<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Construction and Contractors Businesses Listings in CT</title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/</link><description>Construction and Contractors Businesses Listings in CT</description><lastBuildDate>2/13/2012 9:09:02 AM</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ Landscaping Service ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Landscaping-Service.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Landscaping-Service.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a full service landscapingcompany including design and maintenance withmostly residential and a few commercial accounts. Operations include lawn installation, weekly lawn maintenance, plant&amp;amp; tree installation,hedge &amp;amp; tree trimming, mulching, fall and spring clean ups, drainage work and snow plowing. Masonry work such as patio and sidewalk maintenance &amp;amp; installation is subcontracted out. Company now employsseven full time people in lawn maintenance for 2011 and is profitable, having been established during the last four years and is continuing to grow during the current year. Equipment was purchased new for the most part and original cost was approximately $87,500. The company's cash flow is being used to acquire additional equipment to expand the business and currently has about85 to 90 accounts. A detail equipment list is available. Figures showing in this presentation areactual fromthe tax return for the years 2010 and 2009 and an estimate for the year 2011 based on a much higher sales level. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>140000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>140000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>375000.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>96900.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Plumbing and Heating Contractor ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Plumbing-and-Heating-Contractor.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Plumbing-and-Heating-Contractor.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a plumbing &amp;amp; heating contractor established in 1976 and still run by the founder of the business. Currently, owner is operating the business without employees and sub-contracts for required services as needed. Owner has the following licenses: a) P1 (Plumbing &amp;amp; Piping), S1 (Heating &amp;amp; Cooling), F1 ( Fire Sprinker &amp;amp; Fire Protection Unlimited). These licenses will be required of a new owner. The seller may spend some time withpurchaser to assist him in getting these licenses depending on the structure of the deal. Sales per 1120 Corporate Tax Return for the year 2010 were $164,627 and owner income including add-backs was about $90,000. The years 2009 and 2008 were roughly the same. For the current year 2011, sales will come in higher thanthese three prior years atabout $225,000 to $235,000. Most of the work is residential plumbing&amp;amp; heating which the owner prefers,although there is some commercial business which can be increased. Business is run out of his home. Equipment includes a 2992 GMC Van and other tools. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>100000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>100000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>164627.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>93648.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Regional H.V.A.C. Contractor ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Regional-H-V-A-C-Contractor.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Regional-H-V-A-C-Contractor.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business is a long established H.V.A.C. contractor performing high quality work throughout Connecticut and the region. Company owns and operates fabrication facilities and has automotive, installation and repair equipment to support 20 crews. Original equipment purchased is in the $1 million range. Has 25 employees in all functions including office, shop, and on the road. Company services both large and small accounts and has unlimited growth opportunity.      Acquisition of the business will be most suited to another HVAC company within the state looking to buy market share or an HVAC company domiciled outside the state looking to expand operations into the state of Connecticut. Alternatively, a partnership team of at least two people will be necessary to operate and grow the business.                Company will lease its entire facility beginning at $3,800 per month on leases totalling 20 years. Real estate is not for sale at this time. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>1800000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>1800000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>4325981.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>203487.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Tank Removal Service ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Tank-Removal-Service.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Tank-Removal-Service.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Businessprovides contract servicesin fuel tanktesting and removal. Company also installs new tanks. Breakdown is roughly 60%residential customers (homes) and 40% commercial customers. Commercial is defined as office buildings, strip malls, gas stations andmunicipalities. More broadly,a customer is anyone who needs a tank tested, serviced, installedor removed.Company employs nine people. It owns and operates equipment with an original cost in the $700,000 rangethat is roughly worth about $150,000 at current values.Company rents office space of about 900 sq. ft. for $800 per month and this also includes space to park the Company's mobile equipment. Owner has no personal Licenses but the manager holds an S1 Licensefor the state of Connecticut.A home improvement license may also be needed for certain jobs. For the year 2010 salesof $973,600 were down about 18% from2009 while net income was $64,773 for the year 2010, down 64% from 2009 per the Company's financial statements. Owner cash flow including add backs to net incomewas inthe $150,000 range for 2010. Economic factors were the prime reason for the decline in 2010 versus 2009 plus the fact that the owner has been retired since 2008 and has a limited role. Business isoperated by a manager. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>350000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>350000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>973578.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>65816.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Southern Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Video, Voice and Data Cabling Installation Firm ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Video-Voice-and-Data-Cabling-Installation-Firm.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Video-Voice-and-Data-Cabling-Installation-Firm.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Thiscompanyhas been in business for 30 years designing and installing video, voice anddata cable networks. They specialize inany type ofcommunication connectivity need using cable, fiber or wireless products. With over 30 years of experience, they are among the most knowledgeable and professional contractors in North America, capable of performing a wide range of installation, ongoing maintenance, professional consulting servicesfor customers, both large and small. Theirsolutions encompass every aspect of supporting a company'sconnectivity needs. From the beginning, the ownerhas beencommitted to usingbest practices, equipment and employees to enable them to serve their customers well.They area single source provider for all video, voice and data connectivity projects. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>1200000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>1200000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>3646150.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>854390.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Connecticut</locationGeneral></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Wood Floor Refinishing ]]> </title><link>http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Wood-Floor-Refinishing.aspx</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.vrbusinessbrokers.com/Listing/Wood-Floor-Refinishing.aspx</guid><description><![CDATA[ Business was established in 1965 and has been run for the past 45 years by the founder and current owner. Itis a top rated firm according to statewide and regional lists. Customers include homeowners, contractors, schools, universities and dance studios. Most of the business is residential and a small percentage commercial. Theowner creates and designs to customer specifications and is one of the first refinishing firms to go &quot;dust free&quot;. Customer base includes Connecticut primarily, butalso NY, PA, MA, NH, RI and Florida in the past. Sales datain recentyears has ranged between $250,000 and $350,000 per year with owner income ranging from $50,000 to $75,000. Peak sales and earningswere significantly higher,approximately double,particularly in the strong economic years of the late 1980's and late 1990's. Owner now has one full time employee to assist in refinishing work and one in the office. Equipment including a service van and all special tools are included in the sale. Business activitycan be expected to improve with the overall economy, particularly in housing. ]]> </description><pubDate>2/13/2012</pubDate><listingPrice>200000.0000</listingPrice><downPayment>200000.0000</downPayment><grossRevenues>238655.0000</grossRevenues><discretionaryEarnings>50795.0000</discretionaryEarnings><locationGeneral>Central Connecticut</locationGeneral></item></channel></rss>
