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      <title>Finance company - Debt management - Houston,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85238.aspx</link>
      <description>Company is a financial services firm specializing in commercial debt management. The Company provides debt restructuring and relief to corporations that are unable to meet all or a portion of their current financial obligations through a process involving third party negotiations.  The Company relies on its experienced professionals, affiliate network of attorneys, and the Company s 20 year track record in the industry to generate new debt contracts that are within their clients monthly cash flow. In 2008, the Company will be in its twenty first year of operation, having served thousands of clients in all regions of the US. The Company boasts a 95% success rate in helping companies manage their debt and continue operations without declaring bankruptcy.

GROWTH: Demand for commercial debt restructuring services is growing as companies face more stringent bankruptcy laws which took affect on October 17, 2005. The new law has not only made it much tougher for consumers filing bankruptcy, but has also included several changes that are not friendly to small business owners. A small business, under the new bankruptcy law is defined as any business with $2,000.000 in debt or less. The new provisions that are most unappealing for sm 

COMPETITION: Competition in the industry is moderate as companies differentiate their services on many levels. 

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Wants to take the company to the next level. 
&lt;BR&gt;Houston, Texas</description>
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      <title>Electric contractor, sales, service - Dallas,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85240.aspx</link>
      <description>Company is is a seasoned electrical contracting company engaged in commercial and industrial electrical sales and services, motor repairs, appliance sales and repairs, and computer wiring. Company is licensed to work in New Mexico and Texas.  The Company is an authorized dealer for Heartland, Frigidaire, Tappan, and White-Westinghouse appliances. Company has a customer base of over 3,000 active accounts. In 2007, sales are driven by commercial electrical work (54% of sales), industrial electrical work (32%), appliance sales and service (7%), residential electrical work (4%), and showroom sales (3%).

GROWTH: The Company has enjoyed accelerated growth since inception in 1973. Management cites significant opportunities to grow revenues and profits given appropriate investments in capital assets and human resources. Management could expand quickly across the entire state of New Mexico if they could find the employees to build up their staff. According to management, the New Mexico unemployment rate is at 2% making qualified employees difficult to find. 

COMPETITION: Success in the industry is largely driven by reliable, accessible, on-call, outstanding workmanship from skilled employees, and competitive prices. The drivers represent areas in which this Company has excelled for over three decades. These and other factors contribute to an 85% rate of repeat business and position the Company well for continued growth and success. 
&lt;BR&gt;Dallas, Texas</description>
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      <title>Super Charged General Contractor - Desoto,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85241.aspx</link>
      <description>This Company nearly doubled revnue last year and is revved up to do it again in 2008. The Company is leveraging it's long time relationships with some major franchise restaurant groups. Founded in 1987, the Company is a premier full service commercial general contracting company, offering new construction, construction management and consulting, tenant and capital improvements, roll-out programs, complete remodels and major repairs as well as smaller repairs and upgrades. While the revenue mix has been divided between remodeling construction, new construction and repair and maintenance projects, it will shift from year-to-year due to the cyclical nature of the commercial construction market. With a venerable management team, the Company serves clients in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma 70% of revenue, Colorado (15%), Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas (10%) and the Midwest 5%. A customer base of approximately seven to ten active commercial accounts comprises restaurants and commercial projects in Texas (75% of revenue) and restaurants and commercial projects located in the central U.S. (25%). Among the Company s account base are a number of strong, long-standing (20+ years) customer relationships built over the Company s history.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Owner is involved in mutiple enterprises and wishes to divest. 
 
EMPLOYEES: Full-time / Part-time: 16 Full time. 
&lt;BR&gt;Desoto, Texas</description>
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      <title>Medical Service - Medical billing - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85242.aspx</link>
      <description>The Company is a medical transcription company that provides high quality, rapid-turnaround, and cost-efficient medical transcription services to all areas of the healthcare industry, including single doctor practices, multi-doctor clinics, specialty practices and hospitals. With extensive hours of coverage coupled with a highly trained professional staff of 11 in the US and 374 in their sister facility in India, the Company meets their clients medical transcription needs on time or ahead of schedule.  Service turn around time is 24 hours or less for standard service and 4 hours or less for Stat service. The Company which was founded in 1998, and has grown its customer base to over 1,350 individual doctors and clinics across the United States --- making it one of the fastest growing companies of its kind.

