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English Language: Business Communication
Consultancy


Ref.CC012

Location To be followed

Asking Price £825,000

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

The owner has a passionate desire for the business to develop as part of a larger organisation
The property is available by separate negotiation but the business is fully transferable
Award-winning with Investors in people, having completed ISO 9000 process
Knowledgeable, experienced and motivated network of professionals
Extensive contacts throughout Europe including Accession countries
60% of turnover guaranteed by contacted with blue chip clients
Reputation for honesty, reliability, integrity and responsibility
Fresh innovative and imaginative website and brochure
Wide range of training modules in both UK and abroad
Well presented and in excellent condition premises
Comprehensive data bank of intellectual property
A long and respected reputation in the industry
Huge opportunities and expansion capabilities
A trusted and respected name in the industry
Equipped with up-to-date ICT technology
Prominently situated in a Prime position
Tried and tested methodology
Training and handover
Vehicles (New Espace)
Owner committed to working with or walking away from new partner, according to partner’s wishes

Business profile:

The business has been established for some 16 years and exists to enable individuals and their organisations to communicate more effectively in English. They provide a range of services from two European offices and their corporate headquarters in the UK.

PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING

Flexible and imaginative training for groups or individuals which are designed to develop communicative competence, improve accuracy and range within a safe, supportive and enjoyable environment.

Tailored programmes are held on or off site.

NETWORKS

The increase of globalisation has led to demand for a common language use within organisations. This training is designed around three major modules:

Social interaction – Engaging Presentations – Effective participation in meetings. These modules are then applied to the realisation of a company project

This is outcome orientated training, entirely relevant to the needs of the organisation

Networks will add value to an English Language and communication package by –

•Improving the level of English
•Enhancing internal communication
•Realising inter – organisational projects
CORPORATE LANGUAGE PROFILING

Individuals are assessed on their spoken and written skills resulting in a Personal Language Profile. The results are analysed and a Corporate Language Profile is developed from which recommendations can be made regarding individual and department skills requirements and develop a strategic approach to language and communication competency development.

PRE – ASSIGNMENT COACHING IN ENGLISH

If you have a major presentation or an assignment or are chairing a conference in English you can receive invaluable coaching to boost confidence and increase accuracy and fluency.

You can also take advantage of support and training with presentation aids and written materials.

TRANSLATION

Professional translation, proof reading and copywriting which includes an online service.

Help is available to develop company dictionaries, newsletters and to standardise their corporate language.

Web check – our client will check your promotional material so the right impression is created.
ON LINE LEARNING

Learning tailored to individual and organisational requirements through an on–line coach, chat room, message board, and a series of practical organisational tasks.

MARKETS SERVED

Business Sector

Energy – Electronics – Food Processing – Media – Transport – Hotel & Catering
Heavy Industries – Electrical Components – Telecoms – Forestry and Timber – Health
Chemicals – IT – Housing – Defence – Government Agencies – Paper & Pulp –Education
Training – Mining – Law, Finance & Insurance – Environment – Oil


Defence – The Company has successfully completed a number of projects for European Armed Forces and have long term relationships and contractual relationships with the Defence Forces of two European governments and related organisations and are in negotiations with a third.

Excellent relations are also enjoyed with other government organisations such as the National Police Service, Defence Research Agency and various Ministries.
Geography

The company has a presence throughout most of Europe and is making significant inroads into a number of EU accession countries.


FACILITIES

The company headquarters are surrounded by some of Britain’s finest countryside and comprise a Mid Victorian town house on three floors and basement administration/CT, library facility and private garden and yard to the rear. There are modern computer facilities – LAN/LINUX/Data Projector.

Within the property are 7 training rooms (two conference rooms), reception area, Directors Office, coffee lounge, kitchen, bathrooms and shower.

13 years of intellectual property are stored on the computer system and this is supported by a well stocked library.

The premises are centrally located and just 60 minutes from an International Airport. A Renault Espace is used for transporting visitors and delegates. There are two offices in Europe with full facilities available.

The property is available by separate negotiation but the business is also transferrable
MARKETING/ADVERTISING

Strategic partnerships to two world-renowned Management Schools
Developing network of agents

Association with defence-related training organisations

Word of Mouth – Referrals – Recommendations

Web Site

Colour Brochure

ACCREDITATION

Investors in People

Small Business of the Year for Export
Runner Up two years running (Regional Competition)


SYSTEMS

The business is fully computerised and has usual office equipment.
Financial profile:
All financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and interested party
STAFF STRUCTURE

UK
Director (Owner)
General Manager (Language and communication trainer)
Admin Manager
Admin Assistant
Four full time language and communication trainers (one ex military)
6 Part time language and communication trainers.

Euro Office (1)

Director.
3 language and communication trainers
(1 full time, 2 on variable contracts)
Location – Major European Capital

Euro Office (2)

1 Full time trainer/manager
Support from UK as and when required.
Location – Major European Capital
Support & Training

The owners will assist fully with hand over and training
REASON FOR SALE

The Principal wishes to integrate the business in a larger organisation as part of a natural growth process
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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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