Orville Wright
   "The Okanagan
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  347 Leon Avenue
  Kelowna, BC
  V1Y 8C7

  250 - 769-2378
  FAX:  762-2762
 

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  666 Burrard St.
  Vancouver, BC 
  V6C 2X8

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PROFILE #: 5-4137-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BULK MAILING SERVICE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $225,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $155,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $82,000

COMMENTS: ESTABLISHED IN 1997, THIS IS THE PREMIER FULL SERVICE BULK MAIL PROCESSING FACILITY IN THE INTERIOR OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. THEY UTILIZE MODERN, HIGH SPEED FOLDING AND INSERTING EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE MAILING SERVICES TO MAJOR BULK MAILING CLIENTS SUCH AS THE OKANAGAN CITIES, MUNICIPALITIES, UTILITIES, FINANCIAL AND MANY OTHERS.

THEY ALSO PROVIDE COMPUTERIZED SORTING AND ADDRESS PRINTING AND ARE ABLE TO OFFER THEIR CLIENTS THE LOWEST RATES AVAILABLE FOR CANADIAN, U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL MAILINGS.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES OVER $125,000 WORTH OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT. THE CURRENT OPERATION HAS THE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO EXPAND THE BUSINESS BY, AT LEAST, 300% WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONAL CAPITAL ADDITIONS.

BECAUSE OF HEALTH RELATED ISSUES, THE CURRENT OWNER HAS NOT SPENT ANY OF HIS EFFORTS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS MARKETING HIS SERVICES. HE SINCERELY BELIEVES THAT THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN REVENUES CAN BE REALIZED BY AN AGGRESSIVE OWNER/OPERATOR THAT HAS A FLAIR FOR SALES.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER THIS WELL RUN OPERATION AS THE CURRENT OWNER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. THIS BUSINESS CAN BE EFFICIENTLY OPERATED BY AN OWNER/OPERATOR AND ONE PART TIME PERSON.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL DETAILS ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4151-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MOBILE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS

LOCATION: LOCATIONS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT BC

FULL PRICE: US$55,000

DOWN PAYMENT: US$55,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN MOBILE BUSINESS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE REFURBISHING INDUSTRY THAT YOU CAN OPERATE FROM YOUR OWN HOME. YOU CAN SET YOUR OWN HOURS AND DETERMINE FOR YOURSELF HOW MUCH REVENUE THAT YOU DESIRE TO GENERATE EACH MONTH, PROVIDING A MUCH NEEDED SERVICE WITH A 90% PROFIT MARGIN!

CHIPSAWAY INC. BEGAN IN 1988 WHEN THE FOUNDER AND HIS ASSOCIATES, WITH MORE THAN 65 YEARS OF COMBINED AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK RESTORATION EXPERIENCE, SAW THE HUGE NEED FOR A METHOD THAT WOULD PROFESSIONALLY, YET ECONOMICALLY, SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OF CHIPPED PAINT AND OTHER AUTOMOTIVE PAINT PROBLEMS CAUSED BY EVERYDAY DRIVING CONDITIONS.

INITIALLY DEVELOPED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY, SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT HAS SIMPLIFIED THE CHIPSAWAY SYSTEM, THUS ALLOWING VIRTUALLY ANYONE TO BE TRAINED TO MAKE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE CHIP AND SCRATCH REPAIRS.

THE CHIPSAWAY BUSINESS SYSTEM PROVIDES SERVICES TO VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS, FLEET OPERATORS, AUTOMOBILE AUCTIONS AND DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLE OWNER. THE BUSINESS CAN BE OPERATED AS EITHER A MOBILE OPERATION, A FIXED BASED OPERATION, OR BOTH.

CHIPSAWAY'S REPUTATION FOR DELIVERING A SUPERIOR QUALITY SYSTEM, AND UN-MATCHED TRAINING AND SUPPORT HAS ALLOWED CHIPSAWAY TO SPREAD WORLDWIDE WITH HUNDREDS OF CHIPSAWAY LICENSEES WHO ENJOY EARNING A FABULOUS INCOME. 

