Boring businesses can be very profitable indeed.  In this blog post we’ll take a look at some boring businesses that are listed for sale each making more than $300,000 annually. And I’ll drop my thoughts on the opportunities for each business. Home Inspection Services: The Hidden Value in Every Home Home inspection services are a lesser-known yet highly profitable niche within the real estate industry. Home inspectors play a pivotal role in safeguarding the interests of both buyers and sellers by evaluating the condition of residential properties. What makes this business appealing in terms of

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In 2009 I started a business drop shipping motorcycle parts.  That one did fairly well and sold in 2012 for a 6 figure exit. I started another business in 2011, a patio construction business in Florida.  That one did great and sold for a 7 figure amount in 2020. In that time span I took a crack at several other businesses that took a bunch of time / money and ultimately flopped. In 2016 I took a deeper look into buying existing businesses using SBA Loans, and things changed in way that really built my

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When it comes to red flags when buying a business nearly all buyers expect it to come up in some form of black & white whether that’s the financial statements or graph of business trends.  Maybe they think it will be over stated inventory on the balance or an increase in customer concentration among  — and those are legitimate red flags, but there is another one. While those examples may have some risk, they can also have logical and quantifiable risk. So what is it?  Family.  Family of the seller working in the business. Right

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Grinding up the ladder isn’t for everyone. Acquisition entrepreneurship is perfect for people who don’t need a boss to take responsibility and work hard. In addition, once you get your businesses running the way you want them, you can reap the financial rewards while having a flexible lifestyle. After all, it will be you setting the rules. But the first step is finding businesses with excellent cash flow.  The best cash flow businesses for acquisition entrepreneurs are equipment rentals, laundromats, ATMs, renting storage units, vending machines, and carwashes. Look for opportunities that can capitalize upon

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Sometimes it’s nice just to have an idea of what your business is worth… even if you don’t plan on selling it. Admittedly there is a nice feeling associated with seeing the equity value and saying “WOW, my business is worth $X (hopefully many more X’s). For that we have ‘rules of thumb’, which I am going to break down. #1 Your Business Is Worth a Multiple of Discretionary Earning. The valuation of small businesses that are established more than 5 years is heavily weighted on a multiple of their discretionary earnings. As a small

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In the world of business, company attrition rates are valuable metrics that help directors and HR departments monitor the progress and success of an organization. This article introduces the differences between employee and customer attrition rates and explains why it's important to calculate and then listen to what your attrition rates are telling you. But first, let's begin with a definition of attrition rates, so you're clear about what we mean by the term. What is Attrition Rate? There are two types of attrition rates that you need to consider: employee and customer attrition. Your

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Did you know that companies in the U.S spend more than $100 billion on incentive programs annually? Spending is a crucial aspect because it allows them to motivate their employees. After all, a motivated employee means higher productivity and better business. Many organizations use the power of incentive pay to keep their employees happy and productive. If you are wondering what is incentive pay and how it works, you are in the right place. Here is your complete resource guide to incentive pay.   What Is Incentive Pay? As the name suggests, incentive pay is a financial performance

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Considering a "PEO" for the Human Resources and payroll needs of your business?We'll break down PEO's, and how they could benefit your business in this pose.What is PEO?You might be wondering, “What does PEO stands for?” Or you’re simply asking “What is PEO?”  Well, it simply means Professional Employer Organization. It is a firm that goes into a relationship with an employer and outsourced its workers to the employer, and then manages and shares most of the employer's employee-related responsibilities. This joint-employment relationship allows employers to commit their operations to third parties. These human-resources operations include compensation and payroll administration, employee benefits, employment taxes, and

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Workers’ compensation: it’s usually not a pleasant thing to talk about but it’s important to be informed just in case. Whether you’ve recently been injured at work, or a member of your family has, or even if you’re just wanting to educate yourself in case something goes wrong, it’s important to know. Filing a claim after something happens is one part of the equation, but you might be wondering “Who pays for workers’ compensation in the first place?”While it might seem like companies are just shelling out their own money when someone has an injury

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As an entrepreneur or an employer, you need to familiarize yourself with many business terms and concepts. That is why it is crucial to know what does TTM mean, as it will help you with your business performance and finances. So, if you are wondering the meaning of TTM, you are in the right place.Here is everything you need to know about TTM.What Does TTM Mean?Trailing twelve months (TTM) refers to the past twelve consecutive months of an organization's performance data used to report financial figures. Remember that the twelve months here do not have

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