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BUSINESS REFERENCE : GC060 / RightBiz INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL CONTRACT CLEANING COMPANY | | | | | | Independent Commercial Contract Cleaning Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GC060 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Leasehold/ Relocateable Asking Price: £105,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Contract Cleaning Services | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £105000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
This professional business is a commercial contract cleaning service, operating in Northern Ireland. The business services a varied and established client base of approximately 72 clients, including professional solicitors and accountancy offices.
Independent since 2001, the business has grown steadily year on year, with the aim to provide clients with the highest standards of service, combined with a very competitive cost outline, making it a truly excellent value service provider in the local market place.
Small and reliable with tremendous local knowledge the business can tailor its services to any size of business, providing personal attention which larger companies lack. The office cleaning services provided include all aspects of office cleaning, from basic daily tasks to periodical cleaning of walls, ceilings and windows, in fact every detail that relates to the cleaning of an office building.
Under owner management the business has a good base to build on, both client base and an established trained and reliable work force.
The business operates with SAGE computerised accountacy system.
Customer Service:
This business is dedicated to providing 100% customer satisfaction, making every effort to satisfy the requirements, however big or small of existing and potential customers. It is this flexibility and willingness to “go the extra mile” that has fuelled its growth to date. This is further demonstrated by the exceptional levels of repeat business and customer loyalty the business enjoys. This business provides quality services at highly competitive rates and clients receive a professional and efficient service.
Key Strengths:
The business is very aware of the importance of establishing a close working relationship with its customers and has a reputation for good timekeeping and doing a good job, offering clients an efficient, worry free quality service, operating an open book policy on pricing, enabling the business to consistently provide the best value for money service in a very competitive market.
This reputable commercial cleaning service business has built up excellent working relationship with its clients and has continued to develop and expand the business into one which has an enviable reputation for client retention. Attention to detail and a friendly yet professional approach by all the reliable and trustworthy workforce is one of the main factors for the success of the business, as is speed of response and the ability to provide suitable solutions for a variety of different scenarios as and when they arise. The comprehensive service that it provides ensures the business maintains and continues to grow.
Growth and Expansion:
There are excellent opportunities to increase the levels of business. Since inception this business has performed to a high standard and has earned wide-recognition for the level of services provided for its clients. It is considered that a new owner with fresh impetus and enthusiasm can further capitalise on the ever increasing opportunities made available to the company through its reputation.
This business is already growing and expansion into the residential market would provide unlimited potential and new clients. This is a marvellous opportunity for an individual or an existing company to develop and expand on an excellent foundation, especially with further promotion within the appropriate market sectors and the possibility of expanding the self imposed geographical working area and hours of the business.
The company is well positioned for its next period of growth. With increased marketing, a small investment in developing a website and some new energy , revenues could be significantly increased with greater sales and better efficiency.
Employees:
Particular emphasis is placed on staff selection with all employees being trained and trustworthy. The company has in place employment conditions, all with restrictive covenants.
Four full time staff are employed including one supervisor/manager and three cleaning operatives plus eight part time cleaning operatives.
Advertising and Marketing:
A large percentage of new clients derive from word of mouth recommendations, which is further testimony of the excellent reputation the business has earned since inception. The company also advertises in the Yellow Pages.
The business has used limited advertising in the past and there are excellent opportunities to increase this and market the business more aggressively be it through traditional means or via the internet. Investment in a company website could ultimately generate further business.
Premises:
The business is currently being run from a 1st floor leashold office with negotiable lease. Rent is approximately £3,000 per annum.
The vendor advises that the business is fully relocateable and could easily be run from a home office environment.
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 20:00
Financial Information:
The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.
Turnover is circa £140,000 per annum with gross profit circa £60,000 and net profit circa £30,000.
Reason for Sale:
After nine successful years the owner is now looking for a new challenge.
Support and Training:
The vendor is happy to provide full support and training for the new owner | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | GC060 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
