Installation And Maintenance Of Computer Network Systems Business For Sale

Business description

This company are experts in providing complete IT hardware, software solutions and maintenance. Their main clientele are found within local authorities and local education as well as commercial business’ and they are invited to tender on a regular basis. The area covered is within a 90 mile radius of Milton Keynes.

They specialize in the supply, installation, management and maintenance of computer hardware from top brand channel partners such as Toshiba, HP, Sony, IBM and Compaq as well as their own brand hardware.

Installation and configuration consists of software from Microsoft, Novell, Sage, Iris, Citrix, and Lotus among others, which enables customers to have all their requirements catered for with one company they can trust.

The hardware and software installation is complemented with a complete cabling service for any computers, telephones and data networks.

Software systems includes the companies own database, Sage accounting and Iris PAYE software.

Customer Service:

Customers know they receive a first class service with reliability, from the motivated and well trained staff, who are always updated with the latest technologies.

A proven track record for reliability and excellence ensures existing customers are retained and new customers are recommended.

Customers are offered a complete range of Maintenance Support Agreements to protect and cover their networks in the event of breakdown or failure.

Contracts are designed to be flexible and provide as much protection as required from single items of equipment, such as servers to complete and comprehensive network cover.

All contracts can be tailored to meet a two, four or eight hour engineer response time and include telephone support.

Support can include remote or on-site support, loan equipment, labour only support or retainer contracts.

Financial profile:
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.

Current turnover is circa £1,226,000 per annum with gross profit of circa £751,000, the adjusted net profit is circa £236,000.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The property has a renewable lease which runs for a further five years, expiring in 2012. The rental is currently set at circa £21,000 per annum and rates payable of £8,000 per annum.

Location:

The company is ideally located within a business park in Milton Keynes, with excellent access to the local area which it serves.

Premises details:

The business head office includes individual offices, a separate meeting room, a workshop and substantial parking facilities.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

There is a huge potential to increase sales through marketing and advertising which is not utilised at present, as current sales are obtained purely through repeat and referred business.

The market is ripe for growth ensuring fantastic opportunities to increase the market revenue, size and scope of the business.

Competition / Market:

The only form of advertising is currently through Yellow Pages, repeat business and customer referral.

Reasons for selling:

The owner has reached the age where they wish to retire and handover the running of this successful company to somebody with energy and enthusiasm and focus to take it to its true potential.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday 9.00 – 5.00

Employees:

The company employs 11 staff these include: 5 Installation/Maintenance Engineers, 1 Cabling Engineer, 1 Sales Manager, 1 Accounts Manager, 1 Service Manager and 2 Part Time Staff. The current Owner also works full-time and they are happy to stay and handover as well as train the new owner.

Years established:

2000

Other information

Support & training:

The current owners will provide all necessary training, to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to the new owners.