There is life after redundancy......

Agency chips in to help Barrie with takeaway deals

A FORMER marketing director is running a thriving takeaway business – thanks to help from a West Yorkshire business transfer agent and commercial bankers based in Huddersfield.
Former marketing director Barrie Richards, who was made redundant, launched his first fish and chip shop in Pudsey after talking to staff at business transfer agent Ernest Wilson about buying a business and securing finance from Lloyds TSB Commercial in Huddersfield.
Now his Richards Family Fisheries brand is wining plaudits on visitor recommendation websites.
Fish and chips remain the number one takeaway food in the UK – with more than 10,000 fish and chip shops selling more than 300m portions each year, The industry is worth about £1.2bn – meaning that £1 out of every £100 spent on food is spent in a chippie.

Mr Richards purchased his first fish and chip shop in Pudsey with the assistance of Lloyds TSB Commercial.
Wendy Hallas, of the bank’s Huddersfield Business Centre, said “We are always on the lookout for opportunities to support Iocal businessmen and women and I was in no doubt that Barrie was an ideal prospect to support. We were delighted to able to back him with his new venture and way of life.”
To help ensure success in his new venture, Mr Richards followed Ernest Wilson’s advice and enrolled on a training course with the National Federation of Fish Friers.
His business performed very well and turnover increased. Having established his first shop, Mr Richards sold it a year later through Ernest Wilson and bought another chippie that they had for sale. He increased turnover at that store by four times and went on to sell it for a substantial profit.
This time, he opened up an empty unit as a fish and chip shop – growing turnover from a standing start to more than £3,000 a week before selling again through Ernest Wilson.
Richards Family Fisheries is now running its fourth shop at Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, having had an amazing opening day on November 5.
Said Mr Richards: “There is life after redundancy! I am so glad that I walked into Ernest Wilson’s that day and with their support and that of the NFFF and Lloyds TSB Commercial I have established a new career with new skills which I find fulfilling and challenging at the same time.
“There is never a dull moment and I find the ability I now have to make, back and implement my own decisions thrilling.”

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Blackberry Bakery, Halifax - SOLD!

Bakery, Near Halifax for Sale.

Well established business which occupies a FIRST CLASS TRADING POSITION in the heart of a West Yorkshire town centre close to Halifax. Held on lease with a very sensible rent whilst the business is run in easy hours over a five and a half day week. showing net profits of £39,209 on accounts for year ended 31.03.2011. Taking £1,300 weekly. Further potential for growth with earlier opening and developing deliveries and outside catering. Comprising:  Well equipped sales shop with smart shop front, kitchen to the rear with tiled floor, well equipped basement kitchen and preparation area which could easily be relocated upstairs. VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554220


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Domino Bridal, Batley - SOLD!

WEDDING GOWNS, SALES & ACCESSORIES in Batley for Sale.

Delightful business situated in a bustling town centre location. This site is OOZING POTENTIAL and offers the right person a superb opportunity.  Our client is retiring after 20 successful years here. The business is WORKED IN VERY EASY HOURS over 6 days – NEEDS OPENING LONGER HOURS. The premises will be held on lease from Kirklees Metropolitan Council, comprising: Sales showroom displaying wedding gowns, store room to the rear, spacious fitting room with 3 fitting cubicles. Business on lease. Ref: 554469


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Bliss Food, Doncaster - SOLD!

MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT, Doncaster.
Busy restaurant occupying an excellent trading position in the heart of an affluent and much sought after small town on the outskirts of Doncaster. Run in easy daytime hours over a six day week. Oozing potential to substantially increase the turnover and profitability by introducing evening trading. Currently achieving a very weekly healthy turnover of £3,000 without compromise on profit margins and viewing here is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Premises briefly comprise: Reception with fully fitted bar, 1st dining area leading through to 2nd dining area with feature fireplace, commercial kitchen with a good range of catering equipment and extraction system. The first and second floors have formerly been used as accommodation but currently provide; at first floor level: a private dining room with patio doors leading to a roof top patio, customer bathroom whilst the remainder of the first floor and the second floor is sub-let and returns £7,500 per annum. Business on lease. Ref: 554170

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Craft Angels, Sheffield - SOLD!

