A number of owners dream of achieving a business sale realising their business assets at maximum value after years of hard work. Avondale has helped many business owners achieve this ambition and start their next big adventure.
ALL COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL |
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Metal Fabrication and Height Safety (South East)
SE. England - Re-locatable - Experienced retainable staff - 7,000 sq ft premises available - Projects sizes from £10k to £250K - High level of repeat and recommended work - £250K of annual height safety maintenance - Turnover £1.6M Gross profit of £246,000 (ref. 3368)
£350,000 to include a net asset of £55,000
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Construction & Refurbishment, Building & Fitters |
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Contract Flooring Specialists
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - • Contract Flooring services to a variety of commercial and local authority sectors - • Blue chip client accounts - • Long established thriving family business - • Enviable reputation based upon quality service and excellent levels of customer service - • Turnover of circa £1.0M and a gross profit of 36% - • Modern plant facility enabling high productivity - • Operates from 3,500 sq ft high capacity plant, with offices and storage (ref. 7191)
OIRO £650,000 including NAV
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Asbestos Removal and Surveying
SE. England - Established early 1980s. Full HSE Asbestos Licence to 2010 - High level of referrals and repeat business - Both maintenance and capital project works undertaken for blue chip client base - Local authority long term housing improvement projects. On approved list of 80+ local authorities - Turnover c.£2,900,000 2008. Adjusted NP under management £292,000 - Turnover first 4 months 2009 £1,100,000, Adjusted NP under management £120,000 (ref. 5147)
Offers invited
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Electrical Contractor
N. England - Established NIC EIC / ECA Contractor - Installer, Service provider and Systems Vendor - Reputation for High Standards; 70% of work is repeat business - Diverse Public Sector, Private company and Blue Chip client base - Highly profitable yet with excellent scope for further growth - Experienced at handling large scale contracts for both commercial and domestic developments - Turnover 2008 £2.55M, GP £863K, Sustainable profit under management Circa £550K (ref. 13216)
Offers Invited
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Building Services located in Wales.
UK - Public and private sector with strong, diluted client base. Strength in local authority and education markets - 2007 Turnover circa £9.2m, Gross Profit circa £2.1m and Adjusted Operating Profit circa £1m - 2008 Forecast circa £9m Turnover and circa £1m Adjusted Operating Profit - Cash generative - 52% growth in sales in the last four years - Increase in Gross Margin from 20% to 23% and Adjusted Operating Margin from 6% to 11% in 2006-2007 - Strong order book of c. £5.5m (ref. 7715)
Offers invited
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Architects Practice
SE. England - Retail refurbishment and new shell fit out design & project work - Regular repeat projects with Blue-chip retail store chains, main contractors and shopfitters - Experienced 2nd tier management can manage practice going forward if required - Turnover approx £700,000, returning circa £205,000 to 2 partners in 2008 - Modest rise in turnover and profitability is forecast for 2009 - Significant opportunity for sale & marketing activities to generate growth - Lease premises of approx 2,250 sq ft. Renewal Sept 2009, or relocation an option (ref. 5157)
Offers invited
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Domestic Builders
SE. England - 22 PAYE tradesmen - Established over 100 years ago - Potential for growth via geographic expansion - Much business comes from recommendation by architects - Potential to increase margins by bringing sub contracted work in house - 100% organic growth with good potential for further growth through increased sales and marketing - T/o to year-end 2007 of circa. £2.1m, GP% of 21% and adjusted NP of £173,000 under management (ref. 3447)
O.I.R.O £375,000 to include net assets of £118,000 are being invited
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General Building Contractors
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Refurbishment, maintenance and new build - 2006 (December) turnover of circa £1m, Gross Profit circa £171k, Net Profit circa £85k - Mature, consistently performing business - Order book of circa £325k - All business generated through repeat work, referral and recommendation - Priced for quick sale due to retirement (ref. 7707)
OIRO £330,000 to include WIP, Fixed Assets, Property and Stock combined value of circa £315,000 as at 31/12/06
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Maintenance & Refurbishment: Specialist Joinery & Signage
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Turnover £1.2mk (2007). Gross Profit 27.8%. 52% Growth in t/o in 2006-07 - Substantial extra business available from niche client base - Main Clients are Public House / Inn Groups with large portfolios - Also Water Utility, National Trust, University, Private Companies - Strong team of 10 experienced Joiner/carpenters & Sign-writers - Large fully equipped premises on a significant site of 0.68 acres - Retirement Sale: Vendor ready to accept a realistic price. Large freehold available if desired. (ref. 10147)
Offers invited
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Civil Engineering & Highway Surfacing
SE. England - First class reputation for quality work - Excellent growth potential - Lack of serious competition - Strong demand for increased workload - History of secure links with supply base - Long term Vendor involvement if required - Turnover of £3.3M with Net profits of £500K+ (ref. 3284)
Offers invited
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Loft Conversion Design & Build
SE. England - Recognised brand operating in affluent residential areas - Recession resistant sector of building industry - Order book c.£2,100,000, totalling over 60 jobs - Plus 60 more jobs at pre-build & build stages - Turnover £3,000,000+, projected NP £150,000+ p.a. - Retainable senior management & office staff - Highly desirable premises: Option of lease, relocation or acquisition of freehold (ref. 5159)
Offers invited in excess of £250,000
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Specialist Scaffolding & Access Services
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Multi-site commercial contract scaffolding and access services with niche expertise - Public and private sector with a strong client base of social housing and local authority work - 2007 Turnover circa £1.5m, Gross Profit circa £668k and Operating Profit circa £371k - 2008 Forecast Turnover circa £1.6m, Gross Profit circa £720k and Operating Profit circa £430k - Increase in Gross Margin from 41% to 45% in 2006-2007. Five percent increase in Net Margin in same period - Vendors willing to stay in business post sale (ref. 7714)
Offers invited in excess of £900,000
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Safer Surfacing Contractor; Leisure Sector
S. England - Established reputation - Excellent accreditation - Balanced customer base - Approved for Local Authority work - Trade Marked product allowing specification - Partnering relationships with other stakeholders in the sector - Projected 2007 Turnover c. £1.4m, Gross Profit c. £630,000, Adjusted Net Profit c. £234,000 (ref. 3516)
Offers invited
