CG051-Established Independent Insurance Brokers - Slough, Berkshire      £185,000
	This very well established business was established in 1970, by the vendor who has been self employed in the Insurance sector since 1966. The business has built a large portfolio of both private an corporate clients. Offering the full range of Insurance available, with pensions and mortgages advice also available. The business has worked through some tough trading conditions over the passed decade, with the rise of direct insurance and the internet. It is now in the enviable position of having limited competition in this busy Buckinghamshire City centre location after succeed where others failed. Whilst still enjoying many repeat private clients for Motor and Home Insurance, the business focused early on in the Commercial sector. They have developed a specialist insurance package for Buy to Let Property Owners. The package covers un-occupied properties, as well as those occupied by Students, DHSS tenants and Asylum seekers. With ownership of their own brand name and trade mark, this is a fantastic cornerstone of the business. The company has also successfully marketed other specialist insurance deals such as those for the motor trade service, and short term vehicle rental markets.

	AE041-Importer and Wholesaler of Toys, Stationery and Household Goods - United Kingdom, Not Disclosed      £3,500,000
	This highly desirable business has been trading since 1956. It is one of the major companies in the UK wholesaling toys, stationery, haberdashery and household goods with the additional benefit of a broad range of seasonal prmotional toys and gifts. All the major occasions are catered for throughout the calendar year, including Valentines Day, mothers Day, Easter, Simmer, Fathers Day Back to School, Early Bird, Halloween and Christmas. Items for each event are displayed in patented, colour co-ordinated themed promotional stands that have proved to be extemely popular with retailers. The companies unique proposition is that by utilising their own showroom, buyers from large retail multiples can pre-plan, develop and control all their seasonal promotions and day to day ranges. This supply strategy has been key to the success of the group. Key strategic acquisitions and decisions were made in 1982 and 1985 when the group bought a local wholesaler of stationery and toys supplying independent retailers. They also had the additional benefit of having ‘cash and carry’ facilities.

	IZ019-Screen Printers Specialising in Tea Towels, Aprons - Teesside, Not Disclosed      £225,000
	Trading since 1979, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a profitable screen printing company, which is established in a niche market, supplying customised screen printed tea towels, aprons and shopper bags. They primarily supply to the UK but have a growing number of export customers. Their database of 1,000’s of customers, is comprised of schools, churches, charities, clubs, societies, restaurants, businesses and tourist centres … in fact anyone who needs to raise funds, promote their enterprise or grow their retail sales can benefit from their product. The business offers a full turnkey solution for their customers. They can develop a design from basic artwork and proof/sample the item to meet with complete approval and satisfaction, before producing the finished production run, which has varied between a minimum run of 25 items up to 130,000.

	CO123-Outstanding Championship Standard Indoor Tennis Centre - Surrey, Surrey      £3,500,000
	Established over twenty seven years ago and as one of the first to offer indoor playing facilities, this is one of the few independently owned indoor tennis centres in the South East. Situated in almost four acres of prime Surrey countryside this indoor tennis centre is ideally located within just a few minutes drive of the M25 and a number of major commuter towns. The centre is open all year round and as well as providing professional coaching to players of all standards – from beginners to world class - is currently ‘flat fee’ membership based with non members also allowed on a purely ‘pay and play’ basis. The centre boasts two superb indoor heated tennis courts and three outdoor tennis courts. The site is self-contained with ample parking facilities. Designed and built by the current Owner, a very well known and respected tennis Coach, the playing facilities offered at this tennis centre are absolutely superb and have played host to a number of LTA Men’s tournaments in the past. The indoor complex is built of brick and steel to championship standards.

	AM127-Well Established Major Car Dealership Franchises- Two Separate Freehold Sites - Staffordshire, Staffordshire      £2,100,000
	This large, well established and respected operation comprises two autonomous freehold car dealership sites that represent three popular and much in demand major International Car Manufacturers Franchises (two at one site and one other at the other site). Both business units operate from prime locations with superb facilities and highly visible frontage. The two sites are some 15 miles apart. The Company is a one stop motoring solution that has become a leading force in the Staffordshire region and beyond having been in operation for some 50 years. The owners have had their current franchise operations for many years and have built up a sterling presence in the market providing sales of both new and used cars, servicing, parts, valeting, repairs and MOTs. (Workshop services cover the brands they sell and all other makes of vehicles such is the level of knowledge and infrastructure within the business). There is a comprehensive parts stock capability, all from superbly equipped premises featuring workshops that employ the very latest innovations in service and repair technology.

