CE209-Reputable Children’s Day Nursery

Reputable Children’s Day Nursery

Ref.CE209

Location South Manchester

Asking Price £ 315,000

Confidentially offered for sale

Virtual Freehold/Long leasehold

(circa 995 years)

Asking price includes:

“Virtual” Freehold property circa £230,000

Current Turnover circa £100,000 per annum

Registered for 33 children

Run under management

Attractive nursery in Prime residential location

Wide range of educational and play activities

Excellent opportunity to grow

Excellent reputation & high occupancy levels

Business profile:

This well established and reputable nursery has been serving the local community for many years and has evolved over time to provide a comprehensive, safe, quality nursery environment for children from ages 0-8 years. The nursery is currently registered to care for up to 33 children at any one time, however there is room to expand the operation should a new owner so require. 

This first class business is situated within a highly desirable and well-populated residential area in South Manchester where there is high demand for childcare from professional working families. The nursery is easily accessible within the road network and has good parking to enable easy drop off and collection for today’s busy families. It is renowned for its happy and homely atmosphere and for providing parents with the best child care available. 

Due to this the nursery retains impressive occupancy rates through its excellent reputation, with local demand for its superb services coming through recommendation. The centre offers full and part time places giving flexibility to the parents. The nursery is built on trust, fun things to do and importantly is affordable for parents with very competitve rates. 

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CR187-Chartered Architects Practice

Chartered Architects Practice

Ref.CR187

Location Dorset but relocatable within the area

Asking Price £ 60,000

Business profile:

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for a majority shareholding in a leading Chartered Architects Practice. 

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Chartered Architects operating in the residential, commercial but primarily the healthcare sector. 

• Full range of architectural services – refurbishment and new build.

• Excellent relationships with the Building Control and Planning authorities operating across the area.

• Consistent pipeline of work stretching some months ahead. 

• Well established – over 30 years of successful operation. 

• Significant growth and expansion opportunities.

The business provides an acquirer with an ideal bolt on for a Chartered Architects Practice looking to establish a foothold in the healthcare and education sectors in the Dorset and Hampshire area or simply to extend their 

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CJ024- Software product targeted at the legal sector generating Client and Staff feedback

Software product targeted at the legal sector generating Client and Staff feedback Ref.CJ024 Location Relocatable Asking Price £ 100,000 Confidentially offered for sale Business profile: Introduction Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for the assets and goodwill of a software product targeted at the legal sector generating Client and Staff feedback.  Key strengths: The business has the following key attributes: • The UK legal market’s only specialist Client and staff feedback and benchmarking provider. • Accepted by the SRA and Law Society as providing evidenced outcomes to show OFR, Lexcel, CQS and WIQS compliance. • On-going, repeat revenues. • Very high levels of customer loyalty.  • Approximately 85 Clients in total – soon to rise to 100. • Easy to operate and manage. • Over 500,000 questions answered to date. • Excellent growth and expansion opportunities.  • Easily transportable, profitable business. The business provides an acquirer with: • An ideal bolt on for a company already providing ‘software as a service’ and looking to break into the legal services market.  • An excellent ‘starter’ business opportunity for an organisation or an individual looking to establish a foothold in the ‘software as a service’ sector and the legal services market in particular.  Click here to know more about the business

CA089- Specialist Manufacturer of a Complete Range of Die Pressed Signs inc. Street Name Plates, Road Traffic Signs, Health and Safety and many more;-

Specialist Manufacturer of a Complete Range of Die Pressed Signs inc. Street Name Plates, Road Traffic Signs, Health and Safety and many more;- Ref.CA089 Location Essex Asking Price £ 550,000 Confidentially offered for sale

