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Just some of our recent sales! We are delighted to announce a selection of sales we have recently completed on. Reference 3355 – Bridgegate Premier Store – Chester Reference 4441 – Pink Ginger – Liverpool Reference 4351 – Maypole Granary – Oldham Reference 3237 – Chordale Wine Merchants – Chorley Reference 3130 – Tony’s Fish & Chips – Preston Reference 4144 – Force Tools & Fastenings – Swindon Reference 4442 -  Playtime – Oswaldtwistle Reference 4314 – Wonderland Play Gym – Slaithwaite Reference 4333.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of Londis Supermarket, based in Denbighshire, North Wales. The shop benefits from off road parking to the front and is fitted to the usual high standard Londis specification and signage. It sells a range of convenience store items including wines and spirits, tobacco, cards, dairy, general items, newspapers and magazines, crisps and confectionery. It also has the National Lottery and Paypoint. The shop enjoys enviable weekly takings and profitability and is a.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are thrilled to announce the sale of Re-Fuel, situated in the popular location of Guiseley, West Yorkshire. Re-fuel is a most attractive sandwich bar situated at the heart of Guiseley, a prosperous suburb of the Leeds conurbation with a dynamic local economy and an affluent population living in the area. Re-fuel was opened in mid 2014 after substantial investment from our vendors. The location was chosen specifically as its proximity to Guiseley centre ensures a high degree of footfall. Withi.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of Hoole Tyre & Exhaust Centre, based in Hoole, Cheshire. The business is a superb leasehold business, which is located in an enviable trading location. Hoole is a highly populated residential and commercial area of the city and also has a large number of hotels. It is in walking distance of the centre and is also convenient for the train station. This profitable business has been established since approximately 1980 and has traded successfully benefitin.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are excited to announce the sale of Francos Restaurante, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Francos Restaurante is an excellent leasehold 100 cover modern restaurant with an impressive menu and reputation. The restaurant is ideally located at the heart of Almondburys bustling and affluent town centre. The business now consists of ground floor entrance and bar area, and both first floor rooms. It does not include the ground floor left hand side dining room which is now trading as a champag.....Read More

This outstanding Nursery is situated in Prenton, a suburb of Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsula.. Administratively, it is also a ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. At the 2001 Census, the population of Prenton was 14,429, consisting of 6,787 males and 7,642 females. The area is predominantly residential with many of the properties being in the hands of owner/occupier residents, the majority of whom are at working age. Kingfisher Nursery stands out as an impressive acquisition for a number of reasons, among .....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of Welcome Fish & Chip Shop, based in Bolton, Lancashire. • Property & Ready to Trade Equipment • Beautifully Presented Internal Areas • Closed Business / Long Established • Excellent Main Road Location • Retirement Related Sale • EPC - C To book a free business valuation, please click here.

Blacks Business Brokers are pleased to announce the sale of Rawsons Fish and Chip shop, based in the busy area of Prestwich, Manchester. This impressive Fish and Chip shop is situated on Bury New Road in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. As such, this is the A56 into Manchester City centre, one the main arterial routes from the M60/M62 and M66 into the City. Consequently, there is a good residential housing in the immiediate area as well as a tremendous amount of passing traffic. The business trades as a generic and tr.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are pleased to announce the sale of Chilli Bite, which is based in Ashford, Kent. This very attractive coffee shop and cafe is situated in Ashford’s bustling town centre. The Town itself has a thriving local economy and weekdays and weekends see the Town centre full of shoppers, visitors and working people. Chilli Bite occupies arguably the highest profile in town, thanks to it being located in what is reputedly Ashford’s oldest building. This prime location ensures tremendous trade and, more t.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the completion of the sale on Greycroft Care Home, situated in Accrington, Lancashire. The business has reached an exceptional turnover of £247,000 per annum, this goes hand in hand with a rent of £385 per week. Externally the substantial building stands in a commanding position within its own grounds, complete with gate entrance and a large back yard/drive area. The building currently has a fire alarm system that was installed in 2008 and also includes a wireless nu.....Read More

Blacks Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of two nurseries within the same week! The nurseries sold were: -        Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery -        Little Scholars Day Nursery Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery Cherubs Montessori Day Nursery, based in Kent, boasts an impressive fee income of £580,000 per annum, coupled with a valuable period property set in spacious landscaped backgrounds. This day nursery holds a fantastic reputation with the local area, with many positive comments made about the nur.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of Parkgate Angling Centre, which is situated in the popular location of Rotherham. This easily managed business, of which has limited competition in local area, has a very well presented retail area along with healthy weekly takings of £2,615. As a consequence of this enviable location, fishing is a big participation occupation in the immediate area as well as the more generic Rotherham area. This business has been trading for 25 years now, and over this t.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of The Plaice Traditional Fish and Chips based in the Clayton area of Manchester. This tremendous fish and Chip shop is situated approximately 2 miles from Manchester city centre and is within close proximity of the Manchester City Etihad stadium, a location that draws phenomenal business on match days and concert events. As a result, all new fixtures and fittings were acquired, nearly all of it still carrying the remainder of the manufacturer’s warranty. Su.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of KC Bakers and Confectioners, based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. On entrance to the large open plan site the lovely smells of fresh baked bread and confectionery hits and the sounds of the mixers and Provers making the fresh ingredients, to the rear of the site is the large ovens and huge refrigerators with stock room storing all fresh flour. The business was sold fully equipped with good quality machinery, along with a van of which was included in the s.....Read More

