Asking Price: $50,000

Location: West Los Angeles, CA

Annual Sales: $53,212

Cash Flow: $4,434.00/month

Years in Business: 13

Inventory included in asking price: Yes

Inventory Value: $500

Business Description: Purrs And Wags Service (PAWS) is the westside’s most popular petsitting and dog walking company.  We have been a single owner, family company since 1997.  We started this business from scratch and have built it up organically.  We have never bought out or merged with any other pet care company.  There are other pet care companies in Los Angeles to be sure, however, we have a sterling reputation and as one competitor stated:  “We tried the Westside market but PAWS has such a lock on it, we eventually left it alone and focused on the other areas of Los Angeles.”  Our client referrals and pet industry colleague referrals (i.e. vets, groomers, doggie daycare facilities, etc.), along with our marketing leads, make obtaining new clients, and keeping the current clients happy, simple to do. With pet care franchise fees at roughly $20,000, it certainly makes sense to purchase an existing business with clients and cash flow already in place.  A new franchise doesn’t have a guaranteed active customer base, immediate new customer inquiries, 100% of the profit, and marketing control.  With PAWS, the hard work is done, the business is created and has loyal clientele.  There is little to no trial and error here.  We already know what works and we will help you learn that too.

We operate in middle-high and very high income Los Angeles’ Westside, including Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Westchester, Culver City, West LA, Mar Vista, Palms, Century City, Brentwood, Westwood and surrounding areas.  We have served thousands of customers for almost 13 years.

Perfect for stay-at-home moms or anyone who prefers to work from home, PAWS is an ideal home based business.  This business lets you make your own hours, eliminate your office commute, and deduct part of your living expenses as a home office.  A love for all types of pet is a must to own this business.

Highly reputable members of Petsitter's International.  Bonded and insured with not a single claim filed during the entire life of the business.

Support/ training: We will provide training, consulting, and support for a negotiated period of time.  We were thinking roughly 6-12 months.  It should take you roughly one month to feel comfortable running the daily operations and less than a week to begin running the daily operations.

Number of employees: 6-15

Financing available: By owner

Reason for selling: I moved to Oregon over 4 years ago and have had a manager running the daily operations of the business for me.  My family is now relocating to Alaska and I am feeling the need to simplify a bit.

I am selling my established and profitable pet care company complete with trained, contracted staff, clients, training and support for the new owner and cash flow in the thriving area of Los Angeles’ west side.  I have owned this business for nearly 13 years and have enjoyed incredible freedom, stability, satisfaction, and a career that offers long-term growth and income potential.

Seller's Website: www.purrsandwagsservice.com

Contact information: (503) 833-2189 or email this seller **Please do NOT contact the business manager at the business contact info listed on the website.  She is aware I am selling the business, however as a manager is not involved in the sale.