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Educational Software Creator & Supplier

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Educational Software Creator & Supplier


Ref.CC046

Location Wales, North Wales

Asking Price £260,000

Confidential 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
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Asking price includes:

Explosive opportunities and expansion capabilities
95% Gross profit
Archive photographic rights
Intellectual property, copyrights and trademarks and licensing
A trusted and professional Company
Fully relocatable business
Large active customer database.
Extremely lucrative margins
Stepping stone into other sectors
Unlimited potential
Training and handover
Re-locatable business
Low overheads
Goodwill

Finance available to buy this business
Subject to status
All regulated business is passed to independent financial advisors who are regulated by the FSA

Business profile:

The sale of this business presents a rare opportunity to acquire an extremely well organised and highly successful business

The business was created in 1999 by two head-teachers in order to supply schools with quality software written by teachers, for teachers.

Since then this Company has become the Company of choice for supplying high grade, educational, interactive software to on key stage, 1, 2 and 3 for schools and colleges throughout the UK.

Each title has been extensively researched and written in a format that stimulates the trainee and makes learning a positive experience.

Best selling sunjects include,


20th Century
Victorians
World War Two
The Tudors
Celts To Vikings
Poetry


More software is planned for release and the current Owner of the business would be more than happy to assist a new Investor by creating and releasing software as and when required

The software is distributed by five self-employed agents who sell directly to schools, colleges and educational facilities.

This makes an excellent model for expansion throughout the UK and keeps costs at a minimum.

The Company would make an excellent franchise opportunity, using the current operation as its business model. Expansion throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and America are all as of yet untapped opportunities.

Early viewing is recommended to appreciate this excellent opportunity. The current market for this business’s branded products is stable and is forecast in the near and longer term for significant growth. The business is well positioned to take maximum advantage of this growth.

Key Opportunities:

Create more titled software
Expand to other subjects
Increase catalogue sales
Easily relocatable to anywhere within the UK

Customer Service:

The business prides itself on its commitment to providing all customers with a first class service and after sales care package.

This company enthusiastically offers a high level of customer service and has the benefit of in house expertise, highly skilled personnel and reliability. Design services are developed and presented with the utmost attention to detail, offering a high quality of service and guaranteeing standards. As well as its dedication to customer satisfaction, it has attracted and continues to attract new customers.

The Company guarantees satisfaction. Unlike many competitors, the business will not compromise on service to customers, or the quality of products on offer, there is little doubt that this has encouraged and sustained client confidence and loyalty. This business does everything possible to enhance their excellent reputation and to develop commitment to customers' needs.
Key Strengths:

The range of products supplied by this business offers the ultimate in quality, design flexibility, affordability and attention to detail.

The strengths of this company include its expansive product knowledge, and expertise. The business is well respected for its honest, reliable and friendly approach, which has created a strong trading base.

Curriculum online registered retailer
Good cash flow
No bad debts
High profit margin
Wide selection of software titles covering an array of subjects
Excellent reputation
Recognized industry name
Personal and friendly service
Individual attention to the clients’ requirements
Very well established business providing high customer service levels
Competitive pricing and fast turnaround

Administration

All administrative procedures are computerised and a wealth of management information is available and maintained. Accounting software is used providing detailed information regarding the financial position of the company.
Advertising and Marketing:

The business has built up an extensive customer base which provides an excellent foundation for future growth. The high profitability of the business is also a result of word of mouth recommendations, bearing strong testimony to the high reputation the business enjoys, and the extent to which its name is known throughout the industry

A planned program of sales and marketing activities would make expansion extremely easy to achieve
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 high gross and high net profit and has shown consistent strong growth in profits. The current turnover is circa £150,614 with a gross profit in excess of £146,987 per annum, resulting in a net profit of circa £91
Employees:

The business is currently run by the owner, supported by a team of self-employed agents who distribute the software titles.
Business Hours:

The Business currently operates normal office hours on Monday to Friday.
Support and Training

A stage has been reached where the owner wishes to reduce his working hours and plan to retire within the near future. The owner will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover and is offering the business for sale not only as an organically expanding going concern but also with further significant growth potential.
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