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Business For Sale. Specialist Interior Door Supplier/distributor/importer (trade)

LISTING DETAILS
Firms For Sale ID:
34738
Vendor reference:
GK273
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BUSINESS DETAILS
Location:
Primary sector:
Secondary sector:
Asking price:
£80,000  
Turnover / revenue:
£413,000
Net profit / cashflow:
Undisclosed
Years established:
15
Number of employees:
1
Employees / staffing:
The 2 directors work in the business circa 4 days a week-One being responsible for sales/quotations etc. and the other being responsible for the finance and administration. The business has employs a part time delivery driver as required. (Most orders are shipped direct to site from the manufacturer so no need to hold large volumes of stock)

OTHER DETAILS
Reason for selling:
Personal reasons.
Support and training:
The vendors are happy to provide a comprehensive handover to ensure a smooth seamless transition. This should be a relatively simple handover as the business is very simple to run. One of the vendors may be happy to stay on should a new owner so require subject to negotiation.
Business is relocatable:
No
Business is web-based:
No
Business is home-based:
No
PROPERTY DETAILS
 
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BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
Specialist Interior Door Supplier/Distributor/Importer (Trade)
Exclusive Supply Agreements
Ref. GK273
Location : Cheshire/Relocatable
Asking Price : GBP 80,000
This very well respected and well established business has been successfully providing its clients with a comprehensive range of high quality interior doors from leading manufacturers for some 15 years. The company operates mainly within the North West region of the UK and is proud to be a key distributor for many of the leading interior door manufacturing companies from the UK, Europe and Far East.

The company has forged a sterling reputation in the market and its name is synonymous with quality of service and supply, as it operates within the mid/upper end of the interior door market offering contemporary designs from sustainable resources.

The company has established unique supply relationships with some of the leading and most trusted manufacturing companies in the world, which gives it a real edge in the market. This has enabled the business to offer an unrivalled range of high quality door designs, backed up with excellent availability, speed of delivery and technical back up. Approximately 90% of sales are to the trade, with the remaining 10% being retail (an area the business does not promote through choice).

The company has access to a large range of high quality timber doors so can meet the exacting requirements of clients, whether it be fire ratings, sustainability, size or other such certifications that need to be met either by the client or their contractor/architect. It is for these reasons the business enjoys very high levels of referrals, repeat business and tender invitations, which ensures it always has a healthy order flow.

Customers include large house builders, local councils, schools and commercial offices (often via their nominated sub contractors) as well as bespoke orders from clients/architects/builders/designers working to unique specifications.

Expansion Potential
The business currently operates mainly on a regional scale within the North West, however there is no reason why it cannot further develop its presence in the region and beyond, should a new owner so require. The company has never really chased work, has never employed an external sales person and does no advertising or marketing. Its website is for information only, a new owner could certainly develop it online presence and incorporate an e-commerce platform for both trade and retail (an area yet to be exploited through choice).

The housing sector is strong at present and the trend is expected to continue with many private organisations and public sector bodies looking to develop and refurbish its housing stock due to increasing legislation and higher expectations. Because of its location and reputation the business serves the bespoke high end house builds and refurbishments that are common place in this affluent area.

With a more proactive sales and marketing function a new owner could significantly increase revenues and turnover within the business, both with existing and new clients. It has the spare capacity to do this. It could also further develop its product offering into complimentary products such as external doors or non-timber doors.

Market / Competition / Non-Competition Agreements
The business enjoys high levels of repeat business, word of mouth recommendations and referrals such is its standing in the region. In saying that it could benefit from a more strategic medium/long term sales and marketing campaign as it currently does no advertising and has basic online presence.