| (REF: 2109) Very Profitable Leasehold Newsagents In Bournemouth With Accommodation |
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| Seller Reference: |
2109 |
| B4S Reference: |
25750 |
| Asking Price: |
£75,000
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| Net Profit: |
£29,436 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£256,441 |
| Number of Staff: |
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| Established For: |
107 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Bournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom |
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The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £250,000 with a net profit of £29,436. (See financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for a husband and wife team or family.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides newspapers, magazines, general convenience, tobacco, confectionary and has a special line in trading cards, newspaper deliveries and the National Lottery.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Very Profitable Leasehold Newsagents with Accommodation in Bournemouth which has been established since 1904. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2003 and he now wishes to sell due to retirement.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides newspapers, magazines, general convenience, tobacco, confectionary and has a special line in trading cards, newspaper deliveries and the National Lottery.
Staffing
The concern employs no staff and is a family run operation.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.
Competition
There are very low levels of local competition.
Market
The client base consists of local residents with high levels of passing trade.
Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings.
• Increasing the product line to include alcoholic drinks and top shelf magazines.
• Develop a wider radius of newspaper deliveries.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.
The present annual turnover is £256,441 with a gross profit of £52,149 and a net profit of £29,436. The present value of the stock is £14,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £325,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.
Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.
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Property: |
Leasehold |
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Lease Terms: |
The original length of the lease was 10 years with 7 years remaining. The rent is £10,400 pa with a review in 2018. The lease may be renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are £800 pa. |
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Current Rent: |
10400pa |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Location: |
- Situated in the Christchurch Road area of Bournemouth in Dorset.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops.
- Excellent free parking facilities on the main road.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by densely well populated residential area with four schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- A commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the A35, A338 and A3049.
- Bournemouth Town Centre, Poole Harbor and The New Forest all lie close by.
- Area enjoying much growth and re generation.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
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There are very low levels of local competition. |
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The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings.
• Increasing the product line to include alcoholic drinks and top shelf magazines.
• Develop a wider radius of newspaper deliveries.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
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The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The Owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made. |
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now wishes to sell due to retirement. |
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Is this a home-based business? |
No |
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Can this business be relocated? |
No |
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Is this business part of a franchise? |
No |
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Monday to Saturday: 5.45am to 6.30pm, till 7.30 on Wednesday and Saturday
Sunday: 5.45am to 12noon
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The concern employs no staff and is a family run operation. |
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