Blacks Business Brokers are delighted to announce the sale of Barm Pots, based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The business has been established since 2005 and has managed to establish a fantastic reputation in the local community. Since our clients took over the business in 2005, they have fully renovated the trading area and the ground floor storage and work rooms to a quality that provides the new owners a true walk-in and trade business. We would like to extend our gratitude to the new and previous owners, for thei.....Read More

Today we're sharing a useful article for Hotel/Guest House owners. To view the full article by HotelOwner.co.uk, please visit: http://www.hotelowner.co.uk/4422-lib-dems-back-tourism-vat-cut/ The Liberal Democrats yesterday became the first main political party to call for a cut in the rate of VAT on domestic tourism from 20% to 5%. The party adopted the new policy to reduce VAT on visitor accommodation and attractions and its annual policy-making conference held in Bournemouth. Tim Farron, leader of the party, sai.....Read More

Source: http://www.smallbusiness.co.uk/news/outlook/2493026/business-owners-confident-about-the-future-of-their-company.thtml   Owner-Managers are more optimistic than they were 12 months ago, research finds.   Nine in ten small business owners are optimistic about future prospects. A study by Allied Irish Bank (GB) finds that more than six in ten (62 per cent) owner-managed businesses expect the economic situation to improve in the next year, and nine in ten (90 per cent) are optimistic about future busines.....Read More

Ever thought about putting your business on Twitter? Go for it. Business owners in the UK are beginning to understand the real power of using Twitter to market their small businesses. With thousands of new users joining the social network platform each day, Twitter has become part of many people’s lives, and businesses are taking advantage of this. Networking Part of growing on Twitter involves networking. Getting in touch with businesses local to yourself not only helps to boost your profile, but helps you to bui.....Read More

Does your business receive hundreds of emails a day, all of which need prioritising, but somehow you just can’t manage to stay on top of them in the order that they are received? The answer is to get a ticket system for your business. Ticket systems allow customers/colleagues to send you an email, which is logged and stored in an online web application. You can close tickets once they are done, so you can ensure that you have not missed any work. The best part about the ticket system is you can design rules based on .....Read More

Here are our businesses of the week! Take a look at our selection here. Type in the reference number into the search bar to view full details of these businesses for sale!    

Source: http://www.hotelowner.co.uk/4385-tripadvisor-rolls-out-instant-booking-feature-to-uk/ Attention Hotel/Guest House Owners! Take a look at this article by www.hotelowner.co.uk.   TripAdvisor has announced it has completed the launch of instant booking for hotels across all US and UK platforms. The service has been gradually rolled out in the US since its launch in June 2014, but instant booking is now available to all US and UK users on desktop and mobile.  The launch to other international markets will.....Read More

Do your employees know what to do when a fire breaks out at your business? If not, then they should. Fire safety training, although does not seem like an urgent task, is integral for any business, as your employees lives are at risk. As an employer, you have a duty of care and therefore should do everything you can to keep your staff safe whilst at work. A recent blog by www.smallbusiness.co.uk, revealed that in a survey of 1,000 employees in the UK, that 13% of employees would ignore a fire alarm, and 4% would even.....Read More

The year is 2015 – and the world of business is rapidly evolving year to year. With this industry evolving, it is important to understand and embrace change so you and your business. Online Sales It was stated by realbusiness.co.uk that UK online shoppers would spend £1,174 each in 2015. This figure shows how much online commerce has developed in the past 10 years. Online shopping has now become a part of our everyday lives – and this article is here to help you as a business owner understand some keys methods on how.....Read More

Credit to: http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/increased-investor-appetite-for-manufacturing/ The Manufacturer has posted a great article about the growth of investor appetite in the field of manufacturing. Take a look below… Gareth Mobley – CEO at DW3 Products Group and composite door manufacturer, Solidor – discusses the appetite for investment in manufacturing companies, and the growth potential of the sector in the coming years. British manufacturing is widely acknowledged as among the highest quality in the.....Read More

Business in the UK is on the up, and with this, many new businesses are forming and taking the UK business market by storm. In the UK alone, there are estimated to be over 5.2 million businesses. This means, that in order to make and run a successful business, you must understand the key factors surrounding your business and the sector that the business operates in. PESTLE Analysis One key element that can help you when starting a business from scratch is a PESTLE analysis. The PESTLE analysis presents an opportunit.....Read More

