Established Online Fishing Accessories Business in Leicestershire Up for Sale
Market Harborough, Leicestershire
- Status
FOR SALE
- Date Submitted:
18/12/23
- Advert ID
604011
- Reference
B07716 / Rightbiz
- Call Agent:
- Asking Price: £49,995
- Turnover: Not Applicable
- Net Profit: Not Applicable
Business Details
Online Fishing Accessories Business For Sale
BusinessPlease quote B07716
CoGoGo welcomes to the market, Sharnbrook Tackle.
Sharnbrook Tackle was founded by the current owner in 1998 when he identified a gap in the market. The business has been a real labour of love for him accruing an impressive number of regular customers, lucrative business contacts and a fantastic reputation.
The business is now being sold, albeit reluctantly and with a heavy heart only due to a wish to take a well-earned retirement. The vendor is keen to see his beloved tackle company pass to an ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner(s) who can take this already thriving business to the next level.
Sharnbrook Tackle prides itself on being the “Thinking Anglers Tackle Store” and it’s customers would certainly agree.
The business sells an amazing range of products including;
- Fishing Reels
- Fishing Rods
- Nets, Trailers, Gaffs and Flying Spears
- Tackle Tolley’s
- Tackle & Bait Boxes
- Belts and Harnesses
- Lures
- Baits & Smelly Oils
- Bait Pumps
- Lure Caddies
- Moulds for making your own fishing leads
The business is proud to one of the main importers of Alvey fishing products. Alvey is an Australian manufacturer of fishing tackle , primarily known for its fishing reels and rods. Sharnbrook Tackle distributes these products to other likeminded businesses in the UK.
The business buys from Australia, South Africa, France, USA, Spain and Italy and these contacts will be passed to a new owner.
Sharnbrook Tackle is happy to offer a 15% discount on all goods to serving members and retires from HM Armed Forces.
The sale will include the company e-commerce website (Sharnbrooktackle.com) and the business enjoys great visibility on the internet via websites such www.yell.com, www.worldseafishing.com, and uk.showmelocal.com
The business benefits from impressive reviews such as;
“Excellent service, knowledgeable advice regarding products available and first class communication “
“Thank you Sharnbrook Tackle for a well-made piece of kit. First Class Service, well pleased!”
“I ordered these items on Easter Monday, I then received a call from Sharnbrook Tackle explaining how to use the item to my advantage, I have never had that before in 50 years of fishing. I would like to thank you for the advice. The service was fantastic, very well priced as well, will definitely use again”
Scope to improve
- Advertising and marketing campaign
- Maximise the use of social media particularly Twitter and Instagram
- Upgrade the existing website and invest in SEO
- Explore online voucher discounters such as Wowcher and Groupon
- Open a retail outlet
- A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
- Ideal owner managed or partnership business
- Would suit someone with fishing knowledge perhaps looking for their first foray into self-employment.
- Current owner would be happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success
- A real opportunity to increase turnover and profits significantly, current owner has been running at a pace to suit.
Very rarely do businesses of this calibre come to the open market so early enquiry is highly recommended.
This lovely little business is likely to attract considerable interest.
Location
Sharnbrook Tackle is being sold as a relocatable business opportunity and could easily be run from anywhere in the country, indeed the world.
Premises
N/A
Tenure
We are advised that this opportunity is being sold on a Business Only basis.
Hours
The business operates 24/7 through their online platforms.
Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by our client.
Financial Profile
Further financials can be made available upon request.
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