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Builders & Groundwork Contractors
SE. England - Turnover £2.3m for year to 30/04/2007. Net Profit £286K - On-going consultancy and handover available - Loyal, experienced workforce - Re-locatable in area - NHBC registered - Blue chip clients (ref. 3029)
£570,000 + NAV
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Niche Building Company
S. England - Specializes in ecological building practices and materials. - Turnover £1.3million with £400k + net profit and showing continued growth. - Approximately £2.8 million work in progress and confirmed new projects. - Highly profitable and successful even with the current difficult climate in the building industry. - Extremely skilled, experienced and loyal workforce. - Much scope for further growth. (ref. 3039)
Offers invited for 100% of the share capital
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Property Maintenance & Building Contractor
Midlands / Central England - Multi-Year Contracts - Blue Chip Clients - Wide portfolio of services offered - Turnover of circa £2.3M and a net profit of £110k - Experienced staff of 24 including 17 in the field - Operates from 180 sq metre premises with offices, yard and stores - Vendors happy to provide long term handover post sale (ref. 7505)
OIRO £485,000
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Niche Leisure Construction
SE. England - Good reputation- demand outstripping supply. - Project sizes up to £1m - 25 years technical experience - Excellent advertising position on search engines - Forward orders confirmed at Jan 2008 of £1M - Projected 2008 Turnover £5M with a net profit of circa £800,000 (ref. 3354)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill to include Net Asset Value circa £400,000.
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Engineering |
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Mechanical Engineers
N. England - Turnover of circa £1m and a gross profit of 32.43% - 13 multifunctional operatives (fabricators, welders, machinists) - ISO 9001 registered, UVDB registered (Utilities) , Link Approved (Rail) - Mechanical services encompassing design, installation, maintenance, refurbishment, machining, and fabrication - Strong relationships with long standing client base within the Utilities, Heavy Manufacturing, Transport sectors - Exceptional modern purpose built premises (4500ft machining section/ 2500ft fabrication section) - Continual investment in extensive range of machinery and assets (ref. 13223)
Offers invited
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Electrical Motor Rewind Engineers
N. England - Repairs and rewind of electrical motors - Installation, maintenance, repairs and sales - Extensive blue chip client accounts - ISO 9002 registered, AEMT approved - Year on year growth, forecast Turnover of circa £1.5M - 15 multifunctional, experienced staff of which 12 are involved in engineering - Exceptional modern purpose built 12,500 sq ft with fully equipped engineering workshop, Premises are situated in close proximity to motorway links in the North West (ref. 13225)
Offers invited
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Wiring Harness & Cable Systems Manufacturer
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - · Reputation for high quality and performance · ISO9001 accredited - · Team of experienced and highly skilled operatives - · Good second tier management in place - · Purpose built premises with room for expansion - · Highly profitable business with huge potential - · T/O to 31/01/08 £703.943 @ 41.2% GP - · 30% growth in the y/e 31st January 2008 (ref. 10151)
Offers invited
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Filtration Servicing, Manufacture & Supplies
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Secured annual service & maintenance contracts - Highly experienced and retainable team - Specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of filtration equipment for the separation of liquids and solids - Strong client base with consistent high levels of repeat business through recommendations - Ideal platform for immediate expansion both nationally and into the EU market place - Turnover for 2006 was £961,122, Gross Margin 42% and a pre tax profit of £107,925 (ref. 13209)
Offers invited
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Heating, Air Conditioning & Pipe work |
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Ventilation Ductwork: Manufacture, Supply & Installation
S. England - 80% of work involves installation: 20% is supply for installation - Very high percentage of repeat business from a range of key clients - Modern CNC controlled equipment in company workshop & AutoCad software - Potential for growth given more use of manufacturing machinery - Staff team includes contract manager and workshop manager plus MD - Retirement sale: Vendor looking for realistic price and deal for planned exit - Turnover £702,221 @ GP margin of 33.7% (ref. 10156)
OIRO £265,000 [Inc. Net Assets & Goodwill] Leasehold
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Air Conditioning Installation & Refurbishment
SE. England - Large and prestigious customer base - Including 3 major Southern airports - Including multiple government funded organisation sites - Quality of service based reputation. 2 office locations - High level of recommendation and repeat sales - Turnover 2007: £1,440,000, Net Profit £468,000 - 2008 6½ month YTD: Turnover £980,000, Net Profit £470,000 (ref. 5150)
Offers invited
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Specialist Heating & Plumbing
SE. England - Blue chip client accounts - Maintenance contracts in place - Excellent reputation with customers and within the trade - Turnover of circa £1.4M with a Net Profit of £121,000 - 15 multifunctional experienced staff of which 12 are involved in estimates/install/maintenance. - Modern office/warehouse facility with room for expansion - Most work carried out within London, M25 & Kent (ref. 3269)
£480,000 to include Net Assets (est. £100,000)
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Mail order |
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Collectibles Business
SE. England - Sourcing discontinued lines of British manufactured collectible items - Unsurpassed warehouse stock of discontinued lines with retail value est. £2,900,000 - Well established with loyal and high disposable income client base - Massive database of clients with unfulfilled requirements. UK and worldwide - Successful reseller for several major brands within a niche collection sector - Well organised retail, telephone and internet sales channels could cater for further products lines from other collectibles sectors - 2007 T/O £514,000. Projected 2008: T/O £550,000. Sales YTD 8.7% up. (ref. 5153)
Offers invited
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Specialist Mail Order Jewellery
UK - Top End Designer Jewellery - Enormous growth potential and significant cost savings by establishing an online sales channel - Portable and can be run from home without additional staff - Loyal customer base with much repeat business - Database of 8,000+ customers (ref. 3282)
Offers invited
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Manufacture |
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Niche manufacture (Metal Analysis Equipment)
SE. England - Re-locatable - Worldwide Distribution - Leading Brand name within industry - Continual organic growth expected - Handover and on going consultancy available from the Directors - Projected turnover £1.1M with net profit of circa £484,000 (ref. 3369)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill, plus the net asset value estimated £370K.
