Friday 29 June 2012

Coffee Crema, Helmsley - SOLD!

COFFEE SHOP, CAFE, CAKES, HANDMADE CHOCOLATES & QUALITY ICE CREAM, North Yorkshire. DO NOT MISS this delightful coffee, cakes and handmade chocolates shop situated in a much sought after North Yorkshire town. A stunning unit which has been completely refurbished to a very high standard, seating 24 customers comfortably. Specialising in light snacks, quality coffee, cakes and handmade chocolates which our client buys in. Worked in easy hours over 7 days while taking £1,400 weekly. Briefly comprise: reception leading to the sales shop and a well fitted commercial kitchen offering quality fittings. A PROFITABLE CONCERN and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref 201457 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thursday 28 June 2012

Thinking of selling your business?

I have just spoken to a client who reads this blog and said he had a business to sell but wanted to know the procedure and suggested I put some details on here, so here goes! Thinking of selling your business? Whether you are based in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire (or East Riding), Lancashire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire or the surrounding areas, we can help. Established in 1956, Ernest Wilsons’ are the leading business transfer agents in the North of England, our valuers are all professionally qualified and their experience ranges from a minimum of 15 years to 40 years valuing and selling businesses of all different types and sizes.  We offer a service which we believe is second to none and continue to invest heavily into our business to ensure the best possible service to our clients.  We will not charge you money up front like the vast majority of other agents but we will consistently advertise your business both in the traditional media such as the major regional  and local newspapers together with consistent internet advertising to ensure your business is discreetly shown to the widest possible audience of potential buyers.  We understand fully the importance of maintaining a confidential sale which is why in over 99% of cases, we sell businesses without the need of a “For Sale Sign” or the publishing of pictures/trading names/addresses of the businesses we sell in the public domain .  Combine this with our unrivalled database of potential buyers, our attention to detail to ensure the best chance of selling your business at the best possible price and we are the right choice of agent to sell your business. For a free, no obligation valuation, call Ernest Wilsons’ now on 0113 238 2900. All agents are not the same, at Ernest Wilson we aim to provide an unrivalled, quality service to our clients; Very discreet Free valuations out of office hours if required No money up front whatsoever Local and national advertising Regular contact and updates Competitive fees Experienced valuers A huge database of purchasers Recommended by Solicitors & Accountants EPC assessors Money up front? Not with Ernest Wilson! Beware not all business transfer agents are the same.  Many will charge you a substantial fee in advance before undertaking any work on your behalf and leave you feeling exceptionally disappointed with the level of advertising they carry out on your behalf.  We do not ask for any money up front and will keep you updated regularly with regards the marketing of your business. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Monday 25 June 2012

Cafe Latte, Ossett - SOLD!

CAFE & SANDWICH BAR, Wakefield. Well known café / sandwich bar enjoying a splendid position. Very reasonable rent and low running costs. A long established and popular business with lots of regular customers. Good turnover of £1,200 to £1,500 and profit margins here. The business is worked in easy hours and offers lots of potential for further development – scope for longer hours, delivery service, outside catering etc. A thriving area in this developing west Yorkshire township (close to the M1 and M62 motorways) with lots of shoppers and local workers in the vicinity. Comprising: delightful café area with seating for 19 customers, open plan service and sales area leading to a well equipped kitchen and preparation area. Ref: 201916 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Olde Bank Fisheries, Mirfield - SOLD!

FISH & CHIPS, Mirfield, West Yorkshire. This wonderful lock up Fish & Chip shop occupies a prominant trading position on a busy roadway through a thriving area between Leeds and Huddersfield, close to the motorway network and surrounded by many thousands of local houses and businesses - easy parking for passing motorists. The premises provide excellent facilities and benefit from a good lease with a very reasonable rent. This is a traditional business which trades in a very easy range of lunch and tea time openings - NO NIGHTS. The shop achieves a very good turnover of £1100/£1200 from these openings - closed for four weeks each year for holidays. A very easily run business which affords massive potential for a new owner or partnership to boost sales and profits substantially. GOOD TRADING POSITION. 200659 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Ready for the Great Yorkshire Show

