BUY BC BUSINESSES Business Buyer’s Guide Winter 2013/2014 Southern Interior Region CHANGING THE FACE OF BUSINESS ventureconnect.ca 1.855.421.0082 ntrepreneurs and small businesses are critical to the economic health and prosperity of our communities. From creating and maintaining jobs that Esupport families, to producing goods and services, small business is the engine driving British Columbia’s economy. Small business accounts for 98% of all business in British Columbia Of the 385,900 small businesses operating in the province in 2012, 82% had fewer than five employees In 2012, 26% of BC’s Gross Domestic Product was generated by small business, compared to the national average of 25 percent BC ranks first in the country for the number of small businesses per capita, with 83.5 per 1,000 people 55% of private sector jobs in 2012 were provided by small businesses; second highest in Canada Small business employed over a million people in the province in 2012 Between 2011 and 2012, small business employment in BC grew by 0.4 percent, slightly faster than the national rate of 0.2 percent In 2012, small business provided 31 percent of all wages paid to workers in BC, the highest share of all provinces The accommodation and food services industry was the largest provider of new small business jobs in BC between 2007 and 2012. Employment in this industry climbed 5.2 percent, creating approximately 4,600 new jobs over the five year period One hundred and eighteen Southern Interior business opportunities valued just short of $70 million are represented and offered for sale in this booklet. These small businesses are among the many providing valuable products, services and employment. For a complete Small Business Profile and other information relating to small business, please visit: www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca ǀ www.gov.bc.ca/jti ǀ www.resourcecentre.gov.bc.ca ON THE COVER Downtown Salmon Arm on a winter’s evening. Nestled between the peace- ful shores of Shuswap Lake and beauti- ful surrounding mountains, the City of Salmon Arm (population ~17, 640) offers an incredible diversity of economic and tourism-related amenities. Conveniently situated on the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1), Salmon Arm has long been a popular year-round vacation destination for cultural, seasonal and outdoor enthu- siasts. As the commercial and industrial hub of the Shuswap region, Salmon Arm is home an impressive array of businesses and services. This map highlights the communities and regions covered in this Business Buyer’s Guide Southern Interior Map Cariboo-Chilcotin: 100 Mile Shuswap: Anglemont, Blind Bay, House, 150 Mile House, 70 Mile Canoe, Celista, Eagle Bay, Falk- House, Alexis Creek, Alkali Lake, land, Magna Bay, Malakwa, North Anahim Lake, Bella Coola, Big Shuswap, Salmon Arm, Scotch Lake, Bridge Lake, Buffalo Creek, Creek, Seymour Arm, Sicamous, Canim Lake, Chilanko Forks, Dog Sorrento, Tappen Creek, Eagle Creek, Forest Grove, Gang Ranch, Hagensborg, Sun Country: 70 Mile, Ashcroft, Hanceville, Horsefly, Kleena Boston Bar, Cache Creek, Clinton, Kleene, Lac La Hache, Likely, Lone Goldbridge, Hope, Lillooet, Logan Butte, Mahood Falls, McLeese Lake, Lytton, Pavilion, Savona, Lake, Nemiah Valley, Nimpo Lake, Seton Portage, Shalalth, Spences Riske Creek, Tatia Lake, Tatlayoko Bridge, Walhachin, Yale Lake, Williams Lake Thompson Country: Avola, Nicola Valley: Aspen Grove, Barriere, Blue River, Chase, Brookmere, Douglas Lake, Lower Clearwater, Darfield, Heffley Nicola, Merritt, Quilchena Creek, Kamloops, Knutsford, Little Fort, Louis Creek, McLure, Monte Creek, Monte Lake, North Thomp- son, Pinantan Lake, Pritchard, Vavenby, Westwold Stamp Legend Venture Certified signifies Venture Succession signifies that an independant financial that Venture Connect has analysis has been performed by verified that the business Venture Connect that validates owner is seeking to retire after the sale price. long term ownership. Note white arrow on top. Note green arrow on top. Understanding your business is our business! Call us today for Business Start-Up, Expansion and Succession planning Ginny Mulvahill Business Analyst 1.888.879.5399 ǀ www.cfdccariboo.com 266 Oliver Street Williams Lake, BC Cafe Williams Lake $29,900 Boutique 100 Mile $30,000 Successful family cafe open from The only full service bridal shop in the 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Tues to Saturday. A Cariboo; providing brand name styles for great business for a couple. The your special occasion. This business prides ducting belongs to the leaseholder. itself on customer service and draws Financials are available from people from all over the interior of BC. listing broker. Clean and professional retail location with highly qualified staff enhance the image and reputation of this successful and profitable business. Inventory extra. Carol Ann