Craft Angels Sheffield, for sale
Delightful craft and coffee shop, situated in a bustling shopping centre – PRIME LOCATION. Worked in easy hours in only a 5 day week, offering tons of potential for so much more here. Our client open and closes this business to suit their other business requirements. All that is necessary here are new enthusiastic owners to open this business regularly.  LITERALLY PRICED TO SELL – VIEW EARLY. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprises: double fronted sales shop with attractive seating area, outsales, craft area. Business on lease. Ref: 554058


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Lanes Fish and Chips, Castleford - SOLD

FISH & CHIPS SHOP in Castleford for Sale.

This is an exceptionally well presented fish and chips shop located in a bustling mixed commercial and residential area in Castleford. The business operates in limited hours due to our clients personal circumstances – yet still achieves a good weekly turnover of £1,400. OBVIOUS POTENTIAL here to extend both the hours and the menu. The premises are immaculate and must be seen to be appreciated - they comprise: ground floor cafe area; 3 pan counter range with fully tiled saleshop and quality commercial flooring. To the rear is a well presented preparation room and kitchen. SECURE LEASE AND SENSIBLE RENT FOR SUCH A GOOD PREMISES. Business on lease. Ref: 554503


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Downtown Sandwich Bar, Leeds - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR WITH SMALL EAT IN AREA, in Leeds for Sale.

Excellent opportunity to acquire a bustling, modern sandwich bar with eat in facility seating up to 8 customers. Situated in a densely populated residential area of Leeds, surrounded by industry and residential housing – COMMANDING MAIN ROAD SITE WITH PARKING RIGHT OUTSIDE. Worked in very easy hours in only a 5 day week, taking £920 weekly - oozing potential for Saturday mornings and to introduce deliveries. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: Modern, all glass fronted unit, sales area with excellent refrigeration, open plan, well fitted commercial kitchen offering an abundance of hi tech equipment.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554245

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Aspire to Be Beauty Salon, Menston, Ilkley - SOLD!

BEAUTY SALON, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire - for sale,
Superbly appointed and newly decorated salon in a much sought after West Yorkshire village which must be seen to be appreciated. Operated by our client in easy hours over a four day week with no staff – OBVIOUS POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH. Achieving a good turnover of £32,682 per annum with very low overheads in a beautiful village with a fabulous catchment area to play to - planning passed for 300 homes to be built nearby. No complaints this is a super business in a great location. Comprising: large reception area with nail station, modern reception desk, retail display and waiting area, large treatment room which is very tastefully decorated with a good array of equipment. Business on lease. Ref: 201912


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Kids Come First, Batley - SOLD!

KIDS COME FIRST
CHILDREN’S DAY NURSERY & CRECHE, Batley for sale.

Children’s creche situated in a bustling shopping complex in the heart of a Kirklees town centre– attracting shoppers and visitors from all over the region. Worked in easy hours over a 5 day week, offering potential to expand the hours. Run entirely by staff due to our clients other nursery business. Taking £1,600 weekly. Eye-catching trading position comprising: reception leading to the office, pre-school play room, 3 to 5 year area, baby room, toddlers play room and outer secure play area. WE HAVE NO ERNEST WILSON COMPLAINTS THAT THIS BUSINESS COULD TAKE SO MUCH MORE WITH THE RIGHT WORKING OWNER. Business on lease. Ref: 201733

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ATS Airport & Travel Services - SOLD!

AIRPORT TAXI BUSINESS, Run from home in Wakefield.

A delightful business which is run from home and specialises in airport taxi transfers to and from all UK airports and also special occasions, coastal trips, race/golf days and corporate events.  This is a well established and easily run concern which offers a good living for the right person.  The business is based in West Yorkshire and is increasing week on week. Taking £1,000 plus weekly.  This is a very good way to earn your living, working for yourself. Ref: 201586


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Shipley Stationers, SOLD!

STATIONERS & OFFICE SUPPLIES, Shipley, West Yorkshire for sale

A very well established business located at the centre of this town centre on the outskirts of Bradford.  This is a highly prominent location within the town and the business is well patronised by a large and loyal customer base. The business trades in easy hours over a six day week specialising in all manners of home and office stationery products in addition to ancillary services  such as printing, photocopying etc.  Taking £2,200 weekly.  Secure lease and sensible rent for such a town centre position. Viewing Recommended.  Business on lease. Ref: 201595

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Peak Pantry, Eyam, Hope Valley - SOLD!

VILLAGE TEA ROOMS, Hope Valley for sale,
Wonderful tea rooms in the centre of a picturesque village in the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire countryside – attracting 1,000’s of tourists and walkers. The business achieves an admirable turnover of £2,500 weekly in relatively easy hours whilst maintaining truly impressive profit margins and provides our client with a super living. Fabulous local trade in addition to an excellent tourist trade. VIEWING HERE REALLY IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST AND IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Premises held on lease with very sensible rent and briefly comprise: stunning premises which are beautifully furbished, offering superbly fitted cafe dining area with deli out sales counter, spacious commercial kitchen to the rear with an abundance of quality commercial catering equipment. Business on lease. Ref: 554052

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Cutsyke Post Office, Castleford - SOLD!

POST OFFICE & SANDWICH BAR, Castleford, West Yorks.

POST OFFICE SALARY £24,500 PER ANNUM. RETAIL SALES £1,350 WEEKLY.

This large, extended and terrace property provides an excellent business and luxury accommodation - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  The property faces onto one of the main roads through this well populated community of West Yorkshire near to the M62 - an area with lots of local residents and businesses providing lots of customers for this Post Office and business. The business is run in easy hours and has a strong customer base - same owners here for over 20 years - no complaint there is a huge potential for new owners to boost trade here by extending the hours and making use of the off licence.  This business has new been accepted as a Lottery outlet which is due to be installed by November 2012.  Genuine reason for sale - Ill Health Forces Sale. Comprising attractive, well fitted saleshop with 2 position Post Office counter; superb 3 bed accommodation. Leasehold available. Showing net profits of £31,568 prior to depreciation on account for year ended 05.04.2011. Business on lease with option to purchase freehold property. Ref: 554203

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Rafters Restaurant, Skipton - SOLD!

Rafters Restaurant, Skipton, North Yorkshire For Sale

This outstanding leasehold property was extensively refurbished in 2012 to provide to provide first class facilities – VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Good lease and very reasonable rent. The premises are conveniently located for visitors and shoppers who come to this popular town in their thousands every week. Enormous Potential here for a new owner or partnership – scope for earlier openings, evening openings as a bistro/restaurant, menu additions, more marketing etc. Seating for 52 and more if required. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554389

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Bluebird Cafe, Sowerby Bridge - SOLD!

CAFÉ & COFFEE SHOP (48 Covers), Sowerby Bridge, Halifax.

Superb Business situated right in the heart of a Halifax town centre, taking £1,800 to £2,000 weekly - showing net profits of £39,942 on account for year ended 31.03.11. AN IMPOSING FRONTAGE FACING RIGHT ONTO THE HIGH STREET. Spacious and well fitted premises that would also MAKE A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT. Run by the present owner for the last 20 years and is now retiring. Worked in very easy hours, offering TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL for much more with enthusiastic new owners. Will be held on a new secure lease, sensible rent and comprising: reception leading to the café and coffee shop seating 48 people comfortably, open plan servery, kitchen to rear. Our client is the Landlord and may negotiate on rental terms. Ill health forces reluctant sale. Business on lease. Ref: 201754


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Waggon & Horses, Oxenhope - SOLD!

WAGGON & HORSES, COUNTRY PUB & RESTAURANT (FREE OF TIE), Oxenhope, West Yorkshire

An exceptional opportunity to acquire this popular and well established business located in a smart stunning location in “Bronte Country”.  The opportunity provides a strong business with an idealistic lifestyle of working and living in a fabulous rural environment. The business has a fine reputation as a real Ale & good food pub and is run in standard hours over seven days with staff assistance.  Taking £5000 weekly. Tremendous potential here for enthusiastic new owners to boost turnover and profits.  VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. A detached property of stone construction set in its own grounds extending to approximately 0.25 acres.  The premises are immaculately presented and comprise traditional style bar area with two lounges off set and a further restaurant area to the side. Owners accommodation comprising 3 good sized bedrooms, lounge with stunning views, kitchen and private gardens to the rear in addition there are two immaculately presented letting rooms each of which are en-suite.  Substantial car parking featuring “the Good Pub Guide”. Showing net profits of £29,270 on accounts to 31.12.2011. Business on lease. Ref: 201594

