Growing Pest Control Business In Australia For Sale

Business description

Turn over 2010/11$480 000

Net Profit $130 000

Possumbusters Pty Ltd is a vibrant, successful pest control business. We provide permanent solutions to peoples' possum, rat and bird problems.
In the five years we have been in operation, we have grown steadily and consistently each year and now operate in the following locations: Sydney, Newcastle, Woolongong, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra.

We have a Systems based approach to business design and have manuals for each component of the business. We currently have a full time Office Manager to Co- ordinate bookings and contractors.

Possumbusters is a brand recognized for results, great customer service and responsible handling of native animals. WIRES, the RSPCA, National Parks and Wildlife and the Environmental Protection Agency all refer work to Possumbusters on a regular basis because they know our workers are well trained and will complete the work to a high standard.

Our advertising strategies have been very effective, our web advertising and web presence has seen us near or at the very top of the first page on Google searches.

We have built relationships with property managers in all our areas of operation and we enjoy a constant flow of work from these contacts.

Currently we have 11 people working for our company across four states. 7 full time and 4 part time.

Opportunities that we have identified for Possumbusters are as follows:
Expansion into Melbourne, Cairns, Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast.

Expansion of our online products- possum boxes, cages etc.

Addition of extra services to compliment PB. eg- property maintenance, gutter cleaning, tree pruning, roof space cleaning.

This business is currently operated from home offices.

This business would suit:
a couple looking to work from home and manage the business
an existing pest control company looking to add to it\'s list of services
a builder looking to manage a team of contractors and make use of building experience to include larger projects/repairs.

We are selling because we seek a lifestyle change and wish to pursue other investment opportunities.

Please call Jo Matthews on ------ or email --_---------@-------.--- --- ---- -----------.

General Infomation
Years established: 5 years.
Employees: 11 total. 7 full time and 4 part time.
Trading Hours:7 days per week.

Other Infomation
Home Based: This business is currently run from home offices.
Expansion: Oppertunities to take this business Australia wide exist. One could add $300 000 to the business with a mix of strategies.
Support Traning: 3 months support offered for management and training. All staff are fully trained at present.
Reason Selling: Ready for a lifestyle change. Looking to invest in other oppertunites.