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BUSINESS REFERENCE : CO070 / RightBiz PROFITABLE WEBSITE OFFERING GOLF TOURS THROUGHOUT THE UK AND EUROPE TO THE US AND CHINA MARKETS | | | | | | Profitable website offering golf tours throughout the UK and Europe to the US and China markets Ref.CO070 Location Easily Relocatable Asking Price £ 250,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Travel Agencies | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £250,000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
The business was formed in 1982 and has established itself as a highly regarded specialist tour operator.
The family owned company has pioneered a unique, quality and innovative tour operation Business for corporate golfing events, sporting breaks and sightseeing tours, passionately believing in providing the highest quality, best value and exceptional service every time.
The business’s unique approach to the industry has gained it a strong reputation among its suppliers and clients, as it allows clients more control over their events and the ability to put together their own elements of the package. The Internet has long since started replacing the travel agent as the main source of information and sales activity, and this business was one of the first travel companies to identify this trend, and construct its business model around it.
The business benefits from having provided tour solutions to world famous sporting celebrities and actors such as Michael Jordan, Richard Gere and Joel Hirsch, further enhancing its reputation as the premier provider of golf tours in Scotland. Clients can also benefit from guaranteed tee times at the Old Course at St. Andrews.
Key Opportunities:
Having achieved Approved Destination Status for the China outbound golf market and supported by testimonials from the well respected and much travelled client database, the marketing opportunities are endless within the American and Chinese sectors.
Employees:
The current vendor manages and runs the daily operation of the business.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business has established a good advertising base from which to grow and expand further. Advertising currently includes entries in specific key journals.
There is an excellent opportunity to benefit further from additional marketing, including exhibitions, trade shows, international travel magazines and brochures.
Premises:
The Business is currently operated from an office adjacent to the vendors home so is perfectly placed for relocation.
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.
The business is financially stable with no borrowings or leases and has shown consistent profits. Sales revenue circa £80,000 per annum which is the level the current vendor was happy with.
Reason for Sale:
After 25 years of successful operation, the current vendor has reached a time when he wishes to retire and hand the business over to a new owner who can take this to the next level.
Support and Training
The owner is happy to assist with the hand over and the training, and would be happy to be instructed to act as a consultant to increase the business turnover. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | CO070 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
