Kessers Fish, Chips, Pizza and Hot food takeaway, Leeds - SOLD!

FISH, CHIPS, PIZZA, KEBABS & CURRIES, in Leeds for Sale. Superb lock up premises situated in a small shopping precinct which serves a large, populated residential area. Run by our client with one, full time member of staff and has taken very much more than at present. Currently taking £1,000 weekly. Our client has chosen not to offer a delivery service and given the wide menu it would make commercial sense for a new owner to offer such a service and canvass the local area to vastly increase sales. Held on lease with very low rental and briefly comprise: Smart, well fitted, double fronted sales shop with roller security shutters, 2 pan counter range, excellent commercial kitchen to the rear with good extraction. VIEWING HERE IS RECOMMENDED. Ref: 554241 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Snack Attack, Stanningley - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR & CAFÉ, Leeds. One of the best sites in the Leeds area, commanding main road site, taking £1,600 weekly. The potential here is tremendous. Surrounded by industry, workers and tons of passing trade. Worked in easy hours over 6 mornings, this site could take the big money in the right hands. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent (rent fixed for 5 years), comprising: glass fronted unit incorporating outsales area with open servery and superbly fitted commercial kitchen, excellent refrigeration & café. PRIME POSITION AND HIGHLY PROFITABLE. Business on lease. Ref 201903 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Snax 2 Go, Halifax - SOLD!

Sandwich Bar, Halifax Ernest Wilson estate agents are pleased to offer this superbly fitted and equipped sandwich bar business with eat in facility occupies what can only be described as a PREMIER TRADING POSITION in this bustling town centre. The premises are held on a secure lease with sensible rent. The business is worked in very easy hours over 6 days and is absolutely immaculate throughout. Taking £1,400 weekly. VIEWING IS ESSENTIAL. A SENSIBLY PRICED BUSINESS WHICH OFFERS FABULOUS POTENTIAL TO DO VERY MUCH MORE! REF 200500 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Skelton Post Office, York - SOLD!

SUB POST OFFICE & FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE, Skelton, York, North Yorkshire. Delightful village Post Office and fully licensed convenience store situated in an UNSPOILT PICTURESQUE VILLAGE in North Yorkshire. Our client has been here for 18 years working in this MONOPOLY TRADING POSITION. Offering GREAT POTENTIAL for so much more - taking £8,500 weekly. Recently undergone a major refit, with a Post Office Salary of £22,363 while showing Adjusted Net Profit of £55,847 prior to morgage interest and depreciation on account for year ended 31.01.2011. Available FREEHOLD, with the business and property, or LEASEHOLD, with the property on a new lease can be purchased. Also available is an optional 2 bedroom bungalow next door. 201394 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

M and J Stores, Sheffield - SOLD!

FULLY LICENSED CONVENIENCE STORE in Sheffield for Sale. Superbly fitted convenience store on a bustling shopping parade within a delightful residential area – MONOPOLY TRADING POSITION, EASY PARKING. Situated in a modern parade of shops and is all glass fronted. Worked in sensible hours over 7 days and could take big money – only needs a large stock injection. Taking £3,000 to £4,000 weekly. Held on a secure lease, sensible rent and comprise professionally fitted self service sales shop, good refrigeration, cash out unit. This business will make the right person a very good living. PRIME LOCATION AND PRICED TO SELL. GENUINE REASON FOR SALE – our client is not suited to the trade. 554275 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

White Rose Cards - run from home - SOLD!

Hand Made Greetings Cards, Run from Home. Handmade greetings cards and customised key fobs business. No previous experience required - the product is simple to produce, which most retailers are happy to take into their shop because it provides them with a very good profit for no outlay of cash. Around 80% Gross Profit margin, taking £33,000 annually. Run easily by one person in 40 hours per week. Run from our clients home in the North Yorkshire area but it could easily be re-located to almost anywhere in the Yorkshire area. Ref: 201363 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thinking of buying a Post Office?

Martin Humberstone is our Post Office specialist and for a nominal fee, offers a service to buyers of Post Office businesses to assist them in completing their application form, business plan and providing pre interview preparation. To date, 89% of buyers who have used this service have been appointed. The feedback received from successful candidates has been fantastic and very positive. If you would like more information regards this service, please contact Martin at martin.humberstone@ernest-wilson.co.uk or call on 0113 238 2900 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Tom, Dick & Harrys restaurant, Wetherby - SOLD!

