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Asking Price:	$139,900 USD USA Dollars
Business for Sale Industry:	Services: Printing, Shipping, Signs
Reason for Selling:	Absentee owners do not have enough time to devote.
Year Established:	1992
# of Employees:	1.5
Yearly Cash Flow:	$38,000
Yearly Gross Income:	$175,000

Business for Sale Overview:

Store is an independent packing, shipping and eBay Consignment shop situated in a busy shopping center in one of the most unique, desirable and wealthiest communities in Howard County, MD. The business offers a wide variety of services including packaging and shipping (via UPS, DHL, FEDEX, and USPS), copies, fax, mailbox rental, passport photos, document shredding etc. A vigorous eBay auction service is developing very rapidly. The business occupies 832 square feet of retail space and enjoys a solid customer base and lots of traffic from anchoring grocery store. The store was purchased by its current owners in late 2005, and has been totally upgraded and improved since then. We have a designed a fabulous website to promote the business and drive in customers. We have achieved 18% year over year sales growth since 2005 and the business is primed for reaching the next level with hands on ownership. A complete sales packet will be provided to serious potential buyers. Cash flow value represents the current payroll/employee expenses.

Property Features and Assets:

Monthly lease is $2,900 per month for 832 square feet. Hours are from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Mon-Fri and 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Busy shopping center with ample free parking and anchored by major grocery store. Located in an upscale and diverse residential community. Four years remaining on current lease. Inventory on hand is approximately $10,000 which is included in asking price. FF&E is $29,000 which is included in offering price.

Market Competition and Expansion:

There is no significant competition that impacts our sales. Post Office is located about 1.5 miles away and the next closest competition is 2-3 miles away. We are the only retail front location in the area offering eBay Auction Services. Several strategies for the next two years will be provided to the new business owners to take this business to the next level. We have only scratched the surface on the eBay opportunity and have identified two additional revenue sources that should be put into place along with areas that should be focused on. A dedicated owner who is willing to invest the time and effort in the business will have no problem reaching $300,000+ sales.

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 not a homebased business opportunity.
• This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
• This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.