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Profitable Language Center for Sale in Lisbon, Portugal

Portuguese language school with online and offline courses, seeking growth capital to expand global reach.
• Recognized reference in the teaching of Portuguese to foreigners, combining academic tradition with digital innovation. • Provides face-to-face and online courses with flexible formats for individuals, groups, and diverse learner profiles. • Experienced teaching team delivers high-quality instruction focused on educational excellence and cultural appreciation. • Operates from rented facilities for in-person classes, supported by online platforms for global reach. • Positioned as an attractive opportunity in the growing international language learning market. • The business operates with a valid operational license. • The business achieves higher earnings with fewer employees by leveraging global reach through online delivery and prioritizing group classes. • This model allows one instructor to serve multiple students worldwide at the same time, reducing staffing needs while increasing revenue scalability.
8.4   Lisbon
Run Rate Sales
USD 2.1 million
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 3.14 Mn
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School for Sale in Lisbon, Portugal

Licensed school with nursery, preschool, and 1st cycle, serving 184 children with near-full capacity.
School offering a complete teaching structure across nursery, preschool, and 1st cycle. - Currently serves 184 children with a maximum capacity of 208. - Fully staffed team in place, with no additional recruitment required. - Holds valid licenses for all educational activities, ensuring compliance and credibility. - The school operates with a valid operations license.
Licensed school with nursery, preschool, and 1st cycle, serving 184 children with near-full capacity.
9.8   Lisbon
Run Rate Sales
USD 900 thousand
EBITDA Margin
3 %
Business for Sale
USD 2.73 Mn
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Dance Studio Franchise Opportunity

2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
  • 7000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
2Ballet is a popular ballet school for children with 57 branches in 4 countries. Children's franchises are the most profitable and fast-growing industry. Advantages of 2Ballet are developed methodology and standards that define all aspects of work, and ensure that school clients (children and their parents, adult students) are motivated and happy to come to school. The professional ballet term 'work in full step' has become the motto of our team and has allowed us to achieve and maintain high results. The method of the school 2Ballet is aimed to involve the child, his aesthetic, physical development and form an interest in art. Our two-year-old students don't only just dance and take a 45-minute lesson but they also perform on a professional stage. We created the program for older students together with teachers of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and artists of the Bolshoi theatre. We constantly improve the program, making it richer, brighter and more interesting. The company was founded 4 years ago by a married couple (professional ballerina and entrepreneur). One of the promoters is a winner of all-Russian and international competitions in classical choreography, and has two higher education qualifications: Lomonosov Moscow State University (faculty of journalism) and RSUH (faculty of management), for a long time was a foremost teacher of a large dance centre in Los Angeles (California, USA). We have developed and successfully implemented a system of adaptation of children in classical dance training based on the individual characteristics of students. Another owner is an expert in building business processes. Founder of several e-commerce projects and an IT development studio. The gamification experience is used to increase students' motivation for classes. Our business is least exposed to crises and risks: Our school in Lausanne, Switzerland, already teaches 300 students 9 months after going public, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. While restaurants and shops are closed for quarantine, 2Ballet school continues to operate. The main thing is that the business does not have any direct competitors. Owners are located in Russia and the business has a branch in Lausanne but the company was originated in Russia.
2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
7.7   Expanding in Portugal
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 29 thousand
Space Required
1100 - 2200 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 139 - 279 K
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Dance Studio Franchise Opportunity

2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
  • 7000+ Page Views
  • 2000+ Investor Views
2Ballet is a popular ballet school for children with 57 branches in 4 countries. Children's franchises are the most profitable and fast-growing industry. Advantages of 2Ballet are developed methodology and standards that define all aspects of work, and ensure that school clients (children and their parents, adult students) are motivated and happy to come to school. The professional ballet term 'work in full step' has become the motto of our team and has allowed us to achieve and maintain high results. The method of the school 2Ballet is aimed to involve the child, his aesthetic, physical development and form an interest in art. Our two-year-old students don't only just dance and take a 45-minute lesson but they also perform on a professional stage. We created the program for older students together with teachers of the Moscow State Academy of Choreography and artists of the Bolshoi theatre. We constantly improve the program, making it richer, brighter and more interesting. The company was founded 4 years ago by a married couple (professional ballerina and entrepreneur). One of the promoters is a winner of all-Russian and international competitions in classical choreography, and has two higher education qualifications: Lomonosov Moscow State University (faculty of journalism) and RSUH (faculty of management), for a long time was a foremost teacher of a large dance centre in Los Angeles (California, USA). We have developed and successfully implemented a system of adaptation of children in classical dance training based on the individual characteristics of students. Another owner is an expert in building business processes. Founder of several e-commerce projects and an IT development studio. The gamification experience is used to increase students' motivation for classes. Our business is least exposed to crises and risks: Our school in Lausanne, Switzerland, already teaches 300 students 9 months after going public, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. While restaurants and shops are closed for quarantine, 2Ballet school continues to operate. The main thing is that the business does not have any direct competitors. Owners are located in Russia and the business has a branch in Lausanne but the company was originated in Russia.
2Ballet, 57 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Moscow HQ
7.7   Expanding in Portugal
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 29 thousand
Space Required
1100 - 2200 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 139 - 279 K
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Branding and Design Sales Partner Opportunity

