Professional Services
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
fairly pricedComparable Professional Services businesses sell at a median of 3.0x SDE, based on 556 listings. This one asks 2.8x, about 4% from that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$622K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Professional Services businesses sell around $622K vs this $595K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in professional & admin services are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Professional & Admin Services benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
68%
Industry charge-off
1.6%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$150,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, TD Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank, National Association.
Based on 48,760 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
high SDE margin and priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
Rare East Coast Niche Service Business | High Barrier to Entry | Limited Competition | Recurring Industry Demand Most businesses compete on price. This business competes on authorization, reputation, expertise, and decades of trust. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the only authorized professional audio equipment service businesses of its kind on the East Coast—servicing high-end systems relied upon by musicians, event professionals, production companies, institutions, venues, and commercial clients. In an industry where manufacturer authorization, technical capability, and credibility matter, this company has positioned itself as a trusted resource with long-standing relationships and a reputation that took decades to build. Why this business stands out: • Exclusive manufacturer authorizations • Highly specialized technical niche with limited direct competition • Long-standing commercial and institutional relationships • Skilled technicians and operational infrastructure already in place • Consistent demand driven by entertainment, events, AV, and institutional markets • Strong reputation and recurring referral-based business This is the type of business that becomes difficult to replicate because the moat is built through trust, experience, and technical specialization—not marketing hype. As live events, production, entertainment, and institutional AV needs continue growing, the upside becomes compelling. Potential expansion opportunities include: • Recurring service agreements • Expanded repair capabilities • E-commerce parts and accessory sales • Increased B2B commercial relationships • Regional scaling opportunities For the right buyer, this is an opportunity to acquire a defensible niche business with strong positioning in an industry where expertise still matters. Serious inquiries only. Proof of funds and NDA required prior to release of additional information. Ralph RJ Galdorisi Broker| East Coast Business Brokers https://meetings.hubspot.com/rj-galdorisi 5167074670 Cell | 6312711731 Office https://meetings.hubspot.com/rj-galdorisi rg@eastcoastbusinessbrokers.com or RJgaldorisi@gmail.com www.eastcoastbusinessbrokers.com
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