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Limpidus, 200 Franchisees, Est'd in 1980, Brazil HQ
- 20+ introductions
- 3000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
Limpidus is a South American company providing cleaning services. With more than 40 years of operations, Limpidus is one of the greatest South American franchise cleaning services chain. The company is currently seeking country Master Franchises in Asia to expand our global operations. With presence in South America and USA, our services meets virtually every cleaning needs of a company, from a small office to large industrial areas, retail, logistic and hotel chains. We also provide disinfection services against Covid-19.
Headquartered in Brazil, leader and pioneer in green-cleaning services, with more than 4,000 corporate customers and 200+ authorized franchise owners, Limpidus was recognized again in Brasil in 2020 as the best company in franchising cleaning industry in, being one of 10 top Brazilian franchise companies alongside the franchising giants McDonalds, 5aSec, Mailboxes, Remax and Subway.
Becoming a Country Master or a Regional Master franchisee is the right path for anyone looking to establish themselves in one of the markets that will grow rapidly in the next decade. Globalization and the increasing demand of companies for better quality, lower-cost services and services require modern methods and systems to ensure the desired results. The Limpidus cleaning franchise system fully responds to this challenge, since the customer deals with the business owner, that is, the Limpidus franchisee, who guarantees quality service and unparalleled service. The global expansion of the Limpidus cleaning franchise system is being done through International Master Franchises partners.
A Country Master Franchise will be granted only to a person or group interested in each country and warrants the exclusive right to develop the Limpidus system for a long period. The Regional Master Franchisee has the rights to explore an exclusive territory inside the coountry.
It is the responsibility of the Country Master, to set up and administer a network of Regional Master Franchises, which will develop the Limpidus system in each city or region. Each Regional Master is like a sub-franchisor of the Limpidus system, each of which is responsible for selling new accounts, training and developing a network of local franchises in its territory.
It is incumbent upon the Country Master:
* Open the first regional office and act as local Regional Master.
* Sell Regional Master Franchises in your country.
* Provide training and support to Regional Master Franchisees.
* Control the quality of the services and client satisfaction provided by the network.
* Develop marketing actions for the network.
* Develop national clients and partnerships.
* To be the channel of communication with Limpidus Brazil.
* Attend annual meetings.
The initial investment in a Limpidus Regional Franchise starts at US$ 100,000 depending on the country or region chosen, financing available. In this amount is included part of the franchise fee as well as all expenses of the first year of operation.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
150 thousand
Space Required
600 - 1000 Sq Ft
Profitable Roofing Contractor Business for Sale in London, UK
For Sale: Flat roofing company in London that offers efficient roofing systems.
Roofing company which has been trading for nearly 9 years.
- We offer fully insulated roofing systems that are made of good quality.
- We do one roofing per week.
- Company provides new roof and even revamp an existing roof with both personal and professional service.
- We have some builders for whom we do just the fibre glassing and charge a square meter price, and we also get enquiries for new roof replacement.
- At present, there are no business loans taken by the company.
- Promoter is a single owner and has more than 10 years of experience in this industry.
Run Rate Sales
USD
112 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Profitable Fire Protection Company for Sale in London, UK
Risk management, compliance, and fire safety company that helps clients manage their risks and opportunities.
• Established fire and safety risk assessment and compliance company based in London with an experienced team.
• Comprehensive range of products and services including fire risk assessment, compliance management, risk assessment, asbestos survey, compartmentation survey, and health and safety audit.
• Supporting clients in the UK and worldwide for 15 years with expertise in risk, compliance, and training.
• Demonstrated success with over 50 new clients and a 45% increase in turnover in the last year.
• Elite members of business platforms such as Bark, Checkatrade, My Local Services, and Local Surveyors Direct.
• Committed to providing quality services and meeting customer expectations.
• We hire experts on a contract basis based on our project and pay them on a project basis.
• Promoter is a risk expert and knows the whole process. We foresee the company's great potential in the coming years. At the same time, it will be an ideal investment for entrepreneurs who want to take over a company established in the United Kingdom, London, and start a new life, and it will bring opportunities such as visas and residency.
Run Rate Sales
USD
72 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
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Profitable Fire Protection Company for Sale in London, UK
Risk management, compliance, and fire safety company that helps clients manage their risks and opportunities.
• Established fire and safety risk assessment and compliance company based in London with an experienced team.
• Comprehensive range of products and services including fire risk assessment, compliance management, risk assessment, asbestos survey, compartmentation survey, and health and safety audit.
• Supporting clients in the UK and worldwide for 15 years with expertise in risk, compliance, and training.
