After 25 years of operation of her locksmith and security system business the owner is retiring. She has built a steady base of commercial client work that will continue after the sale. As the owner operates hands on working the client accounts, an ideal acquirer would have low voltage wiring experience. However, as the owner is willing to provide extensive, hands on training for five months, low voltage wiring experience is certainly not a requirement. A 2013 Nissan High Top Van with approximately 25,000 miles transfers with the business as does a 2006 GMC van with approximately 150,000 miles. The company has extensive equipment and inventory that also transfers with the sale price. And SBA financing allows the new owner to acquire the business with a $25,000 down payment and payments over 10 years that leave the new owner with over $80,000 a year in income.

This handyman home services company has been in business in Charleston since 2003.The Charleston franchise territory is Dorchester, Berkeley and Charleston counties and revenues since ownership have been as high as $861,000 providing the owner with a string six figure net income. Due to health reasons revenues have not been as high. With that said, a new, energetic owner has a lot to work with as two of the skilled contractors have been with Andy on Call for 10+ years, the sale includes many tools and equipment and the business has a steady recurring customer base of repeat corporate customers. Total investment in a new Andy on Call franchise ranges from $48,150 to $62,050. Top line revenue is all that can be verified so this business is priced below what it would cost to start from scratch with the bonus of business from day one for the new owner.

Established in 1976, this convenience store sells liquor by utilizing a common but separate entry (enter and turn right for the convenience/party shop or turn left and for the liquor store). The stores are located in a high traffic location on a major thoroughfare in West Ashley and is only one of two stores like it in the tri county area. 2016 revenue was $923,116 and seller discretionary earnings were $175,024.

The owners of this newly established body sculpting company are an entrepreneur and a physician with 20 years of medical experience. A combination of unique liposuction equipment and a well-thought-out marketing program have produced incredible financial results in the first six months of operation. The owners have equipment, systems, staff and procedures in place to open multiple locations. Full year projected 2017 revenue is $1,242,000 with seller discretionary earnings of $715,806.

This very low overhead dog walking business is operated out of the owner’s home and has grown quickly over the last 2 ½ years. The business requires no hard assets to operate. An energetic new owner can continue to expand operations and revenues as revenues are up another 36% in the first four months of 2017 after growing by 108% in 2016. Revenue in 2016 was $62,793 and seller discretionary earnings were $45,484.

Started in 2010 and maintaining a great reputation, this resort area cleaning business has grown by 42% since 2014. 2016 full year gross revenue exceeded $440,000 and produced seller discretionary earnings of $130,376. Growth has continued in 2017. Home-based, this business operates with very low overhead and has a great client mix of rental properties, vacation homes and primary residences.

Two body shops for sale in two of the Charleston Regions fastest growing areas. Projected 2017 revenues are $1.5 million. The facilities are fully staffed and are fully equipped and are growing. The owner recognizes that professional management is needed in order for these two facilities to reach their full potential. One facility is leased and the other facility will be sold at appraised value estimated to be $800,000 (which is included in the $1.9 million price).

This very profitable mixed media art retailer is located in the highest pedestrian traffic center in the City of Charleston. The stores offerings set it apart from your typical retailer as their focus is on non-competitive products that cannot be purchased elsewhere in Charleston due to the stores long-standing exclusive supplier relationships. 2016 revenues were $945,078 and seller discretionary earnings were an impressive $304,699.

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This home hospice company has locations in two major cities in South Carolina and is licensed in over 14 counties. With an average census of 35, 2016 revenues were $1,759,897 and seller discretionary earnings were $552,151.

This behavioral health practice has long term Federal contracts and long standing local court relationships for pre-trial intervention counseling. The sale includes the company office building. 2017 revenues, based upon six months 2017 results, are projected to be $721,018 with projected seller discretionary earnings of $400,107.