Summary

Chipper Hiring business in Garden Route, covering area East from Plettenberg Bay to Stillbaai in the West, and inland to Oudtshoorn. Needs a local Owner to drive the business and to network and market locally.

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Fully describe the business's activities?

Site clearing
Alien plant eradication
Orchard maintenance
Stump removal

How does the business operate on a daily basis?

The business currently has a full time manager and supervisor as well as general workers.
Ideally it should be Owner operated, but the current Owner has the same business in Stellenbosch and cannot manage both.

How could the profitability of the business be improved?

By being Owner managed

Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?

Manager, Supervisor, and two general workers.

Do any have management potential?

Yes, the supervisor is very capable of working independently and also has a drivers license.

How involved is the Owner in running the business?

Not at all as he is based just outside Cape Town

When does the current lease end?

Ongoing month by month

What are the trading hours?

08-00 to 17-00 Monday to Fridays

What are the main assets of the business?

2 Chippers
Stump grinder
Site Office

Strengths?

Known name in the business.
Quality equipment.
Excellent Visibility!.....because of position on a very busy road.

Weaknesses?

Owner too far away and busy to focus on this branch of his operation.
Market related pricing needs to be addressed.

Opportunities?

Offer additional services related to the industry.
Network with contractors and builders.
More local networking and marketing.

Threats?

There are no known threats to this business.

What is the reason for the sale?

The Owner resides and operates a similar business near Cape Town.
He realises that by owning both he cannot do proper justice to either, and wishes to sell off the George operation and allow him to focus on his main business.