GROWTH: This company has unlimited growth potential. With the ageing population demographics the need for this type of service is going to continue to grow exponetially. Eventually, EMR technology may take over but industry experts believe that the industry will remian strong for another 10 to 15 years. 

COMPETITION: The Company works in a highly fragmented industry. However, few companies can match the pricing, service levels and rapid turnaround of this company. 

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: To enable company to reach its full potential. 
&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Auto Dealer / Auto Finance Company - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85244.aspx</link>
      <description>Company is a retailer of quality, previously owned vehicles offering flexible financing and a limited warranty. The Company s product line consists of over 100 used cars, trucks and SUVs from both domestic and import manufacturers such as Dodge, Chevrolet, Ford, Isuzu, Kia, Mitsubishi and Pontiac.  The Company s clients exclusively consist of B , C and D credit customers who are looking to purchase a used car, SUV or truck. These clients typically have gone through foreclosures, repossessions, bankruptcies or divorce; or have either no credit, bad credit or are a first time buyer. Company works with 600 to 700 regular customers who are looking to finance late model automobiles for between 15 and 36 months, at an interest rate ranging between 16% and 18% annually. The Company s geographic market is dispersed within a 50-mile radius of its headquarters in Austin, Texas

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Retirement. 
 
EMPLOYEES: Full-time / Part-time: 7 full-time 2part-time. 
&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Electric contractor, Telecom services - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85245.aspx</link>
      <description>Company is a commercial contractor providing electrical, telecommunications, power systems, and disaster recovery services in Texas and selected markets throughout the country. Company's revenue is primarily generated in telecommunications services which accounted for 50% of sales in 2006. Electrical work and power systems were responsible for 25% and 10% of sales respectively. Disaster recovery revenue is highly volatile and depends on weather related and other disasters that require major reconstruction projects. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, disaster recovery revenue accounted for 40% of sales, which was greater than any of the Company s other revenue mix components. In 2006, amid the lack of major disasters in the South, disaster recovery accounted for only 5% of sales. Telecommunications services on the other hand were responsible for 50% of sales, up from 30% in 2005. Owners have recently opened an office in the Houston area and expect to significantly expand thier reach in 2008.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Exploring exit and expansion options. 
 
EMPLOYEES: Full-time / Part-time: 63 full-time. 
&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Best HVAC in Brazos Valley - Brazos County,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85246.aspx</link>
      <description>Company provides commercial and residential HVAC sales and service in the state of Texas. Approximately 95% of the Company s projects are bid-based work whereby the Company actively competes with other HVAC contractors to secure work.  The remaining 5% of Company s revenue is private negotiated work between the Company and an individual client. Over the past three years, Company has maintained a bidding success rate of approximately 50%. Company's customer base of over 2,500 active accounts mainly consists of commercial clientele, residential homeowners, general contractors and multi-family construction contractors. Company margin of profitability in 2007 has significantly improved.

GROWTH: Economically, this company represents a sound investment opportunity as a stand alone purchase and management cites significant opportunities to grow revenues and profits above and beyond the projections discussed herein given appropriate investments in capital assets and human resources. Expansion into regions where the Company does not currently have a strong presence would be an opportunity for growth. 

COMPETITION: Company's two main competitors closed thier doors last year making this company not only the provider of choice but one of very few choices in the immediate area.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Seller financing is contingent on the quality of the offer and buyer's financial credibilty.
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Seller's wife says it's time
 