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Beechers Fish & Chips, Helmsley - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS (60 Covers), Helmsley, Near York.
One of the FINEST FISHERIES in North Yorkshire, situated in a picturesque market town near York. The town attracts literally 1000’s and 1000’s of tourists, visitors and shoppers – a truly bustling location 7 days per week. Highly profitable and run predominantly by staff - our client pays his manager £29,000pa - this would further enhance the profit for a working owner - SHOWING ADJUSTED NET PROFITS OF £66,787 prior to depreciation on account period ended 31.08.2011. The concern has recently undergone total refurbishment with the last 2 years and really must be seen to be appreciated – ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Working on high profit margins, taking £7,000/£8,000 weekly. Arranged over 2 floors, including a service lift and Florigo range. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. GENUINE REASON FOR SALE - DUE TO OTHER BUSINESS IN WETHERBY (can't run both). - A QUALITY BUSINESS. Business on lease. Ref: 201656


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Hair Salon, Huddersfield - SOLD!

Unisex Hair Salon, Huddersfield.
A rare opportunity to acquire this upmarket double fronted salon in a much sought after area of Huddersfield with 1000’s of potential customers passing daily – COMMANDING MAIN ROAD TRADING SITE. The salon is totally glass fronted and offers 3 spacious salon areas. Worked in very easy hours, closing at 6pm daily and is RUN PREDOMINANTLY BY STAFF – OFFERING TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL FOR WORKING OWNERS. Rarely do businesses of this calibre with a turnover of £5,000 weekly and run by staff reach the open market. SHOWING EXCELLENT NET PROFITS – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise: reception with lounge seating and waiting area which is open plan. The main salon offers 9 dressing out points, 3 back wash stations, 2 toilets, and large staff room. The basement is superbly fitted and comprise: 4 dressing out stations and 3 back wash stations. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. Business & property. Ref: 554104

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Savile Park Sandwich Bar, Halifax - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR, Halifax.

Delightful purpose built sandwich bar, situated in a densely populated area of Halifax.  Located in a residential and industrial area with a hospital and schools close by. Held on secure lease and sensible rent. The business is worked in easy hours over 6 mornings.  Taking £2,000 weekly and increasing, projection for this year is £2,500 per week. This is a lovely sandwich bar and earns a very good living. Comprising: double fronted unit, spacious sales area, newly fitted commercial kitchen and servery, excellent refrigeration. Business on lease. Ref: 201340


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Jacksons Fish & Chips, Cleckheaton - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS, Cleckheaton.
Superb fisheries business, situated in a commanding town centre trading position – AN ABSOLUTELY BUSTLING MAIN ROAD SITE. Worked in only 6 openings - taking £2,200 weekly, lots of potential for an enthusiastic new owner to take this so much further. Busy main road site with bustling shopping arcade to rear – easy parking. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprising: spacious sales shop incorporating outsales department, eat in area, 4 pan frying range. The shop is fully panelled. To the side is the preparation kitchen including fish and potato preparation area. 1st floor: lovely and spacious lounge with dining area, fitted dining kitchen. 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms, combined bathroom. Business on lease. Ref: 554035

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Victoria Tea Rooms, Saltaire - SOLD!

TEA ROOMS, Saltaire, West Yorkshire.
PRICED TO SELL DUE TO SERIOUS ILLNESS

This delightful establishment is situated in the heart of one of the country`s leading tourist attractions - a World Heritage site.  Beautifully appointed tea rooms with attractive decor and 30/40 covers, well equipped open plan serving and preparation area.  Premises held on lease.  Taking £1,600 weekly.  A well run business in a prime location - potential to do lots more. Business on lease. Ref: 554143

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Rock N Rollers Hair Salon, Rotherham - SOLD!

LADIES HAIR SALON & BARBERS in Rotherham for Sale.

Beautifully furbished and exceptionally well presented, unisex hair salon fronting onto this busy main road through a sought after Rotherham suburb with the benefit of car parking to the front. Run in easy hours over a five day week by our client with the assistance of a full time stylist and apprentice. Taking £900 Weekly. Premises held on lease with very sensible rent and briefly comprise: Smart, lock-up salon which has been professionally fitted and equipped in a contemporary style and really must be seen to be fully appreciated. 3 D/O stations, 2 modern back wash and reception. To the rear is the barbers department with 2 D/O stations and comfortable waiting area. The business produces very respectable profits and VIEWING HERE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref:554369

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Tasty Bites, Keighley - SOLD!