Asking price: £550,000 Inc. Freehold
Asking price includes:
Turnover circa £289,652 Gross Profit £174,300 EBITDA £49,603 Freehold value circa £350,000 (independent valuation July 2014)
All business machinery circa £53,000 Excellent historic trading record Unpatented technical know-how Brand recognition Good growth potential Goodwill
Website Business profile: This business manufactures a wide range of signs and number plates in the old style using steel die pressure blocks, which councils and the rail network services still insist on. The business has over 300 steel die pressed blocks in stock, which is a rare commodity in todays market. The company is one of the remaining few that use this manufacturing process.
Originally established in the 1930’s the vendor has been in ownership since 1995 and has created an excellent brand name, manufacturing products for councils, schools, shops, building companies, network rail and the motor trade. There is a production split of 50/50 for signs and plates with a complete service provided from design through to installation. 
The business has worked on a wide range of projects that include manufacturing signs and plates, screen printing and die pressed signs. A vast range of sign materials are utilised to suit all budgets , ranging from adhesive vinyls and plastic laminates, through to heavy duty stove enamelled aluminium, polished brass and stainless steel. 

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CO169- Ladies Only Health & Fitness Club With Additional Non Surgical Beauty/Treatment Services

Ladies Only Health & Fitness Club With Additional Non Surgical Beauty/Treatment Services Ref.CO169 Location Chester, Cheshire Asking Price £ 32,500 Asking price includes: Wide range of equipment and (circa £20,000) Membership growing year on year (currently 370) Turnover for last financial year circa £112,000 Turnover for current year circa £125,000 New Lipo treatments generating 30% of new revenues  Profits growing year on year  Huge growth potential Run under management  All fixtures and fittings Training and handover Strong historical branding Excellent reputation Excellent leasehold premises Prime city centre location Goodwill Website Business profile: An outstanding opportunity to acquire a truly unique and highly proftable ladies-only 30 minute circuit health and fitness club with the added advantage of national branding and head office support if required. This established ladies-only gym offers 30 minute circuit sessions with VIP treatment for all its members whatever their age and levels of ability. Each member has their own personalised workout programme devised for them and they are regularly reviewed to ensure success. The club has recently introduced some new non-surgical aesthetics treatments and services to members including the latest ultrasonic lipo (inch loss treatment) which is being very well received. This is already generating additional revenues for the business and revenues for this year from this new service are expected to make up some 30% of overall turnover. There is further room to expand this side of the business into a second new treatment room. Click here to know more about the business

CO162- Corporate & Private Events Management Business Multi Venue for Functions, Parties & Weddings Riverside Setting on Superb Luxury Yacht

Corporate & Private Events Management Business  Multi Venue for Functions, Parties & Weddings  Riverside Setting on Superb Luxury Yacht  Ref.CO162 Location Fantastic Docklands Asking Price £ 1,975,000 Confidentially offered for sale Asking Price:O.I R.O £1.975m Asking price includes: Prosperous events management business anticipated turnover of £400,000+ Thriving Docklands Mooring – Low overheads Luxury Yacht sleeping 10 people in 5 private cabins Huge scope and potential – Exceptional profits Website  Business profile: This opportunity is a quite superb and unique successful event management company that specialises in arranging functions for corporate and private clients on board this Super Yacht.  Exceptional events are organised in this high profile location in London. An established profitable business, this exclusive business opportunity includes the added bonus of a high value, moveable asset. The owner has invested in excess of £1.5M on improvement and maintainance of the yacht. This stylish multi function venue can cater for parties up to 60 plus five berths sleeping 10.  The business operates on a low overhead basis run by a management couple who reside in the yacht’s staff quarters, a chef and additional staff are also recruited subject to the lucrative events calendar. An Events Manager is employed on a remuneration package directly related to the functions that have been booked. This is a thriving, creative and highly profitable management run business that is ripe for further development. The annual turnover is now reaching in the region of £400,000, and after expenditure we are advised that the profits for this business are exceptional.  Click here to know more about the business

CA090-3D Digital Design & Animation Studio

3D Digital Design & Animation Studio

Ref.CA090

Location West Country

Asking Price £ 300,000

Confidentially offered for sale

Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £238,000 per annum

EBITDA before the owner’s drawings of £136,124

Net Assets are c£13,000 assuming no cash & no debt.