EMPLOYEES: Full-time&lt;BR&gt;Brazos County, Texas</description>
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      <title>Construction Contractor - Painting - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85247.aspx</link>
      <description>This excellent 3rd generation business has been providing superior services to commercial construction clients for 5 decades. This company is the largest, most reputable company of it's kind in the region owning a dominant market share. The company serves an active client base of over 45 customers of which 75% represent repeat business. Average tenure of managers is 20+ years which is nearly unheard of in this industry. Population demographics and new construction starts in the region are excellent. This opportunity should not be overlooked. Company services include tape and float, along with painting and wall covering installation for contractors based in the region. In 2006, new construction accounted for 70% of revenues, remodel work 20% and repaint jobs 10%. Jobs range in size from $60,000 to $200,000 with four to five large jobs at or above the high end range. The company currently sits on 3.2M in back logged orders that will be completed within the next year. Focus is on high quality work to satisfy customer needs, enhance company reputation and to generate increasing margins. The company currently employs 70 to 100 loyal employees.&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Computer - Cable Network Contractor - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85248.aspx</link>
      <description>The Company is a full service computer network provider. Company s primary activity is designing, implementing, and supporting local area ( LAN ) and wide area ( WAN ) computer networks.  Company provides cabling services and all hardware needed for configuration and installation. Once the installation is complete, the Company provides consulting and servicing for the installed network and charges one annual fee for services provided. The Company s industry of expertise is in servicing financial institutions.

GROWTH: Economically, this company represents a sound investment opportunity as a stand alone purchase, however, buyers that can bring substantial expertise or existing operations with capital assets and human resources can add substantial value to this attractive opportunity. There are substantial opportunities to expand into new geographic territories as well as growth opportunities in network penetration services, security testing services, and related products. This is a great business with exellent clients and great growth opportunity. 

COMPETITION: Demand for IT services is driven by rapid technological advances. The profitability of companies in the industry depends on maintaining technical expertise and on good marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing in market niches or by partnering with larger companies that want to offer a broad array of services. Only the large companies can provide outsourcing services to big corporate customers. &lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Retail Photo - portrait / photography - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85250.aspx</link>
      <description>Founded in 1984, Company is a retail portrait service company serving West Texas. Company offers low-priced portraits of children, families and school seniors.  Company s attention to detail, professionalism, competitive pricing and strong relationship building activities has earned it a well deserved reputation for excellence. Serving over 36,000 customers in Texas, the Company s revenues are generated from residents living in three separate metropolitan areas. The Company s marketing is directed at women and children ages 18 to 60 years old. The typical customer buys portrait prints all year long with a special emphasis on holiday seasons, such as Christmas, Easter and Mother s Day. Company operates out of three separate facilities, each featuring four to six camera rooms, a lobby and a store area.&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Construction Contractor - Hauling - Dallas,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85252.aspx</link>
      <description>Company is a premier hauler of rock, sand, and gravel materials in the northern and central regions of Texas. The majority of the Company s business is located in the Dallas Fort Worth area.  The Company operates 8 tractor-trailers servicing approximately 29 clients throughout North Texas. These 8 trucks and their drivers hauled more than 20,000 loads of materials in 2005, of which approximately 66% consisted of rock materials while the remaining 34% contained sand.

GROWTH: Current management has worked very hard over the past few years to grow the Company responsibly in order to position it well for the future. This was especially evident in 2005 as the Company spent more than $500,000 to acquire additional long-term assets, including trucks. These added assets have positioned the Company to continue its strong growth. Management also believes that with the acquisition of additional assets the Company could further grow itself to encompass services such as long distance flat bed hauling services. Excellent expansion oppor 

COMPETITION: Company maintains a portfolio of approximately 29 clients including commercial contractors and stone manufacturers. The Company has worked extensively to solidify its base of clients by offering dependable services at a reasonable price. These efforts have resulted in repeat business from more than 95% of its clients. 
&lt;BR&gt;Dallas, Texas</description>
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      <title>Flooring Contractor - Construction - Fort Worth,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85253.aspx</link>
      <description>Founded in 1973 this specialty commercial construction company is located in Fort Worth, Texas. Company focuses on structural and architectural restoration and polymer floor and wall systems. The Company also provides waterproofing, epoxy/urethane injection and expansion joint assembly services. Company's management team has over 119 years of experience in the industries they serve and the Company has bonding of $2,000,000 per project with no stated limit on the number of projects. Customer base includes many of the major General Contractors in the North Dallas area. Clients such as Austin Commercial, the Beck Group, Manhattan Construction, Centex Construction and many others have utilized this Company's services. In addition to General Contractors, past clients also include Coca-Cola, Bell Helicopter, Ghost Bar at the W Hotel, Ritz Carlton, DaVita Dialysis, Seaboard Foods and the Dallas Morning News.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
• Real Estate: Optional. 
 
