BUSINESSES FOR SALE
COMMUNICATIONS DEAL ID: 5270
COMPANY NAME: IY089-Bedfordshire-£ 465,000-Printers of Business Forms and Commercial
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 650,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Printers of Business Forms and Commercial, plus Digital Colour Work in the Home Counties Ref.IY089 Location Bedfordshire Asking Price £ 465,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this dynamically managed and driven company, which presents an exciting proposition for a new owner, as it has never been brought to the market for sale before. Being established for almost 20 years, the business’ development has been carefully managed by its Directors, and has shown good steady growth throughout. The business prints business forms along with other commercial and colour digital work to high in house standards. The Managing Directors lengthy background in the industry has built a solid foundation for the future through its loyal and efficient workforce. The company enjoys a very strong base of quality customers and through its excellent reputation for quality work receives much repeat business.
DEAL ID: 5263
COMPANY NAME: IE051-Relocatable-£ 60,000-Publisher of Successful Adult Contact Magazine
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Publisher of Successful Adult Contact Magazine and Online Directory Ref.IE051 Location Fully-Relocatable Asking Price £ 60,000Developed as a result of identifying a definite gap in the marketplace, this business is now firmly established as the leading publisher and manufacturer of a glossy adult entertainment magazine. The publication features escort agencies, including independent escorts that offer an elite escort service for London, UK and indeed worldwide. Other features include adult products to appeal to any sexuality or preference. The magazine itself is sold discreetly through News Agents, Saunas and Sex Exhibitions. The business also has a well designed, informative and easy to navigate website that performs well in all the major search engines for all appropriate search topics. By far it’s most cost effective form of marketing however the strong word of mouth recommendation this business enjoys, testimony to the outstanding reputation this business and its products have in the marketplace.
DEAL ID: 5296
COMPANY NAME: GP124-West Midlands-£ 100,000-Courier Services
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 230,000
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: *** Ground Floor Network Opportunity *** Courier Services Ref.GP124 Location West Midlands Asking Price £ 100,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity which has never been brought to the market for sale before. This business offering is located close to Birmingham, with its huge target market for a Courier services business. However, this offering goes far beyond the sale of an already successfully trading business. The Directors of this business hold the licence to operate with the identity of a world famous courier brand, for the whole of the UK. Having established the business in 2006, the Directors have dynamically driven the business forward, with offices in London and the West Midlands. Having now established a solid trading platform from their West Midlands branch, they wish to sell this part of their business, so that they may concentrate on developing what will be a network of many further offices throughout the UK, all trading under the auspices of the famous branding.
DEAL ID: 5283
COMPANY NAME: CJ017 -Northern Ireland-£ 400,000-Licensed Provider of Media Monitoring
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Licensed Provider of Media Monitoring Services Market leader in Ireland Ref.CJ017 Location Northern Ireland Asking Price £ 400,000 The business was established in 1998 to provide media monitoring and press cutting services, monitoring all of the local and national news publications, consumer press and trade publications and also the local and national broadcast output available in Ireland. Designed for busy press officers and PR executives or anyone whose job it is to gather and monitor media reaction to information.
DEAL ID: 5294
COMPANY NAME: GP124-West Midlands-£ 100,000-Courier Services
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 230,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: *** Ground Floor Network Opportunity *** Courier Services Ref.GP124 Location West Midlands Asking Price £ 100,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity which has never been brought to the market for sale before. This business offering is located close to Birmingham, with its huge target market for a Courier services business. However, this offering goes far beyond the sale of an already successfully trading business. The Directors of this business hold the licence to operate with the identity of a world famous courier brand, for the whole of the UK. Having established the business in 2006, the Directors have dynamically driven the business forward, with offices in London and the West Midlands. Having now established a solid trading platform from their West Midlands branch, they wish to sell this part of their business, so that they may concentrate on developing what will be a network of many further offices throughout the UK, all trading under the auspices of the famous branding.
DEAL ID: 5331 COMPANY NAME: AK035-Relocatable-£ 299,999-Leading retailer – mail order and online, LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 424,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leading retailer – mail order and online, of vinyl, CD’s, merchandise, equipment and tickets specializing in Dance music Ref.AK035 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 299,999 Confidentially offered for sale Formally established in 2000, though it had been operating for a number of years prior, this is an award winning mail order and e-commerce business providing vinyl, CD’s, merchandise and equipment to the Dance music market. Anyone into Drum n Bass, UK Hardcore, Old Skool, Bouncy House, Trance, House, Dub Step and Rave Breaks to mention just a few genres in which this business specializes, will have this website amongst their ‘Favourites’. Built around the current Owner’s expertise as a very well established DJ within the industry this business supplies Vinyl record singles and albums, CD packs – all the freshest promos, all the brand new releases together with a massive selection of back catalogue are all available – together with Slipmats, Clothing and other merchandise, all of which have recently been added to by the introduction of Rave Event tickets. Pressing and distribution of material is also a relatively new addition to the business with the company working with a number of Labels undertaking the production of certain products including vinyl and clothing. This really is a one stop shop for Dance music enthusiasts – with everything under one roof and available for next day delivery. The vast majority of transactions are from private individuals although this business has a growing base of retail customers keen to access the wide range of music and merchandise this business always has available.
CONSTRUCTION DEAL ID: 5288
COMPANY NAME: CR031 Construction Company & Build
-Castellon,
Valencia-£
1,200,000-Spanish
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Spanish Construction Company & Building Development Site Ref.CR031 Location Castellon, Valencia Asking Price £ 1,200,000 40,000 square metres of property with detailed planning for the construction of a luxury hotel complex comprising hotel and 22 semi –detached traditional Spanish country bungalows together with social club, tennis courts, restaurant, bar, swimming pools with garden terraces and landscaped walks. In addition an existing farmhouse building is to be renovated and converted as a rustic country villa. Castellon is the northern most province of the Valencian region which regularly gets in excess of 300 days sunshine a year and where the awesome inland landscape of the mountain ranges slopes down to the beautiful Costa Azahar coastline, along the Mediterranean by some 120 km and between the towns
of Tarragona and Valencia. This luxury hillside development is set in the pine slopes, olive and almond groves of a small hilltop town near the coastal resort Peniscola on the coast of the Costa Azahar. It is surrounded by numerous top quality golf courses and is in easy reach of Valencia Airport. Looking inland from Peniscola the distant mountain ranges can be seen to slope down to the fertile groves and farmland. A 15 minute drive from here can be seen the development location, the 3 fishing ports of Peniscola, Benicarlo and Vinaros and beyond, prime agricultural land.
DEAL ID: 5305 COMPANY NAME: GC056 -Northamptonshire-£ 2,800,000-Conservation and Reclaimed Building LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1100000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Conservation and Reclaimed Building Supplies Family run business retailing everything for the trade and consumer Ref.GC056 Location Northamptonshire Asking Price £ 2,800,000 This regionally recognised and successful business was founded in 1989 by the Vendor with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has established itself rapidly as a significant regional enterprise with a strong reputation for the quality and variety of its products, service and reliability. Products areas include: • building • flooring • roofing • timber • paving • fireplaces • staircases The business is a leading supplier of traditional British building, roofing and landscaping materials throughout the UK; whether to trade or to private individuals, the business can supply quality reclaimed and conserved building materials where the accurate portrayal of a building’s historic integrity is important.
ENERGY AND UTILITIES DEAL ID: 5260
COMPANY NAME: EV008-Essex-£ 475,000-Gas Installations for Local Authorities
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 750,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Gas Installations for Local Authorities Ref.EV008 Location Romford, Essex Asking Price £ 475,000 Confidentially offered for sale Based in the Romford area and established in 2006, the business provides its customers with extensive work, Gas installations, Boiler changes and Heating Systems. 95% of the work is undertaken for various local authorities within their social housing sector and housing association. The business is a member of CORGI, The Institute of Plumbing, and offers customers a personal service and is known for being both professional and competitive in price. The employees of the business are attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, advising customers of products best suited to their needs. Key assets are found in the business’ established relationships and well-defined customer base with a high percentage of sales from repeat trade accounts, giving the business a definitive competitive advantage.
MANUFACTURING DEAL ID: 5276
COMPANY NAME: AC147-South West London-£ 375,000-Lebanese & Continental Restaurant & Bar
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 500,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Lebanese & Continental Restaurant & Bar Café Ref.AC147 Location South West London Asking Price £ 375,000 Confidentially offered for sale Successfully trading to a highly profitable level in this affluent and highly sought after popular South West London area for ten years, the current owners saw this as a business opportunity and purchased it one year ago. Since then it has continued to produce very high turnover and profits, despite being purely staff run. In that time the partners have realised that their business expertise and skills lie in other areas and separate from each other. This would be an ideal opportunity for other investors to purchase this lucrative business, or would provide even more profits to a hands-on restaurant owner, purchasing this superb business. It is currently run as a Lebanese and Continental restaurant and bar café with a family run atmosphere, to a high quality. The premises provide a quality, yet relaxing atmosphere for diners to enjoy a fabulous culinary experience in this tremendous setting and eating well prepared and extremely well cooked and presented food from a varied menu with excellent drinks list.
DEAL ID: 5271
COMPANY Boutique
NAME:
AB118-Buckinghamshire-£
115,000-Adult
Lifestyle
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Sale of Assets for an Adult Lifestyle Boutique in the Home Counties Ref.AB118 Location Buckinghamshire Asking Price £ 115,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for the asset sale of this business, which has never previously been offered for sale in the open market. The asset inventory being sold here constitutes all the necessary trading elements for an exquisite and upmarket adult lifestyle boutique. The sale of assets includes transfer of the premium premises lease, stock, equipment, fixtures and fittings, a well designed and maintained internet website. The premises consist of a high visibility high street location where the current tenant has lavished many thousands of pounds to create an extremely tasteful retail environment which feels welcoming to to all customers. The fixtures and fittings in the shop are of a high quality and have been designed by a professional interior designer to maximise the retail space whilst creating a comfortable ambience. The property has been rewired as part of its renovations, along with a quality security system, digital infra-red surveillance inside and out and electronic shutters on road facing windows. Fire exits and lighting all comply with Health and Safety Regulations also.
DEAL ID: 5269
COMPANY NAME: AL117 RECOVERY COMPANY
-West
Cumbria-£
1,250,000-VEHICLE
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: VEHICLE RECOVERY COMPANY With Workshop/Bodyshop Repairs and Car Hire Ref.AL117 Location West Cumbria Asking Price £ 1,250,000 Set up over 40 years ago this truly established business provides a comprehensive range of services to the market it serves. These include Recovery Services- The business has a comprehensive fleet of
signwriten recovery vehicles that provide a 24/7 service. The business is in the enviable position of holding written contracts with many of the national automobile clubs(up to 3 years in duration) with guarantees them income throughout the years. (50% of turnover) Insurance Approved Workshop & Bodyshop- Operating from substantial and very well equipped premises the business is able to undertake general auto mechanical repairs,servicing maintenance and diagnostic services for most marquees in addition to providing specialist auto body repairs, welding, paint restoration and mixing services. (Workshop 12.5% of turnover, Bodyshop 12.5% of turnover)
DEAL ID: 5268
COMPANY NAME: AC146-Belfast-£ 300,000-Two Prominently Situated Sandwich/Snack Shops
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Two Prominently Situated Sandwich/Snack Shops Eat in, Take Away and Outside Catering Ref.AC146 Location Belfast Asking Price £ 300,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established 2003, this business has two established sandwich/snack shops that cater for ‘eat in’ and ‘take away’ customers and also provides a high quality outside catering service to the business sector and private individuals. The outside catering arm of the business has become very popular and seen an increase in trade, there is a range of pre set menus to choose from, all prepared by the onsite chef who enjoys making and baking on the premises. • Sandwich/wrap sub platters • Fruit platters • Breakfasts • Finger buffet • Cold meat salad buffet • Morning afternoon snacks • Coffee flasks/cold drinks • Dinners. All parties are catered for including birthdays, office parties, business meetings, weddings and funerals.
DEAL ID: 5267 COMPANY NAME: AC148 -Kent-£ 135,000-Italian Restaurant LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Italian Restaurant Ref.AC148 Location Whitstable, Kent Asking Price £ 99,500 This lively Italian restaurant has been a favourite destination venue amongst those who love authentic Italian cuisine for the past 40 years. The licensed premises are well situated in an affluent area, and offer visitors a fine, relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to dine, creating an atmosphere of ambience and is warm, welcoming and comfortable, all the right ingredients for a superb night out. The restaurant has built itself an impeccable reputation for good service, fine wines and Wholesome traditional Italian cuisine, utilizing only fresh ingredients and cooked to order on site, creating genuinely excellent fare at unrivalled value for money. From first glimpse at the extensive menu and wine list, it is evident that the regular clients are passionate lovers of fine food and wine. Clients are greeted by charismatic and relaxed waiting staff who make dining at this special culinary very memorable.
DEAL ID: 5258
COMPANY NAME: IK187-Staffordshire-£ 735,000-Freehold Furniture Retail Store
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 575,000
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Freehold Furniture Retail Store Ref.IK187 Location Derby/Staffordshire Asking Price £ 735,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be able to offer for sale this long established family business, which has never before been brought to the market. This company has been the trusted solution in furniture choice by many families for several generations, and is associated with and represents many of the well known quality brands Their policy of competitive pricing, a very wide product range choice and excellent after sales service has made this company the benchmark for many families in the region. The company has always enjoyed their excellent reputation and indeed their relationship with their customers. This opportunity therefore provides a truly excellent foundation for new owners to develop the business onwards in to a new era.
DEAL ID: 5256
COMPANY NAME: EJ025-Kent-£ 87,500-Retail Butcher and Bakers
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 250,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Retail Butcher and Bakers Ref.EJ025 Location Sevenoaks, Kent Asking Price £ 87,500 Confidentially offered for sale Established by the current owner forty years ago and located in Sevenoaks, this traditional, family run butcher/baker is dedicated to providing its customers with the finest quality, fresh meats, breads, home cooked meats, filled rolls and sandwiches. Occupying very well suited, leasehold premises, this business offers a wide range of fresh meats, poultry and delicatessen style products, as well as sandwiches, cakes and snacks. In an excellent position, this is the only independent butcher/baker in the area – and has a financial performance reflecting this. Turnover for the last financial year was £250,000, with a gross profit of £100,000 generating a pre-tax net operating profit of £25,000. This represents an excellent acquisition opportunity for an independent butcher/baker in the area looking for an additional outlet or alternatively someone already employed within the trade to start out on their own business, and build on the excellent reputation the current vendors prides themselves on.
DEAL ID: 5253
COMPANY NAME: IS023-Kent-£ 195,000-Steel Fabrication Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 330,506 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Steel Fabrication Company Ref.IS023 Location Erith, Kent Asking Price £ 195,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business was founded in 2001 by the Vendor with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its products, flexibility of service and reliability. The business operates from a prime location in Kent and has established itself as one of the region’s leading independent Steel Fabricators. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the very beginning and this has been due in no small part to the business’s competitive prices, quality products, first class service and attention to detail. The business has always believed in the pursuit of excellence, installing new technology, Including a hi definition CNC plasma cutter (value £30,000) and constantly reviewing and updating its service commitment and its methods of business ensuring that valued customers receive the very best service and quality of product.