The 2016 National Fish & Chip Awards shortlist has been received for the Fish & Chip shop of the year award and the competition is fierce. On the coveted list, there are a total of 20 Fish & Chip shops spread across 10 regions. For them to get to this stage and secure a place on the prestigious shortlist, shops have been appraised across a wide variety of judging criteria, including: shop appearance, customer service, staff training policies and responsible sourcing policies amongst other factors. The bu.....Read More

Take a look at this great article written by www.fry-online.co.uk, an important profit opportunity for all food business owners to take on board and generate more profit! You can read the full article below. Chris Gardiner, UK marketing lead for Heinz Foodservice, believes shops that don't sell sauces are missing out on an important profit opportunity Tell me about the recent research you carried out? We carried out some research recently which showed a surprisingly high number of shops don't offer sauces, they just.....Read More

  Source of article: http://www.hotelowner.co.uk/4148-robot-room-service-introduced-by-ihg/ Don’t panic owners of British hotels & guest houses – this isn’t happening down the road, but instead over the pond in California! Intercontinental Hotels Group, who are based in California, have announced the launch of a brand new delivery robot in the Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley hotel. Weighing less than 100 pounds and standing at three feet tall, this robot is capable of providing food and drink to gues.....Read More

NFRN Voice to be heard in Westminster. Paul Baxter, the CEO of NFRN, the voice of the independent retailer, wrote a column to update everyone on Sunday trading laws, the new national living wage and a general update of retail crime and how these factors will affect independent retailers in the UK. Paul’s column focuses around how independent retailers will be affected by the more relaxed Sunday trading laws – which will allow bigger corporations to open for longer hours, and thus taking more trade from the independe.....Read More

Here at Blacks Business Brokers, it's our passion to keep our clients happy. That's why we are delighted to receive feedback like this! We have recently completed on the sale of Twins Palm Bed and Breakfast in Great Yarmouth, and have received this thank you card from our vendors, John &  Gemma Dawson. Got a business to sell? Request your free business valuation here

About us: Blacks Business Brokers provide confidence and peace of mind when selling your business. With over 60 years of combined experience in business transfer, Blacks Brokers are one of the UKs leading business transfer agents. If you wish to receive more information on selling a business, please visit: www.blacksbrokers.com/selling.aspx. My view on Top 10 Business Plan Mistakes to Avoid. Below is a great article about business plans. I like a lot of the concepts mentioned here, in particular the useful information.....Read More

Full source: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/boost-sales-convenience-stores-24776.html Credit to: Ore., Markovich Afternoon all, I've just come across this great blog about boosting sales in convenience stores. Have a read, I'm sure you convenience store owners will get some great ideas from this!! One of the best points made here is the loyalty scheme. Let us know your thoughts! You can catch us on twitter @blacksbrokers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.....Read More

Here at Blacks Business Brokers, we understand that when the time comes to sell your business, you want to employ a team of people who know what they are doing. With over 60 years of experience in Business Transfer, Blacks Brokers strive on providing a quality service. "We ensure that we have a client relationship based on honest communication and trust." John Gaskell - Director Selling a business is to some a life changing experience and as such, when making the decision as to which agent you are going to entrust .....Read More

Growing a business online.   Your business is your priority. You’re constantly thinking of methods to increase your income stream and get those extra sales in. You may be the best salesman in the world, but if your business can’t reach that wider audience… your business will suffer in the long-run. I’ve put together this article to give the modern business owner a couple of ideas to grow their business online. Take a look, let us know what you think in the comments! 1)       Social Media Pictured above: T.....Read More

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="493"] Head Office: 0844 820 0000[/caption] Here at Blacks Business Brokers, we understand that selling your business can be a stressful experience! We understand that when instructing an business transfer agent to market your business you are not simply employing the services of a sales team but more importantly looking for people who understand your reasons for selling, what you are looking to achieve from the sale and the effects and implications selling your business will have.....Read More

In this day an age, professionalism is no longer necessarily shown through what you wear. Dress codes have dropped, ties have been ditched and people have never been happier. Why, you ask? Here's 5 reasons. 1) CREATES AN INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE - In 2014, an informal atmosphere is often typically better for business than a strictly formal one. People feel more confident to do business with someone who makes them feel comfortable!  

