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Business for Sale Overview:

Established in 1983, this is an excellent opportunity to purchase a business that supplies industrial, janitorial, hygene and safety equipment to a diversity of customers, many of which are large industrial operations. They supply mainly around the South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire region, consignments of products to schools, educational centers, shopping centers and factories from their excellent range of products. All consignment stocks are delivered on a next day basis with 2 – 3 days delivery on all other lines. The company is fully computerized from order input to picking and packing of the delivery. This also helps with stock replenishment as all figures are constantly monitored. The business buys its product directly from the manufacturer which helps them to be competitive and it runs smoothly on a day to day basis.

Property Features and Assets:

The company operates from an excellent location with leasehold premises of circa 5,500 square feet. There is a warehouse for stock holding and four offices, all on one level, situated on a small industrial estate close by to a major motorway. The premises are alarmed with red care system. Outside is a small car park with room for 6/7 vehicles. Rent is circa £20,000 per annum with rates of circa £7,200 per annum. Lease period is negotiable.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The company spends a small amount of money with direct mailing of leaflets to customers and has a company web site. Apart from the small budget, most of their business comes in from word of mouth recommendation.