - Specializes in private investigation services across the United States. - Proudly served an impressive clientele of over 75,000 customers. - Handles 60-70 diverse investigations monthly on a project basis, it deals with high profile and ticket clients. - Provides services tailored to both individual and corporate clients. - Employs a team of licensed private investigators, ensuring professional and authorized operations.
    For sale: Chicago-based private investigation business with a robust client-base and a premium domain name.
    7.8   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 780 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    25 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 4 Mn
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    Profitable Digital Marketing Company Investment Opportunity in Chicago, USA

    Innovative tech company with 25 websites developed, seeking partners and funding to drive further growth.
    Our company stands out with a robust portfolio featuring 25 actively managed websites that generate significant ad revenue and affiliate marketing income. - The business has successfully completed projects for over 50 clients, ranging from small to medium-sized enterprises. - Our revenue model primarily revolves around ad placements and affiliate partnerships, ensuring a steady stream of income from diverse sources. - We have cultivated strong business relationships with key industry players, enabling us to stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape. - Our commitment to excellence has been recognized with several industry awards, highlighting our innovative approach and customer satisfaction. - These accolades and relationships underscore our reputation as a trusted and forward-thinking company in the digital marketing and web development sectors. - The founder, brings extensive experience in the tech and digital marketing fields, having led multiple successful ventures over the past two decades.
    8   Chicago
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.2 million
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 100 K for 50%
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    Accounting Firm Investment Opportunity in Sheridan, USA

    Accounting startup with owners having 10 years of industry experience looking for collaboration and investment.
    The company is an accounting startup based in Sheridan, offering a wide range of business consulting services. - With a team of 5 employees, the company is focused on providing services such as accounting and bookkeeping, due diligence, and background checks and investigations. - The company is currently looking for partnerships and collaborations with other businesses and seeking investments to expand and grow in the consulting industry. - The owners bring over 10 years of experience in the industry, with a team that includes chartered accountants and financial certified individuals. - The company currently serves 5 active clients and is actively engaged with clients from the United States and the Philippines. - The client base and geographic diversity demonstrate the company's potential for global expansion and a diverse revenue stream. - With a focus on business consulting services, the company is well-positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for expert financial and strategic advice in the business services industry. - The company's emphasis on due diligence and investigation services presents opportunities to tap into the growing market for risk management and compliance services. - We have all the required certifications to function with.
    Accounting startup with owners having 10 years of industry experience looking for collaboration and investment.
    8.3   Sheridan
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 144 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 100 K for 30%
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    Accounting Firm Franchise Opportunity

    JJA Management, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2019, Tallahassee HQ
    • 900+ Page Views
    • 100+ Investor Views
    JJA Management provides outstanding service to clients because of its dedication to business principles. Whether it's an individual or a business owner, taxes are a fact of life, but when clients work with an accounting firm like ours, our dedicated team of tax and accounting professionals makes sure that the clients have one less thing to worry about. We offer a cost-effective solution to managing finances or feel like it’s time to obtain an accurate picture of financials so that one can make informed decisions about the financial future, we can help. We have given conservative figures based on our past experience and the franchise partner can generate more than the given revenue with a proper business set-up.
    JJA Management, 1 Franchisee, Est'd in 2019, Tallahassee HQ
    6.1   Expanding in USA
    Exp Monthly Sales
    USD 7 thousand
    Space Required
    0 - 20000 Sq Ft
    Investment Required
    USD 5 - 10 K
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    Document Management Company for Sale in New York City, USA

    Company specializing in providing virtual paralegal support services to law firms and global corporations.
    Raipur, India-based company that was started 12 years ago and has a legal entity in the US as well. - Our company has a virtual office in New York, US. - We offer comprehensive legal outsourcing and documentation services to global corporations. - We have over 80 clients and all of them are from the US. - Clients are US law firms and insurance companies. - We have contracts with almost all our clients. - Company has no loans or liabilities. - The company has 2 directors with 99% and 1% shares. - Promoter and all the employees are based in India.
    Company specializing in providing virtual paralegal support services to law firms and global corporations.
    6.8   New York City
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 120 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    34 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 400 K
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    Newly Established Translation and Interpretation Company for Sale in Atlanta, USA

    Language interpretation services provider in Atlanta, serving healthcare clients with recurring contracts with 10 brokers.
    Established in Atlanta, Georgia, our language interpretation business has been operative for 1.5 years, strengthening its foothold in the thriving marketplace. - The company efficiently serves approximately 10 recurring clients daily, primarily from the healthcare and medical sectors, ensuring continuous and robust service demands. - With a total client base of around 60 and contracts with 10 brokers, the business maintains a strong network, fostering sustained growth through guaranteed job allocations. - Generating a consistent monthly revenue of $15,000, the business showcases financial stability and an attractive revenue model, charging hourly rates per interpretable service through broker affiliations. - The business’s revenue streams are fortified through 3-year renewable contracts with brokers, offering long-term income security and repeat service opportunities. - A team of 6 employees drives operations, ensuring quality service delivery in both language interpretation and non-medical transportation services for client convenience. - In addition to language interpretation, the business diversifies its services with non-medical transportation offered on a smaller scale, expanding its service portfolio and market reach.
    7.2   Atlanta
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 180 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 50 K
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    Professional Services Company for Sale in Gallipolis, USA