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Vacuum Forming & Plastic Fabrication
SE. England - Established 1972 - Experienced senior management retainable. - Extensive equipment allowing them a wide range of products - Turnover of circa £1M, gross profit of 31% - Operates from 12,000 sq ft site. Ample capacity to increase or bolt on production. (ref. 3617)
Offers invited
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Manufacturer of specialist woodworking machinery
UK - Based within the EU with a strong home market and growing international presence - Products are innovative, robust and durable - Product is suitable for small businesses and emerging markets - Growing database of international contacts. - Low overheads requirement - Ideal acquisition for a lifestyle business or a bolt-on to a larger organisation - T/o £350,000 with gross profit of £150,000 and net profits of £95,000 (ref. 3443)
Offers in the region of £300,000 are being invited
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M&E Product, Manufacture & Distribution
UK - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Product - Excellent Reputation - Sales includes Intellectual Property on all products - Training & effective handover to be provided - Strong growth record with further scope - Potential to carry out installation work - Relocatable (ref. 3620)
Offers invited
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Plastic Extrusion, Forming and Fabrication Co.
N. England - Specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke, multi use plastic packaging - Range of modern equipment for sheet extrusion ,vacuum forming and fabrication - Significant opportunities for further growth within existing capacity - Enviable UK and International Blue Chip clientbase - Loyal and highly trained workforce - 30,000ft2 Leasehold Premises - Turnover to December 2007 £2,564,029, Gross Profit £923,293, Net Profit £222,089 (ref. 13252)
Offers invited
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Shutter Manufacturer
S. England - Bespoke capability - In-house manufacture - Established reputation - High Quality Products - Non-location dependant - Modern Plant & Machinery - Adjusted Net Profit of c. £115,000, Net Asset Value of c. £40,000. (ref. 3512)
Price : £295,000
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Lifting Equipment Manufacturer and Distributor
N. England - Sustainable, continuous growth - Ideal platform for immediate expansion - Reputation for high quality and standard of service - Equipment is predominantly manufactured onsite, allowing bespoke per orders - Enviable client base with consistent high levels of repeat business through recommendation and satisfied clients - Increase in Gross Margin from 43% to 45% in 2006-2007. 9% increase in Net Margin in same period - 2008 forecast Turnover of circa £860k with a net profit of approx £150k (ref. 13249)
Offers invited
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Outdoor Furniture Manufacturer
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Experienced and retainable team - Unique tailor made products, all designed in-house - Specialise in the design, manufacture and supply of outdoor furniture and accessories - Enviable blue chip client base with consistent high levels of repeat business through recommendations - Turnover for 2007 is estimated to be circa £900,000 with a pre tax profit of £180,000 - Turnover for 2007 £999,755 with a pre tax profit of £221,698 (ref. 13218)
Offers invited
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Niche Tool Manufacturer
SE. England - Supplying tool hire shops/chains worldwide. Specialised product lines, plus related ongoing accessory sales - Export sales through established network contributes 52% of revenues - Regarded as top quality end of market by refurbishment contract professionals - Parts machined and assembled inhouse; highly under-utilised machining facility - Relocation required within approx 12 months; requirement as standalone approx 15,000 sq ft - Turnover 2009 forecast circa £1,900,000 with Net Adjusted EBITDA £136,000. NAV £800,000, including £140,000 cash - A new invention, pending patent confirmation is set to propel the business forward with new revenue streams in 2009 (ref. 5156)
Offers invited
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Manufacture - Food |
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Organic Bakery
SE. England - Leading organic brand within health food sector - Unique specialist products with long shelf life - Wide distribution through wholesalers with est. 38% exports - Long standing customer base - Relocation is possible - Current year Turnover projected £800,000, under management Net Profit est. £160,000 (ref. 5149)
Offers invited
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Food Manufacturer
Scotland - Located in the North East of Scotland - Supply to supermarkets and food service industries - Turnover of circa £845k with gross profit of £453k & operating profit circa £190k - Operates from 1,000 sq mtr. freehold premises - Significant growth potential - Handover available subject to agreed terms - Manufacture of quality savoury food products (ref. 4019)
Offers invited inexcess of £740,000 to include net assets of c. £500,000
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Food distribution
SE. England - Est 10 years - Highly expandable - Retainable management - Preferred supplier agreements - Freehold premises available at circa £150,000 - 2007 Turnover £1.5M with a net profit of £225,000 (ref. 3361)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill, plus the net asset value of circa £300,000 at time of completion
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POLYSTYRENE PACKAGING COMPANY
Scotland - Long established reputation - Highly expandable into new sectors. - Turnover of circa £900k and a gross profit of 24%. - Premises offer’s close proximity to a UK major port. - Exceptional modern plant facility enabling high productivity. - Operates from c. 21,000 sq ft high capacity plant, with offices, yard and warehousing. (ref. 4014)
OIRO £250,000
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Printing & Promotional goods |
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Digital Printing, Storage & Distribution Specialists
S. England - Worldwide coverage with expandability of overseas offices - 95% repeat business - Combination of digital printing, storage and distribution - Bespoke on-line ordering & warehouse management software - Opportunity to implement sales and marketing strategy to expand the Company - Would benefit from the addition of high margin complementary services such as design - Turnover to year-end 2008 of circa £1,500,000 with Net Profits of approximately £285,000 (ref. 3461)
