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

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.

Customer Service:

The business provides a professional and personal service offering attention to detail and an excellent after sales service.

Key Strengths:

The business has an excellent working relationship with its clients, enhancing its reputation. Attention to detail and a friendly yet professional approach is one of the main factors for the success of the business, as is speed of response and the ability to provide suitable solutions and a comprehensive service.

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CT037 -Waste Water Company in South East. Drainage, Investigation, Design, Surveys & Maintenance. Sewage Treatment Expertise and Construction Services

Waste Water Company in South East. Drainage, Investigation, Design, Surveys & Maintenance. Sewage Treatment Expertise and Construction Services

Ref. CT037

Location  Kent - Relocatable

Asking Price  £250,000

Business Profile

 This high quality waste water company operates mainly in the South East of England combining drainage and sewage solutions, investigations, survey, 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 mainly commercial 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 are included within the sales price.

Key Strengths:

This established business prides itself on its responsiveness to clients` needs as well as providing independent, high quality independent professional services, maintenance and construction services.

Having been very active and prominent in the industry for several years this business is very well known and has built up a sterling reputation for the quality of work, high levels of client service, well trained staff, reliability and price. The business has excellent staff and a good internal structure required to operate in this legislation and environmental driven sector.

With such an excellent reputation this business is constantly in demand because it offers a full independent turn-key operation. It prides itself on its ability to respond quickly and effectively to customers’ needs. Consequently this business can boast an impressive and very large range of clients.

The business has maintenance and servicing programmes and contracts, which guarantee on-going revenues.

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CA080 -Signage & Sign Writing Company Estate Agency Board Specialist

Signage & Sign Writing Company Estate Agency Board Specialist

Ref. CA080

Location  Greater Manchester/Lancashire (relocatable)

Asking Price  £135,000

Business Profile

This reputable and very well established business was set up over 8 years ago by the current vendors and specialises in the design, manufacture, supply and erection of estate agency boards thoughout the North West region .

The company has built up a large customer base generally situated within the M60 ringroad and can boast some 120 estate agents as customers. This is the core of the business but the company also has the ability to provide specilasit signage and banners that are digitally mastered and professionally manufactured. Currently the estate agency boards accounts for circa 90% of revenues.

The company has invested in technology(plotters, laminators,software design packages etc) and equipment over time to ensure it can provide a comprehensive turnkey solution with high quality images and quick turnaround times

The majority of revenues are generated via sales to esate agencies. It is understood that the company has some 10,000 boards out in the market at anyone time. All these boards are recycleable and typically can be re-used on several occasions.

The company are regarded as a very well established and trustworthy supplier that can offer a true turnkey solution to customers. The are only a few other companies operating in the region who can provide this level of service.

The business has grown organically over the years and enjoys good levels of profitability and has a loyal customer network. It has low fixed costs and is simple to run. Staff are loyal and understand the business.

Equipment:

The owners have invested in plant and equipment over the years to ensure it provides high quality products efficiently produced. It utilises the flexi-sign and advanced photo-shoot software packages and has good quality plotters and laminators. It also has a small fleet of some 3 delivery vans. Anticipated value of all plant, vehicles and equipment and raw material stock is circa £45,000.

Customer Service:

The business provides customers with a comprehensive level of customer service and this is evident in the loyal customer base it has established in over 8 years trading. It offers high quality products on a consistent basis with relatively short lead times. The company provides a complete erection and removal service for the estate agency boards.

It can also cater for small order quantities on traditional banners and signage. The business enjoys good levels of repeat business.

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CH139 -IN-STORE MULTI-SITE COFFEE DISPENSING MACHINES

IN-STORE MULTI-SITE COFFEE DISPENSING MACHINES

Ref. CH139

Location  Relocatable

Asking Price  £1,575,000

Business Profile

Introduction:

 The opportunity exists to acquire all the issued capital in two companies that own, install and operate some 204 self-service coffee machines in supermarket stores and independent convenience stores and retail outlets (together called “The Company”).

 The Company has developed a highly successful business model and it has significant opportunity to be expanded nationally and to be rolled out internationally.

The Business

 The Company is an established operation which started about 5 years ago and has developed a highly successful and proven hot drink offering. Each machine is branded and prominently displayed in its location.

 The Company owns all of its “bean to cup” machines which are purchased from their manufacturer under a UK wide exclusive license arrangement. The coffee is selected, roasted and packed by the largest coffee provider in the country. The signature blend is selected by the Company and is unique to its machines.

 The Company is a family business ultimately owned by a husband and wife team. The wife takes no significant part in the business and the husband is responsible for overseeing the management of the business.

 The business is incredibly simple to operate. It employs 8 self-employed individuals for stocking the machines and 2 self-employed engineers. The engineers are responsible for repairing any faulty machines throughout the UK.

 Each machine is telemetrically linked back to base so that they are monitored for unit sales and/or if they are running low on supplies or suffering a fault. If the machine is running out of supplies a call is made to the location and the in-store staff members do the refilling and re-stocking.

