Asking price: £730,000

Sales revenue: £180,000

Net profit: Undisclosed

Fixtures value: Undisclosed

Stock value: Undisclosed

Business description
This family run business set up some 15 years ago by the current vendor provides aromatherapy and beauty treatments and services at the highest level. Set in a beautiful period property in a rural location this business has established a superb reputation on a national scale for providing its clients with a truly unique and memorable experience. So much so, that it has won a whole host of awards over the years locally, regionally and nationally.

This business invites its clients to leave behind the rigours and stress of modern day life and to experience treatments to revive body and mind. The clinic has a growing client base of male clients. In addition to individual treatments the company provides clients with specialist half day programmes as well as offering complete Days of Indulgence when clients indulge in a whole host of treatments and services including fabulous home cooked fayre.

The business is particularly recognised in the region for its holistic treatments such as Aromatherapy through to Reflexology, Reiki, Hot Stone Massage and Hopi Ear Candle Therapy. It also offers a comprehensive range of beauty treatments to cater for clients’ every need and is always keen to explore new treatments as and when they are introduced to the industry. It is this ability to cater for and, more importantly, deliver treatments that set it aside. This is achieved through staff receiving the most comprehensive training.

The clinic offers a huge array of treatments for male and female clients including:

• Holistic Therapy
• Beauty Therapy
• Days of Indulgence
• Specialist Programmes (half day)

Equipment

The clinic and residential dwelling are beautifully appointed. All treatment equipment is included within the sale. The business utilises Sage Accounting and Payroll software and has a database package. A full list of equipment is available upon request.


Customer Service:

As with any business of this nature client care and attention to detail are of paramount importance. The business prides itself on providing clients with a truly personal service backed up by expert advice, recommendations and delivery. The company uses the highest quality products on the market and all treatments are carried out by fully qualified therapists. It is this level of care which has resulted in the business receiving many prestigious awards since its inception.

The business has held Investor in People status since 2000 and is also a member of The International Federation Of Professional Aromatherapists and HABIA (Habia is the standard setting body for the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries, and creates the standards that form the basis of all qualifications including NVQs, SVQs, Apprenticeships, Diplomas and Foundation degree, as well as industry codes of practice).

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.

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The business consistently achieves turnover circa £180,000 per annum with an impressive gross profit margin of circa 50%. Operating profit for the last financial year was circa £51,000. The business has a good level of equipment to enable it to carry out the wide range of treatments it offers. Value is circa £50,000.

This well established and reputable business represents an ideal lifestyle opportunity in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Employees: As well as the vendors who work within the business the company employs a salon manager/therapist and two senior therapists, all on a full time basis. In addition, the business employs two part-time therapists and a cleaner/kitchen assistant. The vendor’s responsibilities include staff recruitment/induction/development, marketing, administration and reception duties. Her husband is the accountant and is also responsible for the culinary aspect of the business

Trading hours: Sunday & Monday: Closed Tuesday- Thursday: 10.00-20.00 Friday & Saturday: 10.00-18.00

Property: Freehold

Location
The business is run from a fabulous period property that is full of charm and original features. The business premises are attached to the main residential dwelling which is also the vendors’ family home. It must be stressed that the treatment rooms and clinic do not encroach on the family home.

Business premises are attached to the main dwelling and comprise three treatment rooms, ensuite shower, toilet, stock room and reception area, together with the use of a large conservatory area. The business has its own separate entrance with private patio area enjoying beautiful views. There is parking for up to a dozen cars. The business premises could easily be expanded should a new owner so require subject to local planning etc.

Family dwelling comprises a 3 bedroom detached cottage with large lounge, dining room, study, breakfast room, kitchen, family bathroom and conservatory. The house is set on a large plot with beautiful gardens and a high degree of privacy.

The premises are freehold circa £600,000. Current rates are circa £600p.a.

Expansion potential
Because of its reputation the business enjoys a very large catchment area. Clients come from all over the North West for treatments with many more travelling the length and breadth of the British Isles to enjoy its specialist pampering days. There are many avenues for growth including expanding the number of treatment rooms and a more proactive sales and marketing approach that would increase revenues further.

Competition / Market
Due to its enviable reputation and ongoing growth pattern the business does very little media advertising as much of the growth has been achieved by word of mouth recommendation and referrals. This has ensured a healthy flow of business over the years. The company has a full price list which details all it’s services. It also has an informative website. The business sends out a quarterly newsletter via hard copy and email, monthly promotion details via email only, and also offers a Gift Token service.

Support & training
The current owners would be happy to provide training and support at handover.

Reasons for selling
The vendors are wishing to retire.