Summary
This registered pest control business was established 21 years ago Specialises in Soil Poisoning of building foundations for residential and industrial developers. Further more they are doing weed control and serve many domestic clients Not only Polokwane , but also the surrounding rural areas in Northern Limpopo Can be operated from home or plot - providing that ample storage and parking is available
Give me more informationFully describe the business's activities?
The activities can be described as follow:
* Pre - and Post construction soil poisoning ( trenches / under floors / new buildings ) - 25%
* Weed control - 20%
* Domestic pests ( Rodents / crawling and flying insects ) - 45%
* Others - 10%
How long has the business been established?
How long has the owner had the business?
How does the business operate on a daily basis?
* 3 x Teams are using their company vehicles to visiting clients according to job cards
* Depending on the type of work - each team are servicing 4 to 5 clients per day
* Job cards are completed for each client and submitted to the office by day-end
* Work and operational issues are discussed with management - and the next day's job cards are handed out
* The business in also serving clients on the Northern rural areas of Limpopo like Mooketsi / Alldays / Vivo and as
far as Venda
What competition exists?
What are the seasonal trends?
* Crawling and flying insects - Summer months
* Weed control - Summer months
What Balance Sheet and Income Statements are available?
How could the profitability of the business be improved?
* The business should improve it's BEE rating and secure more Governmental contracts and from listed companies
* The business can be operated from a small holding / other privately own property to reduce overheads
Give a breakdown of staff/ functions/ length of service?
The Pest control officers :
* 1 - 19 years
* 2 - 14 years
* newly appointed
How involved is the Owner in running the business?
He is the current holder of the "" P "" certificate / license and have to inspect all work and take responsibility for all regulating procedures
When does the current lease end?
Note that this business can easily be re-located to a privately owned property or small holding
An office / safe storage for chemicals / storage for equipment / parking for vehicles will be required
What are the trading hours?
Do you require a licence?
This will be a requirement for a new owner - since the seller is certified and is doing the inspections while the staff is working under supervision
3 Day Course Available in Pretoria - For Buyers own account
( Practical Training is then required - the seller might be able to assist )
What are the main assets of the business?
* 3 x motorized spray tanks ( 600L )
* 1 X Igeba Fogger machines
* 3 x Knapsack sprayers
* 2 x Computers
* 2 x Industrial drills
* Office equipment
How have they been valued ?
2018 Isuzu KB 250 P/U S/C @ R 160 000
2015 Isuzu KB 250 P/U S/C @ R 110 500
201? Isuzu KB 250 P/U S/C @ R 120 300
Other loose assets are valued at a reasonable price
Strengths?
* Database of about 300 clients
* Well know and received in the city
* Reputation for excellent work
* Experienced and loyal staff
* Essential service business - serving multiple industries
* Can be incorporated into an existing business trading in ....property maintenance / chemical / construction
Weaknesses?
The new owner / operator should have a valid certification to operate in the industry
Opportunities?
* Higher BEE rating will ensure the assess to wider market
* Cut overheads by moving the business to a privately owned premises
Threats?
Constant competition
What is the reason for the sale?
Why is this a good business?
* The staff is experienced
* The business is relatively easy to manage
* There are definite opportunities to to grow the business in the right hands
* Long proven profitability history
* Can be integrated into other industries
* The business is correctly priced to sell
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