Total of 18656 firms and businesses for sale today Saturday 27th April 2024
Sold. Car Collection & Delivery Company
LISTING DETAILS
Firms For Sale ID:
34625
Vendor reference:
GP220
Vendor website:
BUSINESS DETAILS
Location:
Primary sector:
Secondary sector:
Commercial property:
Asking price:
£360,000
Turnover / revenue:
£1,200,000
Net profit / cashflow:
Undisclosed
Years established:
13
Number of employees:
40
Employees / staffing:
The business is managed and run by the vendor and is ably supported by the following employees:
1x Full time senior administrator
3x Part time office administrators and support staff
1x Book-keeper
35x Self-employed drivers
OTHER DETAILS
Reason for selling:
Retirement.
Support and training:
The vendor is happy to stay on at the business for an agreed period to ensure a smooth handover.
Business is relocatable:
No
Business is web-based:
No
Business is home-based:
No
PROPERTY DETAILS
Lease terms:
The premises are leasehold which runs for a further three years. The premises are circa 1,000 square feet in floor area, arranged over the ground floor of a period building and includes a reception and office.
Annual rent is circa GBP 11,000
Rates are circa GBP 2,000 p.a.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Car Collection & Delivery Company
Highest quality service standards
Ref. GP220
Location : Northamptonshire
Asking Price : GBP 360,000
Established in 2003, this is an opportunity to purchase a professional car collection & delivery service company based in the heart of Northamptonshire and ideally located for access to all parts of the UK, providing its high quality services to a client database of more than 2,500 motor traders and car dealers, wherever they are in the country.
Services include:
Same to Next Day Deliveries
Driven Service
Competitive Market Prices
National Coverage
The business was founded by the vendor after identifying a clear need for a reliable car collection & delivery service of the highest standard and this has meant that the companys reputation has been earned by virtue of setting the standard and maintained thereafter.
The commitment to reliability and service standards is absolute and is understood and exemplified by all staff. This is a highly competitive area of business and everyone involved whether administrator or driver knows that the companys reputation is everything.
This opportunity should appeal to someone looking to add to a similar business or for someone wishing to start out on their own with an interest in an established and profitable business.
Expansion Potential
There is plenty of room for expansion. The company services the volume of business that the current owner finds acceptable but the demand for its service currently exceed resources; and with a new owner with a greater motivation to drive new sales and marketing, exceptional growth can be achieved.
Market / Competition / Non-Competition Agreements
The business currently promotes itself via a web-based auction site and does not yet have a website or other marketing activities other than strong positive customer feedback and referrals.