DEAL ID: 5251
COMPANY NAME: IK186-Essex-£ 195,000-Design, Supply & Installation of Quality Fitted Kitch
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 384,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Design, Supply & Installation of Quality Fitted Kitchens & Accessories Ref.IK186 Location Colchester, Essex Asking Price £ 195,000 Confidentially offered for sale This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a well-established business based in Colchester. The business undertakes the design, supply and installation of kitchens and accessories. The turnover has been consistent with an on going growth pattern, and still has potential to be increased. The business has been built on a reputation for quality products and excellent service. The business has access to various manufacturing units for production of bespoke carcasses at excellent margins, to whatever size is needed. This gives complete control and cost effective production when replacing a unit or two, or installing a totally new kitchen from scratch, which can include all accessories and quality brand names appliances, giving true value for money. Made to measure kitchen can be manufactured in any style, colour or size. Every prospective enquiry can be achieved, including replacing worn parts of kitchens, i.e. worktop, sink, and appliances only. This good, professional service enables potential customers to have all works carried out by one supplier.
DEAL ID: 5243
COMPANY NAME: EJ024-£125,000-Import/Export Wholesale supply business of ho
Cash
and
Carry
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,500,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Import/Export Cash and Carry Wholesale supply business of household textiles and clothing in the East Midlands Or A Development Opportunity for a historic Canal side Factory Building Or BOTH!!!! Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: EJ024 Location: Leicestershire Freehold / Leasehold – You can Choose!! Asking price: £125,000 Business This business “package” will undoubtedly be of interest to a diverse range of purchasers, due to the current owner’s flexibility in his approach to the sale of the company and its property and assets. This dynamic entrepreneurial company has traded very successfully in the wholesale sector for some 18 years. Trading in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing plus a whole host of household textile items and giftware, the company has been very successful in its UK marketing. Plus, it has also been successful in exporting to Europe and Africa. The company provides excellent direct benefits to the owner, and is well known and respected in its market sector. The owner of the business, in consideration of his retirement and health issues, has stated that he is prepared to be as flexible as would be provident in structuring a sale of the business to a new owner.
DEAL ID: 5242
COMPANY NAME: AL115-Oxford-£295,000-Car Repair & MOT Garage
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 280,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Car Repair & MOT Garage Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: AL115 Location: Oxford Leasehold Premises Asking price: £295,000 Established in the 1930’s and purchased by the current owner in 1980, this business has shown remarkable resilience to
become one the longest established and possibly the best known garage service and repair centre in the area. It is also a fully accredited and authorised Class IV MOT station. Excellently located on a busy main road, the business has established a very loyal client base, and for many is the preferred mechanical servicing and repair centre in the area. This customer base is made up almost entirely from private individuals and has some well known businesses from the area too. The business provides a friendly, approachable service with no pressure and should small items require replacement, such as bulbs and wiper blades, they will be cheerfully renewed there and then, often at no labour cost. It is this kind of service offered to customers that ensure they return time after time and has enabled the business to survive and flourish for over 70 years.
DEAL ID: 5240
COMPANY NAME: IK185-Humberside-₤140,000-Well Established Bespoke Bedroom & Kitchen
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 240,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Well Established Bespoke Bedroom & Kitchen Manufacturer Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IK185 Location Humberside Asking price: ₤140,000 This well known and respected business was established ten years ago by the current owner. The business became a Limited company three years ago when a new partnership was formed.. It designs, manufactures, supplies and fits predominantly bespoke bedrooms and kitchens to the middle market. It also designs and manufactures free standing furniture to complement the rooms. The company operates its business from a well appointed high street showroom, just outside the main city centre, and has a manufacturing workshop in an industrial estate nearby. The business is profitable and easy to run with simple business principles of providing a quality product, fitted by experts at a competitive price
DEAL ID: 5241
COMPANY NAME: AC143-Kent-£120,000-Public House & Indian Restaurant
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 250,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Public House & Indian Restaurant Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: AC143 Location: Gravesend, Kent Asking price: £120,000 Established sixty years ago, this is a fully licensed pub and Indian restaurant based in Gravesend, Kent. Customers visiting this outlet can be assured of appetising dishes created by an expert chef and served efficiently and courteously by its team of waiters. All dishes are created using the chef’s culinary expertise combining select fresh ingredients, freshly ground herbs and spices with traditional methods of cooking to create a mouth-watering taste. Every detail from the dishes to the décor is overseen with great care and attention to maintain the authenticity and high standards of this popular venue. The wine list is extensive and reasonably priced and the atmosphere is relaxed and informal. With 50 covers in a private dining area, the pub also benefits from two bar areas and a live music license plus a pool room. The building has a separate living accommodation consisting of five bedrooms, set in one and a half acres with parking for forty cars.
DEAL ID: 5238
COMPANY NAME: AC141-Hertfordshire-£1,350,000-Freehold Tudor Inn with Restaurant, Function
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Freehold Tudor Inn with Restaurant, Function Rooms, Nightclub & 14 Letting Rooms Set in 8 Acres Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: AC141 Location: Hertfordshire Asking price: £1,350,000 Located on a very busy and main road through the beautiful home county of Hertfordshire and set in its own land of approximately 8 acres, this is an imposing Tudor structure that has everything, from looks to quality fittings, space to tremendous potential. As such it offers new owners a significant opportunity to purchase this freehold site with so much potential, set in a busy, vibrant area that is set for much more growth. From the large car park access to the pub is through a Tudor walled archway and covered walkway leading to the charming olde worlde inn complete with beamed ceiling and open fires, with a 32 cover restaurant to the rear. Upstairs are another two restaurant areas that offer seating for a further 70 covers. Alternatively they would be superb function rooms for meetings or local functions, weddings etc. Also on the second floor is an owners / managers flat.
DEAL ID: 5239
COMPANY NAME: AL116-South Established Garage Services
Yorkshire-₤125,000
-Well
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 120,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Well Established Garage Services – Servicing, Repairs and Mot’s Confidentially offered for sale Ref No:AL116 Location South Yorkshire Asking price: ₤125,000 This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established business that has earned an excellent reputation for, servicing, repairs,MOT’s and tyre fitting Established in 1993, this privately owned company is very much a traditional garage, delivering a professional cost effective and friendly service to its customers. The ability to work on all makes of cars is a unique proposition in this day and age. The business operates from an excellent location just outside the main city centre and can boast an extensive client base with many loyal customers. The business also undertakes a good volume of MOT’s on behalf of other garages in the area. By far the vast majority of work comes from private motorists attracted by the excellent service, high quality workmanship, reliability and above all honesty and integrity displayed by the business.
DEAL ID: 5233
COMPANY NAME: CE129-Hampshire-£2,000,000-Specialised Provider of Hotel & Catering
Service
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 3,519,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Specialised Service Provider of Hotel & Catering Staff – Permanent & Temporary Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: CE129 Location: Hampshire Asking price: £2,000,000 Established in 1998, by the current owners, this is a successful and specialised service provider to the hotel and catering industry for temporary and permanent staff. The company was restructured in July 2000 and incorporates both industrial and clerical staff to complement the team of catering personnel. Successfully combining their considerable experience with a young and dynamic approach, they are a fast expanding independent recruitment agency with a reputation for providing the highest level of quality personnel. Unlike many of the larger agencies, they are able to provide a more personalised service to their clients, whilst keeping rates competitive. They believe that their continued success relies on providing a quality service built on the trust and
loyalty displayed to and by, their many clients. They continually live up to their motto of “always delivering the service.”
DEAL ID: 5230
COMPANY Restaurant
NAME:
AC142-East
London-£180,000-Traditional
Nigerian
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 250,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Traditional Nigerian Restaurant Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: AC142 Location: East London Asking price: £180,000 This traditional Nigerian restaurant is a favourite destination venue, being situated within a superb location offering excellent food and a good atmosphere. Friendly and well equipped with distinctive character the restaurant has been very well thought out in its design and attracts a good mix of clientele throughout the week. Efficient and professional the restaurant has a smart look with stylish furniture. The décor is warm, welcoming and comfortable, all the right ingredients for business people, tourists and families for a superb night out. The restaurant has built itself an impeccable reputation for good service, fine wines and wholesome cuisine, utilizing only fresh ingredients, which are cooked to order on site, creating genuinely excellent fare and unrivalled value for money DEAL ID: 5229
COMPANY NAME: CR107-Ireland-£401,000-Filling Station Garage, Deli/Café, Wine Licence, New
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Filling Station Garage, Deli/Café, Wine Licence, Newsagent & Shop Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: CR107 Location: Cork, Eire, Ireland One hour from the airport and within commuting distance of the six hub towns in County Cork Freehold Asking price: £401,000 plus stock at valuation This is an excellent investment opportunity to purchase a thriving business, established for 25 years, which comprises of a filling station and also trades as a deli/café, newsagent and shop and has been under the current ownership for the last 5 years. As a small local business it has developed an excellent reputation for quality of service. There is always a good range of produce in the shop providing convenience shopping for the local community. The deli/café provides fresh food on a daily basis to eat in or take away which includes tea/coffee, sandwiches, cold meats, salads and home baking. The business sells permits for fishing in the lake & receives a commission for doing so. Positioned on a main ‘A’ road situation on a scenic route adjacent to a popular fishing lake there is plenty of regular passing trade, both local and tourist.
DEAL ID: 5224
COMPANY NAME: GD056-East Sussex-£150,000-Domestic and commercial plumbing & heating contr
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 375,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Domestic and commercial plumbing & heating contractor Confidentially offered for sale Ref: GD056 Location: East Sussex Asking price: £150,000 Formed by the current owner, this business was established in 1983 and not surprisingly with twenty five years of successful operation has developed a loyal, wide ranging Client base. Working
primarily within Sussex, Surrey and parts of Kent, this is a second to none one-stop solution for plumbing and heating services. Comfortable with both plumbing and gas works – with CORGI registered staff, this business covers the full scope of works, from replacing a tap washer right through to a complete fit out of a house, factory or office block. Having originally established itself within the domestic arena, the turnover of this business is now roughly split two thirds domestic and one third, commercial or corporate work. It has a regular book of service, maintenance, remedial and refurbishment works involving a number of nursing homes as well as office blocks and factories working on behalf of several firm of national managing agents. This business also works within its catchment area as a service agent on ‘in guarantee work’ for certain equipment manufacturers
DEAL ID: 5264
COMPANY NAME: AC145-Surrey-£ 395,000-Independent, Shopping Centre based Café and Espresso
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 353,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Independent, Shopping Centre based Café and Espresso Bar Ref.AC145 Location Surrey Asking Price £ 395,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in its current position for four years, this very well presented, branded Café and Espresso bar occupies a prime location on the Ground Floor in the centre of this very busy Shopping Centre situated in one of the largest commercial centres in Surrey. The dominant catering provider within the Centre, this business caters for the huge volume of shoppers that visit each day as well as the large number of staff working for the vast number of employers based locally – which includes some of the biggest corporations in the UK. Situated on the main concourse, this outlet serves freshly made sandwiches, baguettes, paninis, smoothies, patisserie and savoury products – many of which are freshly prepared to order on the premises, along with freshly brewed coffee, especially cappuccino, latte and espresso – all at very reasonable prices.
DEAL ID: 5265
COMPANY NAME: GK156 -Worcestershire-£ 375,000-Electrical Contractors
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Electrical Contractors Ref.GK156 Location Worcestershire Asking Price £ 375,000Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity. The two Directors have developed the performance of this company over 20+ years with great energy and drive. The company was incorporated in 2004 and the business has continually been successful in improving turnover and profitability throughout, including recently securing a new large contract and further probability for yet another in the near future. The company has been NICEIC registered since 1990, with the registration now including Part P certification. The dynamic leadership of its two Directors has built a solid foundation for a new owner to develop further with renewed energy and vision. The opportunity to acquire this soundly managed business comes reluctantly due to the wish of both Directors to retire along with a health issue. The business is therefore priced for an uncomplicated sale and represents a superb opportunity for either a larger similar company seeking a geographically located bolt on, or indeed perhaps an ambitious sole operator or partnership.
DEAL ID: 5337
COMPANY NAME: AL121-£ 4,250,000-North West London-Car Bodywork & Mechanical Repairs
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,500,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Car Bodywork & Mechanical Repairs Ref.AL121 Location North West London Asking Price £ 4,250,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business has been established since 1981 and is a successful Motor vehicle Repair Company, considered the largest repair specialist in North West London. They are an ISO9002 Accredited Company, and also have official body repair accreditation with numerous companies, including Leading Insurance Companies and although repairing all makes of cars and light commercials, they specialise in BMW and Mercedes. Established by the current owner in 1981 this business has built a significant presence within the repair trade, has a business turnover of circa £1,500,000 and employs 30 staff including drivers, management and workshop personnel. They are fully licensed to carry out bodywork repairs for cars and light commercial vehicles plus mechanical servicing and repairs. A large proportion of their work is contracted to them, for example insurance handlers etc. and they have several on-going long term contracts.
DEAL ID: 5343
COMPANY NAME: IM009 -Relocatable-£ 250,000-Valve Manufacturer
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Valve Manufacturer (Chemical, Water & Steam Valves) Ref.IM009 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 250,000The history of this company can be traced all the way back to 1872. The company manufactures a leading range of mechanical valves with application for chemicals, water and steam. The business has a clear focus on engineering excellence with knowledge and experience gained from supplying applications solutions and complete systems to customers in Government, Defence, Aerospace, Quarrying, Offshore and Marine, Water Utilities, Waste, Civil Construction and many other industry sectors. The business is an ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified company and offers the expertise to design valves for a specific purpose or remanufacturing to existing precise specifications
DEAL ID: 5344
COMPANY NAME: IT073 -Devon-£ 1,000,000-Niche Market Precision Engineering
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Niche Market Precision Engineering Ref.IT073 Location Devon Asking Price £ 1,000,000This long established company was originally formed in 1979 and traded successfully in the general engineering market. The present director bought the business in 2004 and has subsequently developed the operation to cater for the needs of the niche sector that demands medium to low production runs of technical top quality high accuracy CNC machined items. Its abilities to perform to the highest standards have resulted in the business building a superb blue chip client bank of around forty customers of which twenty provide consistent levels business much of which is pre scheduled work. These clients include the Formula 1 Motor Racing Industry, the Marine and Aviation Market and companies producing items for the Ministry of Defence. The company is involved in making pre production prototype parts that are used in
“proof of concept” activity in the aviation industry. It also makes valves for refuelling systems and pressed components from fixed design briefs. The marine industry has specific needs that demands fixtures and fittings with an exceptionally high quality of finish.
DEAL ID: 5289
COMPANY NAME: AC149-£ 250,000-Aberdeenshire-Leasehold Sports Bar and Nightclub
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 390,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Recently Refurbished and Re-Branded Leasehold Sports Bar and Nightclub Ref.AC149 Location Aberdeenshire Asking Price £ 250,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business set in a cobbled tree lined pedestrian area was established over 20 years ago and acquired by the current Vendors in 2006. They intended to create a themed restaurant (which is their core business) but quickly realised that by refurbishing the premises and creating a sports bar the premises would be far more profitable than they would have been converted into a themed restaurant they originally planned. The nightclub was also completely refurbished and re-branded and is now the town’s premier nightclub catering for the more discerning bigger spending older client. Both businesses have grown since to become significant enterprises with a reputation for the quality of the service, competitive pricing and welcoming atmosphere.
