Leasehold Hardware Store In Greenford Middlesex For Sale

Business description

Business Details
The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £140,000 with a net profit of £20,000 (see financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides general hardware, glass cutting, mobile phone unlocking, repairs and accessories, gas bottles (Flo Gas), plumbing and electrical, key cutting, kitchen ware and picture framing.

History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Leasehold Hardware Store in Greenford, Middlesex which has been established since 1995. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 1999 and he now wishes to sell due to family commitments.

Services
This very good business opportunity provides general hardware, glass cutting, mobile phone unlocking, repairs and accessories, gas bottles (Flo Gas), plumbing and electrical, key cutting, kitchen ware and picture framing.

Staffing
The concern employs one part-time member of staff.


Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.

Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.

Competition
There is no local competition.

Market
The client base consists of local residents, builders, plumbers and passing trade.

Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings including local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include Sunday trading.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.

Property Details
The property is terraced, part of a parade of shops and is approximately 800 sq ft. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. The main customer service area is carpeted with a middle aisle, shelving and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.

To the rear is a store room. There is a toilet and staff facilities.

Equipment with sale
All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale price and are valued at £4,500.

Financial Details
The present annual turnover is £143,000 with a gross profit of 50% and a net profit of £20,000. The wages are £4,900 pa. The present value of the stock is £23,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £180,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.

Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided. Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The original length of the lease was 20 years with 18 years remaining. The rent is £12,000 pa with a review in 2012. The lease may be renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rates are £4,800.

Leasehold rent:

£12,000 pa per annum

Location:

- Situated in a busy retail area of Greenford in London.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops.
- Excellent free parking facilities in front of the store.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by a densely populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- A commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the A40, A406 and A4005.
- Ealing, Harrow and Brent all lie close by.
- Area enjoying much growth and re generation.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.

Premises details:

The property is terraced, part of a parade of shops and is approximately 800 sq ft. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. The main customer service area is carpeted with a middle aisle, shelving and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.

To the rear is a store room. There is a toilet and staff facilities.

Size in square feet:

800 sq ft

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings including local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include Sunday trading.
• Becoming more efficient with staffing levels.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Competition / Market:

There is no local competition.

Reasons for selling:

Owner wishes to sell due to family commitments.

Trading hours:

Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am – 6.00 pm.
Sunday: Closed.

Employees:

The concern employs one part-time member of staff.

Years established:

Established since 1995

Other information

Support & training:

The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£4,500 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

£23,000