end of the month

Looking back over the month, many business sales have been agreed and many from previous months completed....dare I whisper that we are slowley climbing the steep hill back to normality.......

Also, businesses are coming onto the market thick and fast which is always a good sign, below are a small selection of new instructions;

Specialist Off Licence & Convenience Store, Lincoln A thriving business occupying a PRIME TRADING POSITION fronting onto this major road serving densely populated residential area with large student population. Run in only SIX DAYS offering real scope to increase with the introduction of Sunday trading. Achieving a very impressive turnover OF £7000 weekly which is boosted by offering an online, ordering system which local customers have really taken to. OIRO £75,000 REF 200729

Florist, Halifax An outstanding "Interflora" florist business situated in the heart of Halifax town centre - a prime trading location with 1000's of people passing daily. The premises occupy a corner position - all glass fronted. The business is run over six days and is a highly profitable concern showing excellent Net Profits of £28,205 prior to depreciation. Taking £2500/£3000 weekly. A good solid well established Interflora florist business. The right person will have a superb living from this business. SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL - RETIREMENT FORCES THIS RELUCTANT SALE. Business £35,000 REF 200727

Leather Goods Business, York An opportunity to acquire this excellent leather goods business situated in the heart of York City Centre within this walled city and situated on one of the busiest shopping streets in the city centre with literally 1000's & 1000's of shoppers passing daily. The business is worked in very easy hours over seven days and works on excellent profit margins. Showing £40,000 net profits. Taking £4000 weekly. The premises are held on a secure lease. A super easily run concern - all buying contacts will be introduced to the purchaser. EARLY VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Business £49,950 REF 200726

Milk Shake, Ice Cream & Smoothie Bar, North Yorks An opportunity to acquire this delightful business which is oozing potential to add sandwiches. The business is situated in this prime trading position just off the main square in this North Yorks town centre - a prime location surrounded by 1000's of workers, schools, shoppers and tourists. The business is worked in very easy hours over 7 half days per week. Taking £1,100 weekly. The shop attracts a variety of customers especially school children and shoppers. In the school holidays the business achieves £1700 weekly. GENUINE REASON OR SALE. Business £16,950 REF 200725

Fresh Fish & Frozen Foods Wholesalers, West Yorkshire This well established business has a strong customer base throughout the Yorkshire area - specialising in supplying fresh fish and a variety of frozen food products. The business trades from excellent premises in a commercial area of West Yorkshire, close to motorway access and major roads to all parts of Northern England. Operating on a good margin (around 20%) on a splendid turnover – taking £800,000 to £1M per annum. Huge potential here for expanding the customer base and product lines to boost sales and turnover. Business £99,950 REF 200737

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