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BUSINESS REFERENCE : IE048 / RightBiz PUBLISHING/PROMOTION COMPANY | | | | | | Publishing/Promotion Company Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: IE048 Location: Fully Re-Locatable Asking price: £2,000,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Miscellaneous | | TRADE TYPE: | Printers & Print Shops | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £2000000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
This business provides a unique free publication found in carefully selected independent shops, bars, universities and art spaces. Also distributed outside alternative music events and launch parties, it contains all sorts of arts and culture goodies and information for cities all around the world with the emphasis on design and the future of our planet.
The publication is targeted at the youth market, and is used by triple ‘A’ companies such as Apple and Virgin to produce goods for free distribution.
At the heart of the pack is the business’ poster, where a rotation of established and unknown up and coming artists, design around an issue that affects culture across the world.
In addition, the company boosts an interactive online magazine to further explore the issue raised on the poster where you can contribute to the debate with text, graphic design, illustration, photography, animation, music and film for all to see.
This is a unique opportunity for a new owner with extra resources to take advantage of the excellent prospects this business has to offer. There is huge scope for growth with clearly identified means to achieve this. The founding directors believe this is best achieved with the impetus and resources available under new ownership, and now seek new owners who have the capability to allow the business to excel and reach its full potential.
Equipment:
The business is fully computerised with all ‘A’ list clients on a comprehensive database, using a Sugar CRM On-Line system.
Customer Service:
This publishing company has the benefit of in house expertise in both the editorial and creative fields. Published content is developed and presented with the utmost attention to detail, offering a high quality of information presented in the best possible way.
Key Strengths:
The publications 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:
Twelve full time employees support the current owner with the day-to-day running of the business.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business would most certainly benefits from its web presence to increase awareness and turnover, and therefore markets itself to an extent. Current advertising is undertaken through Contra deals and Web and On-Line viral design blogs. The business has over 2,000 names on a mailing list that are mailed every two months.
Premises:
The business is fully re-locatable; therefore no property is included in the sale of the company
Business Hours:
9.30 am – 6.00 pm Monday - Friday
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 £824,000.
Reason for Sale:
The current vendor wishes to pursue other business interests following the sale of the business.
Support and Training;
Full support and training will be provided to the successful purchaser if required | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | IE048 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
