Business for Sale Overview:
Around since 1921.
This business is a well established, independent taxi trade newspaper. The publication is the licensed taxi industry's oldest, most respected and largest independent newspaper, which is not only distributed in the London area, but also reaches taxi drivers throughout England and Scotland. Apart from the solid core of regular London readership, the paper goes out on subscription to taxi centres around the UK and business is often referred to in radio and television newscasts and newspaper articles on the taxi industry.
This publication is published once a fortnight and is distributed free of charge for taxi drivers and for customers to enjoy during their ride. The paper is circulated to fleets, garages and cafes free of cost. This is a national paper for the cab trade but predominately circulated in London. Highly rated and read by cab drivers, (with 25,000 taxi drivers in London today). These drivers carry many passengers each year and are renowned for recommending good buys, good holidays or favourite restaurants to passengers. This business is a well respected publication and holds an important position in the taxi trade. This business offers their advertisers the opportunity to promote their products and services to London's taxi trade
The key to the company's growth and success lies in its proven strategy of uncompromising commitment to issue a unique and informative trade newspaper offering a low cost entry into this specific publishing market. Revenues are earned by selling display-advertising space in the paper to local business owners and professionals. The business is nearly 100 year old, birthday events for the newspaper etc. could be planned.
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Property Features and Assets:
Re-locatable. The business was originally operated from central London offices but is currently run from the vendor’s home.
Market Competition and Expansion:
Having been long established, this business does no advertising, enjoying high levels of repeat business. It has maintained an excellent reputation since inception. The business has built up a strong marketing base, providing an excellent foundation from which to grow. The business has an informative website which allows the user to find 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:
pursue different opportunities
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.