NEW LISTING: RAPIDLY GROWING SOLAR AND ROOFING COMPANY
This Company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the expanding green technology market with a focus on energy savings. They are the only major Colorado installer of Building Integrated Photovoltaics, one of limited number of airsealing/insulation contractors who qualify for Xcel rebates, one of the most highly rated roofing crews, and differentiated by offering solar, airsealing/insulation, roofing and window services. Serving the Front range of Colorado, the company has expanded sales dramatically over the past two years. The time is right to jump into this on-trend opportunity. Contact Touchstone directly for more information.
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NEW LISTING: UNIQUE
FLORAL, GIFT A ND HOME DECOR BOUTIQUE
Popular upscale flower, gift basket/gifts and home decor shop located in an upscale retail shopping area of Denver. It has some of the city's most prestigious individuals and corporations as its clients. Since its inception in 2004, The business set out to establish its shop as the premier boutique for flower arrangements, gift baskets and gift/decor items in Denver. The company differentiated itself from the competition by using unusual flowers and offering sophisticated arrangements that were artistic and tasteful. Their upscale and unique gift offerings have established the feel of a sophisticated boutique. Word of mouth, participation in an exclusive wire service and a stellar reputation, has enabled them to establish their brand. Growth potential exists in existing business model, as well expansion of wedding and event business. Asking Price: $125,000 |
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Local Metal Fabrication Die Casting Manufacturer
- Possible Business/RE Fold-in with Existing Machine Shop - Gross $300,000, Cash Flow $60,000, Asking Price $175,000The company is a Denver-based die caster, who manufactures zinc and aluminum components. Castings are small (less than 2 lbs.) and are typically produced in short run quantities of less than 1,000 per order. Customers are primarily local. In over 60 years of existence, the Company has built a strong local reputation for quality service. The Company operates from a wholly-owned production and warehouse facility which is available in addition to the purchase price. This is an opportunity for a synergistic acquirer to add additional capabilities; a strategic combination with a firm already in the die casting or a related machine shop industry; or, an individual to acquire a small family-run business with a 63+ year operating history.
Neighborhood Restaurant
- Great Opportunity for Chef/Operator, 2010 Sales up 4%- Gross $780,000, Cash Flow $100,000, Asking Price $300,000Established neighborhood restaurant/bar located in renovated historic building in NE metro Denver area. Cozy layout with seating for 60 +/-, open for dinner only, catering service that may be expanded. Excellent food, award-winning recognition, full liquor license in place. Opened in 1997, current concept of fine dining with a family atmosphere is a successful stand alone model or could potentially be replicated in multiple locations. Loyal customer base is comprised of urban professionals and families from the greater Denver metro area and from surrounding suburbs. Low rent, clean books, sales have held-up well through this economic cycle. Perfect opportunity for young or established Chef with energy to take over a successful restaurant and add their touch. Full-Service HVAC Contractor
- Possible Fold-in with Existing HVAC or Related Business - Gross $1,800,000, Cash Flow $250,000, Asking Price $450,000 Full-service, very profitable HVAC Company with increasing year-over-year sales. The company serves the Colorado front-range area. With high regard for their professionalism and competitive prices, the company serves commercial, residential new construction and repair/service. The company is easily relocatable or merged with an existing HVAC or related business.
Financial Services Industry Training/Research Company
- Extensive Growth and Expansion Opportunities - Gross $480,000, Cash Flow $300,000, Purchaser to Submit Offer/Terms This company was founded with the mission to assist financial institutions develop a sustainable competitive advantage through service quality delivery and sales effectiveness. The firm specializes in research, training and consulting solutions that improve bottom-line sales and service quality results. The firm's products include a proven and proprietary process for inculcating cultural change, service quality research via customer interviews, on-site mystery shopping and web-based surveys, a comprehensive library of basic and advanced sales, service and leadership training programs, training needs assessment process, leadership skills inventory and incentive compensation consulting. Founded in 1995, the firm has a 15 year track record of producing results for financial institutions throughout North America.
Home Automation/Electronics Design & Installation Co.