Outstanding business reputation

Loyal worldwide client base of blue chip companies 

Highly effective and profitable business model

Highly experienced and skilled team 

Very professional website

Business profile:

This business is an award winning digital animation and illustration production studio based in the south west of England. 

The business has been established for over 40 years and during that time has built an outstanding reputation, a loyal client base of blue chip companies all over the globe and a highly effective and profitable business model.

Bespoke 3D technical and product animation and photo realistic illustration are created for customers’ marketing, exhibitions, communications and service training purposes and stored for continual design updates and alterations. 

The very best in 3D computer illustration, visualisation and animation are offered, combining many years of traditional skills and experience in understanding and satisfying its clients’ needs together with cutting edge 3D digital techniques and equipment.

It has built up an impressive client list that features many top advertising agencies and some of the world’s best known brands. 

It specialises in the production of high quality 3D illustrations and animations, encompassing: 2D and 3D technical and product illustration, 3D rendering and virtual reality visualisation, 3D graphics, photo realistic artists impressions, technical line illustration and documentation as well as an interactive multimedia production.

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CA088- Pay-to-enter competitions company specializing in luxury prizes

Pay-to-enter competitions company specializing in luxury prizes Ref.CA088 Location Re-locatable Asking Price £ 99,000 Confidentially offered for sale Business profile: Introduction Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital in a pay-to-enter competitions company specialising in luxury prizes.  Key strengths: The business has the following key attributes: • A fully operating and test launched driving game testing reactions and driving skills.  • Developed to fall outside the Lotteries and Amusements Act – no licence required.  • Potential to generate up to £1.1m revenue in Year 1. • Significant growth and expansion opportunities. The business provides an acquirer with: • An ideal bolt on for a competitions company looking to add to their range of games.  • An excellent ‘starter’ opportunity for an individual or company looking to enter the pay-to-enter games sector.  click here to know more about the business

CT034-Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business

Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business

Ref.CT034

Location Hertfordshire

Asking Price £ 1,000,000

Offered for sale

Asking price: OIRO £1 million

Business profile:

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share Capital of a fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business specialising in ferrous and non-ferrous metals. 

Key strengths:

The Company has the following key attributes:

• Fully licensed scrap metal and recycling business specialising in ferrous and non ferrous metals

• Garage collection scheme – up to 400 Clients plus fridge, freezer and air conditioning units disposal 

• (Details of licences to be inserted here)

• Strong compliance with Environmental Legislation 

• Well equipped leasehold premises including weighbridge and yard with container loading facilities and offices

• Excellent, strong and positive cash flows 

• Rapid growth to date with significant growth and expansion opportunities 

The Company provides an acquirer with a rapidly growing business with further significant growth and expansion opportunities. As such it should appeal to:

• Anyone looking for an opportunity to establish an excellent foothold within the scrap metal industry

• An existing operator in the scrap metal industry looking to expand their geographical coverage 

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CM022-General High Street Solicitors Practice

General High Street Solicitors Practice

Ref.CM022

Location Berkshire

Offers Invited

Confidentially offered for sale

Business profile:

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a general High Street Solicitors Practice. 

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• General High Street Solicitors Practice.

• Private work including Residential Conveyancing, Employment and Family Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury as well as Wills and Probate. 

• Commercial work including Commercial Property, Employment Law, Litigation and more general Commercial work.

• Highly trained, loyal, dedicated staff. 

• Excellent local network generating on-going work. 

• Central, high profile, town centre location.

• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities. 

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An ideal bolt on for an already established Solicitors Practice looking for an additional office in the Berkshire area.

• A fully or recently qualified Solicitor looking to establish themselves in the profession by acquiring their own Practice. 