DEAL ID: 5290
COMPANY NAME: AG079-£ 475,000-Surrey-Furnitures Retailer with Three Retail Outlets
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 842,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Furniture’s Retailer with Three Retail Outlets Ref.AG079 Location South West London/Surrey Asking Price £ 475,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 2000 this company has both established and bought a total of three retail outlets in prominent and affluent areas servicing the upper end of the retail furniture market. They have combined practicality, style and affordability, mixed contemporary with classic, eastern with western and have come up with a unique and satisfying collection. The stores are staffed with a passionate and knowledgeable team who guide, inspire and assist clients in complementing their products with customer’s individual taste and style. All lines and product ranges are carefully selected and imported from leading design houses and manufacturers, many of which are exclusive to the company. Wooden products come from either renewable sources or reclaimed wood sourced from demolished buildings. These products are skilfully crafted by local craftsmen using a wide range of techniques and materials.
DEAL ID: 5261
COMPANY NAME: GK100-Surrey-£ 795,000-Well-Established, General Electrical Contractor
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Well-Established, General Electrical Contractor & Engineers Specialising in ‘Fast Track’ Fit Outs Ref.GK100 Location Surrey Asking Price £ 795,000
Established in 1991, this excellent electrical engineering and contracting business operates throughout the UK, with the vast majority of its work concentrated within London and the M25. Having been established for fifteen years this business has experience in every aspect of electrical engineering, working almost exclusively with a number of small main contractors, undertaking works that vary from minor, small call-out reactive maintenance and repairs to complete design and installation projects for major civil engineering and building contractors and blue-chip companies.
DEAL ID: 5262
COMPANY NAME: EV003-Central Scotland-£ 1,700,000-Specialist Generator Hire, Sales & Serve
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,200,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Specialist Generator Hire, Sales & Service Company plus Electrical Contractors Ref.EV003 Location Central Scotland Asking Price £ 1,700,000 Confidentially offered for sale These 2 businesses combine leading specialist generator hire, sales and service and temporary power electrical contracting and are based in Central Scotland, they offer customers a complete one stop temporary power package including the following services: • Silenced Generators from 10 KVA (Kilovolt-Ampere) upwards, incorporating 24, hour fuel tanks and Earth leakage protection • Mobile Bonded Fuel Bowsers for road and site towing • Bunded Bulk fuel tanks, 300, 600, 1000 and 2500 gallon capacity which have been specifically designed to safely hold fuel, both on-site and in transit, and are supplied with feed and return lines which allow automatic auxiliary fuel supplies to the generators or other diesel driven equipment. • Site distribution boards fitted with breakers to customer specification • Mains failure panels up to 8OO amp • 600 kW mobile load banks c/w print out facility • Temporary power electrical contractors
DEAL ID: 5278
COMPANY NAME: IK188 -Warwickshire-£ 500,000-Manufacturer of Bespoke Furniture for Bedroom
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Manufacturer of Bespoke Furniture for Bedrooms, Kitchens and Studies Ref.IK188 Location Warwickshire Asking Price £ 500,000 Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed sole selling agents for this company, which has never been brought to the market for sale before. This business has been trading very successfully against forecast turnover and profits during 2008, and represents an outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial new owner. Initially, this business formed part of a much larger 25 year plus multi national company representing several different lines of product offerings. Being based at their headquarters in London the Directors have now elected to split this Midlands based facility away from their core business interests in London, but in doing so have created an extraordinary opportunity for a more locally based owner. To give a solid platform to a business which is essentially fairly new, the parent company have agreed to offer a supply contract to the new owner for a minimum of two years and a minimum value of £2,200,000. This will give the new owner the necessary springboard of time and turnover to develop their own style and customer base.
DEAL ID: 5279
COMPANY NAME: IQ009-Staffordshire-£ 195,000-Tamper Proof/Safety Radiator Valve Head Manuf
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 105,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Tamper Proof/Safety Radiator Valve Head Manufacturer Commercial & Retail Ref.IQ009 Location Staffordshire Asking Price £ 195,000 Confidentially offered for sale This is a rare and outstanding opportunity to acquire a very profitable manufacturing company with a broad and varied client base, many of whom are blue chip national companies. This business was set up some 22 years ago by the current vendors and in that time has built up a sterling reputation within the heating services market. It serves both the commercial and retail market place with high quality reliable products with a service that is second to none. The company manufactures replacement tops for all types of radiator valves, wheel head, lock shield and thermostatic. The tops are used by the heating trade and DIY markets to put radiator valves(irrespective of their age) back into full working order by replacing the missing tops. This is not just for aesthetic purposes. By replacing broken or missing thermostatic heads the valve can be placed in saving mode thus saving energy. Furthermore, making safe the exposed spindle on manual valves is essential under health and safety. The design and manufacture of these tops are unique to the company and as such it has no serious competition.
DEAL ID: 5287
COMPANY NAME: CO077-Outer North London-£ 2,500,000-Profitable London Based Senior Non Lea
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Profitable London Based Senior Non League Club Football Conference graded ground 4,350 Capacity 500 seated Ref.CO077 Location Outer North London Asking Price £ 2,500,000 Confidentially offered for sale We have a unique opportunity available to acquire a senior non league club, founded in 1948, with superb leasehold premises situated in London. The excellent range of facilities includes state of the art Astroturf facilities, directors suite and newly refurbished members bar and large function room for hire. The club is in first class order throughout, with changing rooms, a clubhouse, as well as cover and ample seating and parking for spectators. The club is lucrative and offers the successful purchaser the rewarding opportunity of receiving Seven Levels of Income, making this a fantastic opportunity for the future. 1. Gate entry and programme sales 2. Astro pitch hire 3. The bars and function rooms 4. The teaching academy 5. Sponsorship deals bring in excellent revenues from various sources, which include main sponsorship from Local and International Companies, Local Authorities and Educational Institutions. 6. The in-house catering department. 7. The club also has two ground share agreements with two senior professional clubs.
DEAL ID: 5292
COMPANY NAME: Natural Fly Repellent & Grooming Product Manufacturer in the Equine Market
LOCATION: The Midlands TURNOVER (£): 93,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: This is a British Company that manufactures, produces, distributes and sells its fly repellent and grooming products completely and ethically for the benefit of the horse and rider. Specialists in Fly and Midge Repellents since 1994 and often used as an Industry
Expert due to the award winning nature of the products. A range of grooming products has also been developed in recent years which have been well received by the market. The sale price of £115k comprises of £25k for the brand, trade marks, HSE approval and goodwill, the remainder of £90k is in stock which is negotiable. The company is solvent.
DEAL ID: 5295
COMPANY NAME: AF084 -Berkshire-£ 65,000-Online Organic Food Delivery Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Online Organic Food Delivery Company Ref.AF084 Location Berkshire Asking Price £ 65,000 This unique and innovative business was established in 1987 and was purchased by the current owners in 2005. Since then they have radically changed the business and the operating concept and in that time have established an excellent reputation for the high standard of produce & excellent service provided. The business delivers within Berkshire and Oxfordshire, ethically produced, organic fresh foods direct to customers at their homes or workplace. They have an excellent range of over 400 certified organic products available for selection, including: fresh and frozen, pantry items, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, bread, fruit, and salad items. This gives customers the freedom to choose exactly what they need for a totally organic diet. Every week they carefully grade and pack all of the fresh produce, ensuring customers receive only the best quality organic produce.
DEAL ID: 5300
COMPANY NAME: American Style Diner
AC150-Southampton-£
250,000-Restaurant
&
Bar
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 278,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Bar American Style Diner Ref.AC150 Location Southampton Asking Price £ 250,000 Confidentially offered for sale The restaurant and bar was established in 2000, as a family run business. The business has run very successfully and has a large client base which includes both families and corporate clients. The prominent location on a busy main road ensures regular repeat business and passing trade, so much so that the current owners do not need to advertise. There is a separate function room that has been recently refurbished to an excellent standard, which includes a dance floor, air conditioning, sound system and lighting for discos. The separate restaurant down stairs seats 48 people comfortably and is managed successfully with 3 full time staff
DEAL ID: 5313
COMPANY NAME: AB124-£ 275,000-Two Bridal Wear Shops
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 440000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Two Bridal Wear Shops Ref.AB124 Location Avon Asking Price £ 275,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business was started by its directors in 1989 and has subsequently grown into one of the best known bridal wear companies in the West of England. It has two retail outlets located in prime city locations and caters for the middle to upper end of the wedding gown market. This market place is renowned for being recession proof as purchasers wish
to achieve a once in a lifetime experience. Both retail outlets hold around sixty sample gowns supplied by seven well known and highly respected designers with whom they have exclusive supply agreements that cover an area of around fifty miles from the joint locations. They also stock a range of accessories including veils, shoes, lingerie, and costume jewellery. Clients are only seen by appointment. This underlines the companies policy of making the buying process as pleasurable as possible and providing the bride to be with total customer care.
DEAL ID: 5316
COMPANY NAME: IQ010-South West-£ 130,000-Trailer Maker & Light Engineering Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Trailer Maker & Light Engineering Company Ref.IQ010 Location South West Asking Price £ 130,000 Confidentially offered for sale The company has been trading for approximately twenty years and was acquired by its present Director four years ago. Its core market is the manufacture of domestic and boat trailers of any size and it has a long-standing and loyal client base both in the UK and abroad. Trailer maintenance generates additional revenues and helps to keep the business in touch with its customers. It also offers the unique service of trailer breakdown rescue and repair. The company also provides a complete building fabrication service, supplying and installing structural steel work for industrial, commercial and agricultural units in and around the region. It has the capacity to handle jobs requiring up to forty tons of steel in production. A range of well known developers and building companies regularly order additional services such as gantries, railings and lintels. Growth has been consistent over the past four years and at any one time the company has in the region of six months work in forward orders.
DEAL ID: 5320
COMPANY NAME: IL011-Leicestershire-£ 80,000-Hydraulic Ram Repair, Reconditioning and Part
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 125,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Hydraulic Ram Repair, Reconditioning and Parts Supply Ref.IL011 Location Leicestershire Asking Price £ 80,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed sole selling agents for this family owned and managed business, which has never been brought to the market for sale before. Being established in 2001, the business has been family operated throughout. Turnover has been stable with slight increases shown over the period. The company offers a repair service for Hydraulic Rams and associated parts. The company’s ability to repair and turn round critical repairs quickly translates to minimalisation of down time for expensive to operate machinery. Such is the down time cost factor for many of these types of machines that many operators elect to replace very expensive rams with new parts, rather than wait for repairs to be effected. The company has huge development potential for a new owner as it tends to attract the majority of its work from the agricultural sector, leaving other industrial sectors using large machinery relatively untouched.
DEAL ID: 5323
COMPANY NAME: CH069-Tyne & Wear-£ 395,000-Design and Supply of Catering Equipment
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 600,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Design and Supply of Catering Equipment Ref.CH069 Location Tyne & Wear Asking Price £ 395,000 Confidentially offered for sale This company has earned a good reputation within its market for supplying quality, yet competitive product. They continue to deliver the job on time to the specifications demanded by their discerning customers. They are able to be competitive by buying bulk orders from their supply chain, some of which are liquidated stocks, which they can then sell on quickly and cheaply from their warehouse. The showroom has a display of ovens, deep fat fryers, refrigerators, freezers, counter serving systems, coffee machines, extraction systems plus many other essential equipment.
DEAL ID: 5324
COMPANY NAME: AL120-Shropshire-£ 690,000-Award Winning Vehicle Accident Repair Centre
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 900,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Award Winning Vehicle Accident Repair Centre (Car & Light Commercial) Ref.AL120 Location Shropshire Asking Price £ 690,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business set up some 30 years ago has been owned by the current vendors since 2001. In that time the business has established itself as a fully approved and accredited bodyshop and repair centre for cars and light commercial vehicles with an enviable reputation for quality and service. Because of this the business enjoys very high levels of referrals and repeat business with many of its commercial clients having been with the business for a considerable period of time. It has a wide and varied client base and caters for both the trade(insurance companies, private companies with fleets to maintain etc) and retail market. (Trade accounts for some 80% of sales, retail/public circa 20%). Such is the quality of both the work and service levels this business provides it has become the repairer of choice for several of the major insurance companies for this region of the country. The business receives regular customer satisfaction reports from its clients and has won several awards for its outstanding performance in this area. It is actually the number one ranked company for one such national motor insurance company.
DEAL ID: 5325
COMPANY NAME: CH065 -Docklands, London-£ 89,000-Mobile Catering Service
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Mobile Catering Service Ref.CH065 Location Docklands, London Asking Price £ 89,000 This popular and successful outside catering business was founded in 2001 by the vendor with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality and reliability of its services. This professional business operates a mobile catering service to professional clients within the Dockland area offering clients quality hot food, delivered to workers at the desk and office. The extensive menu consists of Exciting soups, salads made to order, fresh pastas, exquisite dishes from around the world and amazing specials – this is serious food prepared with the finest of ingredients. The business is further supported by exemplary relationships with key suppliers who
have helped to ensure that services are never compromised and that customers are never let down. This commitment to supply relationships has underpinned this business’s abilities in service quality and rapid business growth. Being a cash business means that there are no borrowings and the business is cash positive with little in the way of speculative buying or stocking associated with other businesses.
DEAL ID: 5326
COMPANY NAME: AK034-Wales- £ 2,550,000-High Quality Department Store & Coffee Shop
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1200000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: High Quality Department Store & Coffee Shop Specialising in Giftware and Cook shop Ref.AK034 Location Porthmadog, Wales Asking Price £ 2,550,000 Confidentially offered for sale This historical and well established department store has been part of the fabric of Porthmadog for over 125 years and in that time it has developed into a truly wonderful destination store for the town. With its high profile location and distinctive Victorian appearance the business draws in visitors from near and afar with many customers travelling significant distance to visit such is the quality of the offering. The owners, past and present have spent a great deal of time effort and resource on the design of this award-winning retail store to ensure that shopping is a thoroughly enjoyable leisure experience. Situated over 3 floors the presentation of the very wide range of stock is excellent. The store comprises the following layout: Ground Floor - Here you will find a vast selection of items in the Cook shop, House wares and Outdoor Living departments. Among the leading brands stocked are: Denby, Brabantia, Addis, Meyer Prestige, T & G Woodware, Optima and Antler.
DEAL ID: 5327
COMPANY NAME: IA018 -Hampshire-£ 199,500-Air Conditioning Installation & Maintenance
LOCATION: All UK TURNOV ER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Air Conditioning Installation & Maintenance Established for more than 20 years with comprehensive range of design, installation and maintenance products & services to the commercial domestic and industrial sector Ref.IA018 Location Hampshire Asking Price £ 199,500 This regionally renowned and highly successful business was founded in 1976 and has been in the Vendors’ ownership since then, hard work and entrepreneurial spirit and has driven significant growth in that time, leading it to become a significant regional enterprise with a strong reputation for the quality of its high quality customer experience, products, brands, service and reliability. This highly profitable business designs and supplies a specialised range of heating and air conditioning design and installation services to its loyal and established client base, with many having become long term maintenance relationships and for many of its clients as preferred provider including well established and well known high street clients. This business designs installs and maintains these systems to meet the most stringent British standards and individual project specific requirements at a very competitive price using only the highest quality products.
