Blue Water Business Brokers

Surgical Equipment Repair and Sales Company

BWBB — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:04:52 +0000

This business was founded in 2002 and has enjoyed an increase in profits every year. The sales segmentation includes hospitals and surgery centers in the United States with a client base of 80 plus and growing. Service includes the sale and repair of surgical equipment and instruments with emphasis in orthopedics, endoscopy and ophthalmology. These are the primary surgical procedures performed on the growing elderly demographic, a marktet segment that will number over 70 million by 2030. This business is prime for the future, and achieved record profits last year during an economic recession. This company has partnered with the premier laboratories in the industry and serves as a liaison between the surgical facility and the lab. As such, they do not repair the instruments, but rather broker the transaction through a unique system utilizing a highly-trained customer support staff. This allows the owner complete freedom of movement, and enables the owner to operate the business from anywhere with simply a laptop and a cell phone.

Asking Price: $1.4m
Gross Income: $1.1m
Cash Flow: $273,000
Year Established: 2002

What It Takes To Own A Caribbean Business

BWBB — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:11 +0000

As anyone who has ever sent in a request for more information about our listings will tell you, our first course of action is to send over a questionnaire with all kinds of intrusive questions about their personal finances, decision-making ability and spousal consent. While most take it in good humor and provide us with as accurate a picture as possible, a few have simply refused to fill out the form and/or re-disappeared into the digital mist from whence they came.

The fact is, there are far more people enticed by the *idea* of owning a business, especially in the Caribbean, than those ready to make the commitment required to take a successful operation and run with it. Since we represent both parties during a transaction of this nature, we thought it would be a good idea to publish a checklist of things you should consider before seriously approaching a Caribbean business for sale opportunity.

If you are interested in purchasing an existing business in the Caribbean (and we hope you are), ask yourself the following questions – and get your spouse and/or business partners to do the same…

Are you a self-starter?
Are you a leader?
Have you worked in a business similar to the one you want to buy? (i.e. retail, tourism, hospitality, etc.)
Have you had any entrepreneurial experience?
Do you have the patience to work with and motivate the people around you?
Can you accept total responsibility for a company’s success or failure?
Do you have a strong team of advisers/mentors?
Do you have a budget, marketing and business plan?
Have the plans been critiqued by your team of advisers?
Can you make decisions quickly and confidently?
Can you stay the course if times get tough?
Can you access additional capital beyond the initial start-up or acquisition costs (most businesses fail due to lack of capital).
How is your credit?
Have you shopped your competition and determined your competitive advantages?
Have you researched the availability of personnel and the skills necessary to staff your business?
Have you considered the differences between working at the beach vs. being on vacation?
Did you check to see if there were any laws that may hamper your ability to do business?
If you could make the same amount of money working for another business owner, would you still proceed?
Do you have the support of your spouse or business partner(s)?
Can you read and keep financial records?

If you answered “yes” to 15 or more of the above questions, you probably have the right mindset to start or buy your own business. If you answered “yes” to 10 or fewer, you may want to reconsider your motivations.

Especially in regard to question #16, we often hear from couples just returning from a wonderful vacation experience, dreaming of the chance to return and live happily ever after. It can and has been done! Unfortunately, many of those same people lack the experience or fortitude to get down to the business at hand. To cater to others rather than being catered to. To roll up their sleeves rather than rolling out their towels. It takes a balance of both to run a successful Caribbean business, and we’re here to help, but be sure you are ready for the commitment before asking a busy business owner to commit their time and energy to your wistful fantasies.

If you feel that you are indeed ready to take the plunge, LET US KNOW. We would be glad to help guide you through the process of purchasing your new life in the Blue Water World.

For Sale: Daysail Operation in St. Maarten

BWBB — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:29:57 +0000

A wonderful opportunity to own and operate your dream business in St. Maarten. This daysail operation provides a great experience for their customers who come from visiting cruise ships and area hotels / villas. The crux of their operation consists of taking their guests out sailing and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. They also provide food and beverage for their guests. The excursion is usually 3 to 4.5 hours during the day with a shorter sunset cruise in the late afternoon. They also offer private charters. Contracts are in place with cruise lines and they also have a strong web presence to attract customers.

Asking Price: $475k

Competition: Unique boat for the area in great location to capture cruise ship passengers.

Growth/Expansion: This island is already a popular cruise ship destination with expansion plans taking place to enhance cruise ship business.

Contact Us for additional operating and financial information.

Scheduling St. Maarten Business Tour

BWBB — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:17:08 +0000

We have several businesses about to list in St. Maarten in addition to this beauty and are looking to schedule a tour of all listings in mid October. If you are in the area or would like to attend, please contact us today to let us know what days/times would be most convenient for you. We will have listings in the $1m – $15m range, primarily in the shore excursion category. Also, be sure to join the mailing list (above) to be notified of similar “Caribbean Business For Sale” tours throughout the region!

For Sale: Powerhouse Water Sports/Shore Excursion Company

BWBB — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:01:14 +0000

One of the most successful water sports/shore excursion companies in the Caribbean with a 20 year track record, strong net margins and a multimillion dollar portfolio of assets. Owner retiring. Well qualified buyers will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and submit proof of financial capability before company details are released. Quite literally the opportunity of a lifetime. We are arranging a formal walk-through and owner introduction in mid October. Contact us immediately to make your reservation!

Company Details

Asking Price: $10m

Area: [private_authorized]20[/private_authorized]

Legal: [private_authorized]West Bay Beach South 12C/158
View: [private_authorized]Canal View[/private_authorized]
Buyer’s Rebate: [private_authorized]N[/private_authorized]
Type Used: [private_authorized]Industrial[/private_authorized]

Acres: [private_authorized].2777[/private_authorized]
Possession: [private_authorized]At Closing[/private_authorized]
How Shown: [private_authorized]By Appointment/List[/private_authorized]
Forced Sale: [private_authorized]N[/private_authorized]
Zoning: [private_authorized]Commercial Marine[/private_authorized]

Grenadines Businesses For Sale

BWBB — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:35:10 +0000