PPE Distribution and Trade Counter Turn-Key Opportunity
This PPE (personal protective equipement) business has been successfully hived off from a larger business but a change of plan has resulted in this opportunity.
To the right buyer, finance can be offered by the vendor for a substantial part of the price. Alternatively, vendor can remain as a partner in the business either as a Business Angel or as a shareholder.
The business is situated in a brand new commercial unit and is fully fitted out with desks, phones, networked computers with server and internet, software, printers etc etc. There is a Bank account and the facility to accept debit/credit cards. It even has a car on contract hire with 18 months to run. It has been renamed and the branding guys are just finishing off the brand identity for the business. In fact, everything is done and so it is ready to go.
Although this business has been operating for more than 4 years, it has been as part of another business. Consequently, this should be treated as a new business venture. There are not many customers but those there are are substantial and have been with the business for some time.
Although some systems are in place, the purchaser will be free to develop the business as they wish. The vendor has a number of ideas for the business and they will be shared with the purchaser.
Accounts are set up with the major suppliers and the stock is 'on the system' and ready to sell.
If you want one or two experienced staff it can be arranged but if not, the purchaser could be close to breakeven from day one.
The price is ridiculously low and represents little more than the cost of the stock and equipment. Even then, finance can be arranged. So what is the downside?
As part of the deal, the purchaser must agree give the vendor the use of the small office and a small amount of storage space (for a non-competeing business) free of charge for as long as it is needed (although the vendor will pay for their own phone etc.).
Many thanks for looking. If you are interested, please read the following important information.
If you interested, please reply in the normal manner and I will then send you a confidentiality agreement to sign. (However, please do not send an email saying 'please send more information' as there is no more information than you have here.) Upon receipt of the signed CA, I will provide you with my contact details so that you can call me and ask me anything that you want. If you are still interested, we can arrange a meeting.
It should be noted that the sale price is not negotiable so please do not waste my time or yours by trying to get this business for nothing. It is just not going to happen.
I will be prepared to help finance a prospective purchaser if they show drive and determination but I will want a personal guarantee to support it.
Finally, this really is a great opportunity. It was designed for somebody else but plans have changed. If such an opportunity was around when I was 25, I would have jumped at it. It wasn't then but it is now.
So, if you are interested, get in touch soon as it will not be around for long. Over to you!
Years established: 4
Employees: See main details
Trading hours: Currently 8 to 5 Mon to Fri
PropertyLeasehold
Lease termsNew 10 year lease with 2.5 year break clauses. Brand new building of 1000 sq ft with mezzanine and 2 offices. A dualcom alarm is fitted and there is CCTV in the area. Rent is £8500 P.A.
LocationSmall trading estate
Expansion potentialCurrent turnover is in the region of £30k p.a. so there is huge potential.
Competition / MarketNational competition but limited local competition
Support & trainingCertain training can be made available either by the vendor or there are specialist training courses available (NEBOSHH). Unlimited on-going support and encouragement.
Reasons for sellingNo longer part of the vendors plans.
Financing available?Vendor will consider a substantial financial assistance for the right purchaser. Alternatively, vendor can stay invested either as a business angel or as a shareholder.