DEAL ID: 5335
COMPANY Supplier
NAME:
AB126-Oxfordshire-£
535,000-Specialist
Workwear
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 740,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Specialist Workwear Supplier Ref.AB126 Location Oxfordshire Asking Price £ 535,000 Confidentially offered for sale This family run business was founded in 1990 and has since become the number one supplier of work wear in the UK, operating from 2 retail shops, wholesale (60% of business is via wholesale), an office site and online ordering via an e-commerce shop. Specialising in the supply of premier brand, work wear which includes exclusivity of some major brands such as Dickies, Makita, Dewalt, and Blaklader. They provide full work wear, footwear, head gear, safety wear and wet weather wear. Services include design, print, embroidery and modification of premium brand work wear, with all work completed in house, requiring no outsourcing. They have a very close supplier relationship, built up and nurtured over many years
DEAL ID: 5339
COMPANY NAME: AE033-Relocatable-Semi Precious Costume Jewellery Wholesaler
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 500,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Semi Precious Costume Jewellery Wholesaler Ref.AE033 Location Relocatable Offers Invited Confidentially offered for sale Having lived in Thailand for some years, the vendors started this business as a small concern in 2002, sourcing exclusive and all hand strung pieces of semi precious costume jewellery, from contacts made in Thailand. Since then they have experienced steady growth year on year and currently supply over 1,000 shops including the duty free chain and are still expanding into new markets and regions. The company attends major trade shows and have a permanent and regular exhibition stand every year at the main industry trade show. This company has been built not only with knowledge in jewellery manufacturing, but also in the wholesale and retail markets and has gained its reputation through honesty and with high quality jewellery provided at a price whereby their customers can make an excellent profit on the goods they re-sell. In addition the business makes even more profits by operating some direct sales as well. This accounts for approximately 25% of their turnover with the wholesale side accounting for the remaining 75%.
DEAL ID: 5350
COMPANY NAME: AC151-Middlesex-£ 225,000-Licensed Bangladeshi Indian Restaurant
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Licensed Bangladeshi Indian Restaurant for 82 Covers Ref.AC151 Location Middlesex Asking Price £ 225,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 1990 this busy and well situated Bangladeshi Indian restaurant provides a modern interior with a welcoming atmosphere for their regular clientele and for first time diners, offering traditional recipes and an extensive wine list. This is a luxurious and well established restaurant with the atmosphere being achieved with high quality tables and seating for 82 covers, combined with superior lighting, both inside and out. Food is always of the highest quality and can either be eaten
in or taken out. This successful business offers customers an opportunity to spend time enjoying a high quality lunch or evening meal prepared in traditional style to the highest standards and which can be accompanied by the extensive wine list that is held in stock. Although prices are always competitive this in no way reduces the standard of service, which is always of the highest standard, indeed this and the quality of the food is one of the main reasons so many customers return so regularly and why the restaurant has grown on almost word of mouth alone.
DEAL ID: 5354
COMPANY NAME: IV019-Northamptonshire-£ 975,000-Printed Folding Cartons Manufacturer
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,600,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Printed Folding Cartons Manufacturer Ref.IV019 Location Northamptonshire Asking Price £ 975,000 Confidentially offered for sale Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this dynamically managed and driven company, which presents an exciting proposition for a new owner, as it has never been brought to the market for sale before. Being established for over 11 years, the business’ development has been carefully managed by its Directors, and has shown good steady growth throughout. The business prints folding cartons to high in house standards. The Directors good management, drive and 20years generic experience has built a solid foundation for the future through its loyal and efficient workforce. The company enjoys a strong base of quality customers and through its excellent reputation for quality work receives much repeat business.
DEAL ID: 5357
COMPANY NAME: GK157-Co Antrim-£ 525,000-Design, Supply & Make up of Soft Furnishings
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 476,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Design, Supply & Make up of Soft Furnishings, plus Interior Design Service Ref.GK157 Location Co Antrim Asking Price £ 525,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 1986, this business offers a high quality and complete soft furnishing and interior design service, creating individual and imaginative interiors for private and commercial clients, serving the middle to top end of the market. The business supplies a vast range of designer fabrics, trimmings, wallpapers, carpets and poles plus furniture, blinds, sofas and lighting. Renowned for its high quality service, design and workmanship, this thriving company caters for the design needs of each individual on a one-to-one basis. Clients are advised how to select from the vast range of well known designers and brand names on offer, choosing the right colours, mixing the right textures with the correct furnishings to ensure that the scheme is to a clients taste and budget.
PUBLIC SECTOR
DEAL ID: 5232
COMPANY NAME: CU020-Essex-£2,720,000-Freehold Fully Licensed Nursing Home for Elderly Peo
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 2,720,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Freehold Fully Licensed Nursing Home for Elderly People Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: CU020 Location: Essex Asking price: £2,720,000 This business was first established in 2004 to provide elderly people with the best possible quality of life in community residential settings. The company operates from freehold premises in Essex, offering secure nursing facilities for 30 people. The ethos of this business is a commitment to providing high-quality care in home-like environments maintained to the highest standards, with maximum opportunity for normalizing experiences. The primary aim is to provide safe, supportive, thoughtfully created living environments that meet individual residents needs
DEAL ID: 5304
COMPANY NAME: CU022-North Yorkshire-£ 1,550,000-Serviced Apartments and Retirement Care
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 130,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Serviced Apartments and Retirement Care Homes Ref.CU022 Location North Yorkshire Asking Price £ 1,550,000 Confidentially offered for sale This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well established business, which has a unique service proposition Established in 1997, this privately owned company has gradually evolved,. offering a choice of serviced apartments for the retired. There are two options for the elderly, either to rent the apartment or to buy. On the site there are in total 21 apartments, of which eight are sold and eight are currently rented. There are four vacant apartments and one other apartment which is occupied by the on site manager and his wife. There is a communal day room which is also used as the dining room for the residents.
DEAL ID: 5277
COMPANY NAME: CO090 -Wirral, Merseyside-£ 199,000-Health & Fitness Club
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Health & Fitness Club Ref.CO090 Location Wirral, Merseyside Asking Price £ 199,000.A well established health and fitness club offering a wide range of programmes for all levels of age and ability. The club currently has an active membership in excess of one thousand and this continues to grow month on month , as do sales revenues and profitability. Attrition rate is low such are the service levels members enjoy.
DEAL ID: 5281
COMPANY NAME: CU021 Residential/Nursing/Convalescence Homes
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed
-Ireland-£
9,437,000-
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Residential/Nursing/Convalescence Homes plus Adjacent Retirement Village Development Ref.CU021 Location Ireland Asking Price £ 9,437,000 The company operates from purpose built freehold premises built in 2006. The modern developments include two specialist care homes and a retirement village, (Plus a proposed second retirement village). One location boasts a large conference room, with a 2 bedroom staff flat and a detached 2 bedroom detached house. The retirement village comprises of detached and semi detached homes, which are sold on a leasehold basis. A charge is paid to the nursing homes for any services required. The residential nursing homes provide the highest quality elderly care in a modern home environment. The homes have been an instant success and carried on this way to the present day, generating a substantial turnover. Run under management with dedicated and well respected staff, residents have a friendly and secure environment where a homely and compassionate atmosphere prevails at all times.
DEAL ID: 5333
COMPANY NAME: CU024-Cumbria-£ 2,000,000-Care Assistance Agency for the Elderly
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,200,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Care Assistance Agency for the Elderly and Disabled Ref.CU024 Location Cumbria Asking Price £ 2,000,000 Confidentially offered for sale This well known and respected family business was established twenty years ago and specialises in providing care and assistance to the elderly and disabled in their own homes. The business became a Limited company six years ago when the current member of the family took over the running of the business. The company operates its business from well appointed offices, just outside the main town centre, and has spare offices within their building which could either be used for expansion or for further rental income. The business is the largest care agency in the area, with an excellent reputation for being a reliable and punctual provider. They will only recruit experienced care providers, who have a flexible and diligent approach to their duties. All of the staff attend a thorough in house induction course for two days before they start their duties
DEAL ID: 5334
COMPANY NAME: IQ006 -Relocatable-£ 395,000-Laboratory Equipment Supplier
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Laboratory Equipment Supplier Supplying and distributing essential scientific equipment throughout the UK Ref.IQ006 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 395,000 This independent, successful Internet based business was established in 1997 and supplies and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of high value laboratory equipment at competitive and profitably pricing to end users throughout the UK. The business supports the supply of laboratory equipment by providing a buyer’s guide and sales representative expertise to help customers make the best and most informed decision when buying scientific equipment. The business also offers a direct online purchase for general laboratory products to suit most applications within the laboratory. The business specialises in general laboratory equipment supplies, with many customers including Universities, Hospitals and Schools; in areas such as food, biotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical, research & development and quality control applications.
DEAL ID: 5342
COMPANY NAME: CO091-North London-£ 300,000-Health & Fitness Centre with Gym
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 300,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Health & Fitness Centre with Gym & Free Weights Ref.CO091 Location North London Asking Price £ 300,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business was established in 2005 and has rapidly grown to become the most popular gym and health club in the area and has also become extremely profitable in the process. The owner has made significant investment in the business in that time and has grown since to become a well known enterprise with a reputation for the quality and range of its equipment, location, discretion and value for money. This unique business offers customers an opportunity spend time enjoying a discrete fitness experience, with members and guests use of the facilities flexibly offered. Discrete areas for retailing branded goods consistent with the theme of the business are also offered. The business provides many alternatives in the use made of the facilities, varying from fully subscribed members to daily or per session memberships available for less regular usage, male and female sauna’s, exercise routines and has recently started kick boxing for children and adults, which has proved to be immensely popular.
SERVICES
DEAL ID: 5275
COMPANY NAME: CV027 -Birmingham-£ 175,000-Audio Visual Service Centre
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Audio Visual Service Centre Ref.CV027 Location Birmingham Asking Price £ 175,000This dynamic and well managed business offers an exciting opportunity for a new owner to take an already successful long established business with rising year on year turnover to a new higher level. Established 33 years ago, the business has been grown organically with a strong family influence stemming from many years of experience in the industry. The company offers a repair and service operation for brown goods, and it also enjoys the enviable position of being the recommended service centre for several major household name brands. The company offers a virtually unique package of services and their renowned personal service has led to the company enjoying a status of high recommendation and extensive word of mouth referrals.
DEAL ID: 5274
COMPANY NAME: AH064-Norfolk-£ 1,350,000-Freehold Garden Centre and Plant Nursery Business
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 180,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Freehold Garden Centre and Plant Nursery Business Ref.AH064 Location Norfolk Asking Price £ 1,350,000 Confidentially offered for sale This long established family run Garden Centre has been the subject of much improvement by the current owners in recent years. In wishing to drive the business forward and to optimize its great charm, a purpose
built centre piece building has been erected in totally sympathetic style. The creation of this building now allows a focus point for the varied activities of the garden centre and plant nursery. The building is arranged over two floors with an expansive shop/showroom area at ground level and a charming fully equipped cafeteria with lovely sea views on the second level. This building offers great scope for developing the food/drink side of the business, as well as further development of the retail shop orientation. The Directors of the business live on site in an attractive and spacious four bed Bungalow, which has also been the subject of improvement during their tenure. The site extends to approximately 4.25+ acres and therefore offers ample growing space both outdoor and under cover including plenty of poly tunnel and greenhouse space. The owners ongoing programme of development has and will continue to bring further benefits to this lovely location.
DEAL ID: 5273
COMPANY NAME: GC062-Essex-£ 625,000-Property Maintenance Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 600,00 0 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Property Maintenance Company Ref.GC062 Location Essex, but Relocatable Asking Price £ 625,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 1988, this property maintenance company has built up a fantastic reputation serving a wide range of clients covering all aspects of property maintenance and building. The work carried out by this business is extremely varied with 100% of business being generated from blue chip companies. The business benefits from a long standing working relationships and a successful track record with major clients that can only result from high levels of workmanship, cost effectiveness and reliability. The workforces are able to offer the broadest range of experience and expertise as required and are in constant demand in this sector.
DEAL ID: 5272
COMPANY NAME: Investigation Service
CJ019
-Fully
Relocatable-£
525,000-International
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: International Investigation Service for the Legal Profession, Commerce & Private Clients Ref.CJ019 Location Fully Relocatable Asking Price £ 525,000 Well established, high profile international investigation and private detective agency, which covers Ireland, Europe and the States. The business prides itself on providing discreet, professional and value for money advice. Well known and amongst the best, this is the agency others go to when they need advice and guidance. This agency is extremely professional with many years of experience and provides a fast, efficient and comprehensive service to Private Clients, the Legal Profession and Commerce throughout the United Kingdom & Abroad. With no geographical boundaries and the ability to combine these skills to meet the individual needs of each client, this sets the business aside from its competitors to make it one of the most successful and high profile private investigation agencies in the UK and abroad. Business is split with approximately 70% of new clients requiring international assistance and 20-25% being local.
DEAL ID: 5266
COMPANY NAME: IQ008-S E England-Product Design, Development and Testing Laboratory
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 218,300 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Product Design, Development and Testing Laboratory Ref.IQ008 Location S E England Offers Invited Confidentially offered for sale The business was established in 1940, and following a Management Buyout by the current Owners since 2003, this business is one of the UK’s leaders in product testing, product design and development. Capable of working across the full range of industrial and consumer products – metals, plastics, rubber, sealants and adhesives – excluding testing on animals and humans, this very high calibre organisation works very closely with its Clients across all sectors to develop high performance products and systems to improve their turnover and profitability. It is particularly well known within the Aerospace, Construction, Manufacturing, Automotive and Marine sectors.
DEAL ID: 5259
COMPANY NAME: One of the UK’s leading Corporate Training Brokers specializing in Manage me
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: One of the UK’s leading Corporate Training Brokers specializing in Management Training with an emphasis on IT, Prince2 and ITIL training in particular Ref.CC060 Location Relocatable Established for over Ten years and having experienced significant organic growth in the past 18 months, this business is now one of the leading corporate training brokers and Managed Training Services (MTS) provider in the UK. Offering a wide range of Management or ‘Soft Skills’ training courses, this business is perhaps best known within the IT industry where it can justify its claim to be the largest independent IT training agency in the UK. A significant part of this business’s undoubted success has been its website and in particular its state of the art search facility constantly updated with the very latest information on thousands of courses running across the UK (currently 15,000 events). This, combined with its database of hundreds of qualified, experienced trainers, enables this business to save itself valuable time in sourcing training on behalf of Clients but perhaps more importantly, money – where this business can offer up to 40% savings on competitor prices, whether the customer is a Corporate Training Department looking to improve the skill base within their organizations or an end user looking to improve their career prospects.
DEAL ID: 5257
COMPANY NAME: CO073-Tour Operator Specialising in Skiing and Activity Holidays
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Tour Operator Specialising in Skiing and Activity Holidays Ref.CO073 Location North Wales Asking Price £ 350,000 This business was set up by the current vendor some 10 years ago and specialises in the provision of skiing and activity holidays to the general public. In that time the business has built up an excellent reputation for providing its clients with superb holiday experiences. This is achieved though extremely high levels of personal service and market knowledge. As part of this the company features holidays in many of the world – renowned ski resorts located in The French Alps, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Italy and the USA. Services can include a complete turnkey holiday solution including accommodation, flights,
transfers, ski and equipment hire(the company has its own ski hire facility in Champery), lift passes, ski guiding and instruction.
DEAL ID: 5255
COMPANY NAME: Accessories Retailer
Ik156-Edenbridge,
Kent-£
295,000-Bathroom
&
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Bathroom & Accessories Retailer and Installation Ref.IK156 Location Edenbridge, Kent Asking Price £ 295,000 This business was established in 2005 by the Vendors with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality and variety of its products, brands, service and reliability. The business retails most of the main manufacturers of bathrooms and an extensive collection of luxury bathroom and plumbing accessories to both the general public and to trade suppliers and installers. The portfolio stretches across the spectrum from the traditional to the highly ultra-modern and contemporary. The business has consolidated an enviable position in the region since it has established its business operations around the installation of bathrooms and accessories that they supply only and have not found the need to extend the installation service as a separate concern. This clarity has proved successful in establishing trust with customers and enabling them to make a purchase decision based upon the whole service from variety in product to completion of their bathroom.
DEAL ID: 5254
COMPANY NAME: AH047 -Chingford London-£ 174,995-Sports Shop Clothing, Footwear &Sporting
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Sports Shop Clothing, Footwear and Sporting Equipment The business benefits from holding agencies with Nike, Adidas Reebok, Asics, ProStar, Puma, Speedo, BCE, Head, Yonex, Slazenger, Dunlop, Umbro Ref.AH047 Location Chingford London Asking Price £ 174,995 This business retails an extensive collection of the highest quality sporting goods, football boots, shirts and equipment, predominantly football orientated and a vast range of sports clothing. Customers visit the shop as this business’s reputation extends far and wide, maintaining goodwill and return custom for many years. The comprehensive selection of products on offer by this well loved shop represents excellent value for money in relative terms maintaining higher added value margins for its owner. The stated aim of this business is to provide simple, high quality, classic designs to complement the wearer’s personality. Established in the 1960’s the business has been under the current ownership since 1995 and has built up an excellent reputation for one of the most selective and successful ranges of distinctive and popular sport and football wear in the region.
DEAL ID: 5250
COMPANY NAME: GK155-£ 650,000-Relocatable-Painting & Decorating Contractors
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1200000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Painting & Decorating Contractors Ref.GK155 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 650,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business is a leading quality painting and decorating contractor providing first class services and household repairs for housing developments, housing associations and local authorities. Other clients include schools and the business also undertakes some government contract work for a list of 12 councils. The highly skilled team are committed to providing the highest standards of workmanship to commercial customers, use the highest quality materials and employ the most qualified tradesmen. This highly respected painting and decorating company was established in 1992, and became limited in 1997. Some of the clients of this impressive painting and decorating company have remained loyal to the company since inception. The company operation being cantered mainly upon cyclical redecoration contract work virtually guarantees payment, assures repeat business and endorses a solid client database.
DEAL ID: 5247
COMPANY NAME: AH063-North West-£1,200,000-Design, Marketing and Distribution of Greetings
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Design, Marketing and Distribution of Greetings Cards, High Quality Gift Wrap and accessories to the UK retail sector Ref No: AH063 Location: North West Asking price: £1,200,000 (inc net assets) The design and supply of greetings cards and high quality gift wrap and accessories (e.g. gift bags, gift boxes, bows and ribbons) to the premier retail market. Licence agreements with leading design companies, the most important of which is a worldwide distribution agreement. Strong emphasis on the importance of product design and product innovation. Turnover in excess of £2.0m per annum. Gross margins circa 60%. Consistently profitable. Net assets approx £800,000. Leasehold property. 14 staff in head office/warehouse (plus 11 commission-only sales agents). DEAL ID: 5248
COMPANY NAME: IK174-East London-185,000-Fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Design, Supply & Installation of Quality Fitted Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IK174 Location: East London Asking price: £185,000 + Stock At Valuation This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a wellestablished business based in East London. The business undertakes the design, supply and installation of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. The turnover has been consistent with an on going growth pattern, and still has potential to be increased. The business has been built on a reputation for quality products and excellent service. The business has access to various manufacturing units for production of bespoke carcasses at excellent margins, to whatever size is needed. This gives complete control and cost effective production when replacing a unit or two, or installing a totally new kitchen from scratch, which can include all accessories and quality brand names appliances, giving true value for money.
DEAL ID: 5249
COMPANY NAME: GP112 -West London-£ 1,250,000-Independent Travel Management & Travel Tour
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 11,000,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Independent Travel Management & Travel Tour Operator Ref.GP112 Location West London Asking Price £ 1,250,000 This highly successful Independent Travel Company was established in 1986 to provide a dedicated service for the discerning corporate traveller, whose clients include large prestigious and SME companies. The business was established as a direct result of the vendor, after spending many years in the business, perceiving a distinct lack in the agency market for a corporate travel service that was both caring and personal – in the best sense, a customer oriented service. The business has successfully exploited this opportunity since trading began and developed this niche by offering alternative itineraries that are cost effective and crucially reducing travel expenditure. They specialise in South American, African, Middle & Far East destinations and have also branched out into the retail sector and the all inclusive travel tour business, both of which still have tremendous growth potential and opportunities. They believe that a high quality customer oriented service is only effective when it is combined with efficient and professional post-sales, ongoing and long term, client management and the nurturing of solid business relationships. Indeed, it is the times of greatest need that customer care is put to the test such as when flights are overbooked or a hotel reservation is cancelled, or a visa forgotten that this company truly come into their own with their positive can do attitude and speedy, caring response.
DEAL ID: 5244
COMPANY NAME: WB002-Relocateable-£50,000-On-line Directory for Professionals
Membership
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: On-line Membership Directory for Professionals helping Smokers to Quit Confidentially offered for sale Ref No:WB002 Location: Relocateable Asking price £50,000 This website has recently been established to act as a directory after a published NOP survey found that smokers do not find mainstream info on quitting helpful . An internet business helping smokers to quit by listing service providers of different quitting methods across London Hypnotherapy, EFT, Bioresonace, Acupuncture, Chemists, and a large UK gym chain to provide fitness solutions. The idea is to be the central resource of genuine professionals who can help smokers quit or reduce smoking, whose qualifications are verified before their inclusion in the directory, offering peace of mind for the members. Smokers have to pay a small annual subscription fee of £20 to get these unlimited discounts.
DEAL ID: 5245
COMPANY NAME: CQ103-£350,000-Gents Stylists and Hairdressers
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 256,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Gents Stylists and Hairdressers Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: CQ103 Location: London Docklands Leased Premises Asking price: £350,000 This
traditional gentlemen’s hairdressers was established by the current owner in 2004 who realised the immense opportunity offered in this particular location, benefiting as it does from a captive audience of approximately 100,000 workers, in this busy business and retail complex, in London’s Dockland. Although being fully staff run and run remotely by the owner, this business has become very profitable in a relatively short space of time and has established itself as the place to go for the discerning business clientele within this centre. Indeed the business is so busy that despite having increased the stylists stations from four to five recently, they are still having to turn business away! This is a superb opportunity for a new owner working full time in the business to increase turnover and profits very quickly and very dramatically. The business is not only ripe for expansion from within this location but with an easily recognised and remembered name that has been trade marked, it is ripe for replication into other locations with a remote business model already successfully in operation
DEAL ID: 5237
COMPANY NAME: GP123-West London-£125,000-Executive Chauffeur Driven Car Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 307,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Executive Chauffeur Driven Car Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GP123 Location: Near Heathrow Airport, West London Leased Premises Asking Price: £125,000 This well established and professionally managed chauffeur car company was founded in 1998 and has continued to grow steadily year on year since that time, becoming a significant enterprise with an outstanding reputation for the quality of its vehicles, flexibility of service and reliability, with the ability to operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. The company’s services are primarily corporate airport work but also include conferences and corporate events, business travel and other excursions throughout the UK. The Vendor and chauffeur staff have many years experience between them, thus understanding all aspects of their business and customer requirements
DEAL ID: 5236
COMPANY NAME: GC061-Hertfordshire-£325,000-Contract & New Build Cleaning Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 347,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Contract & New Build Cleaning Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GC061 Location: Hertfordshire [ Asking price: £325,000 This business was founded in 2000 by the Vendor and has since grown to become a highly profitable enterprise with a significant reputation among its customers for the quality of its service, honesty and reliability. They are contract cleaners working within the building industry, doing internal and external builders clean. This will happen several times on each site when they will clean first of all after the 2nd fix, again after the decorators, again prior to the sale, once more after snagging and then culminates in a full sparkle clean prior to the new owner moving in. As the expectation of the client is for fast response and high quality work that can be relied upon, this company excels, being one with a reliability factor and level of service second to none in this industry. This ensures not only that they maintain their high reputation but also ensures a continuity of work, having dealt with clients since their inception. This has also led to further work both through word of mouth referral and also resulting from the migration of staff that is a constant within the building industry.
DEAL ID: 5231
COMPANY NAME: GP122-East London-£92,000-Shipping Agents & Freight Forwarding Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 213,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Shipping Agents & Freight Forwarding Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GP122 Location: East London Asking price: £92,000 This business is a specialist freight forwarding company, specialising in air and sea world cargo to Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, South Africa and several other African destinations. The business also provides a courier services for numerous destinations. Whilst predominantly based in London, UK, the company has agents in Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries allowing them to oversee cargo at every stage. There is a great need for dependable transportation of goods to and from Africa and this business is capable of ensuring goods are shipped reliably. The company offers weekly, full or part (groupage) container service and is cheapest for car, van and truck shipping.
DEAL ID: 5228
COMPANY NAME: AM086-Fully Re-Locatable-£265,000-Internet Based Quad Bike, Mini-bike and G
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 582,085 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Internet Based Quad Bike, Mini-bike and Go-kart Retailer for Adults and Children Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: AM086 Location: Fully Re-Locatable Asking price: £265,000 plus stock at valuation This business was founded in 2004 by the Vendor with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has been invested in, up to the level of creating a website that is very successfully trading; with demonstration stock available for all products and all supply relationships in place. The business trading name and domain name represent significant assets and are of great value since they are clearly descriptive in the simplest and best possible way for any business seeking to or in fact already trading in this market. The products are displayed on extremely attractive web pages providing the customer with the fullest possible context for choice options that include many modes of novelty mini bike, quad bike and go-karts complete with a portfolio of accessories for small and big kids alike.
DEAL ID: 5227
COMPANY NAME: AH048-Home Counties-295,000 -Internet & Retail Sales Of Lawn Bowls
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 400,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Internet & Retail Sales Of Lawn Bowls Equipment & Clothing Confidentially offered for sale Ref No:AH048 Location: Home Counties Asking price: £295,000+ SAV This market leading retailer of Lawn Bowls equipment and clothing was established by the current owner more than fifteen years ago. Since that time the business has developed, and is now recognised as the equipment and clothing supplier of choice in the UK. A number of years ago, the current owners spotted an opportunity to expand the business, without the cost of additional premises, by fully embracing internet technology. The result is that the company is now a true
‘clicks & bricks’ operation, with circa 70% of all sales generated through the business’s full ecommerce website. Regular internet sales are now made to Lawn Bowls enthusiasts in the UK, USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, Cyprus, Canary Isles, Jersey and Ireland. Orders have also been despatched to customers in South Africa, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Thailand, Israel, Germany and Russia
DEAL ID: 5226
COMPANY NAME: CE131-Merseyside-£175,000- Independent Recruitment Consultancy
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 951,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Independent Recruitment Consultancy Temporary & Permanent Staff Office, Commercial & Call Centre Sectors Confidentially offered for sale Ref No:CE131 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Asking Price: £175,000 This young and dynamic recruitment consultancy set up back in 2004 are a service orientated agency experienced in regional recruitment. The company effectively addresses employers staffing needs promptly, efficiently and with the minimum of fuss and the maximum benefit. As a regional company the business has strong local knowledge and specialist experience in the major regional employment sectors within a highly populated region of the North West, both in terms of clients and candidates. The business has historically been built around the office and commercial markets it serves so well but it has evolved quickly and widened its scope so that it now engages with a range of clients from worldclass leading financial institutions to smaller local businesses. Temporary and permanent staff are offered in a variety of positions from senior executives and professionals to office based personnel. The majority of positions catered for are temporary within the North West but such is the diversity of its client base the agency also fills positions for clients, both temporary and permanent further a field
DEAL ID: 5225
COMPANY NAME: AP012-Surrey-£75,000-Busy, profitable Dry Cleaners
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Busy, profitable Dry Cleaners Ref no: AP012 Confidentially offered for sale Location: Reigate, Surrey Asking price: £75,000 Operating from well-suited leasehold premises located on a small parade of shops just a couple of minutes outside the centre of Reigate, this is a high quality, well-equipped dry cleaning business primarily serving domestic customers. It has also has a small but steadily increasing agency customer base which includes a local Post Office, an ironing company that also takes in dry cleaning, a clothes shop/outfitters, a nursing home, a local health and fitness centre and the local offices of a major insurance company. It specialises in cleaning ladies and gents clothing, evening and formal wear, household fabrics, bedding and curtains. Established as a dry cleaners for almost twenty five years – there was a launderette on this site even before that – this business has been a fixture in the local community throughout this time and is a firm favourite with its Clientele offering as it does complete clothes and textile care. This business takes great pride in offering a high standard of Customer service, whilst still operating a realistic price list. The business maintains a high level of repeat business from the many customers that live and work in the area. The surrounding areas comprise several affluent residential suburbs and the shop is highly visible – the cornerstone of a very popular parade of shops. Prominently positioned as it is adjacent to a major traffic junction and with excellent free
parking facilities this business is ideally located to take maximum advantage of the very high volumes of traffic passing its door every day, many of whom take advantage of the fast turnaround service offered, as they drop off their dry cleaning in the morning and collect when returning home in the evening
DEAL ID: 5299
COMPANY NAME: CQ103 -London Docklands-£ 350,000-Gents Stylists and Hairdressers
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 256,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Gents Stylists and Hairdressers Ref.CQ103 Location London Docklands Asking Price £ 350,000 This traditional gentlemen’s hairdressers was established by the current owner in 2004 who realised the immense opportunity offered in this particular location, benefiting as it does from a captive audience of approximately 100,000 workers, in this busy business and retail complex, in London’s Dockland. Although being fully staff run and run remotely by the owner, this business has become very profitable in a relatively short space of time and has established itself as the place to go for the discerning business clientele within this centre. Indeed the business is so busy that despite having increased the stylists stations from four to five recently, they are still having to turn business away! This is a superb opportunity for a new owner working full time in the business to increase turnover and profits very quickly and very dramatically.
DEAL ID: 5345
COMPANY NAME: CG039 Investigation, Tracing, Witness
-Middlesex-£
125,000-Asset
Recovery,
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Asset Recovery, Investigation, Tracing, Witness Statement and Debt Collection Company Ref.CG039 Location Middlesex Asking Price £ 125,000This business was founded in 1994 and acquired by the Vendor in 2007 and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its service and reliability. The business operates from a prime location in Middlesex but could easily be relocated and has established itself as one of the region’s leading independent Asset Recovery, Process Serving, Witness Statements and Debt Collection company. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the very beginning. The business has shown itself to be resilient in the face of competitive and economic forces and has maintained strong and incremental growth over its 14 years of trading. No small part in the ability of this business to grow and sustain its profitability is due to the quality of its people, which has contributed to the excellent profitability of the business and its current position as it is poised to exploit expected and significant new growth in turnover.
