subject: Courier runs for sale-Market Overview businesses for sale-Sporting stores for sale [print this page] Courier runs for sale-Market Overview businesses for sale-Sporting stores for sale
Courier run are still in fair demand with buyers requiring a return on investment in the first year of 70 100% couriers with set runs and regular clients are in higher demand. Airport shuttle businesses and small bus runs have been in poor demand with new players in the market and a slowdown in the tourist numbers since the global credit crisis , the stronger Australian dollar , nearly one of one against the US dollar will also put pressure on the tourist coming to Australia
2.11.2010 the reserve bank of Australia has announced at .025% rise in interest rates taking rates to 4.75% this is the first rate rise in four months. The RBA decision has come as a surprise to the markets , inflation is within the reserve bank's target range and it was anticipated that the RBA would leave interest rates unchanged, the apparent strength in the national economy fuel by demand for China for mining recourses may have push the RBA hand to keep control on inflation .
Sporting stores have show a slow demand over the past 12 months , with the approximate return on investment buyers are seeking of 30-35% , thus 2.5 times earnings is being achieved as a selling price . High inventory cost and rent has place pressure on profit margins in sporting stores. Businesses for sale prices have flat lined at best and decreased by up to 5-8% over the past 12 months in throughout many industry types and areas of Australia, in many business categories margins are being squeezed and sales turnover is down Interest rates are gradually increasing leaving business owners with less equity available to leverage against a assert purchase . Bank funding has tightened and buyers are looking for strong cash flow business opportunities.
