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.

	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.

	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.

	CG050-Long Established Credit Management & Debt Collection Company - North East, England, Not Disclosed      £2,750,000
	Established for over twenty one years, this business has grown to be regarded within the industry as one of the best Credit Management and Debt Collecting operations in the UK. They have a successful history of growth, both for turnover and profits which has transformed into continued expansion over the years. Very successful and profitable, this business has two main income streams; a) Sales Income – members joining fees b) Collection – commission The company is extremely pro-active in finding new members who are looking for credit management. The requirements of their clients can vary from debt recovery, bounced cheques or credit checks. The company tends to look after small debts from circa £250 - £4,000 with an average debt of circa £400. The commission for collecting the debts is 17.5%. On average they contact circa 100 - 120 leads per day and sign on circa 250 new members per month. Each member pays on average, a yearly joining / admin fee of £450. They have between circa 3,500 – 5,000 live members at any one time and have a national database of over 30,000 clients, some of which have been members for over 20 years.

	AO046-Well Established Hire Service - Tools and Equipment One Stop Hire Shop for the Construction Industry - Borough of Ealing, West London, London      £145,000
	This well-established hire specialist provides a comprehensive professional service, hiring out plant equipment and smaller power tools to the construction industry, a main stay of the British economy, and also to tradesmen and DIY customers. The Company has continually invested in new equipment ensuring it is clean, safe and user friendly and maintained to a high standard. It stocks a varied range of equipment, which is led by customers needs. The large range of equipment covers lifting and moving equipment, drills and breakers, air conditioners and heaters, pumps and plumbing, wood working sanders and grinders, powered access and ladders, lighting and generators, electrical accessories, decorating and spraying as well as cleaning and gardening equipment. This dynamic and forward-thinking company employs a well-trained and experienced work force that offers assistance and friendly advice. From their excellent location the company provides extensive area coverage and are able to respond to the industries changing needs.

	CE171-Specialist Contract Labour Supplier – Carpentry - Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire      £75,000
	This company supplies sub contracted carpentry work forces for commercial building projects across the Midlands and South West of England. The business has been established for twenty years and was initiated after the director was approached to employ sub contractors in order to take on the carpentry work for a succession of contracts. The company now has a database of approximately one hundred and twenty top quality carpenters who can be called upon to form part of a team to fulfill a broad range of carpentry projects. A developer or building contractor supplies the business with full details of the required work to be undertaken in order that the company can provide a quotation for either the completed job or item by item. Upon agreement the database is searched to source the appropriate team and selected by experience and location. Labour prices are agreed and the project initiated.

	CH095-Corporate Event and Interactive Equipment Hire Business - East Anglia, Not Disclosed      £675,000
	Established in 2002, this business specialises in the hire of interactive equipment primarily for use at corporate events, trade shows and business functions. Although currently based in Southern England, this business provides a nationwide service. The business has grown on the back of its strong reputation for delivering quality equipment, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and a regular level of repeat business and new referrals from all types of businesses and for all kinds of events. Margins on this business are better than average in this sector. This is mainly due to the level of business the company has acquired from the corporate market. Regular contracts are won for product launchs, exhibition stands and general corporate events. This business is very professionally run. The list of companies that they have secured contracts from reads like a who’s who of British business. Many of their clients are multi-national household names.

	CE170-Recruitment Agency for Locum Social Workers - East London, London      £325,000
	Established in 2000 and now recognised as one of the market leaders in the recruitment of Locum Social Workers in the area, this business operates from an excellent location in East London and has maintained many clients since the very beginning. This has been due in no small part to the business’s honest and fair approach, competitive prices, first class service and attention to detail. Their Consultants are highly skilled, well experienced and dedicated to providing a quality service to both clients and candidates. They are an expanding independent recruitment agency with a reputation for providing the highest level of quality personnel. Unlike many of the larger agencies, they are able to provide a more personalised service to their clients and locums whilst keeping rates competitive. They believe that their continued success relies on providing a quality service built on the trust and loyalty displayed to and by their many clients. To ensure all staff are experienced, trustworthy and reliable, the company invests a considerable amount of time in getting to know candidates and vetting their career history to ensure a suitable match with employers. It is this attention to detail and quality standards that sets this business apart from their competitors.

	GP165-Specialist Overnight Parcel & Pallet Delivery Service throughout the UK - London, London      £360,000
	Established in 1980, this company has become a highly respected leader in the logistics industry, specialising in Overnight Parcel & Pallet Delivery Service throughout the UK. With over twenty seven years of successful operation this business has performed consistently well, providing an excellent and reliable service. Providing the best in technology and service with professionalism and a diverse fleet of vehicles and delivery packages, designed to suit any delivery no matter the size of the package or urgency of delivery. This business offers secure, on-demand collection of any item and delivers anywhere in the UK. They have built a very large base of loyal repeat customers, by providing a high level of personal service and attention.