Established in 1989, this Company produces and sells embroidered and screen printed apparel and promotional items, plus signs, banners and vehicle graphics. Sales are approximately 52% screen-printing, 42% embroidery and 6% signs/graphics. Production is done in house by trained staff, using automated and manual equipment.
The customer base is a mix of small and large businesses across many industries, schools, sports teams, government, non-profits and some individual/retail. Management estimates 70% business clients, 20% schools and 10% other. The customer base is primarily local (Sonoma County). In 2008 the firm’s top 9 customers combined represented only 19% of sales—low concentration represents lower risk.
The firm has 12 employees—most long-term, 9 full time and 3 part time. It has a capable artist on staff to design logos and graphics and one manager. It has no ‘outside’ salesperson.
Most of the firm’s sales are from repeat customers, and new customer generation has received little attention for years. Advertising has averaged less than 1% of sales for the past three years. The firm has hundreds of custom imprint designs, which helps it retain clients.
A buyer must relocate this business. The facility is being sold separately, and a long term lease is not available.
The business has historically had strong historical earnings and cash flow. The current economic slowdown and the recent disassociation of a managing partner have contributed to a decline in 2009 sales and earnings.
Reason for sale: Partnership dissolution.
For more information contact Al Statz, (707)778-2040, info@sunbeltvp.com
Gross Sales (2008): $1,134,643
Earnings: Inquire
Price: $155,000 or best offer
Terms: Cash
Assets Included in Above Price
Equipment in place: $105,000 est
Inventory: $5,000
Customer records, artwork, database.
Order backlog.
Trained staff.
Systems, procedures.
Suppliers in place.
Trade name.
Phone numbers.
Goodwill.
NOT Included
Cash, AR, other current assets, real estate, seller debt or current liabilities