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Sold. Commercial & Domestic Removals, Storage And Deliveries Business

LISTING DETAILS
Firms For Sale ID:
34396
Vendor reference:
GI049
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BUSINESS DETAILS
Location:
Primary sector:
Secondary sector:
Asking price:
£110,000  
Turnover / revenue:
£224,000
Net profit / cashflow:
Undisclosed
Years established:
70
Trading hours:
Monday-Friday 0830-1800 Saturday 0830-1400
Number of employees:
5
Employees / staffing:
The owners, a husband and wife team work full time in the business. The business also employs a further 5 full time staff members (inc. driver and porters). It can also call upon additional part time staff if needed.

OTHER DETAILS
Reason for selling:
Retirement and scaling down of business activities.
Support and training:
The vendors will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover to ensure a seamless transition of ownership. They may also be prepared to stay on within the business for a further period should a new owner so require, subject to negotiation.
Business is relocatable:
No
Business is web-based:
No
Business is home-based:
No
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Commercial & Domestic Removals, Storage and Deliveries Business
Ref.GI049
Location North Wales/Cheshire border
Asking Price GBP 110,000
Established almost 70 years this highly respected business has successfully grown into one of the most reliable and trustworthy removal companies in the area, providing a comprehensive range of services including:

Commercial Removals
Domestic Removals
Storage
Deliveries (serving retail, trade and auction houses across the UK)
The business has built up an extensive and loyal client base of hundreds of historical clients including some large public and private sector bodies.

With decades of experience the business provides an excellent service for businesses as well as home movers, offering a complete packing, company relocation and secure storage solutions. Approximately 50% of sales are removals with the other 50% being generated via storage services.

Boxed storage is available for single items or house contents at the warehouse facility, which is insured and fitted with a 24 hour Redcare alarm system.

The business is a specialist in handling difficult access deliveries. Its team of dedicated and experienced staff pride themselves on commitment to professionalism and the relationships they have built with all their clients.

The business provides its clients with comprehensive, reliable and convenient service, ensuring that clients return time after time for their expert advice and services.(circa 40% repeat business and excellent commercial customer retention levels).

The business utilises Moveman software for its day to day operations, alongside Sage accounting software making it relatively simple to run. It is easily transferable, ensuring a very straightforward hand-over. It offers an excellent opportunity to build upon a strong reputation, enjoyed among clients and competitors alike.

Expansion Potential
The business has consistently grown year on year, forging a reputation for itself by providing a quality service. As a result of this excellent track record the business has secured ongoing reading relations with major organisation, offering plenty of opportunity for further expansion.

Excellent opportunities exist to further promote the business into surrounding geographical areas and to target the corporate market more assertively.