Online businesses, how do you maximise your profit? Do you offer fast delivery on your internet items for sale? Let us know how you work, we’re interested! This article has a few points on the world of e-commerce – why not take a quick look? Ben. Credit to Business Insider for this fantastic blog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to our new E-Commerce Insider newsletter, a morning email with the top news and analysis on the e-commerce industry, produ.....Read More

Many people nowadays commonly mistake that because they see an online business for sale, it’s automatically earning millions. The concept comes from the term ‘internet millionaire’, this term sticks out in the heads of entrepreneurs (especially the older/less computer literate) as having an online business means you will become a millionaire overnight. This. Is. Not. True. It is true that the internet can be a place to make a modest or even viable income, but you have to work at it to achieve the status you want to achi.....Read More

Are You A Buyer? We know how important this decision is for you! We realise an investment in a business is one of the most significant decisions you will ever make. We know you may be counting on your new business to support your family, educate your children or provide for your retirement. Our aim is to help you reach your business goals. Anyone can give you advice on buying a business, but only an expert in the field can give you the best advice. – Chris Rowlands, Managing Director. Everyone has a different reason .....Read More

Here at Blacks Business Brokers we understand that when instructing an agent to market your business you are not simply employing the services of a sales team but more importantly looking for people who understand your reasons for selling, what you are looking to achieve from the sale and the effects and implications selling your business will have on those people who are important to you. "We ensure that we have a client relationship based on honest communication and trust." John Gaskell – Director. Selling a busines.....Read More

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your office reception area is more revealing than you think. Never thought a friendly greeting at reception was a critical part of your business? Well, consider this: A good first impression may not generate revenue, but it does indicate whether your company can. As a consultant, I visit two different companies monthly. Same country. Same city. Same industry. Same size. Very, very different .....Read More

Hey guys, Ever wanted to run your own hair salon? Today I’m going to be going through the steps needed in order to acquire your first hair salon, and possibly create the first in a national chain! 1) LOCATION – One of the most important points is the location of the salon. Are we talking back-street barbers or high-end city centre salon? You need to decide. A good idea would be to do some market research in both types of areas, to try and gain an understanding of the local people and what they want in terms of a trip .....Read More

Adults not looking forward to living longer? Nearly quarter of adults do not look forward to living longer Date of article: 17-Mar-14 Article By: Sue Learner, News Editor Negative perceptions of later life need to change as 23 per cent of adults are not looking forward to living longer, according to the charity Age UK. A survey carried out by Age UK found nine out of ten (91 per cent) adults say something needs to be done to help us all lead a better later life. The research, commissioned to understand more about p.....Read More

Amazing blog here by www.econsultancy.com entitled ''ten ways to advertise your business on Facebook''. I love the way the writer picks up on the HUGE potential of Facebook. Alot of people categorise Facebook as 'dead' for business. This is NOT the case, people just need to learn how to actively market on Facebook in a way that suits the audience! The marketing potential of Facebook is huge, but many companies struggle to devise a strategy that’s suitable for such a social platform. But there are more than 400m active.....Read More

Is Facebook your escape away from work? A portal of information that seeps away the stresses of a long hard day at work? Do you log onto Twitter and instantly mutter a sigh of relief? Maybe you use Facebook for promoting your business, and Twitter for marketing your products. In this blog, I’m going to go through 5 key reasons to use Facebook/Twitter to build your business. 1)      CREATING A BRAND – Social Media can be superbly beneficial for a business in turns of turning into a brand. Small businesses can branch .....Read More

Just came across this article by the Telegraph about business rates and the possible changes to them. Are you a business owner? Do you think rates cost your business too much? Let me know on Twitter @BlacksBrokersUK. The tax on commercial property in the UK could be scrapped after David Cameron paved the way for an overhaul of business rates and retailers called for “fundamental reform”. A £415m package of business rates cuts and infrastructure investment designed to boost high streets and local economies will be.....Read More

Here at Blacks Business Brokers, our aim is to provide you with the best quality service, whether you are a buyer or seller of a business. Our goals are to find buyers something that suits them and their needs, but at the same time meeting our sellers expectations, or in most cases,  exceptionally exceeding them. I'm going to run through with you today how you can use the Blacks Brokers website in the best way possible... 1) MAKE AN ACCOUNT - Making an account on the Blacks Brokers website is a very simple process, wh.....Read More

This is a superb article from http://startups.co.uk/buying-a-business-off-licences/ about starting an off licence in the UK. Off Licences can seem tricky to run, and quite a challenge when dealing with customers, but it's the profit that most owners see. There are many types of these businesses for sale on www.blacksbrokers.com, so don't forget to take a look! Here is the article below: Popping down to the off-licence for a few bottles of wine or cans of beer is a weekend staple for many of us. Or it might be to colle.....Read More

Founded by Pierre Omidyar in September 3rd 1995, eBay has been a hit globally since it's introduction to the internet. eBay is a place for entrepreneurs alike to sell their products nationally (or even globally). The concept of eBay is simple, help people to gain money through selling and take a commission, but the reason eBay generates so much money is because of the amount of buyers that are on there. There seems to be a certain psychological concept within people that associates the word 'eBay' with the word 'barga.....Read More