• Demonstrated success with over 50 new clients and a 45% increase in turnover in the last year.
• Elite members of business platforms such as Bark, Checkatrade, My Local Services, and Local Surveyors Direct.
• Committed to providing quality services and meeting customer expectations.
• We hire experts on a contract basis based on our project and pay them on a project basis.
• Promoter is a risk expert and knows the whole process. We foresee the company's great potential in the coming years. At the same time, it will be an ideal investment for entrepreneurs who want to take over a company established in the United Kingdom, London, and start a new life, and it will bring opportunities such as visas and residency.
Run Rate Sales
USD
72 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Profitable Facility Management Company for Sale in London, UK
Rebuilding healthcare in the UK with high profitability and pipeline of £2.5 million of works.
Founded to solve a fundamental problem of healthcare in the UK.
- Old and tired premises need refurbishing and constant maintenance.
- Since launch, we have had a turnover of GBP 300K per year and developed a pipeline of GBP 2.5m worth of work (and growing).
- We have also secured the Visa Sponsor license status allowing us to build a labor force at 60% of the current market rate. Thus greater profitability.
- Our feedback is strong and clients have a brand affinity.
Open plan office to accommodate teams consisting of:
- Helpdesk.
- Project management.
- Web development.
- Marketing.
- HR.
- Finance.
Run Rate Sales
USD
480 thousand
EBITDA Margin
20 - 30 %
Profitable Fire Protection Company for Sale in Edinburgh, UK
Established profitable fire risk assessment and training company being run from home with freelance consultants.
Institution Of Fire Engineers registered.
- The business provides fire risk assessment and fire protection training services.
- Over 600 repeat clients.
- Duration of training and assessment depends on the project undertaken.
- The business is Institute of Fire Engineers approved.
- We have PTTLS Trainers.
- Our business is Nebosh qualified.
- The sales of the business have increased as we have increased the number of clients.
- We only have two permanent employees, and the others are hired on a temporary basis based on the requirement.
- The business has registration certificates.
Run Rate Sales
USD
280 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Facility Management Business Seeking Loan in Lowlands, Trinidad
Commercial and residential janitorial services business in Tobago is seeking a TTD 120,000 business loan.
Run Rate Sales
USD
53 thousand
EBITDA Margin
10 %
Interior Design & Architecture Sales Partner Opportunity
Vogue Bathrooms, 1 Sales Partner, Est'd in 2007, Canberra HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 2000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
Operating since 2007, our name has become synonymous with quality home renovations in Canberra hence the majority of our business is word of mouth. As a multi-trader, we have an ongoing contract renovating bathrooms and kitchens for the ACT government. We also had the privilege of being selected by the iconic Australian War Memorial to complete a major renovation within strict timelines.
Vogue Bathrooms is a brand that people can count on and trust with their home renovations.
Please note the average sale of $30,000 per month is based on doing only one bathroom renovation per month. After 6 - 8 months you should be able to manage one bathroom per week.
You as the franchisee dont have to physically to do the work, instead you will project manage the trades people.
We are also offering a master franchise license for your city or country to the right individual.
We would like to partner up with hard-working people that are serious about success. As we coach you one-on-one there are only limited spots available.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
19.3 thousand
Space Required
Nil
Home Furnishing Sales Partner Opportunity
Evolve India, 3 Sales Partners, Est'd in 2013, Mumbai HQ
- 30+ introductions
- 8000+ Page Views
- 4000+ Investor Views
Evolve is a category leader for unique decorative surface coatings. The company unleashes the creative boundaries of architects and interior designers by creating surfaces beyond imagination. The designs can enrich projects artistically and felicitously. We are a company that truly believes “You are only limited by your imagination” aims to create designs that have been unheard and unseen. These exquisite surfaces are curated using innovative technologies like pure liquid metal coating and decorative concrete coating. The state of art technology paired with an understanding of different materials helps to achieve such distinct textures and finishes.
At the very heart of the organization lies its core philosophy of “Design to Delivery”. The company offers a plethora of designs that can be customized and used over a myriad of surfaces.
Evolve includes a team of design veterans who share a passion for creating novel masterpieces. Over the last 7 years, the company has grown exponentially alongside mastering some unique motifs, and today a new showpiece is created every day. We have done residential and commercial projects. For international customers, we will export our products and the sales partner should take care of the project.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
1.75 thousand
Space Required
500 - 1000 Sq Ft
Real Estate Construction Franchise Opportunity
Hausformator, 10 Franchisees, Est'd in 2016, Wrocław HQ
- 10+ introductions
- 3000+ Page Views
- 1000+ Investor Views
-----Modular Homes in Hausformator Technology------
Hausformator offers clients the construction of modular homes based on a steel load-bearing structure combined with wooden framing. The franchisee has the opportunity to obtain exclusivity in a specific area for the production, sale, and marketing of Hausformator technology, materials, and projects. Detailed information about the franchise offer is available on our website.