Offers invited
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Commercial Printers
Midlands / Central England - Loyal customer base - Busy city centre location - Blue chip client accounts - Preferential supplier agreements - Excellent potential for further growth - Skilled, experienced and loyal personnel - 2006 turnover of circa £1.7million, net profit prior to directors' PAYE, NI and Pension £346K (ref. 13180)
Offers in the region of £1.4 million
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Wholesale & Distribution |
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Wholesale Janitorial Supplies
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Distribution of washroom products and disposable wipers across 6 counties - Strong database of repeat customers in niche sectors: educational, industrial & high tech companies - Experienced staff team who know the clients & provide quality service - Trading from Offices & two Warehouses on a small industrial site - Turnover (2007: £966k) is very stable with excellent Gross Profit margin - Sound, consistent business with real potential for growth - Retirement sale: Vendor looking for planned exit (ref. 10157)
£550,000 (Leasehold)
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Corporate/Workwear Supplier
SE. England - Blue chip client accounts - Experienced senior manager retainable - Highly expandable through increased marketing - Modern premises with option of new lease/freehold/or relocation - First class reputation for quality and service - Turnover of £1.5M with net profit of £150K (ref. 3278)
£500,000 to include net assets of approx. £200,000
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ALL SERVICE AND PROFESSIONAL |
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Data Imaging
UK - • National top quartile data scanning bureau. - • Experienced senior management retainable. - • Turnover of circa £1.1M and a gross profit of 58%. - • 40 multifunctional, experienced staff. - • Exceptional modern plant facility enabling high productivity. - • Operates from 6000 sq ft high capacity plant. - • Premises offer’s close proximity to national motorway network. (ref. 7192)
Offers invited
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Internet Agency
SE. England - Web portal to building Sector. Re-locatable. - Run from home by one person part-time 2 days a week. - Net profit £30,000 plus per accounts to 06 and growing. - Strong web brand with further potential to enhance. - Good search engine positioning. - Strong expansion prospects if required. - Strong potential to add on ancillary products to increase sales. (ref. 3612)
Offers invited
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Agencies |
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Estate Agency Group
Midlands / Central England - A strong modern brand with impressive design and innovative technology - Three offices in prominent locations in attractive south midlands towns - Excellent managers in place with a committed & skilled staff team - Impressive client feedback and high percentage of new business from recommendation - 24% growth in T/o in 2007 based on 2 offices with 3rd coming on-stream now - T/o £685,903 in 2007 with real potential for growth based on 3 offices in 2008 in spite of tough market conditions - Vendors keen to pursue new business opportunity in different sector after 16 years in property (ref. 10155)
Offers Invited
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Travel Agency
Scotland - Multi branch travel agency operating in Scotland - Fully Bonded with ABTA, ATOL and IATA - Loyal customer base - Secure management team and staff in each branch - Turnover of £11.5M with a Gross Profit of £560k in 2005 (ref. 4016)
Offers invited
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Electrical & Plumbing Contractors, Maintenance |
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Electrical Installation & Contracting
Scotland - Established client base - Offers expansion potential - NIC EIC, SELECT and Construction Line approved contractor - Design, supply and installation - Experienced, reliable and retainable staff - 2006 Turnover of circa £990k @ gross profit of 33%, adjusted net profit of £180k (ref. 4017)
Offers invited
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Events & Exhibitions |
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Multi Entertainment Tours
UK - First class reputation and market leader in sector - Est. early 2000's, showing excellent growth and much further potential - Multiple Income streams - Currently completely run by staff- under full management - Loyal and motivated workforce - 70% of bookings come from the business’s own website - Turnover £400K+ with net profit of £60K +. (ref. 3291)
Offers invited
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Specialist Publisher & Exhibition Organiser
SE. England - Circulation in excess of 5,000 - Very low level staffing requirement - Business is typically contracted for a year in advance - 3 platforms to market – quarterly publication, series of exhibitions and website - Established business template which could easily applied to other sectors and products - Ideal opportunity for another publisher to bring this business in house hence cutting out all overheads - 2007 turnover of circa £205k , 2008 of circa £265k, and projected turnover in 2009 of circa £350k (ref. 3463)
Offers invited
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Marquee Hire
SE. England - First class reputation for quality - Much repeat custom with £100K already booked for 2008 - Efficient procedures & administration - 50% Corporate 50% Private - Excellent location and premises - Relocatable - Turnover £225K with profits of £100K (ref. 3281)
Offers in excess of £200,0000
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Limousine Hire
SE. England - Significant booking pipeline - Limousine Stock of c. £420,000 - Operates from secure 3,800 sq ft warehouse and offices. - Fully licensed for Liquor Sales, Late Night Refreshment, Recorded Music & Films - 2007 Turnover c. £500k, gross profit c. £238k, Adjusted Net Profit c. £92k (ref. 3508)
£450,000
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Facilities Management |
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Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance & Aboriculture