	CE172-Railway Maintenance Training and Recruitment Company - South Wales, South Wales      £220,000
	This company operates in a niche market sector supplying fully trained maintenance staff to the rail industry. In order to fulfill this brief the business has established itself as both a training supplier and a railway company..Every year they supply around five hundred fully trained staff to sub contractors working for Network Rail. There are presently twenty thousand miles of railway track requiring renewal or maintenance. All operatives have to be trained to a standard laid down by Network rail before they are allowed to work for any approved sub contractor. Suitable candidates are referred by a government body who pay for the training. Once completed the company guarantees placement with an approved contractor. Eighty percent of the revenue stream of the business comes from government funding. giving excellent cash flow and consistent levels of candidates.

	CO122-Established Extreme Sports Franchise- Hill Rolling/Sphereing - South Manchester Region, Greater Manchester      £150,000
	A rare opportuntiy has arisen to purchase an established hill rolling franchise that already has all the infrastructure and investment in place, generates very impressive profits, and is enjoying rapid growth in the extreme sports market. This opportunity could appeal to either a passive or active investor such is its unique and flexible working model and high profit margins. The business currently works within a 7 month trading season operating at weekends only. The extreme activity market in the UK is worth in excess of £3 Billion p.a. Sphereing(or hill rolling as it was originally called) has gained significant momentum and growth in recent years due to heavy marketing and development of the products used by international companies such as this particular franchise, who are regarded as the market leader in the UK sector. There are currently 15 franchise sitesoperating within the UK with a further 4 sites abroad. This particular franchise is for the exclusive South Manchester region and has a 20 mile area radius. Set up back in July 2007 the business has grwon rapdily and has quickly moved into profit.

	IE071-Online Business Directory - Relocatable, Relocateable      £70,000
	This is a unique opportunity to purchase an online business directory that is well established, has a high profile within the Franchise Industry and has existing clients already generating revenue. This business was established in 2006, by a successful web entrepreneur. The owner has already been able to demonstrate the potential of this product. The brand is already well known within the UK Franchise Sector. The website provides a storefront to promote Franchises to potential investors. With employment opportunities in short supply, the franchise route for many people seeking a source of income has seen significant growth this year. Customers are able to upload there own content thus allowing for minimum maintenance on the part of the business and of course also contributing to profitability.

	CC113-Internet, Home Study and Distance Learning Company - Relocatable, Relocateable      £170,000
	This business presents a superb opportunity for a sole trader or partnership to buy a business that every aspect of which can be run from home. The company provides a comprehensive range of twenty home study courses, distance learning programmes, plus exam and revision aids. Every available item can be purchased on line and either downloaded or ordered in hard copy format. The business started trading in 2006 when the key director discovered that there was a demand for on line distance learning He has subsequently established a growing number of contacts with a range of university and technical college lecturers who write the required courses to a level that will allow a student to achieve the required standard to take a recognised qualification in the chosen subject. In order to instill confidence every course has a home study test paper for candidates who may use them to test their level of competence and practice exam technique and timings.

	CC114-Motorcycle Rider Training/Testing plus related Sales and Accessories - Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire      £95,000
	These two family owned and run businesses were established in 2000 and 2006 respectively and are to be sold together. The two businesses are highly complementary to one another and both operate from a highly visible commercial unit on a modern trading estate, with both trading in the motorcycle sector. One business provides very lucrative motorcycle training through their fleet of 11 motorcycles, whilst the other provides the sales of new and used motorcycles, mopeds and scooters, plus accessories and repairs etc. via their well equipped in-house repair facility. The owners have grown the businesses with great energy, enthusiasm and dynamic ability and, even through the current trying economic climate, the businesses have maintained admirable growth. The motorcycle rider training business operates from the mezzanine level of this attractive commercial unit and contains a classroom facility and offices, whilst the motorcycle centre operates from the ground floor with a modern showroom and counter facility with display area and, to the rear, a motorcycle repair workshop complete with large toolbox and repair ramp. The usual toilet and kitchen facilities complete the picture here.