Exp Monthly Sales
USD
30 thousand
Space Required
3200 - 3500 Sq Ft
Profitable Real Estate Construction Company Investment Opportunity in London, UK
Partial-stake-sale in a real estate development and construction company based in London, growing market.
Run Rate Sales
USD
960 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Profitable Building Contractor Investment Opportunity in London, UK
Construction company in London started 10-year ago and growing seeks investment.
Run Rate Sales
USD
240 thousand
EBITDA Margin
38 %
Profitable Industrial Automation Business Investment Opportunity in Northampton, UK
Company offering VR-based industrial automation training, 10+ years' in Bangalore and 5 months in Northampton.
The company specializes in industrial automation training, recruitment, and integration services, with over 10 years of experience in Bangalore and 5 months in Northampton, UK.
- Offers training programs with a job guarantee and has trained over 100,000 students, focusing on diverse courses such as PLC, SCADA, HMI, DCS, and Drives.
- The training duration is 5 days in Northampton and 2.5 months in India, with an average fee of GBP 280 in Bangalore (planning to increase to GBP 500 after incorporating the VR-based automation module) and an average fee of GBP 990 in Northampton, currently charging 500-700 as it has just started.
- The company targets 20-30 trainees per month in Bangalore and 5-10 per month in Northampton, with trainees comprising college and university students in Bangalore and both students and engineering professionals in the UK.
- The recruitment team assists trainees in building a standout profile and provides interview preparation to ensure they are ready to impress potential employers, aiming to secure positions in the automation industry.
- The company holds ISO Certifications, TÜV Rheinland Standard Certifications, CTDS, and MSME.
- The business has developed a new VR based industrial automation training module, which can enable trainees to interact with actual machines in a virtual environment, yet to be incorporated.
- The promoter is currently in the UK whereas the business is registered both in India and the UK.
Run Rate Sales
USD
134 thousand
EBITDA Margin
40 %
Profitable Building Contractor Investment Opportunity in London, UK
Property redevelopers with nearly 100 completed projects seeking funds for development and expansion in UK.
The business focuses on delivering schemes and redeveloping existing properties.
- Have completed nearly 100 projects since inception.
- The average duration of the projects varies from 3 months to 3 years based on the type of property.
- Have over 30 years of experience in property development and building construction.
- The company is registered in the UK and operates predominantly in London, Essex, and South East England.
- We redevelop existing property, buildings, land and our goal is provide high-quality homes and living for all.
- Have fantastic relationships with architects, planning officers, land owners and agents.
- We are seeking investors who are interested in attractive returns guaranteed on their investment.
- All property investment will be shadowed by a lawyer/solicitor.
- Our company will repay the capital along with the interest payment within the stipulated time frame using the revenue we will generate from the investment.
Run Rate Sales
USD
3.25 million
EBITDA Margin
35 %
Construction Material Processing Business Investment Opportunity in Manchester, UK
Business specializing in automating construction industry using robots, with development rights for UK and Pakistan.
Pioneering the 4th Industrial Revolution in the construction industry through automation and robotics.
- Holding development rights for the UK and Pakistan, aiming to address the UK's housing crisis with 3D-printed affordable housing solutions.
- Offerings include 3D-printed housing, civil works, military infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and home extensions.
- Key sectors served include government, construction companies, military, healthcare organizations, and individual homeowners.
- Significant efficiency boost: 3D printing reduces labour costs by 80% and construction time by 70%.
- 3D printing reduces emissions by 30%-50% per project, supporting sustainability objectives with an annual cut potential of 1.4 billion tons of CO2.
- Collaboration with technical partners who hold 225 patents and have delivered the first 3D-printed buildings globally.
- Pre-revenue stage with signed contracts with technical partners and material R&D in collaboration with UK universities.
- Expected launch of the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) by the end of Q1, aiming for rapid UK & Pakistan deployment within 4 months.
- Capable of producing custom, complex designs efficiently with sustainable, carbon-neutral materials.
- The business has a valid certificate of incorporation.
Run Rate Sales
Nil
EBITDA Margin
Nil
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
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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.
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Debt Investment: Investors lend money to businesses in exchange for interest income. This can include corporate bonds or business loans.
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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.
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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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