 The company provides the machines installed to its customers and there is a revenue split. The company provides the stock. Stock deliveries are made by courier on an as-needs basis.

 The machines are generally held with the Company’s clients on rolling four year contracts with the clients, which means that if the clients want to terminate then they have to buy out the remainder of the 4 year term.

 The machines are on a 6 year replacement programme although when the machines are replaced they are recycled into other clients’ outlets. There is no scrappage of the existing fleet of machines, although there is a ready second-hand market.

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CT035 -Specialist plumbing.Installation, service and repair of domestic waste disposers, hot taps and waste compactors

Specialist plumbing.Installation, service and repair of domestic waste disposers, hot taps and waste compactors

Ref. CT035

Location  London and the South East

Asking Price  £70,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of one of the leading specialists in the installation service and repair of domestic waste disposers, hot taps and waste compactors.

Key strengths:

The business has the following key attributes:

• Installation, service and repair of waste disposers, hot taps and waste compactors.

• Under guarantee manufacturers agent for several leading worldwide brands.

• Very well established Business.

• Solid, on-going domestic customer base.

• Growth/niche business sector.

• Substantial growth and expansion opportunities.

• Easily transportable, profitable business.

• Full training and handover.

The business provides an acquirer with:

• An excellent opportunity for any company or individual wishing to establish a presence in the domestic waste disposer, hot tap and waste compactor services sector.

• An ideal bolt on for a plumbing services Business looking to expand their services portfolio.

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CO170-Outdoor adventure park

Outdoor adventure park

Ref. CO170

Location  Hertfordshire

Asking Price  £125,000

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.

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CR175-An idyllic stone built large family villa in SW France Fully renovated, fully equipped, with a successful letting income proven over 20 years ... and you can try before you buy with a free trial holiday! www.swfr.co.uk

An idyllic stone built large family villa in SW France Fully renovated, fully equipped, with a successful letting income proven over 20 years ... and you can try before you buy with a free trial holiday! www.swfr.co.uk

Ref. CR175

Location  SW France

Asking Price  £450,000

Business Profile

This is a rare opportunity indeed, reluctantly available due to changed circumstances.

You get to own this fantastic family villa in the SW of France, 100% ready for immediate occupation, together with a long established and fully supported holiday letting income.

Freedom to choose whatever dates you want for your own use, with high levels of income available at all other times. All the complicated things like organising house cleaning, laundry, pool maintenance, caretaking etc., were sorted out a long time ago (using English staff who permanently reside in the area), as have all the administrative tasks like booking procedures, letting documentation, insurance, rates etc.

This is more than just up & running – you’ll receive the existing booking income from your date of purchase too. We`re presenting the sale detail using a dedicated website (www.swfr.co.uk) with a link at the bottom of each page taking you on to the next step - and this is probably the best way to view what`s on offer.

You are also recommended to visit our customer facing website (www.boye.co.uk) for more pictures & descriptions, and you`re obviously very welcome to contact us with any queries using the contact form provided on the website.

Key Strengths: “Location, Location, Location”.

Never has a truer phrase been said when buying property. There have always been thousands of holiday homes available for sale in France – so we thought it would be a simple task 23 years ago to go and buy one and set up a holiday letting business. Well, it wasn’t.

Our requirements seemed simple enough: a big family house set in its own peaceful grounds, not overlooked, somewhere nice and sunny, not a spoilt tourist area, near to shops, bars and restaurants.

The impossible bit was combining “peaceful” with “near to shops, bars and restaurants”, because all the houses in pleasant settings (and there are lots of them) are miles from anywhere, and locations near to towns frankly ranged from distinctly second rate to industrial wasteland.

So we made many trips, and visited countless places, over several years (there’s a whole page about our search on www.swfr.co.uk), before stumbling upon not just a lucky find, but pretty much perfection. Maison Boye at Caylus, SW France.

A totally private, idyllic setting on a wooded plateau, open views to the south, a beautiful stone built house, nearest neighbour over a quarter of a mile away, with the shops, bars and restaurants just down the road – either a couple of minutes by car, or a delightful stroll down the quiet country lane.

Only one problem: it was derelict. But this meant it could be sympathetically restored to perfectly suit our needs – a fantastic retreat for our growing family, and a purpose built design for running an upmarket letting business.

Despite escalating costs, we transformed the place into what we had always dreamt of, and a year later we opened the doors to clients and have remained fully booked for as many weeks as we want ever since. Of course we made mistakes and learned a lot. We struggled with just about every aspect to start with, but through a policy of always resolving problems properly we have ended up 20 years later with everything sorted, everything in place, and a business solution ready to pass on.

There are many key strengths – you are not only buying a property that scores perfection on location, but also one that is fully operational in every respect, an absolutely ready-to-go business. In fact, as you read this now, the chances are that a client will be happily relaxing around the pool whilst paying us £2000 a week for the privilege.

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