Are you thinking of selling your business? Not all agents are the same

Here at Ernest Wilsons, we offer all clients an unrivalled service to clients which includes free valuations, no money up front and a discreet, professional service.

We review the market regularly to ensure that our valuations are upto date to ensure that our vendor clients receive the best chance of selling their business.

The market for business sales is steadily increasing and whilst the housing market has improved at a faster pace, the increased movement in the residential market is releasing more capital into the commercial market having a positive knock on effect.

The increase in social media activity makes businesses for sale more accessible to purchasers. For example, the response that we receive from our facebook and twitter sites is increasing weekly and together with our website, people can access business sales whilst on the move. We are currently developing a mobile website which will make accessing businesses even easier and increase the experience. The number of viewings coming direct from our iPhone app is also increasing although the new mobile website will be the same as the app therefore available across all the platforms.

We strongly believe that investing in new technology to make access to businesses for sale is very important and with the next generation of buyers, smart phones will no doubt be the first port of call when buying or selling a business

Thinking of selling a business? Call now for a free valuation on 0113 238 2900 or email sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

 

New build restaurant in Saltaire

Here's a sneak preview of a new restaurant that is being built in Queens Road, Shipley,  Saltaire this spring which Ernest Wilsons have received instructions to find a tenant for.

Fancy yourself as the next Gordon Ramsay? Get in touch or watch this space. Ernest Wilson reviews many sales at https://www.facebook.com/ernestwilsonbusiness 

For all our businesses for sale visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk 

It’s good to talk!!

Buying a new business is a significant decision for most people and there are so many different types of businesses for sale presenting different opportunities, different profitability levels, different locations, requiring different lifestyles to run and we could go on!

Prospective buyers are not only faced with a very large choice of different businesses available but also a whole host of questions to ponder such as:

• What type of business should I buy?
• What is involved in running this, or that business?
• Should I buy a leasehold, freehold or mobile business?
• How do I go about finding the one suitable for my needs?
• How do I assess it’s profitability?
• Can I raise finance to buy a business, if so how much and how do I go about it?
• What legal support will I need?
Just a few questions of many!

Why ponder alone when you have specialists that can help you? Here at Ernest Wilsons we have Business Consultants who spend day after day talking to prospective buyers discussing with them all aspects of finding and buying a business.

This is a free, friendly and informal discussion, over a cup of tea or coffee, you are not committed to taking your interest any further. We just want to help. So many people have found this an extremely useful 45 mins - we are sure you will too!

Email us at sales@ernest-wilson.co.uk, or ring us on 0113 238 2900 and arrange a consultation for either Monday to Friday or Saturday morning.

Wanting to buy a business?

At Ernest Wilsons, we have literally hundreds of businesses for sale. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of businesses currently for sale. We also run seminars titled 'How to buy a business' which you may find of interest, again if you would like further information, visit our website or send an email and we will contact you. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Whether you are looking in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Greater Manchester we have businesses for sale.

Eat @ The Park, Knaresborough - SOLD!

Ernest Wilson Estate Agents are pleased to confirm the completion of Eat @ The Park Sandwich Bar, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. This is a great opportunity to acquire this busy sandwich bar situated on a very busy Technology Park on the outskirts of Knaresborough and benefitting from a large “captive audience” of hungry workers from this park and other surrounding businesses. REAL SCOPE TO ENHANCE EVEN FURTHER by developing outside catering and deliveries from these super premises which are in an excellent location. The business is run in easy hours over five days having potential to open longer hours and boost trade and profits even further. Premises held on lease with modest combined rental. Taking £1,650 weekly. VIEWING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED HERE. REF 201591 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Pocklington Post Office, York - SOLD!

SUB POST OFFICE, GREETINGS CARDS & STATIONARY, Pocklington, York. Superb business situated in a delightful East Yorkshire market town, 15 miles from the City of York – A REALLY PICTURESQUE SETTING. Worked in very easy hours over a 5 ½ day week with a Post Office Salary of £70,000 per annum. The private side OOZES POTENTIAL for so much more. Our client has always been motivated by the Post Office, situated right in the heart of the town. The vendor has other business interests – full time working owners could take this concern so much further. RARELY DO BUSINESSES OF THIS CALIBRE REACH THE OPEN MARKET. Held on a secure lease with very sensible rent and comprising: spacious sales area with a superb greeting card display. Excellent Post office department with 4 position counter. Ref: 554177 If you are wanting to buy a business or sell a business, please do not hesitate to contact us. We also have a monthly catalogue that has 100's of businesses for sale. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

The Sandwich Shop, Morley - SOLD

CLOSED SANDWICH BAR, in Leeds for Sale. Superb lock up sandwich bar situated in a busy location in the centre of Morley – PRIME TRADING POSITION. The shop has plenty of nearby roadside parking and benefits from both regular and passing trade. The business has taken over £2,500 per week and could do so again with the right person at the helm. Comprising: very well presented shop area with a good quality commercial kitchen to the rear. VERY SENSIBLY PRICED FOR QUICK SALE. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Ref: 554244 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Ocean Wild Fisheries, Gildersome, Leeds - SOLD!

