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BUSINESS REFERENCE : GP109 / RightBiz INDEPENDENT SAMEDAY SPECIALIST COURIER | | | | | | Independent Sameday Specialist Courier Confidentially offered for sale Ref No: GP109 Location: Midlands Fully Relocatable Asking price: £150,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed West Midlands UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Services | | TRADE TYPE: | Courier Services | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £150000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
The business is a successful and effective Independent Sameday UK Courier Company that specialises in the delivery of urgent consignments on a sameday basis on a nationwide scale. The company prides itself on its quality of service and speed of response offering dedicated transport services to meet the client’s individual requirements.
The company can respond to any call at any time (24 hours 7 days a week). Their range of vehicles can carry various sized consignments from urgent documents to part loads and pallets. All parcels are tracked and goods insured.
This unique service ensures the speed of a same day delivery and the security of a dedicated delivery which means no trans-shipping and double handling, no misplaced parcels and the safety of no breakages or losses.
The business operates its own fleet of 4 vehicles, two full time drivers and a pool of some 13 additional sub-contracted drivers who have all been trained by the current owners and are experienced, professional and polite.
Equipment:
Drivers have Satellite Navigation and the office administration is maintained via a pc.
Customer Service:
The company’s successful track record is due to its customer service. It has built up a reputation based on reliability, trust and speed of response. All staff are friendly yet professional and ensure a safe and speedy delivery 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Key Strengths:
Key strengths of the business include its excellent reputation for fulfilling clients needs effectively giving them piece of mind that the delivery will be made securely and on time. The company has excellent staff who understand the business and their roles within it. The company receives consistent and regular work and is well positioned for strong future growth.
Growth and Expansion:
The current owner has chosen not to expand the current operation over recent years by choice. There are several opportunities for further growth within the business by further expanding the fleet of vehicles as the business could easily double its turnover such is the demand for its services. Strategic advertising and promotion of the company could also provide further business opportunities by increasing the geographical spread of the company with in the UK and Europe especially through the development of an internet presence.
Employees:
The owner works full time within the business on the sales and administration side of things, supported by his wife who looks after the financials on a part time basis. In addition to this the business has two full time drivers as well as a pool of some 13 additional drivers that are utilised as and when required.
Advertising and Marketing:
The business is proud of the fact that it has never needed to advertise to attract business. There is no reason why a new owner with a new sales and marketing campaign could not significantly increase revenues and attract new clients should they so require. A high proportion of the business's revenue is due to strong word of mouth recommendation and repeat business bearing testimony to the excellent reputation it has throughout the industry.
There are many opportunities to market the business further including the development of a website to enable clients to browse and book services online.
Premises:
There are no premises associated with this sale. The business is currently run from a home office environment.
Business Hours:
As required.
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 and enjoys significant growth year on year; the turnover for last financial year was circa £243,000 with a Gross Profit of £117,000 and Net Profit £53,000. In the right hands with improved sales and marketing facilities, the business could certainly significantly expand its operation and maximise the opportunities available to it.
Reason for Sale:
The owners are looking to retire abroad.
Support and Training
Full support, handover and training will be offered to the new owner. | | | | | BUSINESS STATUS: | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | GP109 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
