Thursday, 28 April 2016

CF052-Professional Photographic Studio Family Portrait & Specialised Photo Restoration

Professional Photographic Studio
Family Portrait & Specialised Photo Restoration
Ref.CF052
Location Dublin
Asking Price £49,950
Business Profile
This successful photographic studio was founded in the early 1900’s and is geared to creating the most beautiful family portraiture. The brand name of this family business is well known in Ireland and is famous for the restoration of photographs as well as specialising in family portraits, corporate and social photography.
The studio used to undertake around 100 wedding per year. Having stopped advertising for this sector over the last few years, if re-instated this could once again be a lucrative side of the business for the new owners. The brand name would be sure to help re-capture the local market for wedding photography.
This is an exceptional photographic studio with additional revenue generated from photo restoration and the sale of albums, frames, canvases and enlargements. All technical aspects of the business and in particular, the photography, are undertaken by well trained and highly skilled staff.
A good established opportunity this business would be ideal for anyone with a passion for photography. The owner and manager of this business have valuable experience and specialised skills and advice which they would be happy to passs on to anyone who wishes to get involved in running their own photographic studio.

Customer Service:

A high standard of customer service is a priority for this business. This quality of service has enhanced the excellent reputation the business has developed among its customer community. Staff are always happy to help, offering honest and helpful advice.

Thursday, 14 April 2016

CO142-Layzell`s Clubs Limited Freehold, Refurbished Licensed Bar, Nightclub and Entertainment Venue

Layzell`s Clubs Limited Freehold, Refurbished Licensed Bar, Nightclub and Entertainment Venue


Ref. CO142
Location Minster On Sea , Isle of Sheppey,Kent
Asking Price £850,000

Business Profile
This business has been established for approximately thirty years and has been managed by the current owners for the last eleven. The business has for many years been well known as ‘the place to go ‘especially at the weekend on the Isle of Sheppey.
Since taking over the business several years ago, the current owner has invested £500,000 to ensure that the venue is able to retain its reputation throughout the local community and beyond.
New flooring, ceilings, bar areas, toilets, furniture and pool tables as well as converting dead space into an additional bar have all contributed to the continued success of the business.
The club opens until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays and it is these weekend evenings where the establishment comes into its own.
The club is used as a disco/dance venue to visit after meals or drinks at other premises across the island. The business has two large function rooms that are hired for Weddings and other celebrations.
The venue can cater for approximately 200 people in the function suites and another 200 in the main club/bar area. The business has a separate pool/snooker room that is used by the club’s own pool team. Other social and sports clubs have and still are using the venue as a base or meeting point.
The club is located alongside a large private car park with spaces for 80 vehicles. The business is not tied to any brewery and is able to negotiate its own deals for their drinks. This allows the bar and the club to be highly competitive in attracting growing numbers of customers to come and spend their money whist having a great night out.
The freehold property has under gone an extensive refurbishment and is constantly maintained to an excellent order.
There are considerable opportunities within the club and bar area to increase turnover.

Equipment:

All the fixtures and fittings that are required to continue to run the business are of course included in the asking price. These include bar equipment, refrigeration, sound system, furniture, pool tables etc.

Thursday, 17 December 2015

CE209-Reputable Children’s Day Nursery

Reputable Children’s Day Nursery


Ref. CE209
Location South Manchester
Asking Price £315,000

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.
The nursery is currently run under management without need for day to day involvement from the vendors. The dedicated nursery staff are a good mix of people and deliver high quality childcare through their expertise and qualifications, giving children an enjoyable place to play and learn, while taking part in a wide range of activities to keep them busy.

Children’s Areas/Equipment:

The centre is well equipped and very well maintained throughout. The ground floor is dedicated to the 0-3 year age group and consists of separate baby and toddler rooms. There is also a nursery kitchen on the ground floor as well as staff area and bathrooms. The first floor is where the pre-school unit is with free flow play and educational centre, together with additional bathroom. There is an external play area for the children

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.

Wednesday, 9 December 2015

CT036-Waste Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Co. Manufacturer, Supply, Installation & Maintenance ISO9001/14001

Waste Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Co. Manufacturer, Supply, Installation & Maintenance ISO9001/14001


Ref. CT036
Location Midlands
Asking Price £1,600,000

Business Profile

Asking price includes:

Current Turnover circa £2.5 Million per annum
Gross Profits circa £1,250,000 p.a.
Net Profits available to the vendor in excess of circa £450,000 p.a.
All plant and equipment circa £150,000
IPR & Patent pending own brand designs
On-going growth pattern circa 15% p.a.
Multiple revenue streams
Excellent senior management in place
Circa 1000 contracted customers
Circa 1,700 non contract customers
Circa 120 trade accounts
Training and handover
Interactive website
Goodwill

Saturday, 5 December 2015

CP045-National franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service

National franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service


Ref. CP045
Location : Re-locatable
Asking Price : £40,000

Business Profile

Introduction

Turner Butler has been appointed to invite offers of purchase for 100% of the Issued Share capital of a national franchisor of an animal care and health diagnostics service.

Key strengths:


The business has the following key attributes:
• Increasingly trusted and well-respected national brand.
• A highly respected reputation amongst vets and within the animal care industry.
• Established income streams from a number of established franchises.
• Custom-developed franchisee support systems.
• All requisite legal documentation and franchise agreements in place.
• Tailor-made training modules in relation to all aspects of running franchises.
• Exclusive UK distribution rights to the technology used.
• Excellent growth and expansion opportunities – outside franchising.
• Easily re-locatable business.

The business provides an acquirer with:
• An excellent platform for anyone looking to enter the animal care sector.
• An ideal bolt-on opportunity for an existing organisation already operating in the animal care sector.

Thursday, 3 December 2015

CR182-Property Maintenance, Decorating, Building and Refurbishment Services Provider

Property Maintenance, Decorating, Building and Refurbishment Services Provider


Ref. CR182
Location  Herefordshire/Gloucestershire/Worcestershire/Shropshire & Avon
Asking Price  £395,000

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.
The annual turnover for the business is circa £680,000 and provides a very healthy standard of living for the owners.
The business offers a full range of services to include:
• Extensions Electrics
• Refurbishments Carpentry
• Bathrooms Plastering
• Kitchens Windows
• Lofts Interior and exterior decorating
• Plumbing Doors