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BUSINESS REFERENCE : GP40 / RightBiz WELL ESTABLISHED TAXI COMPANY | | | | | | Well Established Taxi Company Ref. no: GP40 Confidentially offered for sale Location: South West Asking Price £60,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Coach & Bus & Taxi Hire | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £60000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business profile
This business has been established for a number of years and was bought by its present owner in 2002.
What it does
The company supplies hackney carriage services to a significant number of blue chip companies, councils, schools, charities and courier companies in the surrounding area.
It is the preferred supplier of its services to all of the above and is the largest company of its type in the area. The company has twenty eight account customers.
All the staff are self-employed owner-drivers. The business has set and maintained very high standards when it comes to taking on new drivers. Normally they are referred to the proprietor by word of mouth and are well known in the area. Each one is both council and police checked and supplies references. The majority of this close-knit team have been with the business since it was acquired.
The business provides each driver with Car Top Signs, Radios and business cards.
Location
The business is located in a thriving rural town in the southwest where it enjoys an excellent reputation for providing a quality service with immaculate cabs and friendly drivers.
There is a real opportunity to expand this business as the town is undergoing significant building development and attracts an ever-increasing number of new residents who can commute to the surrounding towns and cities.
Administration
The administration system is straightforward and full training will be provided.
Competition:
There is only one competitor in the vicinity that does not enjoy the same reputation for reliability and customer service as this business.
Management and staff
The proprietor and his wife are the two key managers of the operation and they are supported by one full time admin clerk and two other part time staff.
Premises
The company has its base on a small industrial estate. The offices cover an area of 750sq ft with shared toilets and a garage facility. The rent is £275:00 per month
Financial information
All financial information will be made available under the auspices of Turner Butler. This is a profitable business with substantial room to grow. The proprietor keeps full records of the trading history which provide a clear picture of the trading position
Reason for sale:
The owners wish to partially retire and spend more time travelling
Support and training:
A full and seamless handover will be available to the purchaser as part of the negotiation process. Having built this business up the present owner is very keen to make sure that the new owners will have every opportunity to succeed | | | | | BUSINESS STATUS: | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | GP40 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