DEAL ID: 5222
COMPANY NAME: CQ083-Peterborough Town Centre-£75,000-Very Large Tanning, Beauty, Hair
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Very Large Tanning, Beauty, Hair & Nail Salon Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: CQ083 Location: Peterborough Town Centre Asking price: £ 75,000 This professional salon specialises in providing quality beauty treatments for clients, these include facials, electrolysis, body treatments, holistic treatments, waxing (inc. men’s), epilation and tinting and tanning and automated spray tanning (Mystic Tan spray booth). The hair salon offers the very latest hairstyles as well as hair colouring and hair extensions. The modern salon also offers high quality nail care and makeup and has built up an excellent reputation in the area for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere and competitive approach to business. The reception area is welcoming and comfortable, with a busy reception desk where staff handle the appointment bookings. This area is also furnished with modern nail stations, offering the latest in nail fashion, including gel extensions. All the latest beauty accessories and products are displayed in modern cabinets, enticing customers to browse and purchase. This salon has an extensive base of loyal, repeat customers The clients appreciate the professional help and guidance from the staff and the quality salon products that provide total client satisfaction.
DEAL ID: 5346 COMPANY NAME: CG032 -Central London-£ 1,750,000-International Foreign Exchange Dealers LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: International Foreign Exchange Dealers Ref.CG032 Location Central London Asking Price £ 1,750,000 This business was established in 2004 with the sole intention of creating long standing, mutually beneficial business relationships with their clients. The business specialises in giving the best exchange rates, market information and trading mechanisms to financial decision makers on a regular basis. Thousands of commercial business and private individuals make use of their range of trading mechanisms to effectively avoid market falls and to prosper whilst market movements are positive. By studying political releases, economic data and gauging sentiment and perception, this business can pass on current information regarding the purchase of foreign currency and in doing so, help its clients make more informed decisions, thus enhancing their profit margins. The business transfers money in and out of Poland and currently handles in excess of 42,000 transactions. The business is able to offer far cheaper transfer rates than using high street banks and can be described as the ‘Ryan Air’ of money transfers.
DEAL ID: 5338 COMPANY NAME: AP016 -Surrey-£ 450,000-Independent regional chain of 7 dry cleaning LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Independent regional chain of 7 dry cleaning and laundry outlets Ref.AP016 Location Surrey Asking Price £ 450,000Recognised as one of the oldest of its kind in the area with some of its outlets dating back to the 1930’s, this business, purchased by the current Owners in 1997, is a chain of seven dry cleaning and laundry outlets and is arguably one of the largest independent operators left in the south of England. Operating from very well-suited leasehold premises in predominantly prime retail locations in major towns and villages across some of the most affluent areas of Surrey this is a high quality, well-equipped business. Although it has some commercial work from local hotels and schools it primarily serves the domestic sector.
Taking advantage of the benefits a large number of outlets brings, each shop performs a specific role within the chain – two are dry cleaners, three are laundries with the two other outlets acting as ‘receiving depots’ feeding business into their respective partner outlets with the appropriate equipment. Dry cleaning makes up approximately 65% of turnover and laundry, the remaining 35%. The business deals with all types of garments and linen including duvets, curtains etc and has a particularly strong presence in shirts.
DEAL ID: 5298
COMPANY NAME: EW005 -Hertfordshire -£ 490,000-Specialist Garden Machinery Supplier
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Specialist Garden Machinery Supplier Large stock of popular range of machinery from most major manufacturers Ref.EW005 Location Hertfordshire Asking Price £ 490,000 This business was founded over 20 years by the Vendor with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has grown since to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its products, flexibility of service and reliability. The business specialises in the supply and retail of garden machinery, both new and used from most of the world’s major manufactures and maintains significant stocks available on display. Experienced sales staff are on hand who can discuss any customer’s requirements and recommend the correct machine for their needs.
DEAL ID: 5355
COMPANY NAME: CR113 -Ramsgate, Kent-£ 175,000-Residential Sales, Lettings & Property
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Residential Sales, Lettings & Property Management/Maintenance plus Financial Services Ref.CR113 Location Ramsgate, Kent Asking Price £ 175,000 Situated in a prominent high street location, this estate agency specialises in UK residential sales, property management, and financial services. Established in 1992, the business has been trading under the current vendor for sixteen years. The culture of this business is geared toward maximum reward for maximum effort and is able to achieve this by recruiting only experienced and highly motivated agents. The business has a strong image in the community with repeat and referral business and good links with local solicitors, which leads to probate referrals. The business is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and offers a first class service, superb choice of properties from an excellent location.
DEAL ID: 5223
COMPANY NAME: CC078-Surrey-£140,000-Maths and English Tuition Centre
LOCATION: All UK
TURNOVER (£): 160,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Maths and English Tuition Centre Ref. No: CC078 Confidentially offered for sale Location: Sutton, Surrey Asking Price: £140,000 Already an immensely successful concept in England, Australia, New Zealand and across the Pacific basin, areas all of which share similar curricula, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire an established business operating a franchise involved in English and Maths tuition – one of the growth industries of the millennium. With the increasing importance of education to the future prospects of children – to the extent that families are prepared to move home to ensure their children are in the right catchment area for a particular school, this exciting new concept is rapidly re-defining the role of private tuition. With the concept established as long ago as the early 1980’s this franchise, which itself has been running very successfully for several years, is ideally placed in Sutton, Surrey, an area with an abundance of local independent schools and parents wanting to get their children in to them.
DEAL ID: 5297
COMPANY NAME: CH068-Northamptonshire-£ 125,000-Electronic Security Design Supply
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 230,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: **Exciting Partnership/Investor Opportunity** Electronic Security Design Supply and Installation Nationwide plus across the Beneluxe and France Ref.CH068 Location Northamptonshire Asking Price £ 125,000 Confidentially offered for sale This partnership opportunity will appeal to an investor or another company wishing to gain further market share or indeed geographical prescience across the UK, the Beneluxe and France. The company is led by the owner who is a well known figure in the industry, with 26 years experience in the security industry, preceded by 17 years specialist military training in physical and electronic surveillance. His dynamic leadership over the last 12 years has established the company in the specialist and high end application end of the market, with increasing business year on year. The company enjoys strong customer retention and word of mouth recommendation. The company has built up a very impressive and enviable commercial customer base over the years, and its products and installations help to protect in excess of £900 Million of assets.
DEAL ID: 5280
COMPANY NAME: GC063-West London-£ 329,950-Multi Trade Service Business
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 350,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Multi Trade Service Business Ref.GC063 Location West London Asking Price £ 329,950 Confidentially offered for sale This business is an efficient multi trade based service provider with hand picked supervisors and supporting staff that are reference checked, fully trained and insured. All works carried in the various trades are conducted with professionalism from conception to completion on all contracted works. Founded in 2004 initially as a professional cleaning service provider, the business has been under the current ownership since its inception. Thanks to understanding client’s needs and perpetual development of the business brand and efficiency, they now provide a variety of services, primarily to the home based market of Greater London. The primary objective of the business is to maintain the quality and reliability of
work at all times. Its key target market specializes in both domestic and commercial servicing of flats, homes, offices, pubs, clubs and commercial sites. The current client listings range from private home owners and tenants, numerous well established London based estate agents, through to high end private cliental and lifestyle management companies.
DEAL ID: 5282
COMPANY NAME: AO030 -Hertfordshire-£ 1,200,000-High End Corporate Marquee Hire
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: High End Corporate Marquee Hire Ref.AO030 Location Hertfordshire Asking Price £ 1,200,000 Established four years ago this business has shown truly impressive growth and has positioned itself firmly at the higher end of the corporate premium service, now being the supplier of choice of over one hundred corporate and event managers. They also cater to the more discerning and affluent end of those requiring marquee hire for private parties and functions, specialising in weddings etc. They have achieved this presence and reputation by supplying only high quality equipment that is constantly checked and replaced when necessary, combined with a speedy, reliable and trustworthy response to all orders and client needs. They are able to supply marquees to any length with over 2 Kms of marquees that are all fully interconnectable, as well as supplying lighting, staging, linings, floors, dance floors and furniture, again all of high quality. It is the exacting standards they work to that sets them so far apart from many other suppliers and has enabled them to achieve the position they have in such a short space of time.
DEAL ID: 5284
COMPANY NAME: GO006-Mallorca-£ 409,000-Superior Boat Management Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Superior Boat Management Company Ref.GO006 Location Mallorca , Spain Asking Price £ 409,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business is a superior yacht maintenance management company specialising in all aspects of marine electrical and mechanical engineering. The business is based in Mallorca and offers a wide range of superior boat services within the Balearics. As the specialist boat management company of the Balearics, Balym Marine has prime position on the main marina at Mallorca with regular mooring for 840 boats. There are also 3 other marinas close by and these are also serviced by Balym Marine. The company pride themselves on offering a unique suite of services and hold contracts with private clients as well as corporate clients. The business is entering its 4th year of trading and has steadily grown to a profitable business. There has been significant growth during this period and key developments include refocusing the direction of the company and targeting clients who are not resident on the island as well as those who are, vetting local engineers to ensure the specialist servicing is of the highest quality as well as acquiring commercial borrowings for the success of the business.
DEAL ID: 5285
COMPANY NAME: II002 Accessories Wholesaler
-Northamptonshire-£
300,000-Footwear
and
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Footwear and Accessories Wholesaler Hundreds of product lines with new items added weekly in a comprehensive online catalogue and distributed throughout the UK Ref.II002 Location Northamptonshire Asking Price £ 300,000This independent and successful footwear, wholesale business was established in 2001 and distributes wholesale throughout the UK and other international regions a comprehensive portfolio of men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, brands and accessories to a loyal community of customers; predominantly to small traders and independents. Orders are place for the most part online through the business’s secure website with online payment. For those unaccustomed to online purchasing the business offers a telephone ordering service, providing confidence and comfort for those new customers building a new trading relationship. Product categories include: • Ladies Sandals & Mules • Ladies Shoes & Trainers • Ladies Boots • Men’s Footwear • Children’s Footwear • Belts and Accessories
DEAL ID: 5286
COMPANY NAME: GD058 -Hertfordshire-£ 760,000-Plumbing Supplies/Gas Boilers/Central Heating
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Plumbing Supplies/Gas Boilers/Central Heating Supply & Installation & Bathroom Appliances Ref.GD058 Location Hertfordshire Asking Price £ 760,000 Having originally served his time as a Heating and Ventilation Apprentice for the major gas supplier in the UK, the owners established this business in 1970, following which this business has grown steadily, generating turnover of over £257,000 for the most recent year for which figures are available. They are Corgi registered and fully qualified sub contracted staff carries out all installations. Within the domestic marketplace, this business has carried out more than its fair share of bathroom and shower installations and the installation, service and maintenance of boilers and full central heating systems. The business, which still has much growth potential, currently supplies parts and accessories to the domestic and trade sectors for all plumbing, gas heating, bathrooms and showers and will also install into the domestic market. There is a good potential for the expansion into the commercial sector and into the building and development sector of the marketplace. The commercial freehold is currently somewhat under utilised and has great scope for increased business capacity, while the freehold accommodation with the property can be used as the home for a new owner or used as a revenue stream, by continuing the letting of this desirable four-bedroom property.
DEAL ID: 5291
COMPANY NAME: IK179 -County Antrim, N. Ireland-£ 195,000-Quality Design, Supply & Install
LOCATION: All UK
TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Quality Design, Supply & Installation of Bathrooms, Kitchens and Fitted Bedroom Furniture – For domestic and commercial market Ref.IK179 Location County Antrim, N. Ireland Asking Price £ 195,000Established 2001, this independent family business design, retail, supply and fit bathrooms, kitchens and fitted bedroom furniture. The business offers a one to one service to customers ensuring they go out of their way to supply what is ordered. Conveniently located with easy access to road and rail links, this company services both the domestic and trade sectors and can boast a loyal customer base of private customers and developers and a steady retail order book that stretches months ahead. Specialising in a varied product range from £3,000 – £30,000, the company is competitive and offers excellent value for money for customers who can select from the existing company range of products or provide their own design for manufacturing, giving many options and no limit to what can be achieved.
DEAL ID: 5293
COMPANY NAME: CR075 -North West London -£ 450,000-Residential Estate Agency & Lettings
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Residential Estate Agency & Lettings Management Outstanding reputation covering four decades The two prestigious high street offices are fitted to the highest standards with the latest in computer systems and servers with leading estate agency software packages Ref.CR075 Location North West London Asking Price £ 450,000 This long established residential estate agency and lettings management business was founded by the current owners more than three decades ago. Since that time it has developed to be recognised as the agency of choice in its locale, an highly affluent area of North West London. Operating from two superbly appointed, prominent offices, the agency enjoys both a strong sales and lettings income stream, the latter of which generates circa 20% of total revenue. Being within the M25 and with good transport links to Central London, the area will always be attractive for both corporate and personal lettings. In recognition, the business has always operated its lettings operation as a separate department, providing for the correct amount of focus on this important function.
DEAL ID: 5301
COMPANY NAME: AM091 -South West London-£ 1,000,000-New & Used Sport & Prestige LHD Cars
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: New & Used Sport & Prestige LHD Cars & 4x4’s Department of transport traffic has counted circa 25,788 vehicles driving past the highly visible premises on a daily basis Ref.AM091 Location South West London Asking Price £ 1,000,000This is a first class opportunity to acquire a high quality, specialist car sales operation, with unrivalled success and profitability. This company was established by its owners in 1996, moving to the current location two years later and has since grown to become a significant enterprise with a reputation for the quality of its products, flexibility of service and reliability. The business operates from a prime location and quite possibly the busiest road junction in South West London, with superb facilities
and has established itself as one of the capital’s leading specialist car dealerships. They are highly regarded as a supplier of choice for the more affluent and discerning purchasers in London and for those requiring multiple motors, especially if they spend a large amount of time on the continent. Indeed some customer’s keep second cars on the continent and the company is able to supply either into the UK, or into the continent itself, providing all necessary paperwork and registrations etc, relevant to the area of supply.
DEAL ID: 5302
COMPANY NAME: CM013-Watford-£ 235,000-Solicitors – Specialising in Matrimonial & Litigation
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 234,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Solicitors – Specialising in Matrimonial & Litigation Ref.CM013 Location Watford Asking Price £ 235,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established over sixty years ago, the current owner purchased this successful practice in January 2007 and has built on the existing platform and continued to grow both clients and turnover in a practice that has plenty of room to expand within their existing premises and operation, with excellent future growth potential still to be enjoyed. This is an ideally located solicitors practice situated on a busy High Street in the densely populated town centre of Watford, in a busy pedestrianised shopping centre, close to the bus and train stations and with several local car parks nearby, providing them with a constant stream of passing foot traffic. They operate from the substantial period office that was once an impressive residence of a Duke of the Realm and specialise in matrimonial, residential, litigation and wills etc. There are a total of two solicitors including the owner, very ably assisted by a team of very knowledgeable and experienced staff. This enables them to provide an exceptional level of service to all their clients and this, combined with speedy response to all enquiries and augmented with good client communication, truly sets them apart from other practices and has been the basis for their tremendous growth pattern to date.
DEAL ID: 5303
COMPANY NAME: Window Cleaning Contractor
LOCATION: Wales TURNOVER (£): 400,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: The business has been established for over twenty years. The business operates in two main divisions: domestic/commercial cleaning and contract gardening. Within the first area the company provides services such as domestic cleaning, commercial cleaning, carpet cleaning and window cleaning. Those services account for majority of turnover. The business also provides garden maintenance services, which include grass cutting, hedge trimming, tree felling, garden clearance, turfing and jet washing. The company has a bespoke database system, designed around the specific requirements of the business to which the company holds the intellectual property. The company is engaged in the provision of services on a contract basis and has established a significant database (12,000 contracts of which 5,000 are active clients) and recurring revenue stream through cash and standing order payments. The gardening division has been recently established and company’s database has yet to be exploited fully, providing opportunity to any acquirer.