CHIPSAWAY IS CURRENTLY ESTABLISHED IN 9 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES. THERE ARE OVER 350 ENTREPRENEURS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM ALONE THAT ARE SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, UTILIZING THE SYSTEMS DEVELOPED BY CHIPSAWAY INC.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO OWN AND SUCCESSFULLY OPERATE A CHIPSAWAY BUSINESS SYSTEM, AS FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE COMPANY'S HEADQUARTERS IN PITTSBURGH, PA. FOLLOW UP TRAINING AND SUPPORT IS ALSO AVAILABLE, TO FINE TUNE AND UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS.

THE IDEAL PURCHASER OF A CHIPSAWAY BUSINESS SYSTEM IS A PERSON THAT IS HIGHLY MOTIVATED TO LEARN A NEW SKILL THAT WILL GENERATE A VERY SIGNIFICANT INCOME, IN AN UNLIMITED MARKET, FOR YEARS TO COME. 

MORE INFORMATION ON THE CHIPSAWAY SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE ON THE CORPORATE WEB SITE AT: www.ChipsAwayUSA.com. BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS MAJOR OPPORTUNITY! 

PROFILE #: 5-4144-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: SALES AND DISTRIBUTION

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN WESTERN CANADA

FULL PRICE: $285,000  PRICE JUST REDUCED FOR AN IMMEDIATE SALE! *

DOWN PAYMENT: $285,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $595,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $320,000

COMMENTS: THIS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL AND EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORSHIP PROMOTES THE MARKETING AND SALES OF VERY POPULAR, HIGH-QUALITY EUROPEAN HEALTH RELATED PRODUCTS FOR THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT THE HOME, DIRECTED TO THE END USER. 

THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT SALES AND DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR THE FOUR WESTERN PROVINCES FOR AN EXCLUSIVE LINE OF HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER PRODUCTS THAT ARE WORLD RENOWNED, HIGHLY RESPECTED AND ARE CURRENTLY SOLD IN 40 COUNTRIES.

THE BUSINESS HAS BEEN HOME BASED FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN OR MANITOBA.

THE MAJORITY OF THE REVENUES QUOTED ABOVE WERE GENERATED OUT OF A SMALL GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN NORTHERN ALBERTA. THESE REVENUES WERE GENERATED WITH THE EFFORTS OF JUST THE TWO OWNERS AND ONE PART-TIME INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.

THE CURRENT OWNERS ARE READY TO RETIRE AND WILL PROVIDE THE EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING NECESSARY TO REPLICATE THEIR VERY SUCCESSFUL SALES SYSTEMS IN MOST ANY COMMUNITY IN WESTERN CANADA. THE LARGER THE COMMUNITY, THE GREATER THE POTENTIAL FOR GENERATING INITIAL REVENUES AND RECURRING REVENUES THAT SHOULD BE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN ARE CURRENTLY BEING GENERATED IN NORTHERN ALBERTA.

THE EVEN GREATER OPPORTUNITY IS TO OPERATE ADDITIONAL SALES CENTRES IN WESTERN CANADA AND/OR GRANT SUB-DISTRIBUTORSHIPS THROUGHOUT WESTERN CANADA.

SPECIFIC INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE AND GROW THIS BUSINESS AS THE SELLERS WILL PROVIDE FULL TRAINING. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE A HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM OR AN ORGANIZATION WITH SALES AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS, AN INTEREST IN HEALTH AND NUTRITION AND WOULD ENJOY HELPING PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFESTYLES THROUGH HEALTHY LIVING.

FULL IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND SUPPORT MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED, INCLUDING A COMPREHENSIVE OPERATION AND TRAINING MANUAL AND ADDITIONAL PROPRIETARY SALES MATERIALS.

 * THE FAIR MARKET VALUE FOR THIS BUSINESS IS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN THE $285,000 THAT THE CURRENT OWNERS ARE WILLING TO SELL IT FOR SO THAT THEY CAN RELOCATE TO THE MARITIMES AND RETIRE.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4149-BC

CATEGORY: FRANCHISING

TYPE OF BUSINESS: EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN FRANCHISE RIGHTS

LOCATION: CAN BE BASED ANYWHERE IN CANADA

FULL PRICE: US$750,000

DOWN PAYMENT: US$750,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST NATIONWIDE FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN CANADA!