Financial profile:

For the financial year ending August 2013, the business generated fee income of almost £810,000, generating an EBITDA before Directors’ costs of almost £180,000. 

Offers are now invited for a sale of 100% of the Issued Share Capital in the Business, based on a Balance Sheet value of £90,000. 

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CR182- Established Property Care, Repair and Maintenance Business

Established Property Care, Repair and Maintenance Business Ref.CR182 Location Herefordshire/Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Shropshire & Avon Asking Price £ 400,000 Confidentially offered for sale Leasehold/Relocatable  Asking Price: O.I.E.O. £400,000 Asking price includes: Impressive annual turnover of £700,000+ Established business with an excellent reputation Team of 10 skilled staff – 7 well equipped branded vehicles Company car Huge scope and potential for new owners to build on Healthy income/profits year on year Business profile: This leading privately owned property maintenance busineses undertakes all kinds of work from repairs through to extensions. Work is split between both private home owners, commercial businesses, local authorities, estate agents and property companies. One of the areas most established businesses, being under the same ownership for over 12 years, it receives excellent word of mouth recommendations. Now trading as a limited company the business has four directors, two main directors and their partners. Operating throughout Herefordshire/Worcestershire/Gloucestershire/Shropshier & Avon this business has the unique selling point of providing the highest quality of work to every customer, turn-around from initial tender to job acceptance is exceptionally high. Repeat trade and new referrals from existing customers place the business ahead of any competitor. The two main directors work within the business supported by an experienced team of ten employees who are assigned jobs via a customer work related schedule. The business has seven sign-written vans that give great exposure of the business’s brand name across the surrounding counties and beyond.  The business is very committed to handling their current full pipeline of work, these commitments have stopped any additional work being taken on from outside the self imposed geograpical limitations. The company is sought after by customers due to their quality of work and lead times. This is the perfect opportunity or platform for new owners to acquire this business as a bolt on or to consolidate it with an existing business trading from an adjoining county. Click here to know more about the business

CO170- Outdoor adventure park

Outdoor adventure park Ref.CO170 Location Hertfordshire Asking Price £ 140,000 Confidentially offered for sale Business profile: Introduction Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of an outdoor adventure park.  Key strengths: The business has the following key attributes: • One of the leading leisure attractions in its area – located in a beautiful country park setting. • 10 acre (approx.) leasehold, rural site.  • Wide range of outdoor activities including one of the most impressive high ropes courses in the region. • Excellent range of equipment including some mobile pieces for off-site use/hire. • Private and Corporate sector Client base.  • Low overheads – flexible staffing from well trained and experienced staff.  • Excellent growth and expansion opportunities.  The business provides an acquirer with: • An ideal opportunity for a company already operating in the outdoor leisure activities sector looking to expand their market presence.  • An excellent opportunity for an individual or family with an interest in outdoor activities looking for a ‘starter’ business.  Click here to know more about the business

CH138- Fire Protection Consultants, Sales & Servicing of Fire Extinguishers

Fire Protection Consultants, Sales & Servicing of Fire Extinguishers Ref.CH138 Location Fully Relocatable Asking Price £ 130,000 Confidentially offered for sale Asking price includes: Turnover circa £77,941 per annum Gross profit circa £64,431 Net profit £22,986 EBITDA £32,529 A BSI registered company and ISO 9001 Good repeat business Well formatted business with great growth potential Excellent reputation Business profile: Established in 1991, this business offers sales and servicing of fire extinguishers predominantly for corporate companies, with the split being 80 % coporate and 20 % private work.  However, new regulations are now in place that cover all ‘to let’ properties in the UK, this states that fire extinguishers have to be in place on these premises and is generating a whole new database of customers and a boom in this business sector.  The business delivers effective and responsive sales and servicing for all its clients, large or small. It is committed to delivering a high quality of service that exceeds customer expectations and that it doesn’t compromise in order to compete on price. Its experience is underpinned by its industry accreditations including being a BSI registered company with ISO 9001 accreditation.  During its years’ of operation, the business has built up a thriving on-going customer base. Its service and commitment to its customers is rewarded by this loyalty year on year.  The business is experiencing a boom at the present time and would be an excellent bolt on for a business already operating within either the fire or security sector. Alternatively it would be an ideal starter business for anyone looking to establish a foothold within the fire sector.  Click here to know more about the business