Cross Graphic Ideas, 1 Sales Partner, Est'd in 2010, Jaipur HQ
  • 3000+ Page Views
  • 1000+ Investor Views
With over 10+ years of experience designing quality word press websites, CSS/XHTML coding, web templates, e-commerce solutions, and SEO services for small to medium-sized businesses, Cross Graphic Ideas has seen it all. From various industry types including real estate, finance, technology, or simply if you have an online business that you would like to market online, we have the perfect solution. We are driven by an urge and passion for designing great websites that can help any business grow. Customer satisfaction is what drives us forward. We also provide high-quality and cost-effective branding solutions to corporates and individuals alike. We have worked with more than 550 clients, offering designs services for companies around the world. Since the promoter has been in the business of graphic designing and web designing for the last 20 years, we are confident that we can deliver exactly what a company needs in terms of promotional materials for post-it notes, folders, pens or whatever it may be.
Cross Graphic Ideas, 1 Sales Partner, Est'd in 2010, Jaipur HQ
8.3   Expanding in Portugal
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 5 thousand
Space Required
Nil
Investment Required
USD 5 - 50 K
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Education Consultant Franchise Opportunity

Verbatoria Talents By Brainwaves, 109 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Moscow HQ
  • 10000+ Page Views
  • 6000+ Investor Views
Verbatoria is a patented assessment tests for inborn intelligence based on brainwaves. Our brand established in 2014 with franchise launch in 2016 now operates in 22 countries, like USA, Singapore, UAE, Israel, others. The test is done in 30-minute simple exercises with no answers recorded, only brainwaves by Brain-Computer Interface. This allows objectively measure brain inborn specifics if there is a strong analytical or creative mind, music or sports genius, leadership or emotional intelligence level, attention, and memory. Thus tailor education and development paths, ways for children. 100+ Verbatoria Talent Quotient partners in 22 countries evaluate thousands of children every month. Tests are designed by neuropsychologists to activate dedicated brain zones, each responsible for one of the key talents. 5 minutes after testing clients receive a comprehensive report with talent scores, strong and weak areas. The result is the Talent Quotient diagram internally benchmarking the brain by 7 intelligence areas. We provide our services on a SaaS model: you sell, conduct initial tests, collect raw data, send it to our server, and receive the report in within minutes. Looking to sign up franchise partners, edTech consultants, career coaches, psychologists, and degree-granting institutions around the world.
Verbatoria Talents By Brainwaves, 109 Franchisees, Est'd in 2014, Moscow HQ
8.4   Expanding in Portugal
Exp Monthly Sales
USD 5 - 10 thousand
Space Required
0 - 150 Sq Ft
Investment Required
USD 5 - 10 K
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Branding and Design Company for Sale in Riga, Latvia

Marketing and digital agency with 35+ active customers for sale.
A dedicated team of 10 marketing professionals. Certified digital marketing specialists, Google Partner badge. Established operating procedures and progressive project management software. Active self-promotion in Google, Facebook, and through SEO. As of now, we have 35 active accounts. For branding & design, we charge our clients on the basis of the project. For online and digital marketing we charge a monthly fee from our customers.
Marketing and digital agency with 35+ active customers for sale.
9.8   Riga
Run Rate Sales
USD 490 thousand
EBITDA Margin
21 %
Business for Sale
USD 810 K
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Digital Marketing Company for Sale in Dublin, Ireland

For Sale: Digital marketing company in Ireland with monthly retainer customers and good profit margin.
A. Established client base: The client base is both B2B (80%) and B2C (20%). The client base is an SME segment spread out in various counties in Ireland. B. Lifetime client base of 25+ customers worked in the last 2.5 years. C. Retainer revenue model: 90% of revenue comes from long-term monthly retainers, ensuring steady and predictable income each month. D. Annual revenue: €52,000 last year, with current year projections of about €70,000. E. Profitability (EBITDA): 50%-60% profit margin. F. Our expertise in digital marketing has earned us the recognition of Awarded the Digital Marketing Agency of the Year last year, and Most Dedicated Agency of the this year. G. Automated lead generation system: The company has an outreach engine in place using an online platform for cold email campaigns. H. Streamlined project management: All client work, internal tasks, and reports are managed through a project management tool. I. Detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for every process are in place, meaning operations are well-documented and easy to learn. A new owner can step in and follow the SOPs to maintain quality and efficiency, or quickly train new staff as the business grows. J. Skilled & self-sufficient team: The delivery team is composed of: I. Account manager (Based in Ireland). Ii. Operations manager (Remote resources based in India). Iii. Operations executive (Remote resources based in India). The remote team handles day-to-day operations. In addition, we leverage trusted freelance vendors for fulfilment. K. Not owner-dependent: This business is not a one-person show. The structured processes and capable team ensure that the agency isn’t reliant on the current owner’s personal involvement for success. Any digital marketing professional (or team) can run it independently. The current owner will be available for a smooth transition. The company is registered with incorporation certification. This will be a brand transfer and not company transfer.
9.6   Dublin
Run Rate Sales
USD 98 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Business for Sale
USD 174 K
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Profitable Market Research Company for Sale in Wrocław, Poland

