[Moderator David@stives]

Hi Guys

Just saw this business for sale, food for thought, also here is a link to a good Website giving selling advice

http://www.cleaningmergers.co.uk/mistakes/index.htm

South West London Cleaning Business

£163K turnover. The business provides cleaning and maintenance services to a wide range of commercial clients. Typical charges range from £45 up to £2,000 per job. The owner works full time in the business. Part time staff are employed to carry out cleaning and maintenance work. Customers include estate agents, property management companies, residential landlords, housing associations and commercial landlords. The typical contract runs for 2 years. The business is marketed through direct marketing. An e-mail bulletin is sent out to customers and potential customers every week. The business started in January 2008. The business uses Microsoft software for e-mail, letters, invoice and bookkeeping. A new owner could further develop the business through additional marketing. The owner wishes to pursue another business venture. The owner is willing to provide a handover period for a buyer. Guide price £200K.