THIS AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY FRANCHISE SYSTEM PROVIDES SERVICES TO VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS, FLEET OPERATORS AND DIRECTLY TO THE VEHICLE OWNER. FRANCHISEES ARE EITHER MOBILE, FIXED BASED, OR BOTH.

THE FRANCHISE SYSTEM IS ALREADY ESTABLISHED AND VERY SUCCESSFUL IN 9 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES AND IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST FRANCHISE SYSTEM OF ITS KIND. IT IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CANADA.

IN 1994 FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS BEGAN IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. TODAY, THEY HAVE OVER 350 ACTIVE FRANCHISEES. FRANCHISES IN THE UK SELL FOR BETWEEN £22,500 (APPROXIMATELY CDN$39,000) AND £35,000 (APPROXIMATELY CDN$62,000) AND EACH FRANCHISEE PAYS THE UK FRANCHISOR A MANAGEMENT FEE OF £75.00 PER WEEK (APPROXIMATELY CDN$135.00).

THE POPULATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM IS APPROXIMATELY 60 MILLION. THE POPULATION OF CANADA IS APPROXIMATELY 30 MILLION AND IT IS REASONABLE TO EXPECT THAT THE CANADIAN FRANCHISE SYSTEM COULD ULTIMATELY HAVE AS MANY AS 200 FRANCHISEES, GENERATING UP TO $10,000,000 IN FRANCHISE FEES AND WEEKLY MANAGEMENT FEES EQUALING MORE THAN $250,000 PER YEAR. ADDITIONAL REVENUE IS GENERATED THROUGH SUPPLIES THAT WILL BE SOLD BY THE CANADIAN FRANCHISOR TO ALL CANADIAN FRANCHISEES.

THE PURCHASER OF THE EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN FRANCHISE RIGHTS CAN EITHER OFFER FRANCHISES DIRECTLY OR SELL AREA MASTER FRANCHISES FOR EACH PROVINCE (OR OTHER GEOGRAPHIC AREA), OR BOTH.

THIS BUSINESS CAN BE BASED IN AND OPERATED FROM MOST ANY LOCATION IN CANADA.

THE IDEAL PURCHASER OF THE EXCLUSIVE CANADIAN FRANCHISE RIGHTS FOR THIS CONCEPT WILL BE AN INDIVIDUAL, TEAM OR ORGANIZATION WITH STRONG SALES AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS. NO SPECIFIC AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT AND FRANCHISEE SUPPORT TRAINING IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS MAJOR OPPORTUNITY! 

PROFILE #: 5-4129-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE RELATED

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAJOR BRAND MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $1,500,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $900,000*

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $4,715,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $339,000 +

COMMENTS: THIS IS A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE AN ESTABLISHED MAJOR LINE MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE DEALERSHIP IN THE BEAUTIFUL OKANAGAN VALLEY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

THIS BUSINESS HAS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO SELL FOUR MAJOR BRANDS OF MOTORCYCLES, ALONG WITH FACTORY PARTS AND APPAREL.

CURRENT FINANCIAL DATA SHOWS THIS BUSINESS AND ITS STRONG CUSTOMER BASE PROVIDING STEADY GROWTH EACH AND EVERY PERIOD, INCLUDING THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2008.

THIS FULL SERVICE MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP OPERATES OUT OF A NEWLY RENOVATED 22,500 SQUARE FOOT, FREE STANDING BUILDING ON THE MAJOR HIGHWAY RUNNING THROUGH THE OKANAGAN VALLEY.

APPROXIMATELY 8,500 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE MOTORCYCLE SHOWROOM AND OFFICES. APPROXIMATELY 7,000 SQUARE FEET ARE DEDICATED TO THE FULLY EQUIPPED SHOP, PARTS DEPARTMENT AND STORAGE. THERE ARE AN ADDITIONAL 7,000 SQUARE FEET THAT ARE DEDICATED TO A PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP, WITH A LONG TERM LEASE IN PLACE.

