Summary

This garden servicing business has sustained the Owner for a number of years whilst he prepares to emigrate. A seasonal business, with very busy summers and quiet winters allows a buyer to look at other income streams to add to the profitability. An attractive opportunity for under R400K

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Fully describe the business's activities?

Cutting and maintenance of clients lawns and gardens

How long has the business been established?

4 Years

How long has the owner had the business?

Since inception

How does the business operate on a daily basis?

The Owner has one team and visits the clients on a cyclical basis

What competition exists?

There are numerous similar businesses in the region, each with their own customer base

How could the profitability of the business be improved?

A young and motivated owner could add a number of additional income streams all garden related such as landscaping, fertilising, tree felling or trimming etc,

How involved is the Owner in running the business?

On a full time daily basis, working with the team

What are the trading hours?

Mondays to Fridays: 07.30 to 5.00pm

What are the main assets of the business?

200 gardens
3 Lawnmowers
4 Bush Cutters
1 Blower
1 Chainsaw
Rakes, spades, forks, petrol cans etc

Do any require repairing?

Strengths?

Excellent reputation for quality of service and reliability
Them Seller communicates with his clients regularly and also ensures that he is priced within the market segment.

Weaknesses?

Staff require tight control and can be unreliable.

Opportunities?

The business lends itself to adding additional income streams such as:
Topsoil applications and fertilising of lawns and gardens
Landscaping and refuse removal
Tree felling

Threats?

The most significant threat to this type of business is the weather...although a catch up is often called for after bad weather....however bad weather can also bring new opportunities afterwards, such as tree felling and refuse removal.