SE. England - Arboriculture, Grounds Maintenance, Hard & Soft landscaping - Member of BALI - British Association of Landscape Industries - NPTC Trained staff working to British Standard - Turnkey’ Solution providers - 75% turnover - Commercial ‘Blue Chip’ - Established contracts representing 50% of turnover - Forecast 2008: Turnover c. £1.17m, Gross Profit £450k, Net Profit £185K (ref. 3521)
Offers invited
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Freight, Haulage, Storage & Courier |
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International Road Hauliers and Logistics Support
SE. England - Specialism in international haulage - Excellent reputation in its niche sector - Solid customer base for both overseas & UK work - Located near the motorway network - Turnover approx £2,000,000, NAV approx £320,000 - Net Profit to working owner approx £100,000 - Immediate relocation opportunity. Handover available (ref. 5145)
Offers invited
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IT & Telecom |
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Global Brand I.T. Software
UK - • Global brand – high profile software - • Blue chip client accounts - • Considerable international Intellectual Property - • History of innovation and product development - • Consistently high, sustainable gross and net margins - • Turnover of circa £1M - £1.2M and a gross profit in excess of 80% (ref. 7189)
Offers invited
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Laptop and Notebook Manufacturer
UK - Turnover £16.7 million 2007 - 23% Gross Profit - Established more than 20 years - Excellent reputation for quality and service - Long standing, repeat customer base - Excellent Supplier Relations - Management retainable (ref. 3621)
Offers invited
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HR Software House and IBM Partner
SE. England - · Sophisticated HR product suitable for mid-large organisations. - · Product based on IBM technology with standard we browser interface - · 35% of turnover in support contracts - · Totally run under management - · Highly skilled employees with HR specialist knowledge - · Well established with long standing Blue chip clients - · Additional valuable products including web content, document, survey (ref. 10152)
Offers in the region of £120,000 invited
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Telecommunications
UK - Maintenance and installation of telecommunication systems - Long standing contracts/client relationships - High level of repeat business/Blue chip clientbase - 10% growth predicted for 2008 - Further growth potential as undermarketed - NET PROFIT £600K + (ref. 3287)
Offers invited
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IT - Data Recovery Business
SE. England - Specialists in IT data recovery, data storage sales - Strong customer base with large volume of repeat business - Recognised industry specialists, established over 10 years - Relocatable UK wide. Can be run from home or an existing business with minilmal overheads - Turnover c. £200,000, gross profit £120,000 (60%). Expandable. (ref. 3616)
Offers invited in region of £165,000 to include net asset value c. £10,000
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E-Document Record Management
SE. England - Niche product suite in an expanding market - Blue-chip client base, almost total customer retention - Highly reliable software with low requirement for support - Ideal opportunity as an easy bolt on to an existing IT business - Full product & development support provided from large US company - Turnover c.£475,000, sustainable net profit c.£148,000 without investment - Relocation opportunity. Adjusted Net Profit after relocation, estimated over £230,000 (ref. 5155)
Offers invited
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Marketing, Media, Publishing & Design |
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Data Duplication and Storage Systems Manufacturer
SE. England - Manufacture and sales of own brand of digital duplicating machines - Major reseller for other manufacturer branded duplicating machines - Sales of own and other brand related consumables - Many new product offerings in development - Well established niche sector leader with growing public and private sector client base - UK’s leading sales website in this sector - 60,000 individual visitors per month - Loyalty of existing customers extremely high. - 2008 Turnover £2,200,000, Net Profit £300,000 (ref. 5151)
Offers invited
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Contract Publishing in niche health sector
SE. England - First class reputation - Excellent growth potential in niche sector - Long term contract in place - Publications for sale including lucrative Directory - Loyal staff - Option to relocate business - Turnover £500K+ (ref. 3290)
Offers invited
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Publisher of Travel Books
SE. England - A proven track record of popularity and strong sales - A comprehensive editorial database - Greatly increased revenue through advertising content - An extensive web site averaging about 180 thousand hits a day - A telesales division and a database of 25,000 potential advertisers - An experienced team of regional Advertising Sales Managers (ref. 10120)
O.I.R.O £1m
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Telemarketing Company
SE. England - § Award winning marketing company specialising in the Technology sector - § Broad range of Blue Chip clients in UK (65%) and Europe (35%) - § Strong management systems in place - § Highly trained, proactive, permanent staff - § Sophisticated, bespoke data management systems - § Highly profitable with consistent Gross Profit margin of over 60% - § Turnover to 30/04/08 c.£1.3m with repeat business for current year predicted to be c. £1m (ref. 10158)
Offers invited
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Property & Grounds maintenance / Contractors |
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Commercial Grounds Maintenance
N. England - Well known, reputable company established in 1989 - Valuable Public and Private Sector contracts providing year round work - Loyal and reliable, trained workforce - Contracts Manager in place - Ideal platform for immediate expansion - Modern range of Machinery & Equipment - Turnover 2006 £454,000, Profit under management £146,000 (ref. 13229)
Offers invited
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Social Housing, Property Maintenance