Tasty Bites, Keighley For Sale

Occupying a busy trading position in this densely populated residential area on the outskirts of Keighley - this sandwich bar is currently run ENTIRELY BY STAFF and has taken much more when operated by a working owner and could easily do so again in the right hands.  Taking £700 weekly. The premises benefit from the advantage of A5 Planning consent and could therefore trade as a full hot food take away and EARLY VIEWING IS THEREFORE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  5 STAR RATING. The business is currently run in easy hours by staff and the potential to increase turnover whilst making savings for a working owner are obvious.  Sensible rent. Business on lease. Ref: 554342

If you are thinking of buying or thinking of selling, contact us now in confidence.

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Jessops Hairdressing, Pontefract - SOLD!

Jessops Hair Salon in Pontefract for Sale. 

Beautifully furbished and professionally run salon, providing our clients with an excellent living for 20 years. Very reluctantly offered for sale due to very serious ill health. A real opportunity for a new owner who is able to fully devote themselves to the business to increase even further and achieve a super living from this busy salon, occupying a PRIME SITE within the busy West Yorkshire town centre. Run in easy hours over a 5 day week and achieving a most impressive turnover of over £3,000 weekly within equally impressive gross profit margin. Held on lease and briefly comprise: air conditioned salon offering reception / coffee bar with customer waiting area leading through to spacious salon with 9 dressing out stations and 2 backwash stations. The salon really must be seen to be fully appreciated – our clients have lavished substantial sums of money to create this beautiful salon with a corporate identity and an early appointment to view is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref: 554053

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Sandwich Division, Sheffield - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR & COFFEE SHOP, Sheffield, South Yorkshire For Sale

This is one of the finest sites in the Yorkshire Region a bustling position close to the Universities and Campus which ensure the success of this concern.  The business is worked in very easy hours over six days per week closing at 3.00 pm daily. Taking £3000 weekly. As the street is bustling with students all day and into the early hours there is tremendous potential here for tea time and evening trade.  This could take the big money. Our client only worked 3 to 4 days in the business.  A PROFITABLE BUSINESS WHICH COMES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554398

If you are thinking of selling, we offer a free valuation

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Inghams Plaice, Todmorden - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS, Todmorden for sale

Purpose built, detached, single storey premises, built in quality Yorkshire stone, situated in this commanding trading position in a town centre, taking £1,400 to £1,450 weekly. Close to the local market, transport connections and a new supermarket is being built only a few yards away. Worked in very short openings 3 lunches and 3 teas, very serious illness forces this reluctant sale. Potential here to take £6,000 to £7,000 weekly with the right person at the helm - showing trading net profits of £25,718 on accounts for year ended 27.11.11. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554292

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Foodies Takeaway, Scarborough - SOLD!

Foodies Quality Takeaway, Scarborough, North Yorkshire for sale

This thriving sandwich bar occupies a first class trading position in the heart of this North Yorkshire seaside town - lots of popular shops all round plus all of the towns offices and business outlets.  Extensively refurbished in February 2010. The business is run entirely by staff and it achieves a very good turnover of £2,500 weekly in sensible opening hours.  A fantastic acquisition for a working owner or partnership to exploit the untapped potential here - scope for extra hours, introduction of outside catering and/or a delivery service, extending the menu choices etc.  THIS IS A CRACKING BUSINESS IN A PRIME POSITION - VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 201089

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Barnetts Fisheries, Bradford - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS, Bradford for sale

A thriving business only one change of ownership in many years. Situated in a densely populated residential area which has the benefit of a substantial number of other commercial enterprises in the immediate vicinity – Fronting on this major arterial road - REAL FISH AND CHIP COUNTRY and a BETTER SITE WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND!  New lease available, rent £150 per week. Recently undergone a relatively recent program of refurbishment including stone cleaning and replacement PVCu windows. There can be no Ernest Wilson complaints that this business oozes potential.  Run predominantly by staff in EXCEPTIONALLY EASY HOURS achieving a super IMPRESSIVE TURNOVER of £1500 weekly without compromise on profit margins. Business on lease. Ref: 200731

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Mission to provide first class post office service - Business News - Yorkshire Post

Mission to provide first class post office service - Business News - Yorkshire Post

MILLIONS of Britons have mourned the passing of their local post office.

