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A specialized energy services provider focused on delivering advanced directional drilling and real-time downhole measurement solutions to oil and gas operators, utilizing proprietary engineering, high-performance equipment, and experienced technical personnel to optimize wellbore placement, enhance drilling efficiency, and reduce overall project costs; the company operates across key onshore U.S. basins and is recognized for its ability to perform reliably in complex and high-temperature drilling environments while maintaining a lean, scalable operating model.
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Nearly a century of industry roots has shaped this established specialty trade business into a trusted provider for institutional, municipal, healthcare, and commercial clients across Central and South Texas. Known for dependable execution and code-compliant installations, the company has earned long-standing relationships with repeat public- and private-sector customers in a resilient, infrastructure-driven niche. As an SBA pre-qualified business, it operates as a turnkey platform with experienced installation crews, standardized project workflows, and reliable vendor partnerships already in place. For 2025, projected revenue is approximately $2.93 million, generating adjusted Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of $246,900, supporting SBA financing and immediate post-acquisition cash flow. Financial performance reflects normalized operations with limited owner dependency and a defined management transition plan. Revenue is primarily project-based and diversified across essential end markets, supplemented by recurring replacement and maintenance work that reinforces customer retention and baseline stability. Forward projections indicate steady growth, with revenue trending toward $3.9 million by 2029 and expanding cash flow driven by consistent demand and disciplined cost controls. This opportunity is well suited for an owner-operator, strategic buyer, or SBA-qualified investor seeking a scalable specialty trade business with institutional credibility, durable demand, and clear paths for measured growth in a high-growth Texas corridor.
The company, which was established over two decades ago, provides staffing services for music festivals, film productions, live music venues, and sporting events. Their clients include various notable promotion and production companies. They collaborate with major touring acts, multi-day music festivals, and music venues. Located in the south-central U.S., the company is positioned to serve the established regional market, noted for its demand for professional event management and staffing expertise.
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In business since 1980, this high-end residential landscaping contractor has established excellent relationships with award winning landscape architects as well as homeowners. The company has built their reputation on offering an excellent customer experience by adhering to the highest standards in quality and craftsmanship.
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This business provides specialized remote staffing and operational support to professionals in the financial services sector. It connects experienced U.S.-based talent with firms seeking administrative, client service, and back-office assistance. The model is fully remote and highly scalable, allowing the company to serve clients nationwide without geographic limitations. Revenue is driven by recurring monthly engagements, supplemented by project-based and direct-hire recruiting work. The business has built a strong reputation through consistent performance, long-term client relationships, and zero reliance on paid advertising. With a growing demand for outsourced operations in the advisory space, the company is well-positioned for continued expansion. Its streamlined infrastructure and niche expertise create an attractive opportunity for a buyer seeking a profitable, asset-light service business.
Founded in 2016 in Puebla, Mexico, this HR and nearshore Employer of Record (EOR) provider specializes in building compliant, full-time remote teams across borders. Initially focused on recruitment, headhunting, and payroll, the firm has grown into a trusted HR partner with a solid base in Mexico and a portfolio of recurring international clients. In 2021, operations expanded into the United States, enabling clients to hire internationally without the need for local entities. By 2025, coverage extended to Canada, delivering seamless EOR services across North America. Strategic partnerships with immigration lawyers further enhance compliance and visa support. The competitive advantage comes from rapid, high-quality talent sourcing, bilingual nearshore support, and strict compliance practices. Revenue is generated through recruitment fees and recurring EOR/HR outsourcing contracts, serving small to mid-sized enterprises in the U.S., Canada, and globally that seek cost-effective, scalable workforce solutions. Today, a 17-member team manages HR operations for more than 1,000 client employees, with most staff based in Mexico for efficiency. Future growth plans include expanding Latin American talent networks, extending EOR services into additional countries, and developing advanced offerings such as role-based hiring pods and international compliance programs. With nearly a decade of experience, proven North American expansion, and strong expertise in cross-border HR, the firm is positioned to remain a leading partner for organizations scaling globally.
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This company operates as a boutique property management firm focused on luxury short-term rentals in a high-demand U.S. market. It offers a fully integrated management model combining technology, guest services, and operational excellence to maximize property performance. The business maintains a curated portfolio of premium homes and delivers consistently high occupancy and guest satisfaction. Its lean structure and high-margin model make it both efficient and scalable.
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Founded in 2017, this company is one of the fastest-growing firms in the $280+ billion U.S. staffing industry. By year-end, it is projected to rank within the top 1% of all staffing companies nationwide. Specializing in high-volume, long-term, multi-site temporary placements in the light industrial sector, the company has built a strong national footprint. It currently serves clients across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Ohio, California, Kentucky, and North Carolina. What truly sets the company apart is its innovative model—the only staffing firm in the country to offer Profit Sharing to its temporary employees. This unique approach drives higher worker retention and client satisfaction while aligning incentives across the board. With an annual billing rate of approximately $32 million, the company has established a solid and diversified client base. Its two largest customers account for significant recurring revenue: Client A: Estimated annual billing of $11,000,000 Client B: Estimated annual billing of $6,400,000 The remaining $15 million in annual revenue is evenly distributed across eight additional clients, underscoring the company’s balanced and resilient revenue structure.
This company, located in one of the fastest growing cities in Texas, is a community-focused urban space designed to promote creativity and collaboration among local entrepreneurs and artists. The company offers coworking memberships that cater to the diverse needs of modern professionals, remote employees & teams, and entrepreneurs. The company holds a number of strategic advantages in the coworking market. First, and most important, it has cultivated a strong community culture and a loyal member base over the past decade, making it a trusted and beloved local brand. It is located offers immense value - it is located between downtown and the airport and surrounded by a growing neighborhood full of new homes, apartments, and restaurants. The space itself is thoughtfully designed with a wide variety of work environments including open desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms, an event space, and a small podcast and photo studio. Additional amenities such as treadmill desks, standing desks, free 24/7 access, onsite parking, and free monitor/equipment checkout further distinguish the experience. The space is also favorably positioned next to an extremely popular gym, a podcast recording studio, as well as locally popular restaurants.
A rapidly growing and well-established residential solar and electrical services provider based in California. Founded in 2019, the company has scaled efficiently, with revenue reaching $3.7M in 2024 and EBITDA margins approaching 50%. It offers solar panel installations, battery systems, mini-split HVAC, and residential electrical upgrades. The business has built a strong reputation for speed, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
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.
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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.