THIS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIPS IN THE OKANAGAN VALLEY AND ABSOLUTELY HAS THE BEST LOOKING SHOWROOM! THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS THE CLEANEST, BEST EQUIPPED, AND STAFFED BY THE MOST HIGHLY TRAINED TECHNICIANS IN THE VALLEY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE INCLUDES THE SELLER'S EQUITY IN THE BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS. AN ASSUMABLE, IN PLACE MORTGAGE WILL MAKE IT EASY FOR THE PURCHASER OF THE DEALERSHIP TO ALSO ACQUIRE THE BUILDING, WITHOUT AN ADDITIONAL CAPITAL OUTLAY.

THE PURCHASE PRICE ALSO INCLUDES $450,000 IN INVENTORY (AT COST) AND OVER $100,000 IN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT.

ABSOLUTELY NO MOTORCYCLE SALES OR SERVICE EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER AND CONTINUE TO GROW THIS DEALERSHIP, AS A FULLY TRAINED AND EXPERIENCED SALES, SERVICE AND MANAGEMENT STAFF IS IN PLACE. THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM THAT HAS GOOD MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND AN INTEREST IN MOTORCYCLES.

 * THE CURRENT OWNER NEEDS TO SELL FOR HEALTH REASONS AND WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $600,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER!

FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE GIVE US A CALL TODAY!

PROFILE #: 5-4145-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: DISCOUNT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $500,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $400,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,381,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $175,000 +

COMMENTS: THIS VERY POPULAR BUSINESS IS THE OKANAGAN VALLEY'S PREMIER SOURCE FOR NEW AND USED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GEARED TOWARD “DO IT YOURSELFERS” AND SMALL CONTRACTORS.

10 YEARS AGO THIS BUSINESS WAS CONCEIVED WITH THE IDEA OF SAVING HOME OWNERS MONEY ON THEIR HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS. BY SOURCING OUT OVERSTOCKED, FACTORY SECONDS, USED AND DISCONTINUED CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS, THIS BUSINESS HAS CONSISTENTLY MADE A NAME FOR ITSELF AS A DISCOUNT HOME BUILDING SUPPLY CENTRE.

WHAT THIS INNOVATIVE BUSINESS OFFERS TO HOME OWNERS AND SMALL CONTRACTORS IS BOTH NEW AND USED BUILDING AND RENOVATION PRODUCTS.  THESE PRODUCTS INCLUDE DOORS, WINDOWS, KITCHEN CABINETS, LAMINATE FLOORING AND BATHROOM FIXTURES.  THEIR FOCUS IS ON DOORS AND WINDOWS, AND THEY HAVE EXPANDED THE BUSINESS TO INCLUDE A 2,500 SQ/FT DOOR SHOP, WITH TWO HIGHLY SKILLED DOOR FABRICATORS.  THEY CAN BUILD EVERYTHING FROM SIMPLE DOOR UNITS, TO EXPENSIVE AND ELEGANT FRONT DOOR ENTRY SYSTEMS.  THEIR WINDOW PRODUCTS INCLUDE NEW AND USED WINDOWS FROM A RELIABLE AND QUALITY WINDOW SUPPLIER.

THIS BUSINESS HAS GROWN BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS AS IT MOVES INTO 2009.  NOW, WITH AN ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN DRIVING OUR ECONOMY, IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER FOR CUSTOMERS TO SAVE THEIR MONEY.  THIS BUSINESS AND IT PRODUCTS WILL BECOME MORE POPULAR THAN EVER, SAVING THEIR CUSTOMERS MONEY AND PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICE AND BUILDING PRODUCTS FOR THE YEARS AHEAD.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO TAKE OVER AND GROW THIS BUSINESS AS THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING! THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH STRONG MANAGEMENT AND SALES SKILLS THAT WOULD ENJOY TAKING AN ALREADY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS VERY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4146-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COFFEE IMPORTING AND ROASTING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $150,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $98,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $51,000 +

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED COFFEE IMPORTING AND ROASTING BUSINESS WAS FOUNDED IN KELOWNA IN 1999.

