Security & Electrical Equipment & Hardware Wholesalers For Sale in Berkshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

LOCATION

• The business is presently located on a busy parade of a market town in Berkshire
• The lease has only one more year to run, it can be easily renewed or the whole business could be re-located to suit a new owner.

HISTORY

• The business was founded by the present vendor over 9 years ago, during which time he has established an enviable local reputation for offering the latest security and electrical equipment at excellent wholesale prices.

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale to enable the vendor to concentrate on his other unrelated business venture.

PRODUCTS

• The business offers a cost effective wide range of security products from intruder alarms through to the full range of CCTV and observation systems, door entry and much more
• In addition, they have a comprehensive selection of general hardware products on display which are available from their trade counter
• They also offer on-site key cutting.

SERVICES

• The business offers a flat rate delivery service charge of only £4.99 plus VAT to any mainland UK destination.

CUSTOMERS

• Approximately 50% of sales are obtained by mail order
• 25% is general retail from their busy high street shop with the remaining 25% general trade sales
• The business also has a growing export market, the busiest of which is Cyprus and Greece who order approximately £3,000 of stock every month
STAFF

• The business has 3 full time staff plus the vendor part time who works approximately 2½ days per week.

TRADING HOURS

• Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm
• Sat: 9.30am – 2pm
• Sun: closed

FINANCIALS

2011
Sales £718,018
Gross £108,600
Net £46,761

• Stock holding £100,000

PREMISES

• Spacious mid terraced ground floor lock up premises which briefly comprise:
• Centre opening door into the store with general hardware items on display
• Middle sales gantry with side shelving and racking
• Rear counter and till
• Through to substantial rear stores with full height racking to every corner
• 2 side offices
• Rear w/c and kitchen
• Back exit to rear car park
• The premises are very well presented throughout with laminated flooring and a suspended ceiling
• It benefits from its own alarm system and has a 8 camera CCTV system

STRENGTHS

• A very well established business which has been trading for over 9 years

• Excellent fully interactive web site which helps to generate approximately 50% of sales via mail order
• Outstanding annual sales of circa £720,000 which are being achieved consistently
• Business has a large stock holding of approximately £100,000 so is able to give a swift delivery on most items.

SCOPE

• Offering an installation service for the alarm and CCTV systems
• Have a greater focus on internet marketing by extending the product and supplier range
• A full time working owner would become more focused on the business opportunities available and could also possibly reduce staff costs.

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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises

Property Information

	Property:	Leasehold

	Living Accommodation:	No

	Details of Accommodation:	• Spacious mid terraced ground floor lock up premises which briefly comprise: • Centre opening door into the store with general hardware items on display • Middle sales gantry with side shelving and racking • Rear counter and till • Through to substantial rear stores with full height racking to every corner • 2 side offices • Rear w/c and kitchen • Back exit to rear car park • The premises are very well presented throughout with laminated flooring and a suspended ceiling • It benefits from its own alarm system and has a 8 camera CCTV system

	Location:	• The business is presently located on a busy parade of a market town in Berkshire • The lease has only one more year to run, it can be easily renewed or the whole business could be re-located to suit a new owner

Growth Potential

• Offering an installation service for the alarm and CCTV systems
• Have a greater focus on internet marketing by extending the product and supplier range
• A full time working owner would become more focused on the business opportunities available and could also possibly reduce staff costs.

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

• Weekdays 8.30am to 5pm
• Sat: 9.30am – 2pm
• Sun: closed

Summary of Staffing

• The business has 3 full time staff plus the vendor part time who works approximately 2½ days per week.

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