| (REF: 2211) Thriving Logistics, Courier Company UK and International |
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| Seller Reference: |
2211 |
| B4S Reference: |
27734 |
| Asking Price: |
£600,000
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| Net Profit: |
£180,000 |
| Sales Revenue: |
£300,000 |
| Number of Staff: |
5 |
| Established For: |
4 Years 0 Months |
| Ownership: |
Leasehold |
| Location: |
Embankment, South East London, United Kingdom |
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The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favourable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £300,000 pa with a net profit of £180,000 (see financial summary below).
- A business with great potential to expand.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for partnership or existing Couriers or Logistic Company.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides Logistic/Courier service in the UK and Internationally.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market growing Logistics Business which has been established since 2007. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2007 and now wishes to sell due to moving abroad.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides Logistic/Courier services in UK and Internationally.
Staffing
The concern employs 5. The wages are £60,000.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
The owner markets the business on many web sites and has a website.
Competition
As far as competition is concerned there is no other similar business.
There is no local competition
Market
The client base consists of over 300 regular clients and some national account customers.
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 number of vans on the road.
• Increasing the product line to include larger van and lorries.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• Working more hands on hours and saving on wages.
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 £300,000 with a gross profit of £238,000 and a net profit of £180,000. The wages are £60,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £500,000 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 month on month. The rent is £12,000pa. The rent includes all services and rates the unit is a managed unit. |
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Current Rent: |
12000pa |
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Living Accommodation: |
No |
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Location: |
- Situated in the Embankment area of London.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Excellent free parking facilities nearby.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by densely populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- Commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the whole of London by Rail.
- Area enjoying much growth and regeneration.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
- Affluent area.
- The Business can be run from any location.
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As far as competition is concerned there is no other similar business.
There is no 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 number of vans on the road.
• Increasing the product line to include larger van and lorries.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• Working more hands on hours and saving on wages.
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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 moving abroad.
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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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The concern employs 5. The wages are £60,000. |
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