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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

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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


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