Starting from just one flagship store the group had grown organically and by acquisition to a size that incorporated four locations straddling the M3, south and west of London with over 25,000 square feet of displays and literally hundreds of bathroom and heating ideas.

Bringing it to market was a difficult decision for the three main shareholders - all at very different stages of their working life.

Within just one month of Turner Butler bringing the company onto the market, an approach was made for the business from the Grafton Group, one of the largest plumbers merchanting groups in Europe. Following detailed and protracted negotiations which included the appointment by Turner Butler of Richard Barnett of Cawdery, Kaye, Fireman, Taylor (CKFT), one of the fastest growing commercial legal practices in London, to act on behalf of their Clients, a deal was finally concluded enabling two of the shareholders to slip into retirement with the third taking up a negotiated appointment to remain within the organisation.

With the full might of the Turner and Butler marketing plan the very first and only lead required (just one will do!) was generated within just a couple of months of the business coming to market with the deal sealed a couple of months later than that. Bought and sold by Accountants by profession, payment was made by invoice, reducing much of the accounting and legal red tape and of course costs involved in the deal, enabling the vendor to literally sail off in the sunset in his other boat to an enjoyable retirement on the West coast of France.

After several false starts, with acceptable offers often derailed by the somewhat onerous nature of the terms of the transfer of the lease on the High Street retail premises occupied by the business, a deal was negotiated very close to the original Asking Price and finally concluded some twelve months after the business was brought to market and in a way that ensured that the announcement of the sale to the employees was completely controlled by our Client.

With the negotiation of an extended handover period, the original Owner was able to conclude several projects in progress at the time of the deal as well as giving time to the new Owners to re-locate back to the UK, avail themselves of the significant expertise and experience of our Client in running the business and secure the loyalty of all the staff employed within it.

Launched over twenty-five years earlier the publication had an established circulation of 22,000 and a geographical coverage of 180 square miles including three large market towns, having become a valuable mouthpiece for the local community and an essential advertising medium for the many businesses, large and small operating in the area.

Following just its first appearance in the Turner Butler ad in the Sunday Times the Owners, who coincidentally were planning a trip to visit friends near London, were invited to the offices, in Surrey, of one of the UK's leading regional newspaper groups for what they thought was just a preliminary chat about the newspaper.

To their amazement the meeting concluded with the signing of Heads of Agreement and a deal agreed at very close to one year's advertising revenues plus the value of the Balance Sheet, leaving them to plan their retirement on the train journey home and to gradually hand over the reins during the production of the next few issues.

Having developed a very detailed Sales Memorandum carefully written to disguise the identity of the business for sale and maintain confidentiality from Clients, Suppliers and competitors, the first stage was to identify likely buyers from those businesses already operating within the trade. Having owned the business for eleven of its twenty-five years of operation the Vendors were able to call upon their excellent knowledge of the trade and were able to assist Turner Butler in drawing up an initial list of targets.

By profiling this target list Turner Butler was able to widen the net considerably and approach not only those thought to be hot prospects but other interested potentially interested parties. With a number of parties declaring interest as a result of this exercise the price was driven up during the detailed negotiations handled by Turner Butler, a price far higher than the initial offer was finally struck, to the great satisfaction of the Vendors.

With such an approach, the business had performed consistently well over the ten or so years of its operation, but how saleable was a business so reliant on the current Owner, anxious to release herself from the business to spend more time with her newly retired partner?

Ironically, the Turner Butler marketing plan encompassing national financial broadsheet advertising, businesses for sale websites on the world-wide-web and national and international mailings to its extensive database of investors identified a buyer within the same Surrey village as the outlet itself. Already knowing the excellent reputation the business had within the area, the investor keenly a deal was completed within 6 months of the business going on sale at a figure very close to the original Asking Price - a marriage made in heaven.

This business was fashioned very much in the image of its Interior Designer Owner who was seeking to move into retirement, with the potential risk to new Owners of the possibility of the business fading with her exit.

Focussing very much on the prime retail position of the premises, located within one of the most fashionable areas of Central London, the marketing plan devised by Turner Butler to specifically identify a trade buyer looking to move in to Central London, generated a number of leads and in particular one from a business well established in the interior design sector and with its own widespread customer base. After lengthy negotiations, a deal was completed to include the stock and the goodwill in the business as well as a premium for the lease itself, enabling the Owner to commence a well deserved retirement.

Operating from substantial premises on a beautiful part of the Essex coast, Marine Maintenance Ltd is a Main Dealer and Service Centre for the innovative range of Honda Outboards and generators and offers a wide range of boat and outboard packages. With their experience, and with the excellent backing of suppliers, ensures the quality and value of all installations is first class.

Marine Maintenance Ltd also offers a full range of Marine Electronics from most mainline manufacturers, coupled with a supply and fit service and also provides a service installing engines and other items such as heating systems.

They sell complete motor boats and luxury motor yachts up to 14 meters in length. Their flagship products, which are a source of pride for the whole company, have earned them wide recognition in the market sourcing from the only manufacturers in Poland to build craft like this on an industrial scale.

Within six months of engaging Turner Butler and after considering many interested parties Jack and Stephen accepted an offer and are now enjoying a well earned break.

We asked Jack what made the difference, he said"Turner Butler did an excellent job, selling Marine Maintenance in a professional manner.

As you know we shopped around for a broker before asking you to sell us on your No Sale No fee deal, you fulfilled your obligations, achieving an excellent result and charged a reasonable fee.

