Office Supplies Business Ideal Bolt On For Sale in Oxfordshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• The business was founded by the vendor in 1994
• Originally run from home but now operating from a leased office in a popular village in Oxfordshire

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale as he wishes to retire

PRODUCTS

• The business provides general office supplies from a catalogue of circa 22,000 lines
• Items ordered by its customers are delivered to his premises the following morning and then on to the client
• The business carries virtually no stocks with all items ordered specifically
• Any orders for printing are sub contracted out with an added margin charged to the client

CUSTOMERS

• The business has a loyal and regular customer database of circa 150 clients of which approx 90 are active at any one time
• Most customers are within circa 15 to 20 mile radius of his office

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business
• A loyal and local customer base
• A low overhead business
• Excellent local reputation with a high repeat and referral trade
• No requirement to hold stock as all items are normally next day delivery

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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property Information

	Property:	Leasehold

	Living Accommodation:	No

	Details of Accommodation:	• Small self contained office in the heart of an affluent Oxfordshire village • Entry from the pavement into the single bright and modern office, w/c at the rear, shared kitchen facilities • The business would be an ideal ‘bolt on’ for another operator in the same market sector who would be able to relocate the business and therefore save on duplicated overheads

	Location:	• The business currently operates from modern leasehold premises in the centre of a popular and affluent village in Oxfordshire but can be fully re-locatable. • The village has many other amenities/businesses who attract customers to the area including: beauty, hairdressers, convenience store, library, school, café, cycle shop and fish and chips • Parking is free of charge throughout the village

Growth Potential

• The business could expand beyond its current 15 to 20 mile radius. A local carrier charges only £4.95 for nationwide deliveries with a maximum weight of 25 kilos
• The business should do local leaflet drops around the many industrial estates nearby
• They could carry out local photocopying, laminating and faxing

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	No
	Can this business be relocated?	Yes
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

Summary of Business Hours

• Weekdays 8.30am to 5.30pm
• Occasional Saturdays as and when required

Summary of Staffing

• The business is operated full time by the vendor with the assistance of a part time, self employed book keeper who works only 3 hours per week

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