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Cook County, Illinois
Established Tax, Bookkeeping & Payroll Firm
Asking Price
$199,000
Revenue
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Down
$100,000
Cash Flow
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Name: Lori Donahoe
Name
Lori Donahoe
Description
Revenue is primarily weighted toward tax preparation, complemented by recurring bookkeeping and payroll services that provide steady, year-round income and continuity. The firm's established systems and reputation create a turnkey opportunity for a buyer seeking stable cash flow and growth potential.
The founder is retiring and is fully committed to a smooth transition, offering post-sale consulting to ensure continuity for clients.
The business can drive revenue growth through:
Digital Marketing Implementation: The firm currently does not engage in proactive digital marketing or social media outreach. Implementing a modern SEO strategy, local search optimization, and a targeted lead-generation campaign could result in an influx of new clients in the affluent northern suburb markets
Capacity Expansion & Team Scaling: Growth has been historically limited by time rather than demand. By adding additional preparers or support staff, a new owner can immediately begin accepting the high volume of referrals that the firm currently turns away
Physical Footprint Expansion: The business is ideally positioned for growth within its current building. With an additional office suite available immediately in building, a buyer can seamlessly expand the physical footprint to accommodate a larger team without the disruption of a move
https://tworld.com/locations/Illinois/lagrange/listings/Established-Tax-Bookkeeping-Payroll-Firm-
Business Details
Year Established:
1992
Employees:
1
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
N/A
Other Information
Listing Number:
041621-125334
Sales:
$187,450
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$130,923
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:87976 / Listing Number 041621-125334
Business Category:
Accounting
Keywords:
Transworld
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