Canadian medical and food services supplier – Priced at $950,000 – UNDER OFFER

Annual revenues: $996,000 Owner’s income: $257,000

The business is a wholesaler of gloves and sanitary consumables to clients in the medical, dental, pharmacy, grocery store, food, industrial and end-user markets in Canada. This is a Vancouver based family owned business that has been operating for over 27 years and has made the Owner a very good living. The company has built a good reputation over that time and has long-term clients in Canada (mainly in BC). Retail customers are responsible for 15% of sales, wholesalers for 35% and 50% of business comes directly from high-profile commercial/industrial clients. A unique feature of this business is that they have active sales agreements to supply product for up to 36 months in the future.

Picture framing business – Priced at $245,000

Annual Sales $285,000. Owner’s income $151,000

An established high-end picture framing store located on the west side of Vancouver. It is known for its varied product mix, the quality of its custom work and design services. The store is in a highly visible location with good walk-by traffic. The current Owner works in the business full-time and is assisted by one part-time employee. Many long term clients.

Premier Pilates Fitness Studio – Priced at $325,000 – UNDER OFFER

Annual revenue: $410,000. Owner’s income: $144,000

This is Pilates fitness studio that has been in business for 20 years. It has a successful track record of growth and a loyal client base. The facility features studios for both private and group instructor led classes and is equipped with top of the line Pilates machines plus a wide assortment of accessories and complimentary training props. The Owner and the staff are qualified in Pilates, CoreAlign, MELT Method, Facial Conditioning and the Franklin Method. Clients are predominantly female and in the 30 to 60 age range and also working professionals who enjoy these unique instructor led programs in a safe environment. The business has approximately 150 regular customers filling the 40+ weekly classes.

Wholesaler and retailer of equestrian products – Priced at $999,000 – UNDER OFFER

Annual revenues: $1.5 M. Owner’s income: $423,000

The business is a wholesaler and retailer of equestrian related products to the farrier industry and individual horse owners. It has been a family owned and operated business for over 25 years and has grown to become one of western Canada’s best source of farrier supplies. Retail customers are responsible for 60% of sales and wholesalers for 40%. Approximately 90% of business comes from BC and 10% from Alberta. The main product lines are: (1) horseshoes (2) horseshoe nails (3) feed supplements (4) hoof care products and (5) tools (such as anvils). (75% of sales are horseshoes). The business has a solid account base of repeat customers and excellent relations with its suppliers some of whom they have worked with for over 25 years.

Senior care business on the Sunshine Coast, BC – Priced at $325,000

Annual revenues: $1.2M. Owner’s income: $150,000

The company supplies Community Health Workers to seniors in the Sunshine Coast region. The business has built a good reputation over the past 25+ years based on a professional service ethic. Their competitive advantage comes from offering reliable and flexible staff in an underserved and slightly remote region. The company has assembled a team of intelligent, knowledgeable and committed employees. The company has experienced rapid growth in the last few years because of new contracts with the regional health board.