DEAL ID: 5306
COMPANY NAME: AM090 -South Coast- £ 425,000-Independent Yatch Charter Fleet Operator
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Independent Yatch Charter Fleet Operator Ref.AM090 Location South Coast Asking Price £ 425,000Established in the early 1990’s and under the stewardship of the current Owners for approximately ten years, this business has grown to become one of the largest privately owned yacht charter businesses in the UK. This business offers a fully comprehensive yacht charter management service for yacht owners including licensing, berthing, equipping, servicing and maintenance and for charterers, whether private or corporate, bareboat or skippered . Operating out of very well suited premises, and dominating the Marina in which it is located with approximately 30 of the 220 boats berthed there under its management, this business is based in probably the most ideal starting point for any sailing trip in the country. With a superb selection of yachts in a unique variety of sizes and designs – with almost all the most modern and leading makes and models represented, this business offers charters - varying from a day, a weekend, a week or even longer with the vast majority of customers, approximately 80%, made up of private Clients. The remaining bookings are Corporate – this business has for a number of years managed a major Corporate event on behalf of one of the UK’s largest blue chip corporations, as well as Yacht clubs and a number of sailing schools. The business has professional Skippers available when required and is a RYA Training Centre offering private education at any level up to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Theory – Yachtmaster Ocean) – with personal instruction tailor-made to the individual needs and interests of the trainee.
DEAL ID: 5307
COMPANY NAME: AL118-Liverpool-£ 150,000-Motor Vehicle Accident Repair Centre
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 200,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Motor Vehicle Accident Repair Centre Superb Reputation Ref.AL118 Location Liverpool Asking Price £ 150,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business set up some 8 years ago by the current vendors has established itself as a fully approved and accredited bodyshop and repair centre with a sterling reputation in the industry it serves. Because of this the business has enjoyed steady growth over the years and has a good mix of customers. These include many of the city’s car dealerships, independent garages and the general public, not to mention insurance companies such is the quality and efficiency of this operation. The staff are fully conversant with the latest bodyshop and refinishing techniques and the business is compliant with all necessary health and safety regulations and codes of practice. Because of this the business is able to repair most manufacturer’s cars giving it huge scope for expansion.
DEAL ID: 5308
COMPANY NAME: CQ086 -Relocatable-£ 100,000-Internet Distributor of World Leading Brand
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Internet Distributor of World Leading Brand of Hair Care Products Ref.CQ086 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 100,000Solid financial foundations Turnover for first 22 months of trading c. £294,244 Gross Profit for period c.£66,675 No borrowings Cash positive Very early profitability achieved following launch Profitable in 11 months out of last 12 100% product availability despite very low stock levels Excellent monthly management information
DEAL ID: 5309
COMPANY NAME: AO031-Surrey-£ 510,000-High Quality Skip Hire
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 530,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: High Quality Skip Hire Ref.AO031 Location Surrey Asking Price £ 510,000 Confidentially offered for sale Begun just four years ago, this business has rapidly established itself as a major provider of skip hire services within its local marketplace. Offering high quality skip hire this business covers South West London and the northern and eastern areas of Surrey stretching from Richmond, Surbiton and Kingston to the west across to Wallington, Banstead and Carshalton to the east and all towns and villages in between. Fully licensed, registered and insured waste carriers, this business offers a range of skip sizes varying from 4 yards to 12 yards servicing a wide range of domestic and commercial customers. The business has approximately 130 skips in all with the vast majority out on hire during normal trading times. Such is the demand for the services of this business it has recently cut down its geographical coverage to concentrate on fulfilling the demand there exists much more locally.
DEAL ID: 5310
COMPANY NAME: AH048 -East Anglia-£ 295,000-Retailer of Lawn Bowls Equipment Clothing
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Retailer of Lawn Bowls Equipment Clothing Internet & Retail Ref.AH048 Location East Anglia Asking Price £ 295,000This market leading retailer of Lawn Bowls equipment and clothing was established by the current owner more than fifteen years ago. Since that time the business has developed, and is now recognised as the equipment and clothing supplier of choice in the UK. A number of years ago, the current owners spotted an opportunity to expand the business, without the cost of additional premises, by fully embracing internet technology. The result is that the company is now a true ‘clicks & bricks’ operation, with circa 70% of all sales generated through the business’s full e-commerce website. Regular internet sales are now made to Lawn Bowls enthusiasts in the UK, USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, Cyprus, Canary Isles, Jersey and Ireland. Orders have also been despatched to customers in South Africa, Spain, Holland, Belgium, Thailand, Israel, Germany and Russia. Operating from excellent, air conditioned premises in a busy town, with the nearest competitor more than forty miles away, yet within commuting distance of Central London, the retail shop is also a flourishing business, generating circa 30% of total turnover. Many sales are made to local club players: the shop has also
become a destination location, with some customers travelling more than seventy five miles to visit, to take advantage of the excellent range of products stocked, combined with knowledgeable staff.
DEAL ID: 5311
COMPANY NAME: AP015-£ 395,000-Hampshire-Diverse cleaning business – large scale carpet
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 375,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Diverse cleaning business – large scale carpet and upholstery cleaning – domestic and commercial, wholesale and retail of chemicals, plant and equipment retail and hire plus training Ref.AP015 Location Hampshire Asking Price £ 395,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established for nearly twenty years this is a diverse cleaning business offering probably the widest range of cleaning services available in the UK today. Built upon a very solid foundation of carpet and upholstery cleaning – working in both the domestic and commercial fields, this business also offers a stain removal service, hospital and nursing home clinical cleans, Kitchen deep cleans, Hydro Pool cleans and even cleaning and preservation of hard floors including marble and wood. This business also gets involved in much more specialist and highly skilled areas such as trauma cleans, fire and flood cleans as well as graffiti removal. And if that weren’t enough, this business also has a rapidly growing wholesale and retail chemicals business, has a number of UK agencies for the distribution of cleaning equipment – both retail and hire as well as being one of the leading, if not the leading, cleaning training organization in the UK
DEAL ID: 5312
COMPANY NAME: IE049 -Relocatable-£ 49,950-Digital Music Download Retail Website
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Digital Music Download Retail Website Ref.IE049 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 49,950 This website has recently been developed to fill a significant hole in the growing music download market, with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit. The beauty of the website is that it can be operated by an individual from a home base anywhere in the UK or could appeal to a larger concern in the music download website industry looking to expand their operations and diversity. The business believes in the pursuit of excellence, installing the latest technology to ensure customer satisfaction. The website currently features New Age music in both MP3 and AAC formats at 192 kbps and is designed to easily accommodate additional genres and categories.
DEAL ID: 5314
COMPANY NAME: CQ088 -Surrey-£ 115,000-Top Quality Beauty Salon Located in Prime Retail
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Top Quality Beauty Salon Located in Prime Retail Position Ref.CQ088 Location Surrey Asking Price £ 115,000Operated for nearly seven years, but built upon the Owner’s previous experience of freelancing within the sector, this is a very well managed and successful beauty salon having established itself as a firm favourite amongst the affluent professionals that are abundant in this area of Surrey. Positioned in a prime retail location amongst a parade of shops that includes a number of synergistic outlets, this business offers up to date, effective and relaxing treatments tailored to the individual needs of its predominantly female Client base. This business offers all of the standard treatments including facials, revitalizing eye treatments, lash and eyebrow tinting, eyelash re-shaping and extensions alongside a wide range of body treatments including the Universal Contour Wrap, Swedish, Thai and Indian Head massage, St Tropez tanning, manicures, nail extensions and pedicures. There’s also a wide range of pampering packages for pregnant clients as well as the ‘bride to be’. This business also offers a range of specialist, hi-tech treatments rarely offered elsewhere within its catchment area including endermologie, ‘age management’ skin treatments via a visiting practitioner, as well as professional teeth whitening, semi permanent tattooing for eyeliner, eyebrows and lip liner. Products used within the salon have also been carefully chosen to stand out from the rest with Guinot and MD Formulations used widely throughout the salon.
DEAL ID: 5315
COMPANY NAME: CQ095 -Hampshire-£ 145,000-Hair & Beauty Salon Franchise
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Hair & Beauty Salon Franchise Ref.CQ095 Location Hampshire Asking Price £ 145,000.Established in 2001, this franchised hair and beauty salon offers a full ‘head to toe’ range of services and treatments, this business specializes in cutting, colouring, tinting, re-styling, high-lights, low-lights, foils, wraps and perming for hair alongside body and face treatments including body waxing, tinting, spray tanning, facials, eye lash extensions, nail extensions, manicures and pedicures – Intense Pulse Light System, the very latest technology in hair removal and skin rejuvenation. This business is particularly well known for their quality of work and service, and is approved by the Health Care Commission for this treatment. The Salon has also won Beauty Salon of the Year for two consecutive years, plus customer excellence awards and best trainer of the year award. This business is ideally placed in a local fitness centre that provides them with high levels of awareness and footfall. The modern premises have been furbished to a high standard, are well maintained and well equipped providing rooms very well suited for this profession. This business has a mix of clients that includes local residents and long time regulars. Appealing to all ages – it’s just as likely to be a 4 year old as an 80 year old in the chair, and of either sexes especially with the increasing interest from men in relation to beauty products and services - the business delivers a professional, cost-effective and friendly service and has an excellent reputation for fulfilling all client requirements from a dedicated and highly trained team of fully competent and qualified hairdressers and beauty therapists. This business has been built on providing the quality of services and treatments more normally associated with the leading High Street chains, but at far more competitive prices. This flourishing centre features top of the line amenities that are professionally equipped. The treatment rooms are dedicated to providing a wide range of treatments and therapies by the professional and friendly team of therapists. The centre also incorporates a welcoming and comfortable reception area ensuring clients feel comfortable and relaxed from the moment they walk through the door.
DEAL ID: 5317
COMPANY NAME: AF086 -South Wales-£ 350,000-Wholesale Sandwich Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 400000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Wholesale Sandwich Company Ref.AF086 Location South Wales Asking Price £ 350,000 This company was established in 2002 and initially provided sandwiches and some soft drinks to companies on local trading estates. It quickly became apparent to the owner that a better return on capital and effort would be made if the route to market was to supply garages, shops and educational establishments. By adopting this strategy the business has grown year on year and now supplies around thirty local retailers within a thirty mile radius of the business. More importantly the company has a number of written contracts to supply the Emergency services, Civic Centres, and schools. The contracts have a minimum of three years to run and are worth between £100,000 and £250,000. A new three year contract starting in the near future will add an additional £400,000 of turnover per annum. The business has recently been nominated for a National Business Award.
DEAL ID: 5318
COMPANY NAME: AL119-Devon-£ 230,000-On Line Specialist Cars Parts and Service Centre
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 650,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: On Line Specialist Cars Parts and Service Centre Ref.AL119 Location Devon Asking Price £ 230,000 Confidentially offered for sale The business was established by its present director in 2004 as a service centre for a specialist sports car marquee. The existing depth of experience of its key personnel gave the company a strong start and it now boasts a database of circa two hundred and fifty clients, insurance companies and aficionados. Shortly after it was formed the company acquired a substantial stock of parts, moulds and body jigs from the manufacturer. This stock came with the appropriate license’s to manufacture further parts and panels as required for a complete range of vehicles no longer in production. These parts are sold on a bespoke website specifically designed and built for the purpose. This further enhanced the operations market position as one of the only businesses able to supply these components to trade and private customers alike. Insurance companies nominated the business as preferred repairer and all work is carried out at their South West based premises.
DEAL ID: 5319
COMPANY NAME: GP125 -Sunderland, County Durham-£ 1,650,000UK/European Logistics Transport
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: UK/European Logistics Transport Ref.GP125 Location Sunderland, County Durham Asking Price £ 1,650,000 This company was founded in 1981 on good and reliable service with competitive pricing, specialising in transporting car parts
primarily between the UK, France, Spain and Portugal and based the business on the belief that professional freight and transport companies must conduct their business in a responsible fashion and ensure that highly diverse client requirements are met and as such have gained a track record of quality and efficiency, thereby securing the unquestioning confidence of their clients. Their prestige is based not only on their rigorous performance standards, they have had ISO 9001 accreditation for over 10 years, but also their forward looking outlook, which enables the company to offer solutions which provide the most efficient response to market challenges. They are always committed to offering their clients the best possible service, where all the details are carefully prepared and the client’s needs fully satisfied. All stages of the transport process are carefully scrutinised in order to guarantee an error free service. Only in this manner can they continue to merit the confidence entrusted to them. This is achieved by designing the most suitable and advantageous solution for each specific job. They offer their client’s all the back-up they need to securely and rapidly reap profits from their business.
DEAL ID: 5321
COMPANY NAME: GC30-Essex-£1,800,000-Commercial Cleaning Contractors
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Commercial Cleaning Contractors Specialising in Pressure Steam Cleaning Operating Nationally Ref no:GC30 Confidentially offered for sale Location: Essex Asking Price: £1,800,000 This pressure steam commercial cleaning and gum removal specialist has operated for 15 years, working countrywide for many civic authorities, schools, councils, government departments, English Heritage, large property developments retail villages and Royal Households, successfully building an enviable reputation for its services, relating to all aspects of chewing gum removal and graffiti. Great attention to detail is always given to the specific needs of every project, some on a continual 51 weeks a year basis, providing a service that achieves excellent results. The business has spent ten’s of thousands in the development of equipment and as a leading specialist, believed to be the first of it’s kind in the United Kingdom, have the right attitude and demand the highest quality and service to be delivered to its large client database. Differing from competitors, by using a low pressure and high heat system effectively using water, meaning that the equipment can clean effectively without damaging the surface, sand bedding and grouting. The other advantage is that a deep cleanse is provided. with no area of pavement untouched With no large bulky equipment, corners can be reached and areas around street furniture are cleaned as effectively as open areas. Large or small areas, countrywide, ad hoc or ongoing, no job is too big or too small.
DEAL ID: 5322
COMPANY NAME: GD060-South London-£ 72,500-Plumbing Merchant Shop
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 240,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Plumbing Merchant Shop Ref.GD060 Location Sydenham, South London Asking Price £ 72,500 Confidentially offered for sale This business specialises in reconditioned boiler spares, fans and PCB’s and are also major stockists and suppliers of a full range of high quality plumbing and heating equipment suited for the D.I.Y enthusiast as well as the professional plumber. A profitable business, it was established in 1990 and has been under the
current ownership since inception. The business is highly successful with a wealth of experience and offers sales and service to both trade and private customers. Well located and known throughout the area for its excellent range of stock, the business has earned a first class reputation and has many satisfied customers from all walks of life. This business offers customers a personal service and is known for being both professional and competitive in price. The employees of the business are attentive, knowledgeable and helpful, advising customers of products best suited to their needs.
DEAL ID: 5328
COMPANY NAME: AM094-Manchester-£ 799,950-Used Car Dealership with Workshop
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 607,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Used Car Dealership with Workshop Prime long leasehold site in area of major redevelopment within city Ref.AM094 Location Manchester Asking Price £ 799,950 Confidentially offered for sale This business was established 3 years ago by the Vendor who has over 35 years experience within the motor trade. Within this relatively small period of time the business has grown to become a significant dealer within the region with a reputation for the quality of its cars, after sales care and finance available. The business operates from a high profile location within an area of Manchester that has enjoyed a huge amount of regeneration and redevelopment of the last few years. This has only enhanced the positioning of the business which boasts superb facilities and highly visible forecourt frontage. The site is a real asset of this business and may even be a target for potential development in the future such is its prime location on a busy thoroughfare within a major regeneration area of the city. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the beginning and this has been due in no small part to the business’s competitive prices, quality products, service and attention to detail.
