Busy Florist in Carshalton PRICE REDUCED
Price:
Leasehold - £25,000
Location:
London, Carshalton
Business Type:
Retail businesses
Business Details
The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favorable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £50,000 with a gross profit of £22,000 (see financial summary below).
- A business with great potential which has not been exploited by the current owner.
- An easily run operation.
- Good loyal well trained staff.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for a couple or partnership.
- Low rent and rates.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides flowers, gifts and plants.
- The business now has its own website.
History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this Busy Florist in Carshalton which has been established since 1990. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2006 and now wishes to sell due to other business interests.
Services
This very good business opportunity provides flowers, gifts, plants including home delivery.
Staffing
The concern employs 1 member of staff.
Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.
Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known. The business now has its own website.
Competition
There is no local competition.
Market
The client base consists of locals and residents of the surrounding areas.
Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings including local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the opening hours to include later evenings and Sunday’s.
• Increasing the product line to include more plants and gardening supplies.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.
• Increase the commercial contracts.
Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.
PROPERTY DETAILS
The property is terraced, part of a parade of shops and is approximately 16 ft x 13 ft. The front is branded with an attractive glass front. The main customer service area is laminated with shelving and racking to the walls. It is very well presented and is very conveniently laid out.
To the rear is a large preparation/ office and store area. There is a toilet and staff facilities.
EXTERNAL
To the front there is a pavement area for displays.
To the rear is a small rear yard.
EQUIPMENT WITH SALE
All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in the sale price and are valued at £1,000.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
The present annual turnover is £52,000 with a gross profit of 40%. The wages are £5,000 pa. The present value of the stock is £1,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £80,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.
Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.
- Situated in the Carshalton area of Sutton.
- Prominent location on main arterial road.
- Part of a parade of shops within the local shopping centre.
- Excellent parking facilities.
- Industrial estates nearby.
- Surrounded by a well populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Good volumes of traffic and pedestrian flow.
- Commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with central London.
- Wallington center lies close by.
- Area enjoying much growth and regeneration.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
The original length of the lease was 15 years with 10 years remaining. The rent is £7,500 pa with a review in 3 years. The rates are £1,200.
Monday to Saturday: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Sunday: Closed.
North Yorkshire
£ 750,000
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