October-December 2008 ARTHUR BERRY & COMPANY This is Arthur Berry & Company's quarterly newsletter provided as a service to our customers.  We respect your right to privacy.   If you do not wish to receive this newsletter, please send an email to bizinfo@arthurberry.com and type "Remove" in the subject line. Strategies for a Successful Business Transfer in a Down Market It is estimated that less than 15% of business owners have developed an exit plan from their business, despite the reality that it is a certain outcome for every business owner. Click here to read this article from Michael F. Coyle, CBI, CenterPoint Business Advisors, Inc.. MOST RECENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITES To learn more about recently listed Business Opportunities, click on any of the links below for details. View our complete list of opportunities at www.arthurberry.com. Description City/Region Price Gross Sales Assets Meridian Mulligans Bar & Eatery Meridian, ID $85,000 $335,000 $90,000 Family Practice Medical Clinic Boise, ID see profile undisclosed $175,000 Small Town Fast Food Drive Thru Treasure Valley $79,900 $160,100 $162,000 Bowling Facility and Restaurant SW Idaho $425,000 $437,332 $425,000 Bulk Mail Advertising Company Boise, ID $195,000 $274,200 $42,700 Established Local Bicycle Shop SW Idaho $145,000 $250,962 $65,850 UPS Store Franchise Treasure Valley $215,000 undisclosed $114,183 Boise Vintage Cycles & Salvage Garden City, ID $405,000 undisclosed $448,000 Closet Tailors Franchise East Idaho $115,000 undisclosed $87,500 Teton Motor Sports Driggs, ID $2,500,000 undisclosed $2,480,000 Turn Key Bakery and Deli Boise, ID $45,000 undisclosed $150,000 Rocky Mountain DVD Kiosks East Idaho $100,000 undisclosed $120,500 MOST RECENT COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITES To learn more about recently listed Commercial Opportunities, click on any of the links below for details. View our complete list of opportunities at www.arthurberry.com. Description City/Region Price/Rate PSF Cap Rate Size Commercial Development Property Boise, ID $232,000 - 0.38 Acres Single Tenant Investment McCall, ID $800,000 8.25% 4,800 SF Salmon River Log Homes Facility (includes land and residence) Salmon, ID $525,000 - 5,600 SF total Industrial Investment Property Garden City, ID $760,000 8.0% 6,000 and 7,500 SF Industrial Condo Flex Space Hailey, ID $185 PSF - 1,760 to 1,880 SF Retail Sublease Boise, ID $18.36 PSF NNN - 2,832 SF RECENT BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS Frederick Dunhour has purchased the assets of Book City Book Store in Idaho Falls, Idaho.   The seller was represented in the transaction by Bill Spofford. CurrenTechnologies, Inc., an electrical testing and maintenance company in Boise, Idaho, has been purchased by James Vandermeer.   The transaction was handled by Ron Winkler and Kip Moggridge. Rod DeArmond, an insurance and financial services agent for State Farm, has leased 1,055 SF at 600 N. Rivershore Lane in Eagle, Idaho.   Bob Sabino represented the tenant in the transaction. Leslie Berger has purchased the assets of Bun in the Oven, a maternity apparel store in Rexburg, Idaho.   Bill Spofford represented the seller in the transaction. Ricky Cates of Roadhouse Tatoo Parlour has leased 575 SF at 816 Caldwell Blvd. in Nampa, Idaho.   Bob Sabino represented the landlord in the transaction. Thomas Garriot has purchased Pojo's Family Fun Center/Gameworld at 2625 S. 25th E. in Ammon, Idaho.   Bill Spofford represented the seller in the transaction. Keum Beineke has purchased Deli At The Grove located in the lobby of the U.S. Bank building in downtown Boise, Idaho.  Dave Norris represented the seller in the transaction. Arthur Berry & Company www.arthurberry.com SOUTHWEST IDAHO MAIN OFFICE 960 Broadway, Suite 450, Boise, Idaho 83706 Ph  208-336-8000    Fax 208-345-0609 Contact Boise Office EAST IDAHO REGIONAL OFFICE 3038 Old Castle Lane, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404 Ph  208-535-9905    Fax 208-535-9906 Contact Idaho Falls Office