THE COMPANY IMPORTS GREEN COFFEES FROM OVER 30 GROWING REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING FAIR TRADE AND CERTIFIED ORGANIC COFFEES. THE OPERATION THEN ROASTS AND CUSTOM BLENDS THEIR PRODUCTS AND THEN PACKAGES AND DISTRIBUTES THEM TO COFFEE BARS, RESTAURANTS, BAKERIES, OFFICES AND SPECIALTY RETAIL STORES.

THE MAJORITY OF THEIR PRODUCTS ARE SOLD WHOLESALE IN THE OKANAGAN. THERE IS ADDITIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH ADDITIONAL OUTLETS IN THE OKANAGAN AND THROUGHOUT BRITISH COLUMBIA. THE SECOND GROWTH OPPORTUNITY IS TO CREATE A QUALITY WEB SITE AND OFFER CUSTOM ROASTED AND BLENDED COFFEES TO BOTH WHOLESALE AND RETAIL CUSTOMERS, THROUGHOUT CANADA . . . AND BEYOND!

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY IS TO DISTRIBUTE A NEW LINE OF SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE MAKERS THAT ARE IMPORTED FROM EUROPE. THIS COULD SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE REVENUES, WITH NO ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $110,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT (BASED ON A PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL OF $125,000 IN FEBRUARY OF 2007), AND $10,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY (AT COST). AT JUST $150,000, THIS BUSINESS IS AVAILABLE AT WELL BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE!

THE IDEAL PURCHASER WILL BE A HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM WITH A FLAIR FOR SALES.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AS THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING AND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ONGOING SUPPORT.

THIS BUSINESS CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4139-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: WINDOW COVERINGS AND HOME DECOR SALES

LOCATION: SOUTH OKANAGAN VALLEY

FULL PRICE: $217,000  PRICE JUST REDUCED BY $30,000 FOR AN IMMEDIATE SALE!

DOWN PAYMENT: $247,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $517,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $123,000

COMMENTS: THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE OVER A WELL ESTABLISHED HOME DÉCOR, WINDOW COVERING, DRAPERY AND UPHOLSTERY BUSINESS SERVING THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN VALLEY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA SINCE 1989.

THIS BUSINESS OFFERS CONSULTATIONS TO COMMERCIAL CLIENTS AND HOME OWNERS THAT ARE LOOKING FOR QUALITY WINDOW TREATMENTS AND COMPLEMENTARY DECOR ITEMS. BECAUSE OF THEIR OUTSTANDING REPUTATION, THEY HAVE BECOME THE LEADERS IN THEIR NICHE MARKET. MANY OF THE QUALITY LINES THAT THEY OFFER ARE EXCLUSIVE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE FROM THEIR COMPETITORS. THEY ENJOY REPEAT BUSINESS AND REFERRALS FROM A LARGE BASE OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS.

ALTHOUGH IT WOULD BE IDEAL TO HAVE AN INTERIOR DESIGN BACKGROUND, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BE AN “INTERIOR DESIGNER” TO SUCCESSFULLY TAKE OVER THIS GROWING BUSINESS. THE IDEAL PURCHASERS WOULD BE A HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM (LIKE THE CURRENT OWNERS) THAT HAVE SALES EXPERIENCE, A FLAIR FOR COLOUR AND DESIGN AND ARE ABLE TO DO SIMPLE INSTALLATIONS OF BLINDS AND OTHER WINDOW COVERINGS.  ALL SEWING OF DRAPERY, VALANCES, ETC. AND UPHOLSTERY WORK, IS PERFORMED BY SUB CONTRACTORS. THE CURRENT OWNERS DID NOT HAVE INTERIOR DESIGN EXPERIENCE WHEN THEY ACQUIRED THIS BUSINESS AND THEY WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING TO A QUALIFIED BUYER.

