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Anchorage’s Best Kept Secret: A Snow Biz with 40% Margins

2025/5/27
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帮助医生和高收入专业人士管理财务的金融教育者和播客主持人。
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Michael: 我认为这家位于阿拉斯加中南部的景观美化和除雪公司,要价183万美元,现金流为70.5万美元,是一个不错的投资机会。该公司已经营17年,拥有稳定的客户群。虽然阿拉斯加的降雪量很大,竞争激烈,但该公司仍然能够保持40%的EBITDA利润率,这表明它具有一定的竞争优势。此外,安克雷奇作为重要的航空枢纽,其地理位置也为该地区带来了潜在的增长机会。 Heather: 我认为这家公司的护城河在于其与当地社区的紧密联系。在阿拉斯加这样的小地方,人际关系非常重要,外来者很难建立信任。因此,如果买家不是当地人,可能会面临一定的挑战。此外,这家公司的财务状况可能比较复杂,需要进行详细的尽职调查。尽管存在一些风险,但如果买家能够融入当地社区,并获得SBA贷款,这家公司仍然具有很大的潜力。 Bill: 我认为这家公司最大的吸引力在于其稳定的现金流和高利润率。在阿拉斯加安克雷奇赚70万美元,生活会很棒。然而,买家需要注意,这家公司的增长潜力有限,而且可能需要搬到阿拉斯加才能经营。此外,买家还需要考虑Key West效应,即那些不断旅行,直到无法再旅行,然后就停留在那个地方的人。总的来说,这家公司适合那些喜欢雪,并且愿意在阿拉斯加生活的人。

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The podcast discusses a snow removal and landscaping business in Southcentral Alaska with $705,000 in SDE. The business has a 17-year history, five employees, and serves both residential and commercial clients. The hosts discuss the business's potential and challenges.
  • $705,000 SDE
  • Located in Southcentral Alaska
  • 17 years in operation
  • Five employees
  • High margins
  • Challenges for outsiders entering a tightly knit community
  • Potential for SBA financing

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Would you move to Alaska to own a snow removal business making $700K a year?Business Listing – https://www.bizquest.com/business-for-sale/landscaping-and-snow-removal-company-for-sale-in-south-central-alaska/BW2313996/📈 Big thanks to our sponsors!👉 Capital Pad is the game-changing marketplace connecting acquisition entrepreneurs with capital. Whether you're buying a business or investing in one, visit capitalpad.com to get started.👉 Interested in franchising? Connor Gross is the go-to expert. Join his newsletter or attend a workshop to find the right franchise for you: connorgroce.comCTAs:Website: https://www.acquanon.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon✉️ Subscribe to our Newsletter and get more deals like this every week: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter🔔 Subscribe to Acquisitions Anonymous: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1🎧 Listen to our full episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: https://www.acquanon.com/episodesIn this episode, Michael, Heather, and Bill dig into a unique opportunity to own a long-standing snow removal and landscaping business in South-central Alaska. With reported SDE of $705,000 and a 17-year operating history, the business serves both residential and commercial clients in one of the snowiest regions in the U.S. The hosts examine everything from potential moats and operational challenges to community ties and the feasibility of SBA financing. If you’ve ever dreamed of running a simple but profitable service business in a remote and rugged location, this one’s for you.🔑 Key Highlights:- Business is making $705K in seller discretionary earnings (SDE)- Located in Southcentral Alaska, possibly Anchorage- 17 years in operation with a strong reputation- Five employees and a lean, high-margin operation- Challenges for outsiders entering a tightly knit community- Potential for carve-out complications in financials- SBA financing could be viable depending on buyer profile- Lifestyle considerations of living and working in Alaska

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