Asking price: £168,000

Sales revenue: £250,000

Net profit: < £100k

Fixtures value: Undisclosed

Stock value: £150,000

Business description
This business is a very well established outdoor and indoor stage hire business. It includes a 25m square outside stage cover, complete with rigging, tools and artic trailer, as well as 100 sections of 8' x 4' aluminium decking with supports, handrails, ramp, steps, disabled access ramp. Structure includes design calcs. A second 40' artic curtainside trailer is included to transport the decking. The business will be sold with a list of previous customers as well as a list of inquiries for 2009 summer season.

Years established: 10 years

Employees: Between 3 and 10

Relocatable: This business can be relocated.

Expansion potential
The business is an established part of the growing market of outside events. More aggressive marketing would be the key to expansion potential. Currently the business relies only on word of mouth and search engine activity with high positions in the natural rankings, so an increase in marketing would translate into a larger client base and more high end installations.

Competition / Market
A high proportion of the business's revenue has been due to its reputation for quality and service, and strong word of mouth recommendation. Many customers return each year and the client base is expanding. The stage cover is completely unique and therefore there is no directly comparable competition. The decking is an aluminium system that clients prefer over older steel type staging.

Support & training
Full installation training will be given for the stage cover and attendance by the previous owner at the first installation. Full training will be offered on decking installations. Experienced crew may also be available.

Reasons for selling
The business is for sale as a result in the vendors wish to move into a sales orientated business.