VILLAGE FISHERIES, Leeds. This excellent village fish and chips shop has been extensively refurbished and provides splendid, well equipped facilities. The shop is held on a secure lease with sensible rent. The shop enjoys a prime trading position, with easy roadside parking in this large and popular village on the outskirts of Leeds close to the M62 Motorway. The shop opens seven days per week from 11.30am to 8.30pm and it achieves an excellent turnover of £5,000 weekly - adjusted net profits of £56,742 on account for year ended 31.03.2010 - current owner doesn't work all the hours here - good staff in place. This is a monopoly business which attracts customers from this village and neighbouring areas - present owner will provide purchaser with a full introduction to the business and a training/hand over period of two weeks to verify the turnover. Ref: 554099 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Cold Bath Road Post Office, Harrogate - SOLD!

POST OFFICE & NEWS, in North Yorkshire for Sale. Exceptional business in one of the regions premier locations – same owners for over 12 years who are selling to enjoy a well deserved retirement. This is effectively two very successful businesses in one, with a RETAIL SIDE TAKING £11,000 PER WEEK ALONGSIDE A SUB POST OFFICE WITH A £71,436 ANNUAL SALARY. NET PROFITS OF £112,067 to March 2011. Held on a secure lease and is particularly well presented and comprise: modern shop frontage, good sized open plan sales shop with a wealth of quality fixtures and fittings. To the rear of the ground floor is a two position post office counter. To the lower ground floor is a series of store rooms and office. EXCEPTIONAL BUSINESS WHICH MUST BE SEEN TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED. Ref:554171 If you want to buy a business or sell a business call us. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

August catalogue now available

The August edition of our monthly catalogue with 100's of businesses for sale is now available. Email or ring now for your free copy or call into our offices to collect a copy. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk or call 0113 238 2900

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

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

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

Pretty Hair Salon, Bradford - SOLD!

CLOSED HAIR SALON, Bradford. Impeccably presented beauty salon which must be seen to be appreciated. Located in a recently constructed retail complex in a densely populated location – IDEAL TRADING POSITION. Fitted out in 2010 WITH NO EXPENSE SPARED with top of the range fittings, impressive décor and partial air conditioning. Comprising: modern, aluminium shop front, lobby, open plan salon with 5 dressing out points, 1 back wash and customer waiting area, mezzanine level above the salon which is under utilised. To the rear are 4 self contained beauty rooms which are all individually designed and include a wealth of equipment. Large customer car park. NEW LEASE AVAILABLE WITH A SENSIBLE RENT. Ref: 201983 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Vals Tea Shop, Wakefield - SOLD!

City Centre Cafe and Coffee Shop (70 Covers Plus), Wakefield

. This is an absolute prime position in the heart of the city centre. Literally 1000s of shoppers and workers passing daily ensures the success of this venue. The business is worked in easy hours over 6 days and RUN PREDOMINANTLY BY STAFF, a full time working owner could take this so much further, currently taking £2,800 a week. 2 apartments on the 1st floor adds to the already high profits, returning £9,100 in rent per year between them. Business £39,950 - PRICED FOR QUICK SALE! Ref: 201210 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

February catalogue available - over 1000 businesses for sale

If you would like a copy of our February catalogue with over 1000 businesses for sale, please click here

to request one. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Best One Convenience, Shipley - SOLD!

Off Licence and Convenience Store, Shipley. This splendid convenience store

was completely refurbished in 2010 to a very high standard. Good lease and very reasonable rent with an excellent trading position on a major road with many thousands of local residences within a short distance and a constant flow of passing motorists. This well established business offers masses of potential to boost sales and profits substantially. Currently taking £6,000 / £6,500 weekly and comprise: Superbly fitted, split level saleshop with an extensive selection of modern display fixtures, fittings and excellent refrigeration. VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Business £49,950. Ref: 201285 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Unexpectedly reoffered - Cat Hotel, Sheffield

Cattery, Sheffield

. Exclusive Freehold cattery business and superb residential property set in beautiful garden surrounded by historic woodland. Situated in a most prestigious area of Sheffield. The fashionable farm house style home provides first class, high quality accomm with lots of period features and characteristics as well as many modern comforts and amenities. The cattery which is licensed for 30 cats provides 17 double modern pens built in UPVC - 5 STAR ACCOMMODATION FOR CATS - Ample space and customer demand here for constructing additional pens. Business £595,000 - Personal circumstances force sale. Ref 201035 for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Fellas Barbers Shop, Sheffield - SOLD!

Gents Hair Salon, Sheffield. Outstanding hair salon enjoying an excellent position in one of Sheffield's most desireable and popular shopping areas. Premises provide splendid facilities. New lease available. Well established business with strong base of regular customers. Annual turnover £95,000. Same owner here for the past 20 years. Enormous potential here for a new owner or partnership. VIEWING RECOMMENDED. Business £19,950 Ref 201238. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk