Monday, 23 May 2016
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AP027-Professional and Efficient Domestic Cleaning & Ironing Services
Professional and Efficient Domestic Cleaning & Ironing Services
Ref. AP027
Location Kent
Asking Price £140,000
Business Profile
Established in 2013 this family run business undertakes all domestic cleaning and ironing services covering the whole of Kent. The business has quickly expanded and carries out a range of cleaning from regular daily, weekly or monthly cleans, landlord and builders cleans to one off deep cleans for private domestic clients plus care and residential homes. There are circa 100 cleaners on the books and a regular client base of approximately 162 customers. Every cleaner is vetted and trained and clients are able to interview any of the cleaners to ensure they are happy to employ them on their premises.
The business has rapidly expanded due to the companys professional experience which is the key to the high quality of service provided at a very competitive price, which leads to many referrals. Services can be booked on the company websites through a highly efficient on line booking system.
There are three divisions of the business with three separate bespoke websites, all of which achieve top ranking on Google.
The business specialises in providing all cleaning and hygiene requirements for pubs, clubs and restaurants in the south west of England. It has all the necessary knowledge, training and equipment to provide the most comprehensive cleaning and on-going maintenance programmes to its clients.
Customer Service:
This business is dedicated to providing 100% customer satisfaction, making every effort to satisfy client requirements. This is demonstrated by the impressive levels of repeat business and customer loyalty the business enjoys. This business provides quality services from professional teams of staff at highly competitive rates.
Key Strengths:
This very successful cleaning company has enjoyed impressive growth since inception, and has developed into one of the leading cleaning companies in its field for high quality affordable cleaning. This growth trend is expected to continue, as the company’s brand and reputation goes from strength to strength.
The business is now well established with a long list of repeat private clients who value the professional, friendly and reliable services. The professional teams work to a high standard ensuring client satisfaction.
The business has been developed to cater for all cleaning requirements. Clients provide their own cleaning equipment, meaning very low running overheads. The payment structure in place is highly beneficial to clients, staff and the business alike. There is the opportunity for future growth on the back of the rapid growth the business platform has already achieved.
Sunday, 8 May 2016
AF173-Very Profitable Convenience Store - Newsagent & Off-Licence Run Under Management
Very Profitable Convenience Store - Newsagent & Off-Licence Run Under Management
Ref. AF173
Location Worcester City Centre
Asking Price £35,000
Business Profile
Established over 7 years ago this modern convenience store operates primarily as a newsagents and off-licence supplying a range of customers within the community it serves. A well located convenience store this business sells food, confectionary and general products, alcohol, newspapers and cigarettes etc. all of which bring a growing number of repeat customers into the store, on a regular basis.
The location of this business is superb and it brings in a constant stream of paying customers. The store is situated on a walking and driving commuting route, serving a college, residents and local businesses including the Worcester race course, cricket ground, hotel, and restaurants and bars. 70% of customers are regular customers and the remaining 30% as passing through (shopping on the high street, tourists, etc.). We are advised the business only utilises some 25% of the available space within the premises.
This has been an extremely profitable business with excellent turnover and profits to date. Figures for current year are down (see below for reasons) and it is offered at a very realistic price for a quick sale. . The business is now run under management and has generated excellent returns for the vendor.
This has been a very well-managed, easy to run business. With turnover historically averaging in excess £9,000 - per week , this represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well located convenience store and off licence, that is solidly established within the local community.
Since July 2015 the vendor has put in place a manager to run things and this additional cost, as you would expect , has impacted sales and profitability for the current year, as has the poor weather.
Because the vendor is now not working in the business full time it has also started to get stock delivered but again this is incurring additional costs that would not necessarily be incurred by a new owner.
Customer service:
The business manages many customers in any normal working week and has the range of stock and processes (including modern EPOS system) to ensure that customer needs are satisfied fully. Customer service and presentation is very important to the business, the vendor ensures that staff are polite, helpful and efficient with customers.
This customer management and satisfaction is backed up with the provision of a wide variety of products and services from which comes customer confidence and is responsible for the business benefiting from a growing customer base
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