This business has been established since 1919, and has provided first class service for the supply and maintenance of professional Dog Grooming and Hairdressing equipment. The business has always strived to source the very best products, ranging from their own brand of scissors manufactured in Germany, to the premium brand of Joewell scissors from Japan. The owner has nurtured good business relations with manufacturers in Europe and the US for clippers, blades and an extensive range of grooming and hairdressing tools. They have developed an excellent reputation for providing superb customer service due to their attention to detail and commitment to offering quality and value to their thousands of loyal customers. The company has been highly rated on Google Reviews (4.5*) and Facebook (4.5*). They offer an extensive range of products including scissors, clippers, brushes and combs as well as some unique own-brand products, including kennel and cattery heaters and own-label shampoos. The business has developed an extensive customer base around the world, which is serviced from their distribution and service centre in Brighton, but can be relocated anywhere in the UK. The highlight of the year is Crufts Dog Show, but the company has had a stand at many outdoor Championship Dog Shows in recent years and has all the necessary tenting and displays.

THE PREMISE: This business currently operates from a central Brighton location. However, the lease will not be renewed therefore it will need to be relocated. This can be anywhere in the UK, as nearly all orders are taken online, but it would ideally have a space for a workshop, showroom (for those customers that visit in person), packing area and stockroom.

TURNOVER: The business is run under the personal supervision of the vendor with 4 full-time and two part-time members of staff. The opening hours are from 8:30am to 5pm on Monday-Thursday and 8:30 am-4pm on Fridays. The business trades predominantly online with a small proportion of sales and service being conducted from walk-in trade. The majority of sales come directly from their own website or via Amazon. Crufts Dog show is a highly profitable event, and on average it generates 10% of the overall annual turnover for the business. At present the business is averaging £12,500 per week.

GENERAL REMARKS: This is an excellent business, which has a proven reputation for delivering high quality products and offering excellent customer service. Can be relocated anywhere in the UK. Training and a handover are offered.

PRICE: We are instructed to quote for the goodwill, trade fixtures and fittings £45,000 SAV (stock valued at £154,000)

LEGAL FEES: Each party to be responsible for their own legal costs.

VIEWING: On no account should any approach be made to the Manager or the staff without a prior appointment through the vendor’s agents, Watkins Commercial, Telephone: 01273 709090.

DISCLAIMER: Neither the Vendor nor the Agent gives or implies any warranty that
the premises are fit for any particular use or that they comply with any relevant regulation or statutory requirement.

The agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services so cannot verify that they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor before proceeding with the purchase.

VAT: All prices and rents are quoted exclusive of VAT. Any intending purchasers or lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction.

MORTGAGE & FINANCIAL PLANNING: We shall be pleased to assist any purchaser in arranging finance to acquire this business or any other business you may be considering subject to status.

Prop. Ref: 6757M

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