However, the radical changes that have led to the closure of many post offices, have also created opportunities for entrepreneurs who believe that the flame of grassroots enterprise still burns brightly.

Amjad Siddiqui was encouraged by his father to leave behind an IT career in Pakistan and move to the UK to buy a business. Sure enough, he flew to Yorkshire, where he was determined to work hard and create jobs in his adopted home.

Initially, he was interested in operating a petrol station under a recognised brand. However, after chatting to Paul Williamson of business transfer agents, Ernest Wilsons, he decided to investigate the sub post office market.

The Post Office is going through a transformation programme, which, according to Ernest Wilsons, is opening up some attractive opportunities, as sub post offices come on the market.

Mr Siddiqui looked around at the ones for sale, and was attracted to the Stairfoot Post Office in Barnsley. However, he needed help in overcoming a number of obstacles. He had to undergo a rigorous selection process and faced the prospect of raising finance in a tough market.

Ernest Wilsons specialises in the sale and acquisition of post offices. Mr Siddiqui received support from the company’s ‘Buying a Sub Post Office Support Service’, which provided step-by-step guidance.

Ernest Wilsons helped him to prepare a business plan, and prepare for his interview as part of the selection process. Ernest Wilsons also introduced Mr Siddiqui to Lloyds TSB Commercial, who provided a loan to help Mr Siddiqui buy the property and the business.

Wendy Hallas, who is based at Lloyds TSB Commercial’s Huddersfield centre, said: “We are always looking for opportunities to support business customers to buy and develop viable businesses.

“I was delighted to meet Amjad and was impressed not only by his business plan, but also by his energy and passion to succeed, and we quickly put in place the facilities required to fulfill his plans.”

After succeeding in the selection process, Mr Siddiqui has big ideas about how to develop his business. According to Mr Siddiqui, the enterprise is run around a simple philosophy – he treats every customer as its most important asset.

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Mount Pellon Post Office, Halifax - SOLD!

SUB POST OFFICE, STATIONERY & HOUSEHOLD GOODS, Halifax.

POST OFFICE SALARY £26,000.

An opportunity to acquire this delightful village post office situated in this densely populated residential and industrial area of Halifax.  Leasehold property - option to acquire Business & Property. The premises comprise:-  Well fitted self service sales shop with spacious 2 position post office counter unit.  This is a good solid post office offering tremendous potential to create a highly profitable private side with the right enthusiastic new owner.  There can be no Ernest Wilson complaints if you cannot raise the money as our Client would consider a deferred payment option. Business on lease. Ref: 201599

If you are thinking of selling, call Ernest Wilson estate agents Leeds now for a free valuation with no money up front - 0113 238 2900

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Andrews Golden Cod, Doncaster - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS, in Doncaster for Sale.

This stunning fish & chips shop provides sales and preparation facilities which rival the best you will ever see - VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in order to appreciate the size and quality of the facilities here.  Held on a good lease with  reasonable rent. A TOP CLASS CHIPPY IN A PRIME POSITION.  Established for many years  attracting lots of regular customers as well as passing motorists -  OUTSTANDING TURNOVER of £3,700 to £4,000 weekly yet there is a great deal of untapped potential to introduce a wider range of menu choices. Business on lease. Ref: 200642

Thinking of selling, call now for a free valuation - no money up front - 0113 238 2900

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Stumpys Sandwich Bar, Sheffield - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR in Sheffield for Sale.

Very busy sandwich bar in a super setting on the fringe of Sheffield City Centre in a densely populated commercial centre – surrounded by offices and other commercial enterprises. The business certainly benefits from an almost captive audience and offers real scope to develop outside catering and sandwich deliveries, particularly due to its proximity to 1,000’s of other businesses. No complaints this is run in VERY EASY HOURS OVER A FIVE DAY WEEK from spacious character premises. The premises are held on a secure lease with exceptionally low overheads and offer an open plan sales shop with a good range of all the necessary commercial catering equipment. VERY PROFITABLE BUSINESS – VIEWING IS A MUST. Business on lease. Ref: 554410

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The Place Cafe Bar, Barton upon Humber - SOLD!

