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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Specialist Metal Work
SE. England - Re-locatable - Excellent, long-term reputation - High profile, loyal customer base - Experienced staff forming a very strong team - Niche metal manufacturer serving building related sectors - Projected 2008 turnover £1.25M with a net profit of in excess of £120,000 (ref. 3363)
Offers invited
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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 Analysis & Surveying
Air monitoring, surveys and analysis reports - Testing laboratory - Relocatable if required - Established nearly 25 years, retirement sale - Potenial for geographical expansion and clearance work - British Occupational Hygiene course provider - Turnover c. £700k. 55% Gross (ref. 3615)
Offers for 100% share transfer
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International High Security Systems and Property Refurbishment
East Anglia - Experienced in managing overseas projects - Long-standing supplier on Government tender list - Experienced management retainable under new ownership - High security systems, mechanical, electrical & building services on an international basis - Approved designer, manufacturer & installer of bomb & bullet resistant window, door & screen systems - Pool of HM Government security checked multi-skilled supervisors, building technicians & specialist contractors - Turnover £3.6 million, Gross Profit £1.3 million, Net Return under management £506k (year ended 31/5/2007) (ref. 12100)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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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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Specialist Scaffolding & Access Services
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Multi-site commercial contract scaffolding and access services with niche expertise - Public sector, private sector and domestic work - 2007 Turnover circa £1.5m, Gross Profit circa £668k and Operating Profit circa £3760k - 2008 Forecast Turnover circa £1.6m, Gross Profit circa £720k and Operating Profit circa £410k - 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
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General Building Contractors
SE. England - By Royal Appointment - Established local reputation - Experienced and retainable staff - Small up to mid-sized (c. £100,000) jobs undertaken for top end clientele - 2007 Turnover £1,050,000, Net Profit approx.£158,000 before director remuneration (ref. 5122)
Offers invited
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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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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 2007. Adjusted net profit under management £375,000 - NAV £750,000; unencumbered debtor book £310,000, cash £520,000 - Highly Fundable. Relocatable (ref. 5147)
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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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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SPECIALIST BUILDERS
SE. England - Re-locatable - Excellent reputation - Long standing clients - High profit margins on all work - Expandable into other building services - The owner will stay on for a substantial handover and consider deferred payments - Turnover £480,000 with a net profit of £180,000 (ref. 3357)
'Offers' are invited in the region of £290,000 to include all equipment and vehicles
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Electronics & Electrical Equipment |
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Systems Integrator - Broadcast Technology
UK - Broadcast Technology Market. - Design, engineering and installation. - Blue chip client accounts. - International & domestic projects undertaken. - Significant potential for future growth. - Experienced senior management retainable. - History of innovation and product development. (ref. 7190)
Offers in excess of £1,000,000
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Engineering |
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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 £140,000 and net profits of £75,000 (ref. 3443)
Offers invited
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Specialist Engineering - Laser Cutting
S. England - Laser cutting and added value bending and welding services - 2006 Turnover circa £1.1m. Gross Profit circa £685k, Adjusted Net Profit circa £210k - Year to date Performance: Turnover Up 24%, Adjusted Operating Profit up 40% - Superb second tier of management vendors work part time in the business - Excellent reputation built on quality niche services - Highly efficient with well developed systems and processes - Currently trading at record levels with forecast turnover circa £1.3m (ref. 7711)
Offers invited
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General & Precision Engineers
S. Wales - Design and manufacture of components to varied sectors - One-offs, batches and special purpose projects - Turnover of circa £744k, Gross Margin 46% and Operating Profit circa £172k - Retainable Senior Management - High level of repeat business - Excellent reputation for quality, service and flexibility - Highly skilled and long serving team (ref. 7184)
Offers in excess of £600,000 incl. assets and stock
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Precision Engineering
S. England - Experienced team retainable - QS9000 - Long term contracts with blue chip and International clients - Turnover £1.37m, Gross Profit 26.8% - Production capability expandable within current location - Currently operating from 3 units totalling 14,000 sq ft including plant facilities, offices and stores - Modern plant equipment enabling specialist production (ref. 5032)
Offers invited
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Engineering
Hi Tech niche engineering process - Multi-application technology and products - MArket leader. Strong trading history - UK operation. Global customer base - Retainable management team - Turnover £11.2 ml. ADjusted EBIT £2.8 ml. (ref. 3614)
Offers invited
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Pump Engineering Company
S. England - INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY: Vendors looking for investment partner(s) to grow company over a significant period. - Pump Sales, Installation, Commissioning, Service, Maintenance & Refurbishment - Service-orientated company: service & maintenance is 60% of turnover & more of revenue - Strong client base with consistent repeat business and recommendations - Experienced & growing team of pump engineers in installation, service and repair - Impressive track record of sustained growth. Turnover £1.9m (04/07) @37.2% GP. - Directors looking for positive INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP proposals (ref. 10142)
Offers / Proposals Invited
