People often ask me if I am seeing a larger number of business sellers during the difficult economic climate for the green industry we are experiencing this year. Many people expected there to be a flood of business sellers as a result of a variety of factors, including: Last year’s run-up in fuel prices, A corresponding increase in commodity prices A challenging labor force in light of attitudes toward immigration and a reduction in the number of workers available under the H1B guest worker program, Issues relating to the ability of  businesses to  obtain financing as  a result of the … Read more

From Pest Control Technology ATLANTA  – Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators announced the acquisition of Denham Pest Control, Americus, Ga.  Owners Mike and Carol Denham, who acquired the company a few years ago, have continued the tradition of delivering high quality service to their base of customers. This is Arrow’s 93rd acquisition since 1988. “We have been looking to acquire a quality pest control company in the Americus market to further strengthen our leadership position,” said Joe Thomas, Arrow’s CEO. “Denham’s mix of service offerings include pest and termite services which mix well with our portfolio.” “We are aggressively looking for merger opportunities like … Read more

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Sunair Services Corporation (NYSE Amex: SNR) announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. Revenues from continuing operations for the second quarter ended March 31, 2009 were $12.6 million, compared to revenues of $14.3 million for the second quarter of the prior year. The Company incurred a loss from continuing operations of $(1,086,685) for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009, or $(0.08) per basic and diluted share, compared to a loss of $(1,239,404) for the same quarter last year, or $(0.09) per basic and diluted share. The … Read more