CT037-Professional Waste Water Company, combining drainage & sewage operations 60% Commercial, 40% Private

Professional Waste Water Company, combining drainage & sewage operations 60% Commercial, 40% Private 

Ref.CT037

Location Kent - Relocatable

Asking Price £ 275,000

Confidentially offered for sale

Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £413,418 per annum

Gross Profit circa £155,876

Net profit circa £47,649 

EBITDA £74,492

Net asset value £ 47,745

Member of Relevant National Professional Organisation Sewage Association

All plant and equipment 

On-going growth pattern 

Contracted, repeat and referral customers

Websites

Business profile:

This professional waste water company operates throughout the UK combining professional drainage and sewage solutions, maintenance and construction services. 

This well established and highly reputable business was set up by the vendor approximately 10 years ago and in that time it has grown into the successful sewage and drainage business that it is today. The business specialises in providing quality and cost effective services in Drainage Maintenance, Drainage Surveys, Sewage Treatment Expertise, Flood Risk Assessment, Construction Services, Sewage Treatment Expertise and CCTV Surveys on a 60% commercial, 40% private basis. A high percentage of work is undertaken for local authorities on a rolling 5 year contract, with more work gained through repeat business and referrals. 

Due to the businesses service-led approach it has built up a very impressive and loyal customer base with ongoing maintenance, servicing and monitoring contracts in place.

Equipment:

This business is well-equipped and has a significant amount of plant and equipment, systems and vehicles that enables it to carry out all its duties effectively. 

All plant and equipment is included within the sales price.

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CC170- Fully Accredited Training Company Specialising in Plant & Equipment, Machinery, Health & Safety –B2B National Customer Base

Fully Accredited Training Company Specialising in Plant & Equipment, Machinery, Health & Safety –B2B National Customer Base Ref.CC170 Location Merseyside Asking Price £ 350,000 Confidentially offered for sale Leasehold Asking price includes: Turnover circa £ 325,000 per annum Gross Profits circa £210,000 per annum Operating Profits circa £120,000 per annum All Plant and equipment (circa £)44,000 Over 10 years successful trading Fully Accredited centre (IPAF,PASMA, CIEH, IOSH, RTITB) Very comprehensive range of courses Excellent training venue Highly informative and interactive website Bespoke online customer/user database Very low overheads Fully relocatable Large active blue chip customer database Extremely lucrative margins Unlimited potential Training and handover Website Goodwill Business profile: This highly reputable and forward thinking business has been providing a range of relevant, in-demand, very high quality training programs for well over a decade and in that time the business has built a sterling reputation backed up with a comprehensive list of accreditations that ensures ongoing prosperity. The company has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. It specialises in Logistics, Warehousing, Machinery, Renewable Energy and Sources and Construction which enables employers and their employees to gain the relevant accreditations and certifications to ensure compliance with legislation and to ensure correct working practices(including health and safety) are adhered to when carrying out their duties.  The company has its own internal classrooms and practical training and test areas which have been developed over time to provide effective training. The company also owns a good level of its own modern plant and equipment for practical use. In addition to these services the business has developed its own unique online database. This allows remote access log in for its customers from their place of work and enables them to review their own employee training records and also see when renewals are due as well as booking additional training requirements for their staff. The vendor has spent a great deal of time and money investing in this account management tool and this is now bearing fruit with very high levels of repeat business and above average customer retention levels being achieved.  Click here to know more about the business