THIS VERY POPULAR BUSINESS IS HOME BASED AND CAN BE RELOCATED TO MOST ANYWHERE IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN. THIS ALLOWS YOU TO OPERATE FROM YOUR HOME AND SAVE THE OVERHEAD THAT A STOREFRONT LOCATION WOULD COST. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAX BENEFITS FROM UTILIZING A PORTION OF YOUR HOME FOR THIS TYPE OF BUSINESS. THEY SEE ALL OF THEIR CLIENTS “BY APPOINTMENT ONLY” AND ONLY AT THEIR CLIENT'S HOME OR BUSINESS.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4124-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH

LOCATION: PENTICTON

FULL PRICE: $345,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $345,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $367,500

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $83,000

COMMENTS: THIS FULL SERVICE LOCKSMITH BUSINESS WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CURRENT OWNER IN 1970. OVER THE PAST 37 YEARS, THIS COMPANY HAS BECOME THE PREMIER LOCKSMITH BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN.

THIS HIGHLY REGARDED COMPANY ENJOYS AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION WITH BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. THEY CURRENTLY SERVICE LONG TERM CONTRACTS WITH COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS SUCH AS ROYAL BANK, THE CITY OF PENTICTON, CANADA POST, CANADA REVENUE AGENCY AND MANY, MANY MORE. THEY ARE ALSO THE LOCKSMITH SERVICE OF CHOICE FOR MANY BUILDERS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS $100,000 WORTH OF MODERN FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT (AT USED REPLACEMENT VALUE) AND $100,000 WORTH OF INVENTORY (AT COST).

THE CURRENT OWNER WILL CARRY BACK UP TO $50,000 OF THE PURCHASE PRICE FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

EXPERIENCE AS A LOCKSMITH IS NOT ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY AS A FULLY TRAINED STAFF IS IN PLACE AND THE SELLER WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING. HOWEVER, THE IDEAL PURCHASER WOULD BE AN INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLE THAT HAVE LOCKSMITH  AND / OR SECURITY SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE AND WOULD ENJOY LIVING AND GROWING A VERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MOST DESIRABLE COMMUNITY IN THE SOUTHERN OKANAGAN. INFORMATION ON THE COMMUNITY CAN BE VIEWED ON THE PENTICTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEB SITE AT: www.penticton.org

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4147-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MOBILE BLIND CLEANING & SALES

LOCATION: KAMLOOPS

FULL PRICE: $350,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $454,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $138,000

COMMENTS: THIS WELL ESTABLISHED MOBILE ULTRASONIC BLIND CLEANING, BLIND REPAIR AND BLIND SALES COMPANY HAS BEEN SERVING SATISFIED RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS IN THE THOMPSON- OKANAGAN FOR OVER 12 YEARS!

THE MAJOR PORTION OF THEIR OVERALL BUSINESS COMES FROM REPEAT BUSINESS AND REFERRALS FROM VERY SATISFIED CUSTOMERS!

BECAUSE OF THEIR EXCELLENT REPUTATION, THEY ALSO BENEFIT FROM REFERRALS FROM LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THIS COMPANY IS THE PREMIER BUSINESS IN THIS INDUSTRY, IN THE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN AND THEY HAVE VIRTUALLY NO COMPETITION.

INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE PRICE IS A FULLY SELF CONTAINED ULTRASONIC BLIND CLEANING SYSTEM IN A GMC DURAMAX DIESEL 4500C SERIES. ALSO INCLUDED IS ALL THE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PROFESSIONALLY CLEAN AND REPAIR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BLINDS.

HEALTH ISSUES EFFECTING THIS HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM REQUIRE THAT THEY SELL THIS OUTSTANDING BUSINESS FOR BELOW FAIR MARKET VALUE. THEY WILL EVEN CARRY BACK UP TO $100,000 FOR A QUALIFIED BUYER.

ABSOLUTELY NO INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY AS THE CURRENT OWNERS WILL PROVIDE FULL OPERATIONAL TRAINING.

THIS BUSINESS CAN BE HOME BASED AND THE IDEAL BUYERS WOULD BE A HUSBAND & WIFE TEAM OR A FATHER & SON TEAM WITH A FLAIR FOR SALES AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THIS OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY!

