Manufacture Sales Of Window Blinds And Curtains For Sale

Business description

The current partners set up this well established profitable business in 2002, after in excess of twenty five years experience in the curtain industry.

The business has grown and now has a large database of circa 2,500 customers, many of which are repeat customers. The business has gained approved supplier status for one of the local councils, until 2014, and are on the approved list with a second. In addition to this the business is pre-registered with nine other councils in the region to supply and repair all blinds and curtains.

The products manufactured are mid-market blinds, curtains and accessories. The materials used are excellent quality and are supplied at competitive prices. Safety has become a major issue within the industry and the company have been quick to acknowledge the importance of supplying non-flamable materials and approved safety cords for use in their blinds

Customers are warmly welcomed into the showroom to choose from the vast selection of materials and if required can receive a free, no obligation visit to their home. This company prides itself on its personal and excellent service.

Financial Details

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Turnover for 2010 was cica £100,000. The sale of the business includes all assets, active website and stock.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The lease runs until 2011 and is currently circa £4,230 per anumm with rates of circa £513 per anumm (this is after local small business relief ) The company are actively looking for larger premises so they can expand the business.

Location:

The business is operated from a retail unit located on a business park that is situated on a main trunk road with excellent links to both a motorway network and to city centre locations. The unit is circa 600 sq.ft on the ground floor, which is used mainly as a showroom and office.There is an upstairs mezzanine floor of circa 400sq.ft. which is used for storage and occasional manufacturing.

There is ample free parking outside and a 24hr security guard patrols the retail park. Steel shutters on the main showroom window secures the business at night.

The lease runs until 2011 and is currently circa £4,230 per anumm with rates of circa £513 per anumm (this is after local small business relief ) The company are actively looking for larger premises so they can expand the business.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The company is on a sound footing having survived the recession. However for the company to progress onto the next level it needs to expand over the next couple of years.

Having moved to new premises with plenty of extra space for growth the business are now able to manufacture their own blinds. At present all vertical, roller, INTU beadfit roller and senses roller blinds and some soft furnishing products are produced in house, thus increasing on profit margins. The company has recently moved into larger premises opening up opportunities for future growth.

Already on the preferred supplier list for two local councils, they have pre-registered with nine other councils and with more time, or a dedicated sales person, these accounts could be developed.

A new owner with fresh ideas and enthusiasm could build upon the solid foundations already in place and take the business forward to its next level.

A shortage of capital, at present, is restricting the growth of the company.

Any new investor would be able to reap immediate rewards of turnover growth and profit by simply funding an expansion plan.

Reasons for selling:

The two partners would like to pursue other interests.

Employees:

Apart from the two partners, one additional person works in the showoom for the business.

Years established:

2002

Other information

Support & training:

Both partners would be happy to assist the new owner to ensure a smooth handover of the business.