Small Firearms Retailer At Fairs And Country Shows For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded over 25 years ago, whilst the vendor has owned it for over 14 years

REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale due to ill health and the vendors wish to retire

PRODUCTS

• Air rifles, air pistols, targets, spud guns, bows and arrows, rubber band guns, sling shots, soft air guns, accessories and ammunition

CUSTOMERS

• The business has a nationwide client base both through its participation at various shows around the country and via its sales on the internet

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 25 years
• Exclusive selling rights for many products at craft, country and game shows
• A low overhead business which can be easily run from home
• Excellent customer reputation with many repeat sales and client referrals
• A selling season of just 8 months which would enable a vendor to pursue other interests
• Has secured prime site locations at many of the shows on an ongoing basis

Property information

Location:

• The business is currently run from the vendors home in Shropshire, it is however, fully re-locatable and can be based literally anywhere in the country

Premises details:

• The business is currently run from the vendors’ home in Shropshire with stocks, trailers etc stored nearby. They include:
• 30 ft show trailer
• 70 ft castle fascia
• 30 ft davanth trade marquee
• 20 ft davanth trade marquee
• 10 ft trade marquee
• Commercial storage container
• 10 off tressel tables
• 2 x glass show cabinets
• The business also has its own interactive website

Other information

Expansion potential:

• Extend the products range such as
o Knives
o Night vision binoculars
o Cross bows
o Fishing rods and equipment
• Due to the vendors ill heath they have only attended around 9 shows each year for the past two years. Before the vendor became ill they were attending between 20-25+ shows a year
• Attend more trade shows and markets
• There are other shows between October and February which can also be attended.

Trading hours:

• The season at game fairs and country shows runs from approximately the end of February to the end of October
• Vendors can attend for most weekends during this time to suit their own personal ambitions

Related documents:

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• Sales Particulars