FULLY LICENSED CAFE BAR & COFFEE SHOP, Barton upon Humber, North Lincolnshire.

Delightful coffee shop and licensed cafe bar situated in a bustling trading position in the market place of a busy township. Worked in very easy hours, closing at 3pm daily over a 6 day week. Fitted and equipped to the highest of standards, including a superb coffee machine for speciality coffees. Taking £1,750 weekly. TREMENDOUS POTENTIAL – THIS SITE WOULD MAKE A FANTASTIC RESTAURANT – THE LIQUOR LICENCE IS TO 1.30am. View early, this will go quick. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Held on a secure lease, very sensible rent, comprising: reception with lounge seating for 33 customers. Superb commercial kitchen, offering an abundance of hi tech commercial equipment. 1st floor: Very large room which is ideal for restaurant conversion - 2nd floor: 2 large empty rooms plus boiler room. The premises have the benefit of a gas central heating system. Business on lease. Ref: 554160

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Cut Price Charlies, Halifax - SOLD!

SELF SERVICE DISCOUNT FOOD STORE & SANDWICH BAR, in Halifax, West Yorkshire for Sale.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this superb discount food store and sandwich centre situated in the heart of a West Yorkshire town centre. Positioned in an absolutely bustling site with 1000’s of shoppers passing daily. NO COMPLAINTS THIS SITE COULD TAKE THE VERY BIG MONEY WITH THE RIGHT PERSON AT THE HELM. Worked in very easy hours over 6 days, specialising in discount confectionary, general groceries and quality frozen foods with short sell by dates. VERY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, taking £4,200 to £4,100 weekly. Held on a secure lease, comprising: walk round, professionally fitted self service store with excellent refrigeration and cash out unit. The sandwich bar is in the entrance of the store and the kitchen to the side. Outer display area. OOZING POTENTIAL AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. Business on lease. Ref: 554237

If you are thinking of selling your business, call now on 0113 238 2900 for a free valuation.

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Hudsons Fisheries, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield for Sale.

Delightful village fisheries situated in a bustling high street – BUSY MAIN ROAD TRADING POSITION. The premises are held on a secure lease with low rent. The business is worked in only 5 lunches and 5 tea time openings – the teas closing at 7.30pm and the lunches at 1.30pm. Taking £1,000 weekly. There is no complaint that the potential here is unlimited – our clients are not suited to the trade, although the shop is immaculately kept throughout. The premises comprise: all glass fronted unit, well fitted sales shop sporting a 2 pan counter frying range. To the rear is the potato and fish preparation room, preparation kitchen. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED TO SELL. GREAT POTENTIAL HERE TO TAKE MUCH MORE – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business on lease. Ref: 554548


If you are thinking of selling, call now for a free valuation and no money up front - 0113 238 2900

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Slab Pasty Co Pie Manufacturers, Cleckheaton - SOLD!

PIE MANUFACTURER in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire for Sale.

Very good, profitable business with a wide customer base – OOZING POTENTIAL FOR SO MUCH MORE. The business specialises in the manufacturing of pies and pasties to retail shops, cafes and farm shops with a good turnover of £2,000 weekly. The present owners are retiring after 23 years trading. Worked in very easy hours over a 5 day week, closing at 2.30pm daily and is operated with 2 members of staff – one works 32 hours each week and the other works 16 hours per week. The premises are held on easy tenure, very low rent of £330 per calendar month – our client sub lets part of the premises at £600 per month. The premises comprise: reception leading to the office; main bakehouse with 3 deck commercial oven and 2 turbo ovens, walk in cold room, walk in freezer room, blast freezer plus an abundance of hi tech commercial equipment. CONVENIENTLY PLACED FOR MOTORWAY LINKS.  SENSIBLY PRICED CONCERN. REFRIGERATED DELIVERY VEHICLE OPTIONAL EXTRA. Business on lease. Ref: 554475

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Lite Bite Sandwich Bar, Pudsey - SOLD!

Lite Bite Sandwich Bar, Pudsey, Leeds.

Splendid sandwich bar enjoying a visible and convenient position on one of the main roadways through an expanding township on the outskirts of Leeds and Bradford – easy roadside parking - taking £400 weekly. The premises provide super facilities and are held on a good lease with a very low rent. The premises are very convenient for the local shoppers, workers, passing drivers and the nearby schools. Established for many years with a good base of regular customers. Comprising: Well appointed sales and service counter area with attractive frontage and eat in facilities for 6 customers, spacious kitchen and preparation area - New equipment bought. SELLING DUE TO OTHER BUSINESS COMMITMENTS. Business on lease. Ref: 554202

If you are thinking of buying or thinking of selling, please call now on 0113 238 2900

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Richards Family Fisheries - another shop purchased through Ernest Wilsons!

Barrie Richards of Richards Family Fisheries whom recently sold his business through us in Brighouse, has today completed the purchase of Moorend Fisheries at 157 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3SX.

This is another business where, with Barrie's experience and hard work will no doubt be another roaring success.

Moorend Fisheries is a hugely popular lock up fish and chips shop in a fabulous trading location - a well established business which has traded from this site for generations. The current owners are not suited to the trade, currently taking £2,200 to £2,300 weekly. This is a double fronted lock up shop facing a major road with easy parking. The premises comprise: modern frontage with forecourt parking and seating.  Internally: open plan, fully tiled sales shop with 3 pan counter range and large preparation room. The business trades in only four and a half days and is held on a secure lease with sensible rent.

No doubt Barrie, by renaming the business 'Richards Family Fisheries' and putting his golden touch to it will create another fabulous fish & chips business that will thrive.

If you are thinking of buying a fish and chips shop or any type of business, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk or call us on 0113 238 2900 for a free catalogue of businesses for sale.

Costcutter, Nether Poppleton, York - SOLD!

Ernest Wilson business agents are pleased to offer for sale this fully licenced convenience store & newsagents Costcutter in Nether Poppleton,York.

An outstanding opportunity to acquire this delightful village convenience store working on EXCELLENT PROFIT MARGINS, situated in a picturesque village setting, yet a bustling shopping parade on the outskirts of York. Worked in very easy hours closing at 5.30pm over 6 days and closing at lunch time on Sundays.  Potential to open to 9pm to take advantage of the off licence. The business has taken over £10,000 per week under a previous owner, currently taking £7,500 to £8,000 weekly. Showing adjusted net profits of £26,668 prior to depreciation on accounts for year ended 31.03.2011. Our clients are not suited to the trade. MONOPOLY TRADING POSITION. CURRENTLY CLOSING AT 5.30PM DAILY – OOZING POTENTIAL FOR LATER OPENINGS. The premises are purpose built, offered on a good lease with very sensible rent and comprise: modern, professionally fitted spacious walk round store which must be seen to be appreciated, superb refrigeration, and raised cash out point with display area. Business on lease. Ref: 554130

If you are thinking of buying a business, call now for a free catalogue of businesses for sale on 0113 238 2900 or for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Goody's Sandwich Bar, Bradford - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR in Bradford for Sale.

Superb business operating from attractive premises which face onto one of the busiest main roads in Bradford – lots of local houses and businesses in this vicinity and many passing vehicles every day. The premises provide very good facilities and enjoy the terms of a good lease with a very reasonable rent. Taking £700 weekly. Established for many years in this site, is worked in easy hours and benefits from low overheads. Only being sold because of the present owners personal circumstances. There is a great deal of potential for a new owner to develop the menu choices, the operating hours, a delivery service, outside catering etc. Comprising: well equipped sandwich bar sales area with seating for up to 9 customers and a well appointed service counter area; very well equipped kitchen and preparation area. Business on lease. Ref: 554325

If you are thinking of selling, call now for a free valuation and no money up front.

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Richards Family Fisheries - the next chapter!

You may recall in my previous posting about Barrie Richards that he had taken an empty unit in Brighouse and converted it into an 'all singing and dancing' fish & chips takeaway. 

After a few months and trade was climbing, Barrie decided that it was time to move onto another project and put the business up for sale. In no time at all, there was a number of interested parties and very soon as sale was agreed.

Completion has taken place today and Barrie has already earmarked his next venture though this time a little closer to home so will be able to cut down on his travelling time.

As ever, no doubt Barrie will put his magic touch to his new business and will make it another roaring success.

Watch this space..............

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