Business Overview:
This business was established in 1979 and specializes in the repair, sales and servicing of domestic to small commercial lawnmowers, garden tools and garden machinery and the retail of various garden accessories and implements and fireworks, (for which they are licensed for 12 months trading). Based in North Hampshire they offer a wide range of machines for sale as well as a full servicing, repair and maintenance service. This business offers leading quality brands of lawn mowers, Garden Tractors and Garden Machinery. It also supplies equipment to domestic and commercial markets and offers a mail order service across the UK
The business has a thriving service center manned by experienced technicians to provide after sales service and service and repairs of garden machinery and equipment and can supply spare parts for most brands. They have earned an excellent reputation for their reliable service, expertise, brands, skilled staff, prompt response time, location and competitive prices and are authorized dealers of leading garden machinery brands. The service, maintenance and repair facilities this business offers are equally impressive.
The business has built an excellent reputation for quality machinery maintenance and unrivaled client service. The business operates from a prime location in North Hampshire and has established itself as one of the region’s leading independent specialist garden machinery suppliers. The business services all makes of garden machinery including lawn mowers, ride-on's, strimmer's, garden vacs, chainsaws etc. The business also resharpens and regrinds blades and cylinders, oil changes, filters, carb cleaning, and all major part replacements.
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Property Features and Assets:
The business is ideally located in a busy prominent and well established Garden Center location, that is highly visible. The business occupies a modern extremely well maintained unit comprising of showroom, office, workshop, yard and store room. There is ample car parking available.
The lease is for three years. There is an excellent longstanding relationship with the landlord, and a new lease can be negotiable on terms agreeable to both parties. Rent is currently circa £29,000 per annum with rates payable circa £5,500.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Enjoying high levels of repeat business, the most cost effective marketing for this business comes from its prime location and the strong word of mouth recommendation and client referrals this business enjoys testimony to the excellent reputation this business has, particularly amongst its regular Clientele. Business advertises in yellow pages and local directories.
The business has an informative website which allows the user to find out details regarding the business and the range of products on offer. The business has found that the site has performed well and consistent growth will be achieved by building on this success.
Reason for Selling:
This is a genuine retirement sale.
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.
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