PROFILE #: 5-4106-BC

CATEGORY: WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF GIFTS & CARDS

LOCATION: CENTRAL OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $975,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $775,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,215,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $255,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4096-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FRANCHISE SIGN STORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 *

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $375,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $90,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4133-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: NATIONAL FRANCHISE BUSINESS

LOCATION: FULLY RELOCATABLE TO MOST ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA

FULL PRICE: $950,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $750,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $950,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $300,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4138-BC

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: LIGHT DIESEL TRUCK PERFORMANCE

LOCATION:KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $50,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $660,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $70,000+

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4125-BC

CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION OF NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS & RELATED PRODUCTS

LOCATION: BRITISH COLUMBIA (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $1,600,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $1,350,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $2,602,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $516,000

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4118-BC

CATEGORY: MANUFACTURING / DISTRIBUTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: COFFEE IMPORTING & ROASTING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $150,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: CALL

COMMENTS: SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4105-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: VEHICLE SEARCH REGISTRY

LOCATION: VANCOUVER (FULLY RELOCATABLE)

FULL PRICE: $245,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $245,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $348,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $125,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4071-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE - CONSTRUCTION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ROOFING - NEW CONSTRUCTION & REROOFING

LOCATION: OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $475,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $475,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $3 MILLION

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $200,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4095-BC

CATEGORY: MANUFACTURING

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HIGH END CABINET DESIGN & MANUFACTURING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $350,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1.16 MILLION

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $106,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4093-BC

CATEGORY: RECREATION

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF TRAINING FRANCHISE

LOCATION: KAMLOOPS

FULL PRICE: $160,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $160,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: NEW FRANCHISE

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: NEW FRANCHISE

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4070-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: CONVEYOR BELTING AND HOSE PRODUCTS SALES

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,325,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $148,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4069-BC

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GENERAL MERCHANDISE SUPERSTORE

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $650,000

DOWN PAYMENT: NEGOTIABLE

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $607,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $229,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4075-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE - HOME IMPROVEMENTS

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENERGY SAVING HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $450,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $350,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $791,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $120,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4089-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: HYDRO TRENCHING

LOCATION: KELOWNA

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $200,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $323,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $66,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4066-BC

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PLUMBING AND HVAC

LOCATION: OKANAGAN

FULL PRICE: $400,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $1,700,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000+

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4063-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNET BASED SPECIALTY FABRICS

FULL PRICE: $100,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $50,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $200,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $80,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4058-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: EXECUTIVE SEARCH

FULL PRICE: $225,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $125,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $245,900

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $232,173

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4050-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: MAILBOX, PACKAGING & SHIPPING STORE

FULL PRICE: $224,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $144,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $359,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $88,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4052-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: FULL SERVICE PRINT SHOP FRANCHISE

FULL PRICE: $220,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $539,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $67,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: RETAIL

TYPE OF BUSINESS: BOOKSTORE & CYBER CAFE

FULL PRICE: $200,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $154,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $58,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4054-OW

CATEGORY: INTERNET

TYPE OF BUSINESS: GOLF INDUSTRY INTERNET SERVICES

FULL PRICE: $300,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $150,000 

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: CALL FOR DETAILS

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $150,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4051-OW

CATEGORY: AUTOMOTIVE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: AUTO AIR & ACCESSORIES

FULL PRICE: $95,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $65,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $433,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $37,000 +

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4054-OW

CATEGORY: SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNET RELATED - PRIVATE GOLF COURSES & PRIVATE CLUBS

FULL PRICE: $75,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $75,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $89,000 (First Year Annualized)

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $62,000 (First Year Annualized)

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4057-OW

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING

FULL PRICE: $390,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $352,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $262,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!

PROFILE #: 5-4068-BC

CATEGORY: GENERAL SERVICE

TYPE OF BUSINESS: ENTERTAINMENT FRANCHISE

LOCATION: GREATER VANCOUVER, OKANAGAN AND VANCOUVER ISLAND

FULL PRICE: $380,000

DOWN PAYMENT: $250,000

ANNUAL GROSS SALES: $510,000

ADJUSTED ANNUAL PROFIT: $140,000

COMMENTS:SOLD!