Mail Order On-Line Music Company For Sale

Business description

Worldwide Mail Order On-Line Company Specialising in
The Beatles Music, Memorabilia and Collectables
• An Established WORLDWIDE Customer Database with thousands of NEW and repeat customers from all corners of the World, including USA, Australia, Japan, Europe and the UK

• A Huge Stock Range including Collectable and Rare vinyl, Unplayed Vinyl, CD’s, Autographed Material, Books, Posters and many more Beatles and Solo career Collectables

• An Established BEATLES Worldwide Web site

• An Established and proven 8 year EBay track record as a POWERSELLER with over 3,000 Positive feedbacks

• Excellent opportunity to expand an already thriving and continually growing business, established now for over a decade

• A Proven Reputation in the market place that is second to none

• Secure Lease

Due to expansion, this business has recently re-located to more modern premises, which enables them to display possibly the largest stock of Beatles memorabilia anywhere in the country. The business has grown over the past 10 years into a well-established and profitable supplier of rare and un-played vinyl, collectable EP’s and 45’s, books, magazines, posters, concert tickets and photographs of the ‘fab four’. The business is a supplier across the world via mail order and Internet. Growth is via reputation based on its' product range and quality of service and is now in an enviable position to exploit the major channel it has developed within the local area and beyond.

The business reputation is outstanding and the company is even called upon by TV & Radio & Money Expert for Advice together with writing articles in the National Press.

Equipment:

The businesses’ stock is fully computerised and part of it is available to view on the company’s easy to navigate website.

Customer Service:

The company is proud of the service offered to its customers. The results of this commitment are evident in the degree of return custom both nationally and internationally. The level of interest in this specialist product is incredibly high, with new generations keen to purchase the works of the Beatles. The company operates an appointment only scheme for customers wishing to sell or trade in Beatles merchandise. It is fair to say that this business has possibly the best stock available, which is proven by the amount of overseas sales made and the percentage of completely satisfied customers.

Key Strengths:

The company has earned an outstanding reputation for its honesty, service, reliability, casual and open customer experience, excellent quality products as well as being highly knowledgeable in its products. The result of this combination of strengths is a differentiation in the marketplace, a clear competitive advantage providing sustained margins at no loss to custom.

Property information

Location:

The business is currently run from leasehold premises in East Sussex. The current lease is for five years with a two-year break clause. The rent on the property is £9,000 per annum with additional rates of £2,400. However it is important to mention that this business is entirely re-locatable.

Other information

Expansion potential:

There is unlimited potential within this business, with a tried and proven history of success and profitability. Further strategic marketing and planned expansion of the existing product to include other collectable artists plus investment into additional sales would lead to the expansion and profitable growth of the business

Competition / Market:

The majority of advertising that the business uses is through the strong word of mouth recommendation it receives, bearing testimony to the excellent reputation it has received throughout the world. However it is linked to EBay and benefits from 100% positive responses on over 3000 sales. The company also has an easy to navigate and informative website with listings of all products.

Support & training:

The current owners are prepared to give support, training and handover to the successful purchaser, for a limited period to be agreed

Reasons for selling:

The business is for sale due to the owners desire to work on some overseas projects.

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm