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Well Established Window Blind & Awning Retailer For Sale
(Ref: N67)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Financials
Asking price: £200k < 500k
Sales revenue: £485,000
Net profit: < £100k
Fixtures value: £41,000
Stock value: £5,000
Business description
Established 30 years ago, this business retails all types of window blinds and awnings, offering the full range of services from measuring to fitting, alterations and servicing as required. With the exception of venetian, some black outs and awnings, all products are made to measure on site as well, giving a quality & service competitive advantage. The business is split fairly equally between retail and commercial, with many excellent long term commercial clients and good repeat and word of mouth business within retail. There is a very strong and well deserved reputation for quality and value for money
Years established: 30
Employees: 4 full time, 1 part time, excluding the vendors
Trading hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5 pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday closed
Relocatable: This business can be relocated.
Property: Leasehold
Lease terms
If applicable, a new lease will be agreed with the buyer
Location
The business is located just off a main road near to other shops, residential, commercial and student areas
Expansion potential
There are ample opportunities for growth mainly in increasing marketing, which is currently minimal and developing an internet site as there is not one currently. The business may also benefit from going back into retail premises, which are available locally
Competition / Market
This is a competitive but not overly saturated market, with both national and local businesses competing
Support & training
A suitable handover will be given
Reasons for selling
Retirement
Financing available
The vendor is willing to negotiate deferred payment arrangements


