Business for sale, Buy a business or sell a business. Find a business broker or a franchise for sale. Over 19,000 banks and 2,700 venture capital firms in The Business Place

In order to contact the buyer/seller, you must be a registered user of the site and must be logged in

Business for sale in United Kingdom - Ah109-gift hamper service primarily aimed at the corporate sector

Asking Price: 150,000 £ Real Estate: Ownership
Sales Revenue: 504,000 £
Net Profit: 1 £
Year Established: 1991
Employees: 1FT, 1PT
# of family members employed: Not Disclosed
Location criteria:
United Kingdom/City of London/Relocatable
Relocatable

Business types:

Retail

Business categories:

Gift

Business description

established for more than twenty years and originally founded on the current owner’s interests in wine, this business is firmly established as one of the leading luxury gift hamper companies in the uk.

recognised as a brand in its own right and operating primarily in the corporate gifting sector, this business offers a collection of hampers containing of ready made food, drink and associated gifts, tailor-made for all events, special occasions and times of the year – ideal for weddings, engagements, birthdays and special celebrations right through to the arrival of new babies. Alongside its off the page gift ‘collection’, the overwhelming majority of turnover, approximately 80% in all, comes through the business’s bespoke gifting service – gift hampers prepared to specific client briefs and budgets, often combining individual items from the range available, to create that unique personalized gift.

much more than just champagne, chocolates and flowers, this business operates very much at the premium end of the marketplace. The hamper contents are sourced from a constantly evolving collection of premium, luxury brands incorporating products across the full spectrum. Each gift comes beautifully wrapped in very stylish instantly recognizable packaging with a message card inside, packed to order and generally delivered the very next day – at a range of prices to suit every budget. Whilst the overwhelming proportion of turnover comes from the corporate sector, the business also accepts individual personal orders which can be placed via the business’s excellent e-commerce website.

Additional information

Additional information: Not Disclosed
Support & training: The current Owners will provide full training and ongoing support as required, on all aspects of the business, to ensure a smooth transfer of the business to new Owners.
Reasons for selling: One of the current Owners has decided to pursue a personal professional interest in a sales consultancy capacity., outside the gifting sector.
Financing available: Not Disclosed
Inventory / Stock value: Not Disclosed

Real Estate

Ownership: yes
Will owner sell real estate?: yes
Included in asking price?: yes
Value: 0 £
Location: The business operates from very well suited premises of approximately 1800 square feet with the Ground Floor dedicated to warehouse and despatch and a mezzanine used for additional storage and office accommodation. Rent is £14,000 per annum with Rates of £x,000 per annum. The current lease is due for renewal in November 2010 and has been extended to March 2011 with further extensions available.

In order to contact the buyer/seller, you must be a registered user of the site and must be logged in