    Forestry management company working for the US government, doing business with USDA, NPS, ODOT, DOD.
    Forestry management company providing arborist services to commercial, industrial, and government clients. - Company has grown from a residential tree company to a forestry management firm with a gross income of nearly $1M USD.
    7.1   Gallipolis
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 960 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    20 - 30 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 3.5 Mn
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    Pharmacy for Sale in Atlanta, USA

    Company that helps pharmacies with the 340B drug discount program.
    The company has more than 400 clients. The business has a 3% growth rate. We assist over 400 independent pharmacies with the 340B drug discount program. Both owners are pharmacists and one owner sold the previous company to McKesson.
    7.5   Atlanta
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 1.2 million
    EBITDA Margin
    8 %
    Business for Sale
    USD 5 Mn
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    Consulting Company Investment Opportunity in Wilmington, USA

    Administrative and management consulting firm in Wilmington with 55 nationwide clients seeking investment.
    Administrative and management consulting firm located in Wilmington. - The company offers comprehensive administrative and general management consulting to optimize business operations. - The firm currently serves over 55 businesses nationwide, with 39 clients secured under long-term contracts spanning at least 3 years. - Clients belong to various industries but mainly from food and beverage (F&B) and wholesale. - The company generates revenue through a contract-based model, with an average of 20-25 services provided per month. - The payment structure involves multiple instalments over the duration of the contract, ensuring a steady and predictable revenue stream.
    5.9   Wilmington
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 311 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 100 K for 20%
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    Consulting Company Investment Opportunity in New York City, USA

    Consulting business with empowering prosperity seeks investment.
    Innovation Network: Over 6,000 members in our innovation network, fostering collaboration, idea exchange, and collective progress. Global Impact: Member of UN Women Compact, demonstrating our commitment to gender equality and empowerment on a global scale. USAID and UN approved contractor. Member of Climate Finance Network. Leadership Recognition: Select Global Women in Tech Mentor, showcasing our dedication to nurturing and supporting women leaders in the technology sector. Global Outreach: Reaching over 1,000 leaders worldwide, establishing a significant and influential presence in various sectors.
    6.7   New York City
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 180 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 150 K for 30%
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    Consulting Company Seeking Loan in Wilmington, USA

    Global consulting firm with 4 key clients, seeking funding for international market entries and marketing.
    Business specializing in providing top-tier consulting services focused on global business trade and development. - Committed to working with clients capable of yielding significant value, demonstrating a client-centric approach in service delivery. - Currently collaborating with 4 main clients, illustrating a diversified portfolio and the ability to adapt to various industry needs. - Notable large client is TREEIB, a US-based company specializing in innovative tree care products, including a unique 1500-liter watering bag aimed at mature trees. - Currently engaged in launching TREEIB in the North American market, creating opportunities for dealers, wholesalers, retailers, and direct customer sales. Also tapping into a new vertical sector with franchise opportunities with a completely new vertical sector the strategic watering of trees and a paid service. - Strategic international expansion with a focus on entering new markets, including the USA, India, and Kosovo. - Successful establishment of operations for a Czech textile machine producer in Wilmington, enhancing cross-border business opportunities. - Advisory role for the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce and collaboration with a USAID contractor to form a new Trade Association. - Launching Loops & Knots, an apparel brand targeting the healthcare sector in India, expanding product offerings and market reach. - Leveraging expertise in the healthcare sector with GMMI, focusing on cost containment and cross-border healthcare solutions. - Launch of an innovative SaaS platform that includes plan comparators for PMI and IPMI and also the launch of a new Managing General Underwriter for ThinkCare. - Actively developing new product lines this year for Nano Fibers. - The business is registered both in the USA and Czech Republic. The promoter is currently in the Czech, however, he manages across both locations.
    6.5   Wilmington
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 67 thousand
    EBITDA Margin
    40 %
    Business Loan
    USD 46 K at 6%
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    Profitable Residential Real Estate Investment Opportunity in Westbury, USA

    Invest in a global firm specializing in affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic growth initiatives.
    Westbury-based global consulting specializing in public housing and infrastructure development attracts international clients and partners. - Strong global presence with clients across Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Namibia, Italy, and Brazil, working with private investors and government entities. - Expertise in brokering collaboration among investors, developers, and governments, facilitating successful housing project developments on an international scale. - Diverse revenue streams include project development fees, equity in projects, investment facilitation, and consulting fees, ensuring stable and aligned financial interests. - Established partnerships with leading financial entities to enhance project success and market reach. - Despite a compact team of only two employees, the firm manages substantial projects backed by robust alliances and strategic collaborations. - Serving seven major clients, the firm leverages its specialized consulting services to drive global economic growth initiatives and infrastructure development.
    Invest in a global firm specializing in affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic growth initiatives.
    7.4   Westbury
    Run Rate Sales
    USD 2.1 million
    EBITDA Margin
    60 - 70 %
    Partial Stake Sale
    USD 257 K for 10%
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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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