DEAL ID: 5329
COMPANY NAME: IK179 -County Antrim, N. Ireland-£ 195,000-Quality Design, Supply & Install
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Quality Design, Supply & Installation of Bathrooms, Kitchens and Fitted Bedroom Furniture – For domestic and commercial market Ref.IK179 Location County Antrim, N. Ireland Asking Price £ 195,000Established 2001, this independent family business design, retail, supply and fit bathrooms, kitchens and fitted bedroom furniture. The business offers a one to one service to customers ensuring they go out of their way to supply what is ordered. Conveniently located with easy access to road and rail links, this company services both the domestic and trade sectors and can boast a loyal customer base of private customers and developers and a steady retail order book that stretches months ahead. Specialising in a varied product range from £3,000 – £30,000, the company is competitive and offers excellent value for money for customers who can select from the existing company range of products or provide their own design for manufacturing, giving many options and no limit to what can be achieved. The business buys directly from a selection of distributors and is not dependent on any one supplier. Equally the business is not dependent on just public sales, the company also does work for developers and has
major site projects in the pipe line to fit out in excess 24 homes The business has an excellent reputation for good service, excellent sales and high levels of workmanship and to support this, the business has fully embraced the latest technology, with a computerised design package. Used as very effective and efficient design and management tools, this technology has enabled the company to absorb significantly increased levels of business, without a corresponding increase in support staff, and, hence, overheads.
DEAL ID: 5330
COMPANY NAME: CR085 -South West London-£ 650,000-Property company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Property company including seven residential properties across South West London and with tax losses of approximately £28,500 available to the purchaser Ref.CR085 Location South West London Asking Price £ 650,000 Established by the current Owners in the mid 1990’s, this company has now been dealing in property for many years. Having developed, rented and sold a large number of high standard, residential units across the South West London area, the business now retains a select range of prime rental investments. Concentrating on old Victorian properties – the standard across the very desirable Wandsworth, Battersea, Clapham Common and Balham areas most favoured by this business, the portfolio now consists of seven self contained, one bedroom flats – each one a conversion, split from a much larger original residence. All properties are maintained to a very high standard but perhaps most importantly ideally located, close to London Underground or overground railway stations feeding in to Victoria and Waterloo mainline stations – offering easy access to the City and West End. Not surprisingly the flats are in constant demand – let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy basis to professional tenants and managed by local agents. Recently valued at approximately £1,980,000, combined, the portfolio currently generates over £80,000 in rents per annum.
DEAL ID: 5332
COMPANY NAME: JB012 -South Yorkshire-£ 40,000-Security Locksmiths Business
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Security Locksmiths Business Focussing on supply and installation of locks, safes and key cutting Ref.JB012 Location South Yorkshire Asking Price £ 40,000This successful security business focuses on the supply and installation of all types of locks and keys for cars, houses and business. Established by the current owner in 1986 the business moved to its current busy town centre high street location in 1993. Since its inception, the business has gained a sound reputation for the high levels of personal service, together with competitive pricing and reliability of call out, a critical quality for a locksmith. The business maintains a large client base of both corporate and individual clients in the town and they have gained an excellent reputation for their large stock of locks and keys, from reputable manufacturers.
DEAL ID: 5336
COMPANY NAME: CG030 -South Humberside-£ 49,950-Mortgage Brokers
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Mortgage Brokers Ref.CG030 Location South Humberside Asking Price £ 49,950This mortgage based company specialises in finding mortgages for people who have difficulties in acquiring a lender. It was established 20 years ago by the present owner and was developed to capture a sub prime- self certificated – prime – domestic and commercial customer market place. Because of the nature of the pre-qualification, conversion rates are very high and all clients are seen on a face to face basis due to the complex history of the clients. These are generally medium risk clients, therefore paying attractive commission fees
DEAL ID: 5340
COMPANY NAME: GP104 -Cambridgeshire - £ 180,000-Professional Executive Chauffeur Service
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Professional Executive Chauffeur Service Company Ref.GP104 Location Based on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Borders Asking Price £ 180,000 This well established and professionally managed chauffeur services company was founded more than 10 years ago and has continued to grow at a pace, becoming a significant enterprise with an outstanding reputation for the quality of its vehicles, flexibility of service and reliability; operating 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. The company’s services include transfers, weddings, business travel and other excursions throughout the UK. The Vendor and chauffeur staff have many years experience between them thus understanding all aspects of the business and customer requirements. The company is underpinned by a substantial asset base, strong self employed chauffeur team and a continually expanding range of services and is ideally placed to help the busy executive with no room for error, to remain comfortable, confident and competitive. The company is committed to consistent and constant improvements in services and has invested in technology and information systems as a means of enhancing responsiveness and to provide the client with the service and information they require.
DEAL ID: 5341
COMPANY NAME: CR112-Costa Blanca-£ 79,000-Short and Long Term Holiday Letting Agency
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Short and Long Term Holiday Letting Agency Ref.CR112 Location Costa Blanca Asking Price £ 79,000 Confidentially offered for sale This business was founded in 2004 by the Vendors who decided on a lifestyle change to the Costa Blanca. After letting out their own properties, they quickly realised there was a huge market with almost uncapped potential. Since then, they have established a reputation for the quality and variety of its apartments and villas, flexibility of service and reliability. The company specialises in apartment and villa rental on the very well known and internationally renowned Spanish resort region of the Costa Blanca. The business currently operates from an office adjacent to the vendor’s home but it could easily be relocated to any UK or other worldwide location. It has established itself as one of the area’s
leading independent providers of medium range apartments and villas. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the very beginning and this has been due in no small part to the business’s competitive and high added value prices, quality products, first class service and attention to detail.
DEAL ID: 5347
COMPANY NAME: AH065 -Kent-£ 92,500-Retail Toy Shop
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Retail Toy Shop Ref.AH065 Location Kent Asking Price £ 92,500This business retails an extensive collection of fine quality toys, offering all types of children’s toys ranging from model railways to dolls houses and accessories. The enormous selection of products on offer by this well loved community shop represents excellent value for money and has become a regular and popular shop having been trading for 86 years, and was founded by one of the ‘Hamleys’ brothers The business has been under the current ownership for 14 years and has built a rapid reputation as a destination for those in the community. The business has established an extensive customer base of loyal customers and is very efficiently run. The shop is extremely competitive on price, and prides itself on offering its customers the personal touch.
DEAL ID: 5348
COMPANY NAME: AH055 -Essex-£ 100,000-Online Craft Supplies Company
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Operating since 2002, this business imports all aspects of card making and scrap booking supplies as well as general craft supplies. With a vast range of stock they are able to supply an extensive retail and wholesale market. The business sells on-line through its comprehensive websites stocking branded names such as ‘Do Crafts’. Every possible creative accessory is available from essential supplies such as card blanks, envelopes and scrap booking papers to stickers, embellishments and die-cutting machines. The company has an extremely strong client base, with 70% repeat business
DEAL ID: 5349
COMPANY NAME: CO092-Watford-£ 47,500-Pottery & Craft Studio
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 90,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Pottery & Craft Studio Ref.CO092 Location Watford Asking Price £ 47,500 Confidentially offered for sale This fascinating lifestyle business was established by the present owner in 2003 and has continued to grow in both turnover and popularity since. This is a pottery and craft studio used regularly by parents and children, children’s parties, school outings, school classes, youth clubs, hen parties, groups of friends, various institutes and individuals or for corporate team building events with lots of fun involved. This appeals to an extremely diverse customer base that has a large and competition free, catchment area. Customers choose their
pottery or clay in bisque, paint it and decorate it to their satisfaction and the item is then fired and glazed, collected and taken home. In addition to pottery customers can choose to decorate T shirts, jewellery making, plates or a variety of options with glass, such as glass fusion, slumping and decorating in a variety of ways.
DEAL ID: 5351
COMPANY NAME: IK191 -West Yorkshire-£ 300,000-Bathroom Design, Installation and Retail
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Bathroom Design, Installation and Retail Ref.IK191 Location West Yorkshire Asking Price £ 300,000 This well known and respected business was established five years ago by the current owner and specialises in designing, supplying and fitting an extensive range of bathroom suites and shower units to the general public. Their out of town showroom, which is the largest in the area, allows the company to have an extensive display of over fifty different bathroom suites and shower units at any time, at prices to suit all budgets. The company opens six days a week and has an enviable range of major brands to choose from. They have modern, traditional and contemporary designs with a wide choice of furniture tops and tiles to select from. The business is profitable and easy to run with simple business principles of providing a quality service to its clients at a price which they can afford
DEAL ID: 5352
COMPANY NAME: Enforcement Officers
CM014-Tyneside-£
250,000-Certificated
Bailiffs/
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 410,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Certificated Bailiffs/ Enforcement Officers Ref.CM014 Location Tyneside Asking Price £ 250,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 1968 by the current owners father, this family business has an enviable and respected name in the North East for its honesty and integrity as a local bailiffs. The business predominately deals in debt recovery, both commercial, private and local authority. The debts include, rent recovery, sundry and miscellaneous debt, plus benefit overpayment .They also perform process serving, arrest warrants ( with bail & without),house possesions,searches and trace enquiries. The company work with a number of key clients including local authorities, local solicitors and other private customers
DEAL ID: 5353
COMPANY NAME: CO093 -Hertfordshire-£ 60,000-Ladies Only Health & Fitness Club
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Ladies Only Health & Fitness Club Ref.CO093 Location Hertfordshire Asking Price £ 60,000This is a great opportunity to purchase a well-managed and
established business providing exercise, diet and relaxation exclusively for private female members. The club has a wide range of facilities, classes and equipment and gives a very friendly and personal service suitable for all ages and sizes. Studies have shown that the majority of women prefer to exercise in a female only environment. The non-intimidating atmosphere suits the majority of females as members can be totally comfortable working out. The club is passionate about results and bends over backwards to help, resulting in the majority of business coming from recommendations. Operating a ‘no fuss policy’ it is incredibly simple for members to get started and achieve the results they aspire to. This attractive, health club is located in an ideal position and is very easily managed with a low cost base and low staff overheads plus having the capacity for very substantial membership growth. The business already has a significant marketing campaign scheduled for September to compel an additional 400+ members into the club.
DEAL ID: 5356
COMPANY NAME: GP126-London W2-£ 395,000-Executive & Chauffeur Driven Cars
TURNOVER (£): 650,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Executive & Chauffeur Driven Cars Ref.GP126 Location London W2 Asking Price £ 395,000 Confidentially offered for sale Established in 1978, the present owner purchased this company in 2002 and added another chauffeuring company in 2004. The Company utilise Executive, chauffeur driven cars which service the local area. 90% of their business is from local 3-5 star hotels, within a 2 mile radius of the office. They also have a pre-book and on call service for owner drivers who pay £100.00 plus VAT for circuit fees. All account customers pay fortnightly and the business keeps 10% of the income. With a current turnover of approximately £650,000, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established and lucrative business highly regarded for its good service and reliability
DEAL ID: 5358
COMPANY NAME: CR113-Kent-£ 175,000-Residential Sales, Lettings & Pr & Property Management
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 490,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Residential Sales, Lettings & Property Management/Maintenance plus Financial Services Ref.CR113 Location Ramsgate, Kent Asking Price £ 175,000 Confidentially offered for sale Situated in a prominent high street location, this estate agency specialises in UK residential sales, property management, and financial services. Established in 1992, the business has been trading under the current vendor for sixteen years. The culture of this business is geared toward maximum reward for maximum effort and is able to achieve this by recruiting only experienced and highly motivated agents. The business has a strong image in the community with repeat and referral business and good links with local solicitors, which leads to probate referrals. The business is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and offers a first class service, superb choice of properties from an excellent location
TECHNOLOGY
DEAL ID: 5252
COMPANY NAME: IK165 -Near Cambridge -Wholesaler and Retailer of Home Furniture & Accessory
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 650000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Wholesaler and Retailer of Home Furniture & Accessories Popular and profitable business offering speciality ranges at very competitive prices Ref.IK165 Location Near Cambridge Asking Price £ 175,000 This award winning business was founded in 2000 by the Vendors with a generous combination of innovative insight and entrepreneurial spirit and has grown since to become a significant enterprise supplying trade & retail customers on a daily basis with up to date styles from its in-house design unit and has developed a reputation for the quality of its products, flexibility of service and reliability. The business operates from a prime location in Cambridgeshire and has established itself as one of the region’s leading independent furniture wholesalers and popular retailers. Many current customers have been loyal to the business since the beginning and this has been due in no small part to the business’s competitive prices, product bundles, quality products, first class service and attention to detail.
DEAL ID: 5246
COMPANY NAME: AC144-Cheshire-£995,000 -3 Branded Polish Delicatessens
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): Not disclosed COMPANY DESCRIPTION: 3 Branded Polish Delicatessens Superb High Street Locations Confidentially offered for sale Ref No:AC144 Locations: North West Cheshire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester Leasehold Asking price: £995,000 This business comprises of three separate retail shops strategically located in 3 major conurbations within the North West of England. The locations have been carefully selected close to good public transport links and the local Polish/Eastern European communities they serve so well. Each delicatessen is stocked with familiar Polish brands and offers a comprehensive range of good quality products at reasonable prices. This includes full range of Polish deli products including: • Dairy • Bakery • Fruit and Vegetables • Soft Drinks • Beers, wines and spirits • Desserts, • Meats • Fish • Frozen Food • Flours • Condiments • Newspapers and Magazines(Polish) • DVDs (Polish)
DEAL ID: 5235
COMPANY Company
NAME:
IE058-West
Yorkshire-₤200,000
Publishing
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 343,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Publishing Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IE058 Location West Yorkshire Asking price: ₤200,000 Established in 2002 ,this well known and respected publishing house produces two regular major magazines plus other lifestyle titles. One of the magazines, which is published on a monthly basis, concentrates on the property and design market. The other magazine is a lifestyle publication which is twice yearly and contains
advertorials for a limited number of specially selected businesses. The company operates from a major city centre in West Yorkshire and was formed by the current owner when he spotted an opportunity in the market for a magazine, concentrating on property and design in major cities across the North of England. The magazine can now be found in nine major cities across the North and has a print run of circa 13,000 copies. These are distributed monthly to, estate agents, design retailers, bars, cafes, hotels and property developers in the cities
DEAL ID: 5234
COMPANY NAME: JF025-Award Winning Textile Screen Printers – Specialising In T-Shirt Print
LOCATION: All UK TURNOVER (£): 1,500,000 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Award Winning Textile Screen Printers – Specialising In T-Shirt Printing Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: JF025 Location West Yorkshire Asking Price: ₤650,000 This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the UK’s most successful and leading screen printers and embroiderers, specialising in T-shirts, but supplying an entire range of garments and textile products to trade clients. The company were elected the” garment decorator of the year in 2007” Bought by the current owner in 2000, this family company has had eight years of continuous growth and have been profitable for the past seven years. They have a superb Blue Chip client base in both the UK and Overseas. They have become one of the UK’s leading providers in their specialist field and have a reputation for work of the highest standard.. The business operates from an excellent leasehold, converted mill location in West Yorkshire. They have earned a reputation for matching their customers, with design and competitive pricing. They are the highest production house in the UK for t-shirts with an excellent portfolio of high class modern machinery