Relocatable Taxi Hire Established In 1982 For Sale in Staffordshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded in 1982 but has been operated by the current vendor since the beginning of 2009

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale to enable the vendor to pursue an alternative unrelated business venture

SERVICES

• The business is very well known for doing airport runs which account for approximately 60% of his turnover
• He has very regular work from a local hospital, building society and a cement company

CUSTOMERS

• Trade is split approximately 60% to general retail clients and circa 40% to account customers
• Major businesses include a hospital, a local large building society and a local cement company
• These 3 clients account for approximately £1,500 per month of the turnover
• The business also has numerous other local corporate clients
• Most clients are based within an approximate 15 mile radius of his home

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 29 years
• Excellent local reputation with a very high repeat and referral rate from other satisfied clients
• Regular contract work which amount to approximately £1,500 per month
• A low overhead business which can easily be run from home

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Property Information

	Property:	Leasehold

	Lease Terms:	• Run from home

	Living Accommodation:	Yes

	Details of Accommodation:	• The business is currently run from the vendor’s home, which is located just outside a popular market town in Staffordshire • Included within the asking price is a Vauxhall Vectra Estate on an ‘07’ plate. The estate car is ideal for carrying up to 4 passengers plus all their associated luggage

	Location:	• The business is currently run from the vendor’s home which is located just outside a popular market town in Staffordshire

Growth Potential

• This is already a successful taxi business, it does however, still offer excellent scope to increase both sales and profits by:
1. Employing another driver – the business turns away more work than is actually taken
2. Have a more spacious vehicle such as a 6 seater or one which can accommodate the disabled
3. Take on night work – currently very little is done
4. Advertise more and have a web site

Other Details

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

Summary of Business Hours

• The vendor works the hours required to meet the demands of the various clients
• Hours can be erratic as the business does many runs to all the major airports

Summary of Staffing

• The vendor works alone in the business

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