We know how much you enjoy your work and that you will continue to successfully sell business in a caring , responsive and confidential manner."

Both sides of the business are equally important to the company, manufacturing products for customers nationwide, and the trade moulds for customers who appreciate attention to detail.

Other strengths lie in there staff who take on the task of trimming, gluing, packing and labelling goods, always willing to service the needs of our customers by working closely with them to deliver goods to their naturally high standards.

Working with all types of thermo-plastic materials and with involvement in manufacturing parts for the computer industry, BKS Plastics have become used to working with fire retardant materials. Manufacturing with these materials is important to any company wishing to sell goods to the United States of America.

The company now manufactures goods for a diverse range of markets, including building, shoe manufacture, trailer production and most recently, the computer sector.

BKS only use Engel's moulding machines, chosen for their long established, and industry wide reputation for quality. BKS plastics' machines range from 35 to 150 tonnes in size.

The other key strength of BKS Plastics is their staff, who take on the task of trimming, gluing, packing and labelling goods. They are always willing to service the needs of their customers by working with them closely to deliver goods that match their own high standards.

Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee

Also offering an excellent digitizing and commission service to customers who wish to supply their own items for embroidery, and a heat- seal and transfer service for those special or promotional events.

All orders are fulfilled in the modern premises, using the latest computer digitizing techniques, by a friendly and dedicated team.

Gemini Embroidery Ltd is a forward thinking and innovative company that leaves others standing. They have built their fine reputation by listening very carefully to the precise needs of their customers.

Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee

The company was losing money at a worrying rate. Showing losses before taxation of 33,600 supported by net assets of only 15,600 the owners felt it was time to relieve themselves of the financial worries and concerns that come with managing and owning their own business.

The owners called in an agent and were concerned with the valuation provided and the demands for advance payments and fees from these agents.

The owners then made the decision to call Turner Butler Britain's business brokers on 0800 028 9999.

The owners asked Turner Butler for an appraisal of the company and were happily surprised and elated when Turner Butler suggested a selling price of over twice the amount of the previous agents valuations with no advance fees what so ever.

Instructing Turner Butler is a decision that has secured the financial future of the owners, not was the sale successful but also totally tax efficient thanks to tax advice provided by advisors recommended by Turner Butler.

The owners will remain in the business and drive its future growth. Its aromatherapy and natural skincare products are available from a number of major retailers and through therapists, salons and independent stockiest. By benefiting from the PLCs international network of agents, the company's sales will grow rapidly.

Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee

With this in mind and after considering the full scope and breadth of Turner Butler's marketing, which includes weekly high profile advertising in National Broadsheet Newspapers and dedicated direct marketing; Geoff Wheatcroft was encouraged and engaged Turner Butler to attempt what he thought would be a most difficult sale.
Not so.

The all encompassing marketing meant that Geoff was dealing with enquiries within weeks and was soon negotiating the final terms of a transaction and can currently be found enjoying his retirement in the Dales.

Marathon Threads (Nottingham) Ltd are leading suppliers to Industrial & Commercial Embroiderers, retailers, schools & colleges and the home embroidery machine user. In addition to supplying some of the world's leading thread brands, Marathon Threads (Nottingham) Ltd also offers embroidery backings, underthreads and a complete range of accessories.

The experience proved to Geoff that however specialised a business sector might be, Turner Butler's aggressive and consistent marketing gets the job done.

The unique sound library of almost four million film sound recordings, part of the United Kingdoms heritage, had been closed and put into storage at Elstree studios some three years earlier.

The sound library had been offered to the National Sound Archive who lacked the funds to buy it. Dennis had received offers from abroad but didn't want the historic collection to leave Britain.

Turner Butler was asked to appraise the library at Elstree studios and suggested a substantial asking price. The sound recordings had been used in many major films including the James Bond series of films, "Les Miserables", Ghandi, Chaplin, Entrapment and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The Turner Butler research department found a ready buyer in Lloyd Billings of the Tape Gallery in London's Soho, a company that is responsible for providing the sound tracks to a host of ads, as well as countless short films and rock albums.

Lloyd is well aware of the historical record the library will be able to provide in the future. Though the selling price achieved by Turner Butler was not disclosed, it can be revealed it was over seven times higher than the best offer Dennis had received previously from overseas.

Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee

The business was sold with an immediate strong cash flow and no lean years. The income started as soon as the purchase was completed as the machines are located in 600 pubs and restaurants. There are 700 condom, mint and tampon vending machines. People patronised the vending machines day in and day out through times of recession and depression, as well as times of inflation.

The seller had placed the business with another transfer agent with no success, some purchasers were introduced but they lacked sufficient funds to proceed with the deal.

Our client was very disappointed as he had paid the agent an advance fee but felt the sale process was going nowhere.

The seller then decided to call Turner Butler who successful introduced a number of pre checked purchasers which led to a fast sale with a very content seller and a delighted purchaser.

The vending business continues to grow at the rate of over 10% per year with no end in sight.

As these vending machines are already located, they do most of the work. They are always on the job, displaying and offering the products for sale 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On the average it takes about 10 minutes, to restock products and collect all of the accumulated money for each machine. Vending machines are "silent salesman" They demand no wages and require only re-stocking of fresh supplies on a regular basis.

Though the selling price achieved by Turner Butler was not disclosed, it can be revealed it was over 50% higher than the valuation placed by the first unsuccessful transfer agents.

Successfully sold by the Turner Butler team on a No Sale No Fee Guarantee