Asking price: £49,999

Sales revenue: Undisclosed

Net profit: Undisclosed

Fixtures value: Undisclosed

Stock value: Undisclosed

Business description
Established over 20 years ago and under the current ownership for the last 2 years this well presented florist is uniquely placed amongst a small parade of shops in an affluent south Essex coastal town. The parade is made up of a Bed shop, Hairdresser and a Newsagent. The florist specializes in all services for Corporate, Weddings, Funerals and also caters for any occasion along with having agreements in place for floral arrangements from a local nightclub/wine bar and a popular wedding venue. The business also offers a delivery service as well as being a Teleflora provider with a signed Peugeot Partner on a 51 plate.

Turnover:
The business turnover on accounts for a period ending March 2009 was £76,652.17 with a gross profit of approximately 69%

Potential:
The potential lies with an owner operator as this business is staff run so the profit is eaten up with wages.

Reason for Sale:
The vendors are looking to release capital for other business interests.

Rates:
Business rates payable of approximately £95 per month.

Legal Fees:
Vendor and Purchaser to be responsible for their own legal costs. Purchaser to meet Landlords reasonable costs when establishing any new lease.

Employees: Staff: 1 full time, 1 part time, 1 driver and a Saturday girl.

Trading hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday

Property: Leasehold

Location
Property:
Superb double fronted window displays either side of a single door entrance and a signed canopy. The frontage reaches out to the path which allows good displays outside the store. Door leads you to sales area and seating area for brochures for special occasions. The sales counter stretches the width of the shop and has a tropical fish tank set within. Small office area, a prep/cold room, staff room kitchenette and staff toilet. Rear access, 2 garages, self contained 2 bedroom flat, parking at front and rear, alarmed, CCTV, safe and a secure garden.