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(REF: GP139)  Haulage Contractor Specialising In HIAB Transport
 
Seller Reference: GP139
B4S Reference: 08008
Asking Price: £75,000
Net Profit: Undisclosed
Sales Revenue: Undisclosed
Number of Staff: Send enquiry for more details.
Established For: Send enquiry for more details.
Ownership: Send enquiry for more details.
Location: Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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  Business Summary   
  This business was set up back in 2004 by the current owner and in that time the business has established itself as a flexible and highly responsive haulage company providing specialist HIAB transport services to companies both large and small. Because the business is itself small, it has carved out a niche in the area and has earned a reputation for delivering a quick, reliable and professional delivery service both locally and throughout the UK if required.

The company has a core customer base of some 10-15 very regular clients who use the business on a monthly basis. Clients include civil engineering companies, building companies, waste companies and piling businesses. In addition to this it also has a number of other clients who use their services on an ad-hoc basis. The majority of customers are local to the North West.
  Property Information   
 
  Living Accommodation: No
  Competition   
  The business currently undertakes no traditional forms of advertising preferring to rely on repeat business, referrals and world of mouth recommendations from existing clients. In saying that the vendor does undertake telesales/cold calling if need be. The business would benefit from the development of a website as well as a proactive sales campaign where a new owner able to inject new resource into the business.
  Growth Potential   
  The business is well positioned for future growth as it has established itself in the market locally and to a lesser extent regionally. It currently undertakes no sales or marketing activities or advertising. The business has grown and now enjoys consistent turnover year on year. The only reason the turnover has not continued to grow is that it requires new investment in the way of more vehicles and staff. The
  Support and Training Offered   
  The current owner would be happy to provide full training and support at handover. He would even consider staying on for an agree period is fo required by a new owner, subject to negotiation.
  Reason for Selling   
  The vendor believes the business is currently at a stage where it needs new investment in vehicles and manpower in order to expand further. The demand for work is there, the vendor just does not have access to such funds to exploit these opportunities. As such he feels he has taken the business as far as he can and it would be better if a new owner with additional resources were in place.
  Other Details   
  Is this a home-based business? Yes
  Can this business be relocated? No
  Is this business part of a franchise? No
  Summary of Business Hours   
  As required. The vendor has a flexible approach to work and this is demonstrated by the impressive client base this business enjoys.
  Summary of Staffing   
  The vendor works full time in the business. He also has a pool of sub-contractors he can call upon if need be to cover other types of haulage requirements.





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