Rewarding (GPT) website with sustained traffic of over 600,000 registrations and good profitability.
Over 600,000 registrations via the website & 100,000 downloads of Android app. - Get-paid-to revenue model - users complete online tasks from our advertisers, survey partners, etc. - 20+ partnerships with large affiliate marketing brands. - Automated reward distribution system. - This includes sale of the business only without the legal entity.
9.5   Wrocław
Run Rate Sales
USD 230 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Business for Sale
USD 69 K
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Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Skopje, North Macedonia

I-Gaming digital marketing startup with global presence based in Skopje seeking investment to support growth.
North Macedonia-based business with 3 sub-businesses gaming affiliate, affiliate network, and data visualization software. - We provide B2B services to 50+ top global partners. - 50,000 customers subscriber database. - Over EUR 200,000 in revenue in the first year. - Have received a grant from Fund for Innovation & Tech Development.
6.7   Skopje
Run Rate Sales
USD 280 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 290 K for 10%
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Digital Marketing Business Equity Stake For Sale in Athens, Greece

Digital marketing agency with 20 years of experience in computer science & software development.
Since 2011 providing valuable services to various SMEs based on sales & revenue growth for consequent years.
7.7   Athens
Run Rate Sales
USD 140 thousand
EBITDA Margin
Undisclosed
Partial Stake Sale
USD 1.16 Mn for 49%
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Profitable Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in London, UK

Invest in a London-based advertising agency, specializing in Metaverse campaigns.
The business is an advertising agency located in London, specializing in campaigns on the Metaverse, with a focus on FMCG brands. - Company currently has 9 employees and has 3 clients, with plans to onboard another client in the current month. - Business generates revenue by charging a fee for advertisement campaigns, and after offering initial discounts to gain market access, it now charges GBP 600K per advertisement campaign. - Business also plans to launch its own game on Metaverse early next year, which is expected to generate high rolling revenues. - Company's clientele primarily consists of companies looking to advertise on the Metaverse, with a focus on FMCG brands. - Business operates in the dynamic and rapidly evolving advertising industry, leveraging the latest technology and platforms to deliver innovative and impactful campaigns for its clients. - The promoter is a developer with 28 years of experience in the field. - The company has all the necessary licenses and certifications.
6.2   London
Run Rate Sales
USD 440 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 2 Mn for 30%
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Profitable Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Chalandri, Greece

Well-established digital agency in Greece, specializing in e-commerce, is looking to start an additional branch.
Digital agency focused on e-commerce is exploring a new spin-off opportunity. - Current offerings include XML integrated e-commerce solutions, enabling management of large inventories (up to 400,000 products). - Specialized services include marketplace optimization with Skroutz expertise, and custom WooCommerce development. - Client base of over 50 e-commerce firms, handling inventories from 3,000 to 400,000 products. - Robust revenue model through subscription services, XML integration fees (EUR 0.03 per product), and monthly maintenance plans offering 60-70 hours of support. - Industry expertise backed by Skroutz Tech & Growth Expert certification. - Strategic alliances with Aegean University and Maverix. gr enhance service delivery and market reach. - Proven track record: Facilitated over EUR 2 million in client revenue. - Recent achievements include a client's revenue surge from EUR 150,000 to EUR 400,000 in just one month due to a bigger project. - Awarded Skroutz Tech & Growth Certification for innovative approaches in e-commerce strategies. - Competitive edge in handling massive e-commerce content, superior SEO strategies, and future-proof AI-ready services.
6.2   Chalandri
Run Rate Sales
USD 280 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 232 K for 40%
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Profitable Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Poland

Company focussed on performance marketing having regular client's and an international presence.
2016 established company focused on performance marketing. - Company not only manages online marketing but also come up with value add strategies. - We have around 15 regular clients and have presence across multiple countries. - Promoter has an experience of more than 5 years.
5.6   Poland
Run Rate Sales
USD 66 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 - 40 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 550 K for 30%
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Profitable Digital Marketing Company Equity Stake For Sale in Barcelona, Spain

Seeking investment: NFC technology that offers innovative solutions that cater to the needs of businesses.
We are a digital marketing business providing NFC technology cards. - We have 3,000+ clients from Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia, and Latin America. - The clients can customize their cards, edit profiles and add the links. - The cards help in elevating the business networking. - We generate revenue by charging a fee for the tap cards, social media marketing, affiliate marketing, franchises, and eCommerce sales. - The cards are manufactured by the business on an order basis. - The promoter has 1 year of experience in this industry and has a tech background. - We require a registration certificate to operate this business.
6.6   Barcelona
Run Rate Sales
USD 28 thousand
EBITDA Margin
30 %
Partial Stake Sale
USD 232 K for 60%
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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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