Similar businesses sell at 1.4x to 5.0x SDE. Compare live listings and connect with sellers.
800shutterstock_1575442558.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Established turnkey carpet cleaning business serving Bonner County and surrounding North Idaho communities since 2009. The company has built a strong reputation for premium service quality, consistent 5-star customer satisfaction, and reliable recurring revenue. Operating as a home-based business with a centralized service area across three counties, the company is well-positioned for efficient scheduling and growth. With approximately $100,000 in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), this is a proven, profitable operation with immediate income potential. The business includes professional-grade equipment, a large established customer base, and a streamlined system that allows a new owner to step in and operate from day one.
b838c450-549e-472b-864e-f1db7d2bd2a0.png&w=3840&q=75)
This established locksmith business, proudly serving the community since 1935, has built a longstanding reputation as a reliable, full-service provider for both in-store and mobile locksmith needs. Catering to residential and commercial clients alike, the business offers a comprehensive array of services, including key cutting, lockouts, rekeying, lock repairs, padlock sales, deadbolt installations, high-security systems, master keying, automotive lock services, safe sales, and keyless entry solutions. Renowned for its professional, timely, and trustworthy service, this shop has remained a cornerstone in the community, providing a one-stop destination for all security and locksmith services. With its decades-long legacy, this business represents an exceptional opportunity for anyone ready to step into a well-established and trusted enterprise.
National transaction benchmarks for service business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
Cofounder & CEO
Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating service business acquisitions.
A pest-control, cleaning, or landscaping firm with recurring agreements is worth far more than one living on one-off jobs; get the contracted share and the renewal rate.
A few large accounts can carry — and walk with — the business; review the top customers, contract lengths, and cancellation terms.
In many service businesses the owner is the salesperson and the trusted contact; understand who holds the customers and the transition plan.
These are labor-heavy; understand staffing, turnover, wage pressure, and whether key crews stay.
Pest control, security, legal, and waste businesses carry licenses and obligations that may be tied to the owner — and some, like dry cleaners, carry environmental exposure.
Low-capital service businesses are easy to dress up; scrutinize owner add-backs, vehicle and equipment condition, and whether the margins hold.
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
