This document discusses business valuation methods for different types of businesses. It provides details on how freehold retail businesses, leasehold businesses, manufacturing/distribution businesses, cafe/restaurant businesses, service businesses, security businesses, pubs, hotels, and other business types are typically valued. The key factors that determine valuation amounts for each business type are location, turnover, profits, assets, contracts, customer base, and potential for growth. Business Vision is then introduced as an expert consultant that performs accurate business valuations to help owners understand what their business is worth when deciding to sell.

1. "There is a time to sow,
a time to reap and a time to harvest"
VALUATIONS
BusinessVision has expert consultants in specialist business sectors to carry out an accurate
valuation of a business.
When an owner of a business decides to sell, one of the main questions in his/her mind is
how much is my business worth?
There are many factors that determine a Valuation and the valuation process is often
referred to as a skill or Art of Science. Various formulas and techniques are used but the
basic principal however at the end of the day is 'A business is only worth what someone
is prepared to pay for it' to determine an accurate valuation, comparative methods of
similar businesses is said to indicate accuracy.
The following are indicators of how the following businesses are valued:
FREEHOLD RETAIL
In the sale of freehold retail, convenience stores and supermarkets, factors such as weekly
turnover,location of the property,condition,potential for expansion,threat of new entrants,
competition and gross margin after turnover are all important factors.
LEASEHOLD
The valuation of leasehold of a similar retail business is based on turnover, gross margin, and
the condition of the shop, terms of the lease, location and future potential.
MANUFACTURING/DISTRIBUTION
Valuation of manufacturing/distribution business is based on asset value (Fixed current
assets) jobs in progress, multiple of net profits and future potential.
CAFE/DELI FOOD RESTAURANT
The valuation of a cafe/deli food restaurant business is based on turnover, gross margin,
net profits, condition, location, footfall, fit-out and contents.
SERVICE BUSINESS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Valuation is usually based on percentage annual turnover fees, net profit & earnings, profile
and customer base.
LARGE SECURITY SECTOR BUSINESSES SUCHAS SECURITY COMPANIES
OR CORPORATE CLEANING COMPANIES
Valuation is based on turnover, multiple of net profits, residual income from
long term contracts, profile of customer base and net assets.
PUBS
Valuation of a pub is based on turnover, location of the property, condition, potential
for expansion and development of the site and the mix of turnover - food/drink/
off-licence sales.
HOTELS
Valuation of a hotel is based on turnover, number of rooms, condition, location,
profitability, occupancy.
valuations
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2. Business Vision provides a highly professional and confidential sales consultancy
service to buyers and sellers of small-medium sized businesses nationwide.
Our portfolio of clients include a range of high profile corporate organisations
and SMEs.We also specialize in the buying and selling of pubs and restaurants.
Business Vision maintains an immediate large classified listing of both businesses
for sale and potential buyers who are actively seeking to buy, lease or acquire a
particular type of business or acquisition nationwide.
about us
BusinessVision provides a professional private sales consultancy service to buyers and
sellers of small-medium sized businesses nationwide. Established in 1996, we have
represented businesses in the manufacturing, construction, retail, distribution,
publican and hospitality trades, property investment, the service sectors and
commercial sectors in the private sale of their business.
Our services involve valuing the going concern and business assets, preparing a
business prospectus and targeting key buyers for the business, be they investors or
other parties within the business sector.
We provide an extremely private and confidential service, and do not publicly
promote or advertise the business for sale. Before we discuss any of our businesses
for sale we require potential buyers to fill out and sign