N. England - Employs 90+ multi skilled and qualified tradesmen - Secured contracts with local authorities, housing associations - Maintenance and refurbishment contracts until 2012+ - NIC EIC, CORGI, OFTEC, FENSA registered - Providers of property maintenance, refurbishment and construction services - Strong growth market with stable work streams and additional growth opportunities through secured scheduled contracts - Year End March 08 T/O £5.2m, GP £1.24m, NP £612K Forecast 2009 T/0 £6.3M (ref. 13193)
Offers invited
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Commercial Landscaping Business
S. England - Long established - Outstanding quality of work for NHBC and RIBA awarded projects - Turnover 2007 of circa £1.2m, Gross Profit £371k - Forecast Net Profit in 2008 of circa £250k - Clients include Blue Chip Property Developers and Local Authorities - Ongoing maintenance and customer support - Strong retainable management (ref. 7504)
OIRO £525,000 to include net assets of £319,363 as at April 2007
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Property management & building maintenance
UK - Well recognised brand with excellent reputation - Long standing contracts with national spread of clients - Highly expandable with consistent growth already established - Professional systems and procedures in place - Strong second tier management - Modern premises with option to rent or relocate - Turnover of £7Million with net profit of 10% (ref. 3288)
Offers invited
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Property agencies (incl Estate / Lettings Agency) |
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Lettings / Property Management (Public Sector)
S. England - Circa 250 homes - Excellent reputation - 2 public sector contracts - Geographically expandable - Guaranteed income stream - Huge market place with constant demand - Turnover to year-end 2008 of circa £4.3M, gross profit of 35% and net profit of £615k (ref. 3438)
Offers are invited
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Estate & Lettings Agents, Surrey
SE. England - 2 Established Corner branches - Strong high density residential areas - Full Handover available - Established 13 years - Fee income £250K - Lettings income growing, circa £96K pa (£60K in 2007) (ref. 3605)
£195K to include pipeline (est £35,000) fixed assets and goodwill
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International Project Management Consultancy; Property Sector
SE. England - International presence - Prestigious client base - Established reputation - Exceptional profitability - Multi-disciplined skill base - Strong retainable management team - Forecast Turnover 2008 c.£5,000,000, Adjusted Net Profit c.£875,000 (ref. 3522)
Offers invited
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Simple Property Development
SE. England - Easily understood and replicable business model - Lucrative property development division - 3 branch Estate agency division - Recently established lettings - Experienced senior management team retainable - Expandable in all areas of operation - Net profit under management of £350,000 per annum (ref. 3272)
Offers invited
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Recruitment |
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Fashion and Textile Recruitment
Midlands / Central England - Retirement sale with full handover - Strong repetitive client and candidate base - Operating under experienced, retainable management - Ideal platform for immediate expansion with a synergy company - Turnover is generated from permanent placements - Excellent reputation, held in high regard by clients, candidates and competitors - Forecast sales turnover for 2008 £990,000 and adjusted profit circa £400,000 (ref. 13239)
Offers in the region of £1.4
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Recruitment Agency – Office Recruitment
S. England - Central location - Good transport links - Blue chip client base - Strong preferred supplier status - Long standing client relationships - Operating under experienced, retainable, management - Turnover of c. £1,750,000, Gross Profit c. £600,000, Adjusted Net Profit c. £375,000 (ref. 3517)
Offers invited
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Catering & Hospitality Recruitment
East Anglia - Established 1996 - Retirement sale with full handover - Specialists in temporary staff for catering & hospitality sectors - Recruitment and Employment Confederation corporate members - Significant ongoing demand and expansion opportunities in local market - Turnover £574k, Gross Profit £204k, Net Return to Working Owner £109k (year ended 31/3/08) (ref. 12092)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets (£39k at 31/3/08)
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General Recruitment
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Operating under experienced and retainable management & staff - Temporary 95% & Permanent placements 5% - Ideal platform for immediate expansion with synergy company - Divisional split - Corporate 60%, Commercial 35%, Industrial 5% - Members of the (REC) Recruitment and Employment Confederation - Shareholders to exit post handover or assist on an ongoing consultancy basis for phased exit - Turnover of circa £700,000, with a pre tax net profit of £95,000 for year end 2007 (ref. 13248)
Offers invited
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Recruitment Agents
SE. England - - Temp and Perm (admin focus) - London and regional office. - Turnover of circa £3.1Ml - Net Profit £455,000 - Management retainable, handover and earn out (ref. 3609)
Offers invited. Earn out considered
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IT Recruitment
SE. England - Ideal platform for immediate expansion with a synergy company - Turnover Forecast 08 £6.2 million. Adjusted profit before tax £750,000 - Excellent reputation and growing - 95% long term placements, 5% permanent - Retainable senior management (ref. 3622)
Offers invited
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Scrap & Waste services |
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Waste Management and Recycling Consultancy
UK - £2.47 million turnover @ 32% GP. Net profit £414,901 TO 31/03/08. - Tracking over £3 million turnover with £600k + net profit to 31/03/09. - Scope for further growth through increased sales and marketing. - Massive growth sector, driven by increasing legislation. - Strong second tier management structure with no reliance on the MD. - 90% of turnover is repeat business with much of it secured under contract. - Blue chip customers with no reliance on one client. (ref. 3038)
Offers are invited for 100% of the share capital.
