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Trade Show Display Sales and Rentals - Home Based, Low Overhead!
This business sells and rents trade show displays and sells the graphics that are mounted on those displays. They provide graphic design services as needed and free consultation to help exhibitors with their trade show journey. From inexpensive portable displays to hi-tech, double deck modular displays, the company provides a one-stop solution.
This is a unique opportunity to run a profitable, home-based business that requires minimal attention. The business has no production equipment. Instead, they have cultivated strong vendor relationships who manufacture, design and even store, ship and service the rental units. Sales are generated through the company's website with strong repeat business and customer retention, and the leads are serviced by contracted workers. The owner only works 2 hours per week, and a new owner willing to put in additional time could easily grow revenues and profits.
Ad#:2238428
Listed By: Steve Barnett
Background information
Reference:
VBB128
Year established:
2012
Reason selling:
The owner has multiple business interests that occupy his time, along with a des
Finance
Sales:
$732,444
Profits:
$120,465
Operations
Employees:
3
Equipment:
N/A
Premises
Facility:
This is a virtual business model. All activity is performed out of the owners and sales representatives personal residences. The exhibits are manufactured by outside vendors who also provide the labor for installation and take-down of the exhibits. There are no hard assets, machinery, or manufacturing equipment. Additionally, The business does not carry any inventory. All inventory is ordered and shipped direct from the vendors to the customer, including rental products that are owned and maintained by third-party vendors. (Home Based)
Location:
Carlsbad, CA
Opportunities
Growth:
Currently, the company does very little marketing. Total ads spend for Google was only $11K in 2023. According to the owner, this is an area of potential growth as he admits he is probably leaving a lot of money and leads on the table. The owner only works a few hours per week, and a new owner could increase earnings by taking on an active sales role. The business model is scaleable, and addtional sales reps could be added as well. And with very little working capital required the business could quickly grow.
Price and terms
Price:
$450,000
Financing:
The owner is willing to carry a small 10% note if required to assist with bank financ
Training:
The owner is committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition to the new owner. He will introduce the Buyer to all of the key customer and vendor relationships and train the Buyer in the management responsibilities of the business. He will train a new owner for up to 4 weeks at up to 20 hours per week included with the sale.