- Turn-Around Opportunity -- Owner Financing - Gross $1,500,000, Purchaser to Submit Offer/Terms The company is a globally recognized custom digital electronics and control / systems integrator firm specializing in high- performance commercial board rooms, media projection systems, media rooms, lighting/climate control, communications, security, environmental/energy management, pre-wire and automation control systems for both residential and commercial applications. With a 23-year history, in addition to its stability/longevity, the company's strengths are its extensive scope of services, highly trained/certified staff, extensive customer base, impressive design studio and reputation as a leading design/integrator.Contact Touchstone for more information or to discuss your business acquisition goals! |
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FRANCHISE RESALE OPPORTUNITIES
CURVES - the #1 Women's Fitness Franchise
- Four Franchise Resale Opportunities - Buy 1, 2, 3 or all 4
- Asking Prices Range from $29,000 to $99,000
- Owner Financing Available with Down Payment as low as $5,000
Turnkey opportunities to own the #1 Women's fitness franchise. Denver and Boulder territory locations, all within a high traffic, growing upscale surrounding communities. Facilities are efficiently designed, in excellent condition, has 12+ stations, all upgrades with Smart equipment and computers. Other assets include Go Figure club management system and all necessary computers, stereo system, furniture and equipment. Favorable leases may be assigned or renegotiated. All territories have potential to expand membership within existing facilities. Active owner management and increased advertising would boost memberships. which range from 200 to over 400.
MY MUSIC SKOOL - Where Music is Kool!
- Franchise Resale Opportunity - Castle Rock
- New Franchise Territories Also Available
This is a new Colorado-based premiere music school franchise opportunity that offers a students a program with an emphasis on learning the joy of music performance. Franchises offer instruction for all instruments including piano, drum, guitar, strings, brass, wind, vocal performance, and composition. In addition to private lessons, franchises also offer a range of group classes, birthday parties, music camps, recitals, workshops, instruments rentals and retail sales.
The franchise was founded to serve the growing need to replace music programs eliminated by public schools, offer parents & students more convenient schedules and reinforce that music is an integral component in a person's total development. Instructors set a high standard of teaching that enable students to enjoy and benefit from music study throughout his/her life.
My Music Skool franchisees are not required to be musicians. Training will be provided on all the skills needed for the operation of the school. Depending on qualifications of franchisees, investment level and regional requirements, a franchisee can consider three different models of My Music Skool. If you'd like to find out more about My Music Skool, contact Touchstone to receive more information and a qualification questionnaire. |
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Did You Know...
Changes for 2011
IRS Mileage Rate for 2011 .. IRS Increasesd the Business Mileage Rate to 51 Cents for 2011. Also, the rate for miles driven for medical or moving purposes increased to 19 cents per mile, and the rate for operating a passenger car for charitable purposes (set by law) stayed at 14 cents per mile.
Minimum Wage Increase .. Effective January 1, 2011; the Colorado minimum wage was increased to $7.36.
DOL Plans Enforcement, Regulatory Focus on Employee Misclassification .. The Department of Labor has published a strategic plan for fiscal years 2011-2016 that aims to increase compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in fissured industries (e.g., construction, etc.) that rely on subcontracting, independent contracting, or other similar arrangements that make the worker-employer relationship less transparent. In addition, the DOL is developing proposed recordkeeping regulations to be published in 2011 that will require covered employers to notify each of their workers of their rights under the FLSA and provide employees with information regarding hours worked and wage computations.
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2010 - Q4 National Small Business Sales
BizBuySell.com has released its latest economic data for the Fourth Quarter of 2010. The company's data, which tracks trends in the business-for-sale marketplace, suggests that the business-for-sale market is seeing moderate, but steady improvement. The total number of closed transactions reported by business brokers in 2010 increased 3% over 2009. This number was largely spurred by a strong fourth quarter. This sales volume increase was, however, accompanied by a decrease in business valuations. The median closed-transaction sale price for 2010 declined 6.3%, from $160,000 in 2009 to $150,000 in 2010. Key valuation metrics also fell slightly with the average revenue multiple down 2.1% and the average cash flow multiple down 0.6%. The Fourth Quarter of 2010 was a bright conclusion to the year as total transactions were up 11% compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2009. |
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