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Security, Health & Safety |
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CCTV Security
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Scope for additional growth - Recurring income from leasing of capital equipment - Excellent sales team and enviable team of skilled engineers - Installers of Closed Circuit Television and other security products - First class reputation for quality, demonstrated through repeat orders - Diverse client base, numerous blue chip companies and local authorities - 2007 forecast turnover of circa £2 million, pre tax profit circa £300K + (ref. 13111)
Offers
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Service & Consultancy |
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Asbestos Analysis & Surveying
SE. England - Air monitoring, surveys and analysis reports - Testing laboratory - Greater London- Relocatable if required - Established nearly 25 years, retirement sale - Potenial for geographical expansion and clearance work - British Occupational Hygiene course provider - Turnover c. £950k. 55% Gross (ref. 3615)
Offers for 100% share transfer, or asset deal. Price £350,000
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Land Surveying Company
UK - • Blue chip client accounts - • High level of repeat business - • Excellent reputation for quality, service and flexibility - • Highly skilled and long serving team - • Experienced senior management retainable - • Purpose designed leasehold premises with fully equipped offices and stores - • Turnover of circa £1.5M, gross margin of +60% & Net Profits +£500k (ref. 7202)
Offers invited
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Scientific Services for the Water Industry
S. England - Comprehensive range of scientific, process and engineering services to the water industry - 2007 Turnover circa £455k, net profit circa £115k - Contracts running until 2010 will generate circa £625,000 in sales over their duration - ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accredited - Experienced team of multi-disciplined scientists with extensive knowledge of local environmental issues - Senior management to be retained post sale - Niche services to Blue Chip Clients (ref. 7706)
OIRO £500,000 to include estimated Net Asset Value (£350,000 as at 30/6/2007)
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M & E Engineering; Design Consultancy
S. England - Strong balance sheet - Specialising in niche sectors - Retainable, experienced, team - Retention of shareholder/directors post sale - Well balanced between Public and Private Sector projects - Excellent client relationships achieving a high proportion of return business - Turnover c. £2.5m, Gross Profit c. £1.02m, Adj. Net Profit C. £360,000 (ref. 3515)
Offers invited
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Hospitality Services
SE. England - · Highly profitable business with excellent cash flow - · Unique combination of services for the sector - · Experienced staff in key positions - · Broad range of Blue Chip clients - · Spacious offices with room for growth - · Minimal Owner involvement - · Turnover £2,296,533 Adj. Net £377,252 (ref. 10153)
Offers invited
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Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers
SE. England - Blue chip clients - Specialist retail projects - Strong management in place - Several offices across the U.K - Excellent reputation within the industry - Turnover £3M with a net profit of in excess of £300,000 (ref. 3350)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill.
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ALL MOTOR AND TRANSPORT |
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Coach & Bus Company
Scotland - Lucrative designated route - Loyal customer base - PCV drivers retainable - Established c 10 years - Turnover of circa £700,000 - Fleet of 32 & 55 seat buses (ref. 4008)
Offers invited
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Niche Specialist Car Transport
SE. England - Worldwide transport of vehicles - Fleet of specialist transport vehicles - Concept cars, prototypes, car delivery for famous, show cars - Excellent and longstanding name in the industry - Lifestyle business for an enthusiast, easy to run - Projected Turnover 2007 approx £1,100,000, Net Profit est. £118,000 (ref. 5138)
Offers are invited
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Garage Services |
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Motor Body Repairs
S. England - Approved Repairers for major Insurance Groups and Accident Management companies - Experienced Staff team of 16 and fully equipped Accident Repair Centre - Company under management: Key Manager in place – the vendor has no day-to day role - Premises were increased to 21,000 sq ft in 2007 with immediate growth in turnover and more this year - Further office/admin space available on mezzanine floor. Space to streamline operation for continued growth - Retirement sale: an opportunity to purchase a successful business with larger premises and real potential - 15.6% Growth in Turnover in 2007-08 (to approx £1.4m) following 6% Growth in 2006-07. (ref. 10154)
Offers Invited
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Motor Dealerships |
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Metal Recycling Business
SE. England - 7,700 m2 site - 20,000 tons of recycling per annum - Increased trading hours available - Efficiently run and well laid out site - Experienced and long standing workforce - Additional equipment commissioned to increase efficiency - Projected turnover year end 2008 of £4M and a net profit of in excess of £600,000 (ref. 3370)
‘Offers’ are invited for the goodwill plus NAV £1.2M (estimated)
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Health, Fitness, Theatre & Leisure facilities |
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The York Brewery Co including Four Free of Tie Pubs
N. England - Award winning beers & Award winning authentic Pub chain delivering real ale in welcoming surroundings - Four free of tie, long leasehold pubs, three of which are inside York city walls - Diverse product range including seasonal and year-round beers, bottled and cask beers - Production capacity of brewery is 150 barrels per week - Popular Tourist Attraction in the form of Brewery Tour and Members Bar with over 1500 members - Diverse business with massive opportunities for further growth - Forecast gross turnover for 2008 is £3M and net profit of circa £150,000 (ref. 13250)
Offers invited
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ALL CARE AND EDUCATION |
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Domicilary Care Provider
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Employs 43 care staff - Good CSCI report - Retainable management including Care Manager and Supervisory Staff - Operates on 50/50 spot purchase and block contract basis - Select provider status with local authority, currently tendering with neighbouring local authorities - Average of 130,000 hours delivered per annum with local authority - Turnover £745,781, Adjusted Net profit £204,802 to include replacement Registered Manager (ref. 13244)
