Soft Furnishing Manufacturer & Interior Design Consultancy For Sale

Business description

This well established business offers stylish contemporary and traditional interior products and design services to the top end of the domestic and commercial marketplaces. It operates from ideal, purpose built premises on the London/Surrey borders.

Established in 1995, it has won a well-deserved reputation offering a high quality, reliable and friendly yet professional service. It has achieved considerable success from its ability to listen to and interpret its clients’ needs, creating an individual environment that is not only practical but also stimulating.

The business is able to offer a complete service to its clients. The high volume of both repeat custom and word of mouth recommendations (coupled with the superb relationship it enjoys with its clients and suppliers) has led to it being regarded as one of the leading interior designers and manufacturers throughout London and parts of the home counties.

Being able to offer a top-notch design service in traditional or contemporary interiors has led to it working with:

Top-End Domestic and Commercial Clients;
Show Homes
New Builds
Hotels
Bars and Restaurants

The business offers a range of services from core interior design consultancy through to the completion of a project.

Its established and experienced team cover:

Designer curtains and pelmets
Domestic interior design
Commercial interior design
Furniture and decoration

This business excels in the provision of a professional and comprehensive design service with particular emphasis on quality products that will last for many years. Whether for just a room or a complete refurbishment project, the same level of expertise is applied, concentrating on the foundations of good design – wall colours, lighting, soft and hard
furnishings – allowing clients the freedom to express their own ideas.

Located within the premises are its own workrooms producing high quality soft furnishings such as curtains, blinds, pelmets and many other items.

Since its establishment this business has grown in size and stature to become a very reputable company within its highly prosperous local community – with many high net worth individuals from Surrey and South West London, amongst its extensive client base.
Equipment:

The sale of this business comes with tools and equipment valued at circa £10,000 and sample books valued at £20,000.

Customer Service:

Customer service & satisfaction are central to the ethos of this business. Based on a friendly, professional service coupled with the reliable and trustworthy reputation it has successfully built over the years. Once it has taken on a commission it will undertake all the work necessary to ensure successful completion, on time and on budget.

The team will work around the clock if required to achieve on time delivery for its clients. All measurements and ongoing work is regularly checked to ensure that the final product is produced to the highest possible standards.

The business will stay in contact with clients throughout a project to guarantee a successful end result.

Key Strengths:

Very strong relationships with clients and suppliers alike. A flexible approach and attitude. A strong and experienced team. A commitment to quality and accuracy. An ability to deliver on almost any style, design wise as well as access to virtually unlimited materials and products. A successful policy of regular dialogue with clients.

This list of attributes achieves a successful formula that has created a strong, thriving business.

Financial Information:

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.

The business is currently achieving annual sales of circa £287,000 and a gross profit figure of circa £240,481.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The lease has five years to run. Annual rent is £9,600.

Location:

London/Surrey borders. The business operates from a leased property of circa 2000 sq. ft. The property comprises two large workshops plus an office. The business is conveniently located off a busy high street. .

The lease has five years to run. Annual rent is £9,600.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

This business represents an excellent opportunity for an investor wishing to acquire an established foothold in this very stylish industry or to expand their existing business with another outlet.

Located as it is, this business has an excellent opportunity to build upon its existing reputation within the Surrey, south west London area and to target the ‘cash rich, time poor’ individuals working there, many of whom live in and around the locality of this business. Projects secured amongst this group will undoubtedly be high value and may result in additional commissions for other properties, from either the same client or from repeat and referral business being received due to the increasing reputation this business has undoubtedly earned for high quality work.

Competition / Market:

The business has an excellent website that artistically portrays the full range of products and services on offer. The website is optimised to ensure maximum impact and visibility via search engines. The business is also featured on Yell.com.

Reasons for selling:

The current owners are looking to emigrate.

Trading hours:

Monday – Friday: 8.30 am-5.30 pm

Employees:

The business currently employs fourteen staff. This team are experienced makers of both curtains and soft furnishings. The team also include several individuals who are excellent hand seamstresses.

Years established:

1995

Other information

Support & training:

All necessary training and a comprehensive handover are available to ensure continuity of trading.