Business
Please quote reference B07503

CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market Goodchaps, a family run business based in Somerset that creates natural, healthy eco friendly and plastic free treats, toys and gifts for dogs.

Goodchaps was first established by our clients in 2018, building up an excellent reputation and regular client base. 

The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire to concentrate on other business interests. 

All treats are wheat free, gluten free, hypoallergenic, high in Omega 3, high in protein, additive free and low in fat. All their dog toys are made from 100% unbleached and dye free cotton, are recyclable and compostable along with being glue free. Goodchaps also retails a range of dog inspired stationery and giftware.

The sale will include a database of previous and current customers which will include prestigious companies/brands such as Fatface, Woodgreen Pets at Home, Agria Insurance, National Trust and Guide Dogs For The Blind to name but a few. The sale also includes the company website and accounts for their social media platforms. The business enjoys great visibility online with many impressive reviews and has won several awards https://goodchaps.co.uk/award-winning/. 

Key selling points –

• A well established business with an enviable reputation and many regular customers
• Current owners happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
• Ideal owner managed or partnership business
• Perfect bolt on to an existing pet type business
• A real opportunity to increase turnover and profits significantly. The current owners are running at a pace to suit only due to their other business interests.

Scope for further growth –

• Advertising and Marketing campaign
• Invest in SEO and PPC to drive new customers to the business
• Focus on B2B and B2C
• Attend the relevant trade shows
• Attend Public events 
• Employ a sales manager to canvass for new business, especially focusing on the big nationals
• Open retail stores

Location
Based in Somerset. 

Premises
N/A

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a relocatable business only basis. 

Hours
The current trading hours are –

Monday to Friday- 9am – 4pm

Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by the owners, with the help of 2 full time and 2 part time members of staff.

Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2023 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £130,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.