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Profitable Bonsai Nursery and Pottery Business

$278,694

Please, read about this opportunity only if you are someone who loves bonsai trees and Japanese pottery, and who wants to live on a beautiful gently sloping acreage whose meadow leads you down to Mary's River.

If you have been thinking that you might want to move from your too-hectic location to a peaceful Oregon valley, and the words "sanctuary" and "safe haven" resonate with you, then perhaps you will want to look into this unusual (and profitable) business. The owner has pulled off one of those miracles in life and business that are all too rare: she created one of the top import businesses in her field, established an impeccable reputation among a broad and loyal customer base, and built a picture-postcard operation in one of Oregon's most lovely areas.

Why would she sell such a business, which continues to grow, after some 30 years of giving it her all? The reason is that she is now dealing with a serious illness; one that will require loving family support in another state.

There is a catch, though. The chickens. There are ten of them. They have names, and they go on walks with the owner down to the river. She can't take them with her, and she is hoping the new owner will adopt them.

This business is being offered at a price that was calculated to provide the buyer a double-digit return on investment, based on proven performance. In addition to the base price, the fine imported pottery and the valuable bonsai tree inventory are being offered at "landed cost", meaning the cost to the seller including import duties and fees. The value of the inventory varies, of course, but typically runs at approximately $200,000. At a time when banks offer returns in the range of 1% to 3%, might the idea of earning more than 20% on one's investment be intriguing? There are no guarantees of course, but the offering price is based on a three-year weighted average of demonstrated cash flows; it is definitely not plucked from air. (Oops! Sorry, chickens; I didn't mean to say "plucked!")

If the idea of living in a secluded valley that is close to a thriving university town seems like your future, please contact the broker. A non-disclosure agreement is required, and then detailed financials are available to qualified buyers. Please see the BizBuySell Ad: 649036

This set of listings is not necessarily complete

There's a long-standing joke in the business brokerage industry, whereby a business seller wants you to sell his or her business as soon as possible, and for the best price, but you can't tell anyone it's for sale.

This is not far from the truth. If not done properly, listing a business for sale can jeopardize relations with customers, employees, suppliers, and finance sources. Competitors can be quick to make the most of the situation by letting others know that the business is listed for sale and that, therefore, their company is safer to deal with.

We understand this dynamic, and have developed methods to pursue the seller's objectives while maintaining the utmost in confidentiality. Sometimes it involves keeping a listing private while we contact prospective buyers with a so-called "blind profile." In other cases, it's OK to publicize a listing as long as inquirers are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement ("NDA").

If you are looking to buy a business, the listings of any one broker (including us), are only a tiny part of the business listings available for consideration. In addition to looking at our sampling, please consider calling us.

We are happy to answer questions about our business for sale listings, or to discuss how we help buyers acquire the right business at the right price by searching and analyzing the listings of others; please feel free to call us at 800-618-2113.

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Please note that all financial representations are from the sellers. Pacific Northwest Business Brokers makes no claims as to their completeness or accuracy, and recommends that interested parties consult their financial professionals to conduct appropriate due diligence investigations.