Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning · Central Florida A Turnkey Cleaning Business With Recurring Revenue Built In Four years of consistent growth, two fully equipped service trucks, and a diversified client base — this Central Florida operation is the rare acquisition that earns from day one. Asking Price$225,000 2024 Revenue$314,547 Disc. Earnings (SDE)$80,549 Down Payment$175,000 LocationCentral […]
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How to value a tutoring business
Add back “discretionary” expenses (like your personal car lease or home office supplies) to your net profit to find your true SDE.
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The marketing and advertising landscape in 2026 is a “seller’s market” for those who have embraced AI-efficiency and first-party data strategies. However, turning a creative shop into a liquid asset requires more than just a high billing rate; it requires a strategic exit plan. If you’re looking to transition from founder to “former owner,” here […]
How do you value a landscaping and lawn service in Tampa?
Customer Concentration: If a single HOA or commercial client accounts for more than 20% of your total revenue, a buyer will likely lower the multiple due to the risk of that one client leaving [1.1, 1.5].
Route Density: In Tampa, “windshield time” is a profit killer. A business with high route density (many clients in one neighborhood like Westchase or South Tampa) is worth more than one with accounts scattered across the county [4.2].
Equipment Condition: Buyers will conduct a detailed equipment assessment. If the fleet is aging (average 7+ years), expect a lower multiple as the buyer will need to invest in new zero-turn mowers and trucks immediately [1.5, 4.4].
Owner Involvement: A “lifestyle” business where the owner is on a mower every day is worth less than a “managed” business with clear crew leads and SOPs [4.5].
The “Vacation Test”: Why Documented SOPs Are Your Business’s Best Selling Point
If you want to sell your business for 90% or more of your asking price, you cannot afford to “guess” at your systems.