Exhibition Management Consultants
Ref.CA022 Location Hampshire/MidlandsAsking Price £1,000,000Confidential offered for sale
Finance available to buy this business subject to status. All regulated business is passed to independent financial advisors who are regulated by the FSA | |
Asking price includes
Talented managers who have the background to handle specialized projects
Substantial number of Advertising and Marketing contacts.
A long and respected reputation in the exhibition industry
Reputation for honesty, reliability and responsibility
In depth knowledge of UK venues and regulations
Leading Technical Management Experience
Employee’s contracts of employments
Sales of circa £1,000,000 per annum
Wide range of products and services
Extensive investment in technology
Established client/customer base
Computer administration system
Complete Turnkey Operation
Re locatable Business
Training and handover
Blue-chip client base
Excellent premises
Sterling reputation
Advertising
Goodwill | Business profile: | This dynamic family business has grown steadily and gained an enviable reputation as a leading technical management consultant within the exhibition industry.
Able to create memorable, effective live events with innovation, flexibility, service, sustainability and technology, exhibitors are able to excel in presenting beautiful and practical products.
Established in 1989, offering a full support service to event organisers across the country this business are at the forefront of regulations management, drawing approvals and health and safety standards.
This established, professional company arrange events of international stature: and guarantee a well-run, cost-effective show.
Strategic as well as tactical, this business understands the importance of brand values, consistency of message and tone, and is passionate about success. This has enabled long-term partnerships to be forged with the many clients.
The exhibition organisers provide a much-needed forum for many industries and visiting customers to get together and do business in a lively and informative atmosphere.
Experienced in sales and marketing event management, a natural extension of the core business has been the launch in 1991of the independent floorplan production facility, using the latest specialist software to design and manage all aspects of event layouts.
A more recent development in 1999 is a service designed to provide floor management and on-site temporary staff, with excellent business development and project management skills this business has quickly established a reputation for reliability and professionalism in this area.
Able to undertake programme sizes, from teambuilding to company based events, and to utilise the fullest range of methods and media, this business look to give something extra. Whether it’s in free time given at the inception of a programme in order to get the right solution, or the commitment shown during implementation, this company always seek to surprise.
This business does everything possible to enhance their excellent reputation and to develop commitment to customers' needs including providing a personal, thorough, efficient and friendly service with every effort made in order to satisfy the customer’s requirements
This management consultants is perfectly suited to relationship building and customer retention, developing a personal and direct relationship with clients, realising that the entire service chain has to work together seamlessly in order for the end customer experience to be a happy one.
With an extensive client list covering Trade Associations, Publishers, and Organisers involved in both trade and public exhibitions, these clients provide excellent on going repeat business.
Key strengths
The business does not produce off the shelf solutions, staff have the skills, knowledge and experience to develop situation specific ideas appropriate to individual clients needs.
This business has extensive experience, developing, selling, marketing and organising events. With a reputation for delivering high quality, high profile events, which are professionally organised and respected by the industries they serve.
At the forefront of innovation, this company is proud of its good reputation for responsible practices and dedicated customer care, which is a result of the company’s ethical culture, skilled committed staff, and quality control over its products and services.
The strengths of this company include its expansive product knowledge, and its technical expertise. The business is well respected for its honest, reliable and friendly approach, which has created a strong trading base.
Key opportunities
This management services maintains an extensive base of satisfied clientele, who appreciate superior service. There are many excellent avenues for growth, especially with additional staffing and further promotion within the appropriate market sectors.
There is an excellent opportunity to build on the existing base of this company. With a strong demand for services and capacity to double turnover, a new owner would contribute fresh ideas and outside influence to build on this excellent base.
Technology
Bringing together the latest technologies and services in key technology areas this business maximise product evaluation efficiency. | Premises
Offering excellent offices in two prominent locations in the UK, one division is situated in Hampshire in a picturesque town about 40 miles southwest of London, there are excellent facilities, being well served by a good shopping centre. It has three supermarkets, a 'shopping mall' and a seemingly endless supply of banks, building societies and estate agents.
The other business division trade from offices based in the Midlands, the world-famous National Exhibition Centre, hosting more than 100 events and attracting more than 4 million visitors a year, is just a few miles away, as are Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station. | <>Advertising and marketing
The company has a web presence currently under construction registered with the business name. Turnover and profits would increase using this additional advertising medium.
The business has built up an excellent client reputation and enjoys a high level of repeat business from the finest form of marketing, word of mouth recommendation. | Growth and Expansion
With a steady increase in market share and continuous product innovation this ‘face-to-face’ media is attracting record business from brand and marketing professionals, maximizing existing growth portfolios keeping them ahead in a highly competitive marketplace, and creating an energized environment of challenge.
Increasing numbers of organisers are investing more heavily raising the stakes in the whole event experience, creating a more compelling atmosphere that persuades more leading brands and marketers to take part. | | Financial profile: | The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.
The business is financially stable with no borrowings, low overheads, positive cash flow, no debtors, enjoys a Strong Order Book, high gross and high net profit and has shown consistent strong growth in profits. | Employees
The business is a specialised organisation and employs a team of dedicated and skilled staff comprising one director, one chartered accountant/finance director, and eleven other full time staff offering various safety qualifications and in depth knowledge of the industry. | Support/Training
The owner is prepared to provide suitable consulting and non-competition agreements as well as all necessary transition services. Full business familiarisation, training and handover will be provided. | Reason for Sale
The business is for sale only due to the present owners ill health, which is reflected in the current turnover. The owner also recognises that the business could grow significantly by the influx of new marketing skills, particularly those relating to web marketing. | | Turner Butler Disclosure Statement: This statement applies to information relating to any company or other undertaking or business advertised for sale by Turner Butler (a 'Business') The information supplied by Turner Butler on its website or in any other promotional material ('the Information') is not and is not intended to constitute an offer for sale of the Business or any assets of the Business or of the shares of any company which owns the Business. For the avoidance of doubt there is no intention to create a legal relationship which will only come into existence when a written contract for sale and purchase of the shares in or the Business has been entered into The Information provided is not intended to address your particular requirements. Further the Information does not constitute any form of advice recommendation representation endorsement or arrangement by Turner Butler and is not intended to be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any specific decisions. Any agreements transactions or other arrangements made between you and any client of Turner Butler are at your sole risk and responsibility. The prospective sellers of the Business have provided the Information to Turner Butler. The Information has not been verified by Turner Butler. You must carry out your own due diligence and satisfy yourself as to the accuracy of all matters. In the case of the sale of shares in a Business the Information has been prepared on the basis that the shares will consist of or include more than 50% of the voting shares and that both the seller and the buyer is either a body corporate, a partnership, a single individual or a group of connected individuals so as to fall outside the scope of regulated activities as defined by the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. If you are considering a transaction which falls within the scope of such regulated activities you cannot do so through Turner Butler. Appropriate professional, legal and accountancy advice should be obtained before making or refraining to make any decision. Turner Butler does not accept any responsibility or liability for loss or damage of any nature that may occur by reliance on the Information. Neither Turner Butler nor any of our employees or agents makes any representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the Information nor do we accept any liability for any losses, costs, liabilities or expenses which may arise directly or indirectly from your use of, or reliance on the Information. This document is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with English Law and any dispute arising in connection with it shall be subject to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts Turner & Co (GB) Limited registered in England and Wales under company no. 2477988 of registered office Savoy House Savoy Circus London W3 7DA, trading as Turner Butler © Shaun Sweeney October 2006 |
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