REASONS FOR SELLING: Owners wish to retire and pursue personal interests. 
 
EMPLOYEES: Full-time / Part-time: 13 full-time 1 part-time. 
&lt;BR&gt;Fort Worth, Texas</description>
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      <title>Service + Equipment Rental / Leasing - Withheld,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85255.aspx</link>
      <description>The Company is a seasoned provider of lease services and equipment to clients in the oil and gas industry that specialize in pipelines and pump stations along the Texas Gulf Coast. Lease services include welding, screw pipe make-up and equipment work. Equipment work includes dozers, backhoes and excavators. Customer base consists mainly of oil and gas extraction companies operating along the Texas Gulf Coast. Sales are driven by general pipeline maintenance (40% of sales), pipeline installation (25%), tank farm hookup (25%) and installation of drilling pads and limestone roads (10%). Company operates out of an in-home office and a ten acre piece of land used for equipment storage.

GROWTH: Economically, this company represents a sound investment opportunity as a stand alone purchase, however, buyers that can bring substantial expertise or existing operations with sales force and marketing channels in place will be able to add substantial value to this attractive Company. Excellent opportunity for a hands-on operator or someone already in the oil field services wishing to expand footprint. 

COMPETITION: Demand is driven by oil and gas prices. The profitability of individual companies depends on technical expertise and efficiency of operations. Large companies can offer a broad range of services. Small firms can compete effectively by specializing in a particular type of service or geographic area. The industry is relatively labor-intensive, with average annual revenue per employee about $115,000. 
&lt;BR&gt;Withheld, Texas</description>
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      <title>Construction Contractor Mgmt Services - Houston,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/85256.aspx</link>
      <description>The Company (founded in 1985) is a profitable general contracting company engaged in the construction, remodeling and maintenance of non residentialconstruction projects. The Company's primary activity is new commercial construction management with a focus on retail strip centers, restaurants, pad sites and warehouses.  The company has long term, very favorable relationships with many well known franchise organizations that provide ongoing reoccuring work. From start to finish, the Company provides operational expertise in all aspects of construction, ranging from pre-project budgeting and regulatory consulting to site preparation and slab-to-roof construction management.

GROWTH: Management cites significant opportunities to grow revenues and profits above present levels given appropriate investments in capital assets and HR. Already a recognized leader in non-residential construction in Texas, steeper growth could be achieved by leveraging Company's existing general constractors' licenses in Florida and Louisiana. Many states have license reciprocity agreements with Texas, Florida and Louisiana giving Company carte blanche to expand nationwide. 

COMPETITION: Company differentiates itself by providing a superior level of contract management from start to finish, eliminating excessive costs and charge overrides. Company works closely with architects and engineers from the initial planning through project completion and tenant leasing to provide budgeting, cost analysis and value engineering services. Company has 3 direct competitors. 
&lt;BR&gt;Houston, Texas</description>
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      <title>Rapidly Accelerating 3rd Party Logistics - Houston,Texas</title>
      <link>http://www.acquireo.com/business-for-sale/86841.aspx</link>
      <description>The Company develops a customized pick up and delivery program which fits the immediate needs of their customers. The Company provides flexibility in accessing a variety of truck types and numbers of drivers with one phone call. This Company utilizes experienced independent contractors.  Founded in 2003, the Company has 31 employees and 270 independent drivers. The Company is operated out of leased facilities in the following cities:  Houston and Austin, Texas; Lafayette, Louisiana and Memphis, TN.  The Company also utilizes three home offices in Orange, California; Dallas, Texas; and Detroit, Michigan. The Company is the provider of choice in the markets in which it operates.&lt;BR&gt;Houston, Texas</description>
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