Tree Surgeon With £50,000 Vendor Loan Facility For Sale in Herefordshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded over 17 years ago, whilst the present owner has had the business for over 7 years

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being offered for sale to enable him to concentrate on an alternative unrelated business venture

SERVICES

• Tree felling and trimming – approx 45%
• Lawn mowing – approx 25%
• Stump grinding – approx 10%
• Hedge trimming – approx 20%
• They also sell wood chip, mulch and logs

CUSTOMERS

• Customers are approximately 50% each commercial / residential
• All clients are within an approximate 40 mile radius of the yard

PREMISES

• The business is run from the vendors home, the plant and equipment however, is stored in a rural lock up which is approximately 1,000 sq ft in size
• There is parking for up to approximately 12 vehicles on site

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Transit - £4,000
• Trailer - £1,000
• Chipper - £8,000 (finance outstanding £5,500)
• Ride on mower - £2,000
• Two push mowers - £700
• Pedestrian stump grinder - £2,500
• Tracked stump grinder - £15,000 (finance outstanding £15,000)
• Tractor - £18,000 (finance outstanding £9,000)
• 7 chainsaws £2,000
• 2 strimmers £200
• 3 blowers £150
• Hedge flail £2,500
• 5 hedge trimmers £700
• Mitsubishi truck £5,000
• Tractor trailer £500
• Holding stock e.g. hand tools, work bench, bracing gear & climbing kits £500
• Total £35,750 – Finance £20,500

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 17 years
• Very experienced work force who are able to tackle all aspects of the trade
• Business is able to run on management with a senior member of staff covering for the vendor when required
• Excellent customer reputation with high repeat and referral work from other satisfied clients
• The business currently has approximately 2 months work ahead at any one time

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Property Information

	Property:	Leasehold

	Lease Terms:	• Leasehold • Original Lease 12 months • Remaining Lease 12 months • Review every 12 months • Rent: £5,000 per annum • Rates: none payable

	Current Rent:	£5,000

	Living Accommodation:	No

	Location:	• Whilst the business is run from the vendors home, various items of plant and machinery are stored in a rural lock up of circa 1,000 square feet

Growth Potential

• This is already a very successful business, it does however, still offer excellent potential to increase both sales and profits in the future by:
1. A full time working owner could save on staff wages or achieve more work
2. Extend the working area beyond the current 40 mile radius of the yard
3. Take payments by credit or debit cards
4. Mow more lawns – approach more private houses
5. Promote stump grinding
6. Offer a fence erecting service
7. Increase staffing levels to reduce the extended lead times currently quoted

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

• Weekdays 8am to 5pm

Summary of Staffing

• The business employs 4 full time staff, 2 of which work 5 days a week each and the other 2, 4 days a week
• The vendor works part time for circa 2 days a week
• There is also a self employed casual worker who only works on an as-and-when required basis

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