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BUSINESS REFERENCE : IE044 / RightBiz PUBLICATION OF FIVE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES | | | | | | Publication of Five Quality Lifestyle Magazines Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IE044 Location: Fully Re-Locatble Asking price: £275,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Miscellaneous | | TRADE TYPE: | Printers & Print Shops | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £275,000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
This business produce and publish three seperate magazines, concentrating on UK Breaks, activity holidays, bed and breakfast and camping and touring.
These popular magazines commenced publication some sixteen years ago, when the current owners spotted an opportunity in the market. The circulation has grown consistently over the years: with thousands of copies printed each month, and the circulation is rising. The magazines all have a high existing readership and subscribers.
The magazines are free and can be found in stores such as Morrison’s, Sainsbury’s and ASDA. Circulation is in excess of 15,000 per month.
Equipment:
The business uses fully computerised design programs with all advertisers details stored on a comprehensive database.
Customer Service:
The business prides itself on its reputation, unlike many competitors the business will not compromise on service to customers, or the quality of products it offers, there is little doubt that this has encouraged and sustained customer loyalty.
Key Strengths:
The magazines are printed on high quality paper. It is therefore good to touch and handles well. To ensure consistency of quality, the document is professionally proof read: very few typographical errors ever occur.
Growth and Expansion:
The current market for this business's product is stable and is forecast in the near and longer term for significant growth. The business is well positioned to take maximum advantage of this growth as it occurs.
Key Opportunities:
With significant demand in the marketplace this business operates at 100% capacity and is a steady business that will provide amazing potential for any enthusiastic new owner, to build this excellent business into an even bigger cash earner.
Employees:
The business is owner run with two full time sales staff. Part time staff include Freelance editors and Journalists.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business undertakes little advertising, relying on word of mouth recommendation and the quality of its products.
The business would most certainly benefit from a web presence to increase awareness and turnover.
Premises:
The business is fully relocatable; therefore no property is included in the sale of the company.
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Financial Information:
The business is being offered for sale on an ongoing 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 low levels of borrowing and enjoys a strong order book with high gross margins and has shown consistent growth since trading begun. The current turnover is circa £355,561, generating a gross profit of £291,145.
Reason for Sale:
The current owners wish to emigrate following the sale of the business.
Support and Training;
Full support and training will be provided to the successful purchaser. | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | IE044 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
