Suffolk County, NY
Service Established Businesses For Sale


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Edward Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $30 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold over 150 businesses and valued another 200 businesses and developed expertise in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, e-commerce, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, and transportation & logistics industries. We are unique in that we are both Certified Business Appraisers and Certified Business Brokers, a distinction very few of our peers hold. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, three (3) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
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Ryan Parshall
Exit Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Jackson County, MO
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Harris County, TX
Suwanee, GA
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Austin, TX
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 4,761 |
| Asking Price | $375,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $665,160 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $170,304 |
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $189,890 | $375,000 | $920,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Service Businesses for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $325,000 | $95,000 |
| Median | $665,160 | $170,304 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,403,408 | $321,804 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Service Businesses listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.66 |
| Median | 0.74 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.13 | 3.64 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Service Business?
The median asking price for an established Service Business is $375,000, though prices range from under $189,890 to well over $920,000.
How much do Service Businesses owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Service Businesses is $665,160 and owners earn a median of $170,304, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Service Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Service Businesses, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.13, with a median of 0.74. Earning multiples range from 1.66 to 3.64, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical Service Business may ask for around 0.74 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.
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