August 2006 ARTHUR BERRY & COMPANY This is Arthur Berry & Company's Monthly Update provided as a service to our clients.  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. Brokers See Continuing Rise in Business Sales, Valuations Business brokers expect more gains in unit sales and average valuations this year.  Unit sales and valuations sagged for nearly two years following 9/11, then rebounded.  Now, demographic and financial-market trends figure to fuel more growth, brokers said.  Read more... "It's probably the strongest period for business sales that I can recall."       - Art Berry NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITES To find out more information about our recently listed Business Opportunities, click on any of the links below for details.  View our complete list of opportunities at www.arthurberry.com. Description Region Price Gross Sales Assets Established Rural Video Store SW Idaho $89,900 $55,611 $100,005 Full Service Restaurant w/RE SW Idaho $975,000 undisclosed $1,003,200 Small Restaurant/Deli/Catering SW Idaho Make offer $80,000 $104,500 Office Supply Sales/Service SW Idaho Negotiable $1,600,000 $365,500 FexEx Home Delivery Route Central Idaho $90,000 $89,069 $18,300 Pizza & Pasta Restaurant SW Idaho $150,000 undisclosed $150,000 Bob's Kwik Service C-Store E Idaho $1,200,000 $4,100,000 $1,235,000 Gandolfo's New York Deli E Idaho $130,000 undisclosed $83,000 NEW COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITES To find out more information about our recently listed Commercial Opportunities, click on any of the links below for details.   View our complete list of opportunities at www.arthurberry.com. Description Region Price / Rate PSF Cap Rate Size W Boise Restaurant Facility SW Idaho $975,000 - 4,879 SF Prime Investment Property E Idaho $1,200,000 undisclosed 4 1/3 lots Commercial Investment Property E Idaho $2,100,000 undisclosed 3,000 SF RECENT BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONS Garrett Riley has purchased the assets of Wilson's RV Repair, Inc., an established RV parts and repair business on Federal Way in Boise, Idaho.   Ron Winkler represented the seller in the transaction. Shawn and Chris Gardner have purchased D & D Mobile Milling, a profitable mobile milling service in Eastern Idaho.   Bill Spofford of our Idaho Falls office handled the transaction. Victoria Burda has purchased the assets of Toni's Country Cuts, an established hair and nail salon in Nampa, Idaho.   Brent Bungard handled the transaction on behalf of the seller. Custom Kitchen Creations has leased 1,750 square feet at 195 S. Adkins Way in Meridian, Idaho.   The transaction was handled by Bob Sabino and Doug Bolen. Hardware Solutions, Inc., a residential and commercial specialty hardware contractor for doors and bathrooms, was purchased by Darin Huffaker of Responsible Hardware, Inc.   Kip Moggridge handled the transaction. Ross Valentine and Monte Gerlach have purchased the assets of S4 DVD, Inc., two video rental kiosks located in downtown Boise and in Hidden Springs.  Brent Bungard represented the seller in the transaction. ...that Idaho's 2006 Small Business Person(s) of the Year went from 0-180 employees in less than 10 years? 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