Taphorn, RE/MAX Williams Lake Corey Sigvaldason, Strategic Partners Realty 2 - 85 South 3rd Ave Williams Lake, Consulting Ltd. E. [email protected] BC V2G 1J1 T. 250.392.2253 T. 250.257.5130 Day Spa Williams Lake $34,900 Restaurant 100 Mile $39,900 Amazing opportunity to purchase a well branded business in Williams Lake. Popular diner at Sheridan Lake on the Tickled Pink Beauty Bar has embraced and renowned Fishing 24 Highway is ready mastered the full Day Spa opportunity. for new owners. Everything is in place to This business has won a number of awards walk in and carry on business. Population including Best Business, it is a great op- explodes in summer in this recreational portunity to assume a large customer list as paradise. Good income and excellent lease. well as top of the line equipment. Call for information. Susan Colgate, Sutton Cariboo Realty Robert Young, RE/MAX Country Lakes 232B N 3rd Ave Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T5 Realty 2 - 441 Alder Ave Box 128 100 Mile T. 250.392.5959 House, BC V0K 2E0 T. 250.395.3420 Wine Shop 100 Mile $70,000 Restaurant 100 Mile $75,000 Best of the best!! The Firehouse Diner, 72 Great family business. 100 Mile’s Premiere seat fully licensed, 2800 sq ft restaurant, Wine Shop. U-Brew could be expanded with room for expansion, located in the to include beer but current owners centre of shopping in 100 Mile House. concentrate strictly on wine and have Leased premises, with full line of equipment won many Prestigious International included in sale. Turn-key operation just Awards. All equipment and extensive waiting for you!!! This is the fastest growing clientele base inc. restaurant in town!!L6664. Brad Potter, RE/MAX Country Lakes Realty Wayne Walker, Royal LePage 100 Mile Realty 96 Cariboo Hwy 97, Box 2038 2 - 441 Alder Ave Box 128 100 Mile House 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 BC V0K 2E0 T. 250.395.3442 T. 250.395.2424 Toy Store Williams Lake $99,000 Sears 100 Mile House $110,000 WiseOwl Toys is the destination store for toys and educational products for children Own your future with this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase the related assets in Central BC. The business was of Kenmaur Enterprises Ltd, the company established in 2002 and has steadily grown licensed to operate the Sears Store in 100 over the past 10 years through the efforts Mile House, BC. Qualified candidates will of its founder and the support of many loyal have the opportunity to carry on this customers. For more info check out successful and established business which is the pride of the community and ventureconnect.ca Sears. Darrell Goertzen, Business Advisor Peter Sterczyk, RE/MAX of Nanaimo E. [email protected] 1-5140 Metral Dr. Nanaimo, BC V9T 2K8 T. 250.954.7477 T. 250.751.1223 Restaurant 100 Mile $114,900 Guide Williams Lake $127,000 Most popular restaurant for breakfast and One Eye Outfit is a provincially certified lunch in the area. Great investment - just guide-outfitting service. Located 250 move in and start to make money. All air miles North of Vancouver, BC on the equipment and furniture is included. Ask sunny East slopes of the Chilcotin Coast Mountains, in management unit 5-6 West REALTOR for more details. 57 seats and Chilcotin. Undisturbed lakes and streams offering catering service. Great location on are a fisherman’s dream, with world class Hwy 97. Get the locals to come nearly every rainbow trout fisheries. If you are looking day and get all the tourists driving by. There for adventure, unmatched beauty and life will be a better return of investment if you changing experiences - this is extend with dinner. the territory for you. Gerhard Berger, Century 21 Seaside (100 Rodger Peterson, McBride Realty Center Mile) Box 2198 #3 - 407 S Cariboo Hwy 97 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 Ltd 277 Main St, P.O. Box 729 McBride, BC T. 250.395.2133 V0J 2E0 T. 250.569.2735 Restaurant Bella Coola $170,000 Auto 100 Mile House $170,000 Busy automotive service & repair business. Great opportunity! Potentially profitable, turnkey, 70 seat restaurant in downtown Other businesses in area include Rona, Bella Coola. $50,000 spent on new Re/Max, Interlakes Esso & Market, equipment, major exposure to local and Wildmans Outdoor Store & more. This tourist traffic. Chinese, pizza and Canadian price includes all equipment and inventory. food, coffee and desserts. Eat in or Owner will train & could stay on if needed. take out orders. Leon Barnett, Crosina Realty Ltd. Robert Young, RE/MAX Country Lakes 171 Oliver Street, Williams Lake BC Realty 2 - 441 Alder Ave Box 128 100 Mile V2G 1L9 T. 250.392.4422 House, BC V0K 2E0 T. 250.395.3420 Restaurant 100 Mile $179,000 Rest. Williams Lake $249,000 Turn key family restaurant that has been A full service restaurant serving breakfast in operation for over 36 years. It’s time to bring your enthusiasm and energy to the and lunch.