Offers invited
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Care, Nursing & Nanny |
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Franchise Opportunity in the Nursing & Health Care Sector
UK - Established in 1991 - Proven methodologies have led to this successful national network of 25 Care & Nursing franchises to seek further growth - They are looking to replicate this success by offering an additional 15 territories across the UK to individuals who are seeking to become successful business owners - No experience or knowledge of the Nursing / Health care sector is required - Full training, support, software package and office equipment /stationery etc is provided on engagement - Low start up costs with excellent growth opportunity - BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accredited (ref. 13231)
£15,000 per territory
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Domiciliary Care Agency
SE. England - Forecast turnover for current financial year £1.3m and rising. - Adjusted net profit under management £250k and rising. - Weekly hours approximately 1,700 rising to 2,600 in 2008/09. - Extremely experienced and capable management and administration staff. - Scope to increase turnover by around 50% with existing management & admin. - In house training & A1 Assessor for NVQ in Care. - Minimal owner involvement enabling an easy transition to new ownership. (ref. 3036)
Offers invited
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Domiciliary Care Agency
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Employs 72 (62 carers) - Excellent CSCI report - Experienced managing and supervising staff - Operates on a spot purchase agreements basis - Select provider status with local authority - Average of 2,300 care hours per week with local authority / Between 300 – 400 hours with in the private sector - Forecast turnover of circa £1.2million, Adjusted Net Profit of circa £450,000 - currently invoicing £24,000 weekly and increasing (ref. 13232)
Offers invited
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Franchise Opportunity in the Domiciliary Care Sector
UK - This established care provider has 17 offices operating across the UK and a Master Franchise in Ireland - They are seeking new Franchisees of a management calibre who have the passion to make a difference locally in Social Care to join their successful and growing network - Territories are available in the UK and Ireland - A fully comprehensive Franchise Package provides all the tools and support necessary to build an extremely successful business - The Company is a professional organisation and provides high standards in personal care to older people and other groups requiring more specialist care (ref. 3457)
Offers invited
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Domicilliary Care Agency
SE. England - Well established - Excellant reputation - Manager retainable - Local authority block contract - Leasehold premises retainable - Projected turnover to Dec 2008 in excess of £1m, with net profits of £300k (ref. 3456)
Offers invited
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Domiciliary Care Agency
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Employs 22 staff - Good CSCI report - Run by two partners who are willing assist new purchasers - Operates on a spot purchase agreements basis - Select provider status with local authority, average of 730 care hours per week with local authority - Excellent bolt on opportunity for existing provider or new investor to this lucrative market - Turnover £432,210, Net profit £67,263 (ref. 13240)
Offers invited
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Childcare, Education, Schools & Training |
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Media Industry Certified Training Provider
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Excellent platform for growth or “bolt on” opportunity for an existing training provider - Sustainable turnover with strong profitability - Trade qualified, experienced and retainable tutors - Authorised training centre for IT, Design and Video software courses - Enviable long standing client base with consistently high levels of repeat business through recommendation - Forecaster Turnover for 2008 is circa £540K with a pre tax profit of £130K (ref. 13241)
Offers invited
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Children’s Soft Play Centres
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Four Centres creating ideal platform for immediate expansion or available individually - Operating under experienced, retainable management - Impressive leasehold sites in carefully chosen locations - Each Play Centre is well established within the local community - Approximately 344 child visitors and 515 adults per week, per site - Excellent reputation, held in high regard by clients and competitors - Forecast gross turnover for 2008 is £750,000 and Net Profit of circa £110,000 (ref. 13251)
Offers in excess of £500,000 for all four Centres
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Medical Supplies , Dentists, Therapists, Surgeries |
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Mobility and Assitive Technology Equipment Distributor
SE. England - Long established - Established reputation in a niche sector - Exclusive Distributor Agreements in place - Redeveloped and commerce ready website - Member of the British Health Traders Association - Forecast Turnover 2009 c. 830k, Gross Profit c. £410k, Adjusted Operating Profit c. £165k (ref. 3520)
Price: £250,000 to include Net Asset Value of c. £100,000
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Schools & Tuition |
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Learning Provider, Government Funded
N. England - 800 – 900+ students - Experienced senior management retainable - Learning Skills Council - Lead Provider - Growth Opportunities - Turnover of circa £3.2M GP £1M - Investors in People Accredited / City & Guilds Assessment Centre - Operates from a number of fully furnished and equipped city centre locations (ref. 13253)
Offers invited
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Niche Retail |
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Prestigious High Street Retailer
Scotland - Premium city centre location - Management retainable - Leasehold trading property - Two further freehold properties - Turnover of £1.74M & GP £447k - Retail Gross Margin 43 % (ref. 4023)
Offers invited
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Kitchen & Bedroom Specialist
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Established operation with strong trading history - Long standing, experienced, retainable management and staff - Enviable blue chip client base with consistent repeat business - • Preferred brand supplier with partnership agreements in place - 2007 T/o £935,245, GP 28%, NP £151,856 (ref. 13245)
Offers invited
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