Tom, Dick & Harrys 70 cover restaurant, Wetherby, Leeds. Very well presented restaurant which has been operated by our clients since 2004. The business is located in an idyllic town in Leeds and operated over a 5 day week with relativity low overheads. The business achieves a good turnover of £4,500 a week. The premises are superbly fitted and comprise open plan 70 cover restaurant and bar area. MUST BE VIEWED TO BE APPRECIATED. Ref: 201168 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

UPDATE - Peel Park Post Office, Bradford - sold in 4 days

I am pleased to confirm that the purchaser has now been through the interview process and has been offered the appointment of Sub Postmaster. Completion is provisionally booked for 28th August. Therefore from the owner instructing us to sell his Post Office to completion will hopefully be less than 4 months - for a Post Office, this could be a world record!!!! SUB POST OFFICE, SWEETS, CARDS & STATIONARY in Bradford for Sale. Highly profitable Post Office situated in a densely populated area of Bradford. POST OFFICE SALARY £56,000 PER ANNUM. The present owners are retiring after 25 years and only work in the business two days per week – HUGE POTENTIAL FOR A NEW OWNER TO SAVE ON WAGES HERE. The Post Office has a new ATM machine which is very busy and should increase sales even further. The premises are being offered leasehold (although may sell freehold for £250,000) and comprise: attractive sales shop with retail area and good two position Post Office counter unit. The first floor offers self-contained accommodation which comprises lounge, kitchen and bathroom. The second floor offers two double bedrooms. The accommodation is sub-let at £420 per month. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref 554320 www.ernest-wilson.co.uk">www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Wheatley Stores, Halifax - SOLD!

Fully Licenced Convenience Store & News, Halifax Lock up premises situated in this very pleasant locality residential area of Halifax - densely populated. The business serves a wide community. The premises are offered with a NEW SECURE LEASE. Worked in sensible hours over seven days per week. Taking £4,500 - £5000 weekly - now with the New Health Lottery. A sensibly priced concern. Scope for much more with enthusiastic husband and wife team. PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. Business on lease. REF 200534 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Blooms of Harrogate, SOLD!

Blooms Florists,Harrogate, North Yorks. This well known business has been in the present ownership for well over 20 years trading. Well appointed with reasonable rent. The business is really well established and well known, with lots of regular customers, good income from the Teleflorist agency and many new customers every week. It is a well organised and well managed business which achieves a handsome annual turnover and substantial profit for the owner. Because this is a very affluent and expanding area there are many untapped sources for generating even more sales - ideal for enthusiastic new owner or partnership. Ref 200893 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Tony Neary Butchers, York - SOLD!

FAMILY BUTCHERS, York. One of the finest privately owned family butchers with excellent pie and sandwich trade. Situated in the heart of a bustling shopping area in York - COMMANDING MAIN ROAD TRADING POSITION. Present owners retiring after 25 successful years trading here. Highly profitable concern showing excellent net profits. Held on a secure lease, very sensible low rent and is run predominantly by staff due to our clients’ retirement. Younger, enthusiastic working owners could take this business to the next level. Already boasting a turnover of £9,000 to £10,000 weekly – OOZING POTENTIAL. The premises comprise: well fitted main sales shop with superb refrigeration displays, preparation room, bake house, dishwashing area. To the side is the 2nd retail unit – this is the sandwich and deli centre with excellent refrigeration, 2 walk in cold rooms. 1st floor kitchen. THE BUSINESS IS PRICED TO SELL DUE TO RETIREMENT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref: 554123 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

B'n'T Stores, York - SOLD!

FULLY LICENCED CONVENIENCE STORE & NEWS, York. This is a highly profitable convenience store situated in a lovely residential, densely populated area of York - only minutes from the City Centre. Professionally fitted self service store with good cash out point and FIVE BEDROOM family accommodation. Premises held on secure lease, sensible rent. Taking £5,000/£6,000 weekly. Potential here to do much more with stock injection. Genuine reason for sale. A LOVELY PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE HEART OF YORK. Ref: 201066 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

What type of business should I buy?