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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 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 £1.32M and a gross profit of 40% - 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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Plastic Injection Moulders
UK - Established 30 years - ISO 9001 accreditation - Re-location required to alternative premises anywhere in UK - Comprehensive contract services including finishing, assembly, packaging & delivery - Customer base across UK & overseas, including blue chip & multinational companies - Profitable work in diverse sectors, including electronics, scientific labware & automotive - Turnover £783k, Gross Profit in excess of 50%, Net Return under management £241k (year ended 31/3/08) (ref. 12102)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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Heating, Air Conditioning & Pipe work |
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Heating & Renewable Energy Systems
Scotland - Specialist geo-thermal energy technologies - Under-floor heating & cooling specialists - Design and manufacture of total energy systems - History of innovation and product development - Experienced team of technical staff - Massive expansion opportunities - Turnover of £4.2M with Gross Profit of 55% and Net Profit of 29% (ref. 4022)
Offers invited inexcess of £5,000,000
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Extraction, Ventilation Systems Business
S. England - Design, fabrication and installation of extraction and ventilation systems - Outstanding quality of work and regulatory knowledge - Turnover in 2007 of circa £1m, Gross Profit of circa £390k and Adjusted Net Profit of circa £123k - Blue chip clients in sectors including Local Authorities, Education and Catering Distribution - Strong retainable management responsible for technical aspects of the business (ref. 7502)
Offers invited
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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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AIR-CONDITIONING & HEATING BUSINESS
S. England - Excellent reputation - Blue chip clients throughout u.k - Re-locatable if required - Offices in the North and South - £1M of annual maintenance revenue - Turnvoer £2.2M and a net profit of circa £300K - Strong management in place and on going consultancy available (ref. 3355)
Offers in the region of £1.5M to include a net asset value of £360,000 estimated at time of completion.
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Mail order |
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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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Speciliast Beauty & Hair Care Manufacturer
In-house manufacture - Sustainable, continuous growth - Established operation with strong trading history - Long standing, experienced, retainable management and staff - Enviable blue chip client base with consistent repeat business - Preferred supplier with 0% rejects, resulting in being awarded - 2008 forecast T/O of circa £3.5M, adjusted net profit of circa £600K (with existing schedule of secured orders and works to support the 2008 forecasts) (ref. 13242)
Offers invited
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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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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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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. £100,000 (ref. 3512)
Price : £295,000
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Specialist Joiners and Cabinet Makers
East Anglia - Established over 40 years - Retirement sale with full handover - Expertise to handle wide range of one-off bespoke projects - Experienced foreman & skilled joiners retainable under new ownership - Comprehensive service including survey, design, manufacture, restoration & fitting - Premises with joinery workshop, storage & offices, available for purchase or on flexible lease terms - Turnover £553k, Gross Profit £218k, Net Profit after directors' remuneration £113k (year ended 30/9/07) (ref. 12099)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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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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Manufacture - Food |
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Fruit & Veg. Supplier
Scotland - Supply of natural and prepared fruit & vegetables - Long established family company - Turnover of circa £1.5M with gross profit of £470k & operating profit circa £100k - ISO 9001 accredited - Diverse customer base - Limited leasehold available (ref. 4021)
Offers invited
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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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Own Brand Dairy Food Producer
S. England - Production of well established own brand niche dairy produce. - Nationwide sales and distribution. - Blue chip client accounts. - Supply to national grocers and independent retailers. - Established over 20 years. Growing sustainable profits. - Very significant growth potential achievable - Soil Association Certified. (ref. 7199)
OIRO £250,000 incl. NAV
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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 offers 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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Merchants & Showrooms |
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Specialist Trade Counter (Surrey)
SE. England - Ceiling Tiles - Established over 20 years - Reputation for quality & reliability - Turnover est £550,000 - Exceptional 33% gross margin and low establishment costs - Full training and handover available (ref. 3602)
Offers in region of £95,000
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Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical & Cosmetics |
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INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTOR
SE. England - · Re-locatable - · Established client base - · European subsidiary office - · Strong relationships with suppliers - · Marketing agreements with major producers - · Own brand products with registered trademark - · Turnover 2007 of circa £4M, gross profit of £380,000 and net profit of £150,000 (ref. 3345)
'Offers' are invited for the goodwill, plus the net asset value estimated circa £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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Sign Manufacture & Installation
NE. England - Expansion potential - Unique contract base - Genuine retirement sale - Long standing, significant client base - Design, Manufacture and Installation - Premises available for lease or purchase - Turnover of circa £805,000 with an adjusted net profit of £115,518 (ref. 13186)
Offers invited
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Wholesale & Distribution |
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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 offers 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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On-line Dating Agency
UK - Recurring subscription revenue. - Could be located anywhere in the UK. - Easy to run with low owner involvement. - Large membership base c 80,000 and growing. - Growth sector and expandable business model. - Turnover £400k+ with operating profit over £120,000 and increasing. (ref. 3611)
£480,000 + NAV
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Specialist Independent Tour Operator
SE. England - Tailor-made holidays to long haul region - ATOL holder, ABTA member & IATA accredited - Turnover £4.2 million, Gross Profit £533k (year ended 30th April 2007) - Highly experienced management & staff retainable under new ownership - Opportunity to increase direct sales with new website/reservation system - Over 200 agency customers offering sales growth potential with existing or complementary programmes - Five brochures providing a comprehensive selection of accommodation, tours, excursions & transport across the region (ref. 12103)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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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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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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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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Hire |
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Pump Hire Service and Supply
UK - Turnover £1,863,143. Gross 40% plus. - Management Retainable - Significant ongoing hire business - Sole supplier arrangements from global manufacturers (ref. 3619)
Offers invited
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Hoist Hire
SE. England - Highly expandable through increased marketing - First class reputation for quality and service - Specialist discipline in niche sector - Varied database of clients - Relocatable - Projected Turnover of £1.2M with Net profit of £350K (ref. 3276)
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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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, Conversion & Support
SE. England - Specialists in IT data recovery, migration and sales and support of data storage devices - 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 from an existing business with minimal overheads - Excellent growth potential. Turnover c. £200,000, Gross £66,453. (ref. 3616)
Offers invited in region of £135,000
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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 - UKs 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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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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International & UK Corporate Event Management
UK - Easily re-locatable - Excellent reputation - Enviable Blue Chip client base - Numerous UK and European industry awards - C.A.A Accreditation held under Air Travel Organiser¡¦s Licence (ATOL) - Full member of Eventia (Previously ITMA) and the Institute of Sales Promotion - Turnover in 2006 in excess of £2.5m with gross profit margin of approximately 26% (ref. 3449)
Offers are 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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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 agencies (incl Estate / Lettings Agency) |
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Lettings / Property Management (Public Sector)
S. England - Circa 350 homes - Excellent reputation - 2 public sector contracts - Geographically expandable - Guaranteed income stream - Huge market place with constant demand - Turnover of circa £4.667M, gross profit of 28% and net profit of £513k (ref. 3438)
Offers 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 £394,663- 06/07 - Lettings income growing, circa £55,000 pa (ref. 3605)
£275,000 to include pipeline (est £90,000) fixed assets and goodwill
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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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Technical Recruitment Consultancy
SE. England - Established nearly 20 years - Specialists in freelance personnel for offshore oil & gas industry worldwide - Database of around 700 freelance personnel registered for potential placement - Experienced consultants & administrative staff retainable under new ownership - Long-standing international customer base with strong demand for freelance personnel - Turnover £2.25 million, Gross Profit £319k, Net Return under management £112k (year ended 31/3/2007) - ISO 9001:2000 registered, First Point Assessment database registered supplier & active member of international trade association (ref. 12098)
Offers invited for the goodwill, plus net assets
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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 - Approximately 95% of 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 invited
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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. £1,870,000, Gross Profit c. £712,000, Adjusted Net Profit c. £405,000 (ref. 3517)
Offers invited
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Specialist IT / Technical Recruitment
N. England - Ideal platform for immediate expansion with a synergy company - Minimal owner involvement, long serving, mature and experienced consultants - Excellent reputation, held in high regard by clients, candidates and competitors - Approximately 95% of turnover is generated from long term placements. 5% is permanent placement - Numerous contracts with blue chip companies (including telecoms, finance, public sector, aerospace) - Operates across number of industry sectors in the UK and Europe, Unique database of 750,000 vetted technical and IT candidates - Turnover £7.6 million and growing (2008 forecast turnover £8-9million) Profit before taxation in excess of £741,202 (ref. 13228)
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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Hospitality Services and Recruitment
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 £2,567,344 @ 62%GP Adj. Net £268,931 (ref. 10153)
Offers invited
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Recruitment Agency
SE. England - Temporary with growing technical permanent niche. - Turnover £361,000. gross c £135,000. - Relocatable in area (South Coast) if required - Members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation - Established 1987. Retirement sale. - Owner willing to provide training, handover and earn out to protect goodwill (ref. 3608)
£125,000 incl net asset value
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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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Security C.C.T.V & access control
SE. England - · Blue chip clients in desirable sectors. - · £550K of on going annual maintenance contracts - · Experienced senior management retainable - · Excellent reputation for providing quality of service - · Freehold premises included in the sale value circa £480,000 - · Handover and on going consultant available subject to negotiation - · Turnover of £3.9M, gross profit of £1.2M and a net profit of circa £200K (ref. 3610)
Offers are invited in the region of £1.5M for the goodwill to include the net asset value of £500,000 estimated
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Service & Consultancy |
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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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Building Architects
SE. England - Partnership established 1959 - Excellent reputation in the education sector - Mainly local government sponsored projects - Experienced and retainable staff - Turnover 2003 £1.1k and net profit £209k. Order book £1.2M at 01/03/2004 (ref. 5125)
Offers invited for the goodwill and fixed assets
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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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Mechanical & Electrical Building Services Engineering Consultancy
NE. England - Established operation with a strong trading history - Ideal platform for immediate expansion on a national basis - Secured contracts. Values range from £300k to circa £120m - Long standing, highly experienced, retainable management & staff - BS EN ISO 9001:2000 and accredited management systems and procedures. Members of Constructionline - Enviable blue chip client base with consistent high levels of repeat business through recommendation and satisfied clients - 2007 T/o £618,743, GP 98%, adjusted net profit £135,872 (ref. 13235)
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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Geomatics Company
UK - Blue chip client accounts. - Excellent reputation for quality, service and flexibility - Highly skilled and long serving team - History of innovation and service development - High level of repeat business - Owned premises with fully equipped offices contain internal and external training facilities. - Premises offers close proximity to national transport network. (ref. 7196)
Offers invited (to incl. NAV)
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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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Contract Bus Company
NW. England (incl N. Wales) - Long standing, blue chip client base - Ideal platform for immediate expansion - Fleet of 36 fully maintained modern buses & minibuses - Premises available for lease or purchase (approx 2 acre site) - Lucrative designated routes, contracted and secured until 2011 worth in excess of £2m - Projected 2007 T/o circa £2.7m, NP circa £350k (ref. 13192)
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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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 - Key Manager in place with replacement for Second manager identified and ready to train when required - Vendor works on the business not in it (spending most of his time in another company) - Further office/admin space available on mezzanine floor. Opportunity to streamline operation for further growth - Potential for growth in Accident Management business via specific local advertising - Estimated 15% Growth in Turnover in 2007-08 (to £1.38m) following 6% Growth in 2006-07. (ref. 10154)
Offers Invited
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Niche LGV Driver Training Courses
SE. England - Specialist sector - Limited competition - Quality reputation - Blue Chip clients - Relocatable - Highly expandable - Net Profit of £100K+ (ref. 3277)
Offers invited
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Car Factors & Spares |
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Car Accessories Wholesaler
UK - Founded since 1980s - Full handover available - Non-technical easily handled aftermarket products - Long-standing supplier relationships and customer base - Specialists in niche market offering significant growth potential - Re-location required to alternative premises anywhere within the UK - Turnover £241k, Gross Profit £125k, Net Profit £73k (year ended 31/7/07) (ref. 12101)
Offers in the region of £200,000, plus stocks
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Vehicle hire (incl taxi) |
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Taxi Hire Company
SW. England (incl S. Wales) - Leading, market dominant taxi hire company - Significant number of Hackney Licenses - Experienced senior management retainable - Turnover of circa £850k, Gross Margin of 68%, Net Profit of circa £156k - Long term client accounts - Current owner manages the business part-time from a remote location - Operates from 20,000 sq ft premises providing MOT Servicing and repairs which generates circa £46,000 per annum rental income (ref. 7169)
OIRO of £1.3m including freehold
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Limousine Hire
SE. England - Significant booking pipeline - Limousine Stock of c. £445,000 - 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)
£495,000
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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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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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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 2,000 care hours per week with local authority / Between 300 400 hours with in the private sector - Turnover of circa £1million, Adjusted Net Profit of circa £368,000 (ref. 13232)
Offers invited
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Domicilliary Care Agency
SE. England - Well established - Excellant reputation - Local authority contract - Leasehold premises retainable - Turnover to 31 Dec 2006 in excess of £1m with net profit of circa £280k (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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Niche Retail |
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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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Departmental Store - Kent Coastal
SE. England - Loyal, local customer base - Positively effected by tourism - Excellent high street location with plentiful parking - Excellent growth opportunities - 10,000 sq ft premises - 2007 Turnover £1.1m (ref. 3364)
£125,000 for the goodwill plus stock at valuation £220,000 estimated on day of completion.
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