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This established, award-winning full-service digital agency has operated continuously for over 20 years and has built one of the strongest independent brands in the Louisville market. Widely recognized for its quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships, the company maintains a flawless five-star online reputation and has received multiple KTIA awards for client work. The agency provides a full suite of services including website development and maintenance, web hosting, graphic design, campaign design and management, videography, and brand strategy. It serves a diverse client base across various industries, including national and international accounts. The business ranks organically for highly competitive keywords such as “web design Louisville,” generating a steady flow of qualified inbound leads without reliance on paid advertising. This creates a durable, low-cost acquisition engine that supports consistent growth and strong margins. Revenue is well diversified, with a meaningful portion generated through recurring sources such as maintenance packages, retainers, and hosting services. Supported by documented systems, scalable operations, and an experienced team, the company represents an attractive acquisition opportunity for both strategic and financial buyers seeking stability, brand equity, and long-term growth potential.
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Founded in 2016, this full-service digital marketing agency has spent nearly a decade building a focused niche serving home care and eldercare businesses—a sector experiencing sustained, long-term growth driven by U.S. demographic trends. The agency’s deep specialization in this industry has produced proven systems, refined messaging, and a loyal client base that reflects genuine results. This is not a generalist shop; it is a recognized expert in helping eldercare businesses grow their online presence, generate leads, and win new clients. The business operates entirely online with no physical location required and is currently serving active clients on a recurring basis. The recurring revenue model, niche positioning, established processes, and low overhead make this a compelling turnkey acquisition for a buyer looking to enter or expand within the home care and eldercare marketing space. SERVICES INCLUDE • Search engine optimization (SEO) and lead generation • Website design, development, and ongoing management • Content marketing and regular blog publishing • Email newsletter creation, distribution, and subscriber management • Reputation management — soliciting positive reviews and responding to negative ones • Social media brand management (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and more) • Google My Business and local directory optimization • Marketing strategy development and implementation
This is one of the most compelling acquisition opportunities in the Northeast print and packaging market — a profitable, fully staffed, owner-independent platform with over 50 years of continuous operation, a Fortune 500 client base, and EBITDA trending over $800K. The seller is motivated and flexible on structure for the right buyer. THE BUSINESS >Full-service commercial printer and packaging provider with all production in-house >Three diversified revenue lines: commercial and digital printing, custom packaging including folding cartons, and HIPAA-certified transactional print and mail services >No single customer exceeds 12% of revenue — Fortune 500 client relationships averaging 5+ years with high switching costs >Dual FSC and HIPAA certified — unlocking healthcare, pharmaceutical, and ESG-mandated enterprise contracts most regional competitors cannot access >87 new clients acquired in 2025 alone WHY THIS BUSINESS STANDS OUT The commercial print and packaging industry is experiencing significant tailwinds. Domestic reshoring driven by tariff pressure is actively generating new client wins in this segment. E-commerce growth is fueling demand for custom packaging. Healthcare print is one of the fastest-growing segments in North American commercial printing. This business is certified, staffed, and already capturing all three trends. RARE EQUIPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE >Komori Lithrone S40 — a 6-color 40" sheetfed press with aqueous coater, one of only a handful operating in the entire Northeast; replacement value exceeds $1M for this press alone >Epson V7000 UV Flatbed at 96" x 120" — among the largest-format UV flatbeds in the region, enabling large-scale corporate graphics and signage production >Heidelberg offset and die-cutting equipment — coveted, scarce, and appreciating in value >Full digital suite, complete bindery, mailing, and owned delivery fleet — entirely in-house >In-house packaging design and engineering >Operations powered by a 2024 industry award-winning MIS platform FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS >Adjusted EBITDA trending over $800K — structural improvements already executed, not projected >Gross margins consistently in the mid-to-upper 30s >Quality of Earnings report completed Q3 2025 by independent CPA firm >Cost improvements already implemented >Consistent sales of 7M with one shift and a capacity of 12M in the plant TRANSITION The business runs independent of the owner. Senior management averages over a decade of tenure. Client relationships are held by the sales team — not the owner. The seller is motivated, willing to remain through transition, and flexible on deal structure including seller financing for the right buyer. This caliber of business — certified, hard-asset rich, and growing — rarely comes to market. NDA required. Full Confidential Information Memorandum available to qualified buyers through Genuine Business Advisors.
Murphy Business, is presenting an exceptional opportunity that awaits in Eastern North Carolina, where a well-established and financially robust marketing solutions provider is on offer. This entity, with over twenty years in operation, specializes in a comprehensive suite of services including graphic design, digital and offset printing, direct mail solutions, and promotional products. The business boasts a strategic location in a high-visibility area, making it a cornerstone in its regional market. Consistent Financial Health: The business has consistently shown solid financial health, with an average annual revenue of approximately $684,777 over the past three years. It also demonstrates strong profitability with a gross profit margin of 67.5% and high adjusted EBITDA margins. Diverse Service Portfolio: It offers a broad range of services tailored to both seasonal tourist businesses and year-round local enterprises, making it a versatile player in the market. Strategic Location and Market Positioning: The business benefits from its prime location in a bustling commercial district of the Outer Banks, ensuring high customer foot traffic and visibility. This location supports sustained business through both peak tourist seasons and off-season periods, bolstered by a strong reputation and word-of-mouth referrals.
National transaction benchmarks for web design agency 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 web design agency acquisitions.
One-time design and build projects are lumpy and must be won continuously, while hosting, maintenance, and retainer revenue recurs predictably. A business living on the next project is far riskier than one with a base of monthly recurring income. Separate project revenue from recurring revenue in the financials, because the recurring portion is what gives the business durability and supports a higher value.
Ongoing hosting, maintenance, and support agreements turn one-time clients into recurring revenue and are often the most valuable part of a web shop. They are sticky because clients rarely move a working website without reason. Quantify the recurring revenue, review the agreement terms, and check retention, since this base is what you can most reliably count on after the sale.
Designers and developers are mobile, and client relationships frequently attach to individuals rather than the firm. If a lead designer leaves and takes clients along, you have bought less than you paid for. Identify the key people, understand their compensation and satisfaction, and put retention incentives and enforceable non-solicitation terms in place as part of the deal.
A few large clients often drive most of a web shop's revenue, and the forward pipeline can be thin. Heavy concentration plus a shallow pipeline is a fragile combination. Get revenue by client, the status of the project backlog, and a sense of how new work is generated, so you can judge whether the income is broad-based or dependent on a handful of accounts.
The proprietary code, templates, design systems, and client site assets are core to the business, and ownership must pass to you clearly. Disputes over who owns the work, or client sites built on platforms you will not control, can undermine the value. Confirm what intellectual property, code, and client access transfer, and that there are no licensing or ownership entanglements that survive the sale.
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