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Asking Price:	$60,000 USD USA Dollars
Business for Sale Industry:	Retail: Pet Stores & Services
Reason for Selling:	Owner unable to devote time to growing business.
Year Established:	2004
# of Employees:	12
Yearly Revenues:	$82,226
Yearly Cash Flow:	$25,730

Business for Sale Overview:

Home-based pet sitting business that has experienced dynamic growth over the past few years (2007 experienced a 31% increase in gross revenue and nearly a doubling of SDE). This business exhibits extreme professionalism and has evolved through a strong word-of-mouth reputation. Business employs a unique “boutique” style operation – offering the personalized attention and service of individual sitters (which are assigned to various clients) with the convenience and coverage of the larger pet sitting companies (who often employ hourly interchangeable workers). The business is operated using the most up-to-date pet sitting computer software (Petrax) to seamlessly process orders, maintain scheduling, coordinate with the clients and generate invoices. Personnel: The business contracts with 2 full time and 10 part time pet sitters, keeping them all fully booked all year round. Every pet sitter is certified in pet CPR and first aid, covered by liability insurance, bonded, and has passed a criminal background check. Number of Employees: 2 FT and 10 PT. Hours of Operation: Varies

Property Features and Assets:

Home-based business.

Market Competition and Expansion:

1.) Advertising and Marketing. New owner could substantially increase client base by engaging in some geo-targeted online marketing and running various local print ads. 2.) Expand Mobile Bath Service. 3.) Expand Boarding Services. 4.) Add Doggie Day Care and Pet Training Services. 5.) Expand website to offer pet product through affiliate program.

Additional Details:

• The property is leased.
• The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
• The owner is not willing to work for the new owner.
• This is a homebased business opportunity.
• This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
• This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.