Established Florists With Suplementary Antique Restoration Business | | Undisclosed Surrey | | SURREY ESTABLISHED FLORISTS WITH SUPPLEMENTARY ANTIQUE RESTORATION BUSINESS Extremely well est business which has been trading for over 24yrs Excellent high visibility location on busy parade Loyal repeat customer base New owner would have the option of using the first floor one bed apartment Potential for florists to add balloons, chocolates and soft toys etc A/T: £83,596 L/H: £60,000 + SAV REF: 1253CR | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 71300
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 13,129 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Retail | | TRADE TYPE: | Florists | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £60000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | LOCATION
The business has an excellent high visibility location on a busy parade adjacent to a train station in an affluent area of Surrey
HISTORY
The business was originally founded by the vendors over 24 years ago and has been at its present location for over 16 years, during which time they have built up an excellent local reputation
REASON FOR SALE
The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale as the vendors are looking to retire
PRODUCTS
The business offers a full range of floral services including:
Flowers for every occasion
Plants, vases, gifts, gift wrap
Christmas decorations
Whilst the florist is the major business, the vendors also operate an antique sales and restoration business, they restore for their own sale or on behalf of the owner
SERVICES
The business is a member of E Florist with orders taken and received from all around the world
Deliveries are also undertaken locally
CUSTOMERS
The customers are principally within an approximate 10 mile radius of the shop with the exception, of course, for the E Florist business
Approximately 80% of sales are to the general public with the remaining 20% being for local businesses
STAFF
The 2 vendors a husband and wife team, both work full time in the business with the assistance of 2 part time employees who work for 8 hours and 6 hours per week
TRADING HOURS
Tuesday - Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday: 9am 2pm
FINANCIALS
2009
Sales £83,596
Gross £52,636
Net £20,957
Stock holding: £3,000 florist, plus £3,000 antiques
OVERHEADS
Staff TBC
Rates £1,500
PREMISES
A mid terraced property located on a busy parade in an affluent area, it briefly comprises:
Centre entry door from pavement into the shop
Attractive side window displays with a mixture of floral arrangements and antique furniture
Original wooden flooring throughout
Well presented with a good ambience
Two display rooms, the rear of which has a sales counter and till
Florists preparation area with rear exit door
Stairs down to basement workshop
Storage
W/C
Office and back exit to garden with shed storage
Rear parking for 3 vehicles
The premises are fully alarmed and double glazed to the rear
To the first floor is a self contained one double bedroom apartment, with large lounge, kitchen diner, bathroom and separate W/C
The apartment would be ideal for a new owner looking to move into the area
STRENGTHS
An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 24 years of which 16 has been on the present site
Excellent high visibility location on a busy parade and in an affluent area
Loyal repeat customer base
Niche business combining the florists and antiques
A new owner would have the option of using the first floor one bedroom apartment
SCOPE
Potential for the florists to add balloons, chocolates and soft toys to the range
Business development opportunity by approaching local pubs, hotels, restaurants, etc
Open for business on Mondays
Sell on line especially the antiques
De-register the florists from VAT which would increase margins
VIEWINGS
A non disclosure agreement will have to be signed and returned prior to any further information and viewing.
DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).
An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | REFERENCE: | 1253CR / RightBiz | | | | | | Request more information about this business.. | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | CONTACT SELLER TO GET THE SELLERS DIRECT CONTACT DETAILS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLY | | | | | | | | | | | |
