Request more information from the seller.
Add to your shortlist.
Print this advert.
Tell a friend about this business.
Back to search results.
(REF: CH114)  Visual Communications and Brand Development Agency
 
Seller Reference: CH114
B4S Reference: 24391
Asking Price: £525,000
Net Profit: £150,000
Sales Revenue: £773,000
Number of Staff: Send enquiry for more details.
Established For: Send enquiry for more details.
Ownership: Leasehold
Location: United Kingdom
  Business Summary   
  Established in 1993, this London creative agency has built up a reputation for excellence in print and digital design as well as a track record of strong profit levels. It has developed a talented team and has forged lengthy relationships with a large number of major business and organisations.

The consultancy offers a range of marketing and design services that help its clients achieve a competitive edge and enhance their marketing and visual communications needs. It specialises in the following areas:

brand identity creation and development,
digital and online design and programming,
campaign creation and implementation,
design for print including brochures, annual reviews and information design,
print and information design,
brand implementation for live events.

In terms of corporate identities the agency has designed and developed dynamic and engaging brands and visual identities for numerous organisations, product launches and events. Their rigorous approach and commitment to research results has consistently lead to solutions that help their clients communicate their offering to their audiences more efficiently and effectively.

The digital aspect of the agency's work allows them to create integrated solutions for their clients communications briefs synchronising all brand touchpoints. Their work maximises the available channels building high impact, intuitive user experiences that simultaneously provide improved visibility and leave a positive brand impression with the audiences.

This integrated approach also encompasses design for print including corporate, CSR and results reporting, brochures and awareness materials such as posters, and leaflets for campaigns and product launches. Their work also extends to set and signage design and production for live events and annual general meetings.
  Property Information   
  Property: Leasehold
 
  Lease Terms: The business operates from offices in a fashionable part of central London. The premises are approx 2000 sq.ft, occupying two floors and include an open plan office, meeting rooms and storage area.

There is four years remaining on the current lease with a mutual break available in August 2012. Annual rent is £35,000 and rates are £10,000.
 
  Current Rent: Annual rent is £35,000 and rates are £10,000
 
  Living Accommodation: No
  Competition   
  The business, like many in the world of advertising and marketing, is able to effectively harness the enormous influence that social networking can deliver. This is a very inexpensive option and the agency has been using these interactive channels to enhance its profile and status in the London design market. The consultancy advertises via blogs and industry portfolio portals that are read and used by many existing and potential clients.
  Growth Potential   
  Success across the lifespan of the agency to date has largely been achieved through word of mouth, client referrals and high levels of repeat business through excellent client retention statistics. Recent targetted marketing activity has generated interest, created several new leads and resulted in credentials pitches with potential new clients in the telecommunications and financial services sectors. Simultaneously the agency has maintained its comprehensive search and sign-up to both government and private sector tender opportunities and has a thorough and expansive process for tender response documents for implementation as and when it feels the opportunities are appropriate.

The business has worked on a number of public sector projects, but acquiring ISO9001 would make a big difference as it would allow the business to become a preferred supplier for a number of potential customers.
  Support and Training Offered   
  All necessary training and a full handover are available to ensure continuity of trading.
  Reason for Selling   
  After eighteen years building this dynamic, creative agency the owners are planning to emigrate with their children.
  Other Details   
  Is this a home-based business? No
  Can this business be relocated? No
  Is this business part of a franchise? No
  Summary of Business Hours   
  Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
  Summary of Staffing   
  The business employs eight full time staff. The team is made up of six designers, an office manager and a project manager.





Contact this seller
Title:
First Name:
Last Name:
Your Email Address:
Your Contact Number: (optional)
Country:

Your message:
Business4Sale.co.uk will not share your personal data with any other third party, unless you have given us your express permission to do so. By submitting this form, you confirm that you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.