For the 3rd year running, we will be presenting at the Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate on 10th - 12th July - we will be at stand 487. The new signage has arrived today and looks excellent. If you are going, be sure to look us up, we are situated no too far from the big wheel. Looking forward to seeing you there!!! Great Yorkshire Show Ground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Saturday 23 June 2012

Market update

A client asked me yesterday 'How is the market doing' and this got me thinking, how exactly is the market doing. Looking at the sales figures compared to last year, there is still an increase month on month which is obviously encouraging but have we turned the corner? The average sale price of businesses sold is 2% higher than last year, whilst this is an increase, it is not substantial enough to make any real statement. Having spoken to a number of delegates at our recent seminar with regards 'Thinking of buying a business', confidence does seem to be gathering pace. One factor that is clear at the moment, leasehold businesses are much more popular than freehold and this is a clear indication of the position with banks lending money. We are observing more and more sellers offering to retain the freehold and grant a lease thus relieving the problem of purchasers having to go 'cap in hand' to the bank for substantial finance. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Wednesday 20 June 2012

Westminster Accessories, Harrogate - SOLD!

FASHION ACCESSORIES, North Yorkshire. Well appointed sales unit, situated in a popular Victorian shopping arcade in the centre of one of North Yorkshire's most popular, affluent and desirable towns – a town centre which is busy all week long because of its fantastic selection of quality shops, cafes, restaurants and many tourist attractions. The unit has a good lease and a very reasonable rent for such a prime location. Offering an attractive range of fashion accessories, scarves, handbags, costume jewellery with excellent profit margins – taking £1,000 weekly. Operates in easy opening hours and is easily run by one person. Potential to develop the business further, as there is space in the unit which can be used to introduce new product lines. Comprising: Beautifully fitted self service sales unit with excellent display fixtures and impressive frontage and a showroom which can be easily utilised as an additional sales area. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Westminster Hair Salon, Harrogate - SOLD!

HAIR & BEAUTY SALON, North Yorkshire. Popular, well established salon providing excellent facilities – 10 hair dressing points and 2 private beauty rooms in one of North Yorkshire’s most attractive and affluent town centres. Taking £4,000 to £5,000 weekly. New lease will be available with a very sensible rent – VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Same ownership for the past 10 years – present proprietor is moving to Southern England. Lots of regular clients. Comprising: Well appointed open plan reception and salon area with 10 work stations and 3 wash points, 2 private beauty treatment rooms, staff room, office and stock room. Ref: 554206 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Bargain Booze, Leeds - SOLD!

FULLY LICENCED CONVENIENCE STORE (BARGAIN BOOZE) WITH FULL LOTTERY & PIZZA BAR, West Yorkshire. Ernest Wilson business agents are pleased to offer this opportunity to acquire an OUTSTANDING CONCERN boasting a turnover of £16,000/£18,000 weekly and working on SUPERB PROFITS - could take very much more under working owner. ATM Commission £100/£150 weekly. Modern, spacious, newly fitted walk round store with many different departments including a well fitted Pizza Bar - run totally by staff. Leasehold premises occupying an absolute prime trading position, near to University and surrounded by student residences – literally 1000s of students passing 24/7. Highly profitable concern. Benefits from full 24 drinks licence and late night food licence till 2am. PRICED TO SELL. Ref 200986 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Friday 15 June 2012

Nelson Walker Butchers, Birstall - SOLD!

BUTCHERS, West Yorkshire. Situated in this bustling township of West Yorkshire right in the town on the High street. The vendor is retiring after over 40 years trading here. A highly profitable concern worked in easy hours over five and a half day week. Taking £109,940 per annum. Real potential here to do so much more with enthusiastic owners to carry on where our client has finished. The business is ideal for a young butcher working for a supermarket chain - this will provide a very good living. Suitable for a variety of uses. Showing adjusted net profits of £33,333 prior to depreciation on account for year ended 31.10.11. PRICED TO SELL. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 554145 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Eldon Arcade Cafe, Barnsley - SOLD!

CAFE, SNACKS & SANDWICHES (84 COVERS), Barnsley. An excellent café situated in Barnsley with literally 1000’s of people passing this venue every day. The business is worked in very easy hours over 6 days, extending the hours would make a big difference, currently taking £2,000 weekly. This site only needs seeing to be appreciated. This site could easily double the turnover here. Briefly comprise: open plan café unit seating a total of 84 covers, open servery and outsales area, 1st floor dining area and commercial kitchen. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. Sale due to pending emigration. Business on lease. 201420 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

RBJ Kitchens, Castleford - SOLD!

RBJ Kitchens, Joinery Workshop & Showroom, West Yorkshire. Ernest Wilson Estate Agents are pleased to offer this splendid two storey property providing centrally heated workshop, showroom and other facilities which have been used for the past 25 years as a joinery workshop and product showroom. Closing down due to a serious health problem – the impressive range of machinery is included in this sale along with the stock of timber and previous customer database. Comprising: Over 1200 sq ft of work area, 2 self contained areas, each with its own staircase providing 4 rooms. VIEWING RECOMMENDED HERE. Business & Property Including Machinery & Stock. Ref: 201876 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thursday 14 June 2012

Woodman Inn Pub & Restaurant, York - SOLD!

Pub & Restaurant, North Yorkshire. One of the finest pubs in the North Yorkshire area serving a thriving, upmarket village, as well as being very well known and serves patrons throughout the region. Highly profitable concern, showing Net Profits of £44,219 on account for year ended 31.03.10 - while being run predominantly by staff and currently takes between £10,500 and £11,000 weekly. Comprising superb bar, lounge area, dining areas, fully fitted commercial kitchen, beer cellar, secure wine and spirits store and 4 bedroom owners private family accommodation on the 1st floor. Business. Ref: 201398 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Friday 8 June 2012

Top Shop Convenience Store, Doncaster - SOLD!

Fully Licensed Convenience Store, Doncaster. An opportunity to acquire this excellent convenience store, situated in this commanding main road trading position and in a bustling shopping area. This is a HIGHLY PROFITABLE CONCERN SHOWING £46,000 ADJUSTED NET PROFIT. This site could double the already impressive turnover of £11,000 to £12,000. Currently closing at 6pm daily, this site needs opening until 10pm to take advantage of the off licence. Comprising: Fully fitted sales shop and private family accommodation including 5 excellent bedrooms. OOZING POTENTIAL, VIEW THIS EARLY – THIS WILL GO QUICK. Business & Property. Ref: 201454 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thursday 7 June 2012

Mace Stores, Sheffield - SOLD!

MACE CONVENIENCE STORE WITH OFF LICENCE, COUNTER NEWS & NATIONAL LOTTERY, Sheffield. Outstanding convenience store which is fitted to a very high standard to provide excellent sales and cash out facilities, plus lots of storage and space here for future expansion. Held on a very secure lease with a very reasonable rent for such a good sized property in a PRIME TRADING POSITION. Situated on one of the busiest main roads in Sheffield passing through a thriving area which has many thousands of local residents and businesses. Very well established achieving a SUBSTANTIAL TURNOVER OF £15,000 TO £15,500 WEEKLY - Showing net profits of £37,131 after staff wages of £73,999 have been paid on account for year ended 31.01.2011. Present owner is retiring after 12 years here. Lots of potential for an enthusiastic new owner or partnership to boost sales and profits here. Comprising: spacious, well fitted, self service saleshop with modern display fixtures, fittings and refrigeration, computerised tills and cash out systems and walk in cold room. MASSIVE POTENTIAL FOR FULL TIME WORKING OWNER. Ref 201998 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Wednesday 6 June 2012

New York Deli Bar, Bradford - SOLD!

New York Deli Bar, Bradford. Superb sandwich bar enjoying a FIRST CLASS TRADING POSITION in Bradford – surrounded by all the city’s major retailers and masses of offices. Held on a good lease with a very reasonable rent for such an outstanding position. Presently run by staff and ACHIEVES AN EXCELLENT TURNOVER £6,000 WEEKLY– fabulous potential for a working owner to substantially boost the turnover and profits here - 25/30% profit margin. Well equipped sales and preparation area with first floor open plan area which could be used as an eat in area for customers. Business sensibly priced for quick sale. Ref: 201539 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk