Traditional Book Shop Ludlow, Shropshire, United Kingdom Advert ref: BS844K Business description
This long established business specialises in the sale of new books and around 9,000 titles are available. The business has been established for eighteen years and is a member of a buying group which enjoys generous discounts through T.H.E. wholesalers from whom books can be ordered and delivered on a daily basis, which eliminates the need for holding large quantities of each book in stock. Two other wholesalers are also used by the business.
A very small amount of other items are available in the shop, including calendars, greetings cards from one manufacturer only, speaking books and maps. The speaking books are increasing in popularity and are a good area for growing the business.
There are few competitors in the town, the only other independent book shops are one that specialises in books that are now out of print and another that also sells Artists materials. There is no W. H. Smiths in the town and only a small Tesco, and there are no other major chains stores.
A big feature of this business is its school sales, it supplies several local schools and colleges with their educational books and this is regular on going business. It also benefits from the tourist trade and offers a good selection of local and national maps, but once tourists are in the shop, they appreciate the many and varied books on offer. Small town shops also have a valuable customer base in the locals because most residents like to support their town businesses and book sales are never ending. The range of children’s books is also extensive and this brings in the parents as well.
Anyone who likes books and wanted to increase on the current business would not only enjoy this attractive business but would also have several possible ways of increasing the turnover, including developing the sale of book tokens and increasing the range of talking books. There are also associated products that could be introduced such as stationery products and the retail floor area could be easily increased with some small alterations.
The claim of this business is that it supplies “new books for all of the family” and keeping to this promise has resulted in a loyal customer base that passes from parents to children.
Years established: Eighteen
Employees: One person can operate this business
Trading hours: Mon to Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm
Property: Leasehold
Lease terms
On a fully renewable lease with a rentof £7,340 pa
Location
In a major shopping road very close to the town centre
Expansion potential
Various areas to expand
Competition / Market
Very little locally
Support & training
Any required
Reasons for selling
Retirement
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| | Financial details Asking price: £27,000
Sales revenue: £91,000
Net profit: Undisclosed
Furniture / Fixtures value: Undisclosed
Inventory / Stock value: £40,000 Photos 
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