Thriving Ctn Store With Living Accommodation For Sale in Holland-on-Sea- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

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 £260,000 pa with a high gross profit of 24%. (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 partnership or couple.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation
- The concern provides CTN and general store.
- Has 11 established deliver paper rounds.

History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this busy CTN store which has been established since 1960. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2004 and now wishes to sell due to retirement.

Services
This very good business opportunity provides Lotto, general goods, CTN.

Staffing
The concern employs 1 person part time.
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
As far as competition is concerned there is another similar business some 1/4 miles away.
There is no local competition.

Market
The client base consists of locals and 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.
• Increasing the product line to include more general goods and off license.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
• With an enhanced website.

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 £260,000 with a gross profit of 24%. The wages are £360.00 per week approx as apart from the part-time shop assistant, there are the papergirls & boys of which there are 15 doing various shifts. The present value of the stock is £3000.
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.

	Property:	Leasehold

	Lease Terms:	The original length of the lease was 12years with 9 years remaining. The rent is £10,200 pa. The lease may be renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are £2000.

	Current Rent:	10200pa

	Living Accommodation:	Yes

	Details of Accommodation:	On the first floor there is 1 single and 2 double bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, toilets and living room. There is also a landing area and storeroom. External To the rear is a garden, large shed and parking area.

	Location:	- Situated in a busy area of Holland-On-Sea in Essex. - Prominent location. - Part of a parade of shops which is part of the local shopping area. - Excellent parking facilities. - Surrounded by densely well populated residential area with schools and other local amenities. - High levels of passing trade. - Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow. - Commercially thriving area. - Clacton-on-Sea and sea front all lie close by. - Area enjoying much growth and re generation. - A lifestyle area. - Excellent local demographics for this type of area.

As far as competition is concerned there is another similar business some 1/4 miles away.
There is no local competition.

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.
• Increasing the product line to include more general goods and off license.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
• With an enhanced website.

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

Monday to Saturday 6.00am to 5.30pm
Sunday 6.00am to12.00pm

The concern employs 1 person part time.