Description:

Leasehold

Asking price includes:

Turnover circa £208,000 per annum
Gross Profit circa £73,000
Net Profit circa £30,000
Stock including 800 pattern books valued circa £42,000

Well established
Excellent reputation
Long term loyal clients
Training and handover
Goodwill
Website

Business profile:

Turner Butler are delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this established and successful bespoke interior design and specialist made to measure curtain retailer with fitting service.

Established in 1977, this business has for many years thrived through the excellent reputation that has been achieved. A combination of exceptionally high standards of work, an individual and personal service as well as first class fitting, have all added up to many years of customer satisfaction and a growing order book.

Services include; bespoke curtains, blinds, roman blinds, venetian blinds, vertical blinds, conservatory blinds, upholstery including sofa and chair covers, wallpapers, poles, rugs, carpets and curtain tiebacks. A free consultation service is standard.

The business has a reputation for originality. Quotes are delivered within 48 hours. This fast response strategy, does in fact win many contracts. The business prides itself on dealing with any issue on an urgent basis. It is a fantastic achievement to marry the original designs, high quality materials and very fast lead times.

The business maintains an extensive base of satisfied clients that appreciate the prompt and friendly service and are more than happy to recommend our client to their network which is one of the main reasons for the thirty three years of success that the business has enjoyed.

This is a perfect opportunity for a first time buyer wanting to buy an established profitable business ripe for expansion or a company presently in the sector that wishes to expand its coverage in this very lucrative south east location.

The showroom has an extensive range of pattern books and curtain displays.

Equipment:

The sale includes approximately 800 fabric and wallpaper pattern books valued at circa £40,000. All tools, design and measuring equipment are also of course included in the asking price.

Customer Service:

The owner and four contracted staff offer a flexible service that puts the customer first. Great care and attention are paid to the needs of the customer. From design, to measuring, to planning, to fitting, realistic pricing and impressive timescales are always achieved. The experienced team are able to provide solutions to overcome unusual issues where there are odd shaped properties for example. This in fact is one of the company's strengths.

Key Strengths:

The business is very well located in a pretty Kentish village. The surrounding area is an affluent commuter belt. Very close to the M25, this business is able to reach Surrey, Essex and the more leafy suburbs of London very easily.

Quality permeates through all aspects of this business. Designs are original, materials are of the highest quality, where budgets permit and the standard of both the making and fitting stages of the process is first class through the standards the owner sets and the experience that the rest of the team have between them.

Growth and Expansion:

The business could easily expand by offering ready made products. This would open up the mass market, whilst it should not adversely affect the core business that the company is renowned for. Extending services to include decorating, flooring, carpeting and the supply of furniture and household items are all worth exploring.

Premises:

The business operates an office, workshops and storage space housed within a property owned by the current owner of the business. She is prepared to offer a lease to new owners. Alternatively; the business could be fully relocated.

Business Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9.0 am -5.30 pm
Evenings and weekends by appointment
Advertising and Marketing:

The business has a well designed website. This is optimised to improve search engine visibility. Additionally, the business advertises in local lifestyle magazines.

Financial profile:
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.

Turnover is circa £208, 000, gross profit is circa £73,000 and net profit is circa £30,000.
Employees:

The business uses four contractors who are primarily involved with the production of various curtain, blind and upholstery items.
Support and Training:

Due to the nature of this business, the owner has said she is prepared to stay on to complete a lengthy handover if required.
Reason for Sale:

Having put the last thirty three years of her life into this business, the owner is looking to take a very well earned retirement.
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