Confucius said 'Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life' Confucius's words can also apply to buying a business. From clients that have bought a business, those that seem to have done the best are those that have purchased a business that draws on their strengths and not their weaknesses. If you like cooking, a restaurant or sandwich bar/cafe is going to be more suitable than a Newsagents. If you are not keen on paperwork, perhaps a Post Office is not the right choice for you. There are many different types of businesses which cover a wide spectrum of trades. You will have seen earlier in my blog the testimonial of Barrie Richards who went from selling solar panels to buying and becoming a very successful fish fryer. Similarly, Mr Rossiter who was employed as an architect fancied becoming a commercial landlord and over the years built up a very healthy portfolio of commercial properties and managed to retire early. Many businesses for sale offer a 2 week tuition period prior to completion to enable the purchaser not only to check the sales but also to learn from the existing owner how the business works. Certain types of business have further training courses - the National Federation of Fish Fryers run a very comprehensive fish frying course aimed at novices who are new to the business. Similarly, if you look to purchase a Post Office, prior to taking over Post Office Ltd run a first time buyer training course that we receive very good reports about. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Chester Restaurant, Sowerby Bridge - SOLD!

VACANT RESTAURANT in Sowerby Bridge for Sale. A fabulous opportunity to acquire the lease for this restaurant property in the centre of a popular town. This has been a successful business for very many years and undoubtedly could be so again under the ownership of an enthusiastic operator. A super trading location close to the train station and all the town’s amenities. New lease on offer with sensible rent for such a substantial town centre property. This property is arranged over 3 floors and comprises: ground floor restaurant area, open plan kitchen area. First floor ladies and gents WC, lounge and store. Second floor two bedrooms and bathroom. Ref: 554358 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Tickle Ya Tastebuds, Halifax - SOLD!

SANDWICH BAR, Halifax Lock up premises situated in this densely populated area of Calderdale approximately 1 mile south of Halifax town centre and 3 miles from J24 of the M62 Motorway. A mixed commercial and residential area providing easy road side parking - GOOD TRADING POSITION. The business is well established with a large and loyal customer base. Run in easy house with low overheads. Taking £1500 weekly. A purposely built single store property briefly comprising open plan shop with a wealth of catering equipment. EARLY VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

The Grange Restaurant, Wakefield - SOLD!

RESTAURANT in Wakefield for Sale. A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic chef to get into their own business with only a minimal capital investment. The successful party will be given use of a superbly equipped kitchen, storage facilities, 52 covers within this popular pub, a function room which has its own bar, service areas and can accommodate parties and events for up to 100 people. The pub in question is a family owned free house in a lovely village on the outskirts of Wakefield. The owners prefer to have the food provided by a self employed chef because they believe that someone who is making profits from their endeavours will bring added benefits to the pub. The pub is a very popular venue – food sales are guaranteed from day one of the new chef’s occupancy - all food sales will remain in the hands of the new owner. AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A PROFITABLE BUSINESS WITHOUT INVESTING THOUSANDS OF POUNDS AND ENTERING INTO LENGTHY LEASES OR LOAN AGREEMENTS. Ref 554253 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Investment Property, Selby - SOLD!

Investment Property, North Yorkshire. Ernest Wilson estate agents are proud to announce that the landlords have instructed us to market this outstanding opportunity to acquire this substantial Investment Property situated in a commanding trading position – BUSTLING HIGH STREET TRADING POSITION. The property has 4 units in total, one on the ground floor and 3 apartments above. The whole of the ground floor is let to one tenant as an excellent clothing business - A THRIVING BUSINESS. The ground floor currently returns £20,250 per annum with a rent review due now which will increase further the rental income. The ground floor comprise: walk round sales showroom with fitting room to rear. On the 1st floor there are three superbly kept, self-contained apartments – these return a rental income of £14,580 per annum. The whole property returns a total of £34,830 per annum. This is a quality investment property – PRICED TO SELL. A rent review is due and once it is in place, this will give well over 11% return. Ref: 554095 If you are thinking of buying an investment property and would like details of those currently for sale with Ernest Wilson, click here for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

All set up and ready to go! Now just need some dry weather.......!!!

As you can see, we are all set up and ready to go at the Great Yorkshire Show. Come and visit us at stand 487 (on Avenue M quite near the big wheel) and say hello. We will have plenty of businesses for sale catalogues and buying a business guides for collection. See you there! for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk