Coach And Transportation Business For Sale

Business description

This a well-established, family-run business that has been offering transport solutions through three generations. It has grown to become a significant enterprise with a strong regional reputation.

The company operates from a large leasehold property on a modern industrial estate with an excellent fleet of vehicles.

The business benefits from little competition within the local area.

The company offers services a mix of both private and institutional customers. Its levels of quality are so well known that word of mouth acts as sufficient advertising.

The business’ coaches and drivers are privately hired for both long and short term contracts and for local, regional, national and international requirements.

The business utilises SAGE to administer computerised payroll and accounts, and prides itself on being fully health and safety compliant.

Equipment:

The company has a fleet of 11 quality vehicles at its disposal, including 8 coaches. The sale of this business includes net assets worth £160,000.

Customer Service:

Offering reliability and value are at the heart of this enterprise’s client engagement strategy. Its independence, able staff and small size mean that it can respond well to individual customer requirements.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

This business operates from a superb leasehold site on a modern industrial estate, which comprises of a large garage with offices and a large yard.

Location:

This business operates from a superb leasehold site on a modern industrial estate, which comprises of a large garage with offices and a large yard. The buildings measure approximately 6,500 square feet in size with the yard measuring approximately 20,000 square feet. The lease costs approximately £30,000 per annum, with 3 years left until expiry of the lease. It is estimated that rates cost around £12,000 per annum.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Transport is a service widely acknowledged as essential, and the use of public transport is set to expand in the face of climate changes and increasing petroleum prices. This sector is predicted for growth in the near future, with this business well placed to make the most of the increase in trade.

Competition / Market:

The excellent reputation of this business is sufficient to ensure sufficient advertising through word of mouth.

Support & training:

Handover and training are available on request.

Reasons for selling:

The current owner wishes to sell for retirement and health reasons.

Trading hours:

The business provides services at times according to client needs