Internet Based Confectionery Business For Sale

Business description

We are delighted to introduce to the market this incredible opportunity to purchase an internet based confectionery business , which has been trading and in our clients careful ownership since 2004, and has, since its birth, grown into one of the largest and most trusted online confectionery retailers in the UK. Our client now reluctantly offers the business for sale due to other business commitments.

Offering one of the largest selection of sweets and chocolates available online in the UK, our client has developed and grown a truly fantastic business, driving fantastic profits, but in addition, even bigger scope for expansion if placed in the right hands.

At present, 98% of our clients business is from the UK, they have yet to fully tap into the lucrative Export trade. There is also huge potential for growth by expanding the confectionery range to include snacks and soft drinks, with various independent stores and confectionery retailers, enquiring about these products.

Our client currently supplies product to individuals and smaller online retailers as well as independent shops and stores. With over 30,000 registered individual customers, 3,000 retail clients’, together with hundreds of corporate clients, our clients business offers a fantastic proposal for any purchaser.

Our client does no marketing and spends less than 1% of annual turnover on advertising, the businesses current growth has been achieved largely by word of mouth. The scope to improve from advertising and marketing is immense.

Over the past 7 years our client has spent considerable time and effort to ensure the business is seen at the top of search engine results on the web for hundreds of valuable search terms, including “sweets” and “chocolate”. This further enhances the opportunity that is on offer, since the business website is returned as a top result on Google and the like. We highly recommend that you contact us to discuss further, this rare breed of business opportunity that is on offer.

Property information

Location:

Our client’s confectionery business would be ideal for an existing business operating within a similar area of trade, since it would easily add to any existing operation with huge potential profits in doing so. At present, the business is run from premises in the North West, whilst the current landlord would willingly agree lease terms with a purchaser, this business can easily be relocated.

Premises details:

The current premises are a large warehouse space which is available via separate negotiation with the landlord if desired. The business is easily relocated.

Rent/Rates: £60,000 per annum