Business for Sale Overview:
This business is a professional trade only wholesale cash and carry service for independent retailers that stocks a wide range of items including confectionery, drink, batteries, smoking provisions, gift ware, tools, underwear, watches, kitchen and housewares, toys and games, electrical, car accessories and cleaners, £1 lines and branded clearance goods, etc., with new stock constantly arriving.
Owned by the current vendor since 2002, the business is constantly busy with very little local competition. With on-line ordering facilities the business is now established across the UK and abroad including Malta, Spain and the Falklands. 100% Cash and Carry, the business has a very small minimum order level and delivers using couriers plus its own vehicles for local deliveries to small local independents across Hampshire and Dorset.
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Property Features and Assets:
The business operates from leasehold premises on three year renewable lease which expires in 2010.
The two story premises comprise of a fully racked warehouse for storage. The first floor contains offices, a showroom and extra storage and benefits from a lift to the first floor.
Outside there is a substantial yard for deliveries, a large car park plus 1 x 40 feet container for further storage of products. The business is located close to the M27/M3, which helps the business to respond quickly and effectively to customer orders.
Rent is £16,000 per annum and rates £5,500 per annum.
Market Competition and Expansion:
The best form of advertising for this business is "Recommendation". The business has an excellent and well designed website for on line ordering, which is easy to navigate and approximately 85% of business is gained through this medium. A high percentage is repeat business and word of mouth recommendation.
With limited advertising being used in the past there are excellent opportunities to increase this and market the business more aggressively. A large percentage of new business is generated from customer referrals, bearing strong testimony to the business’s excellent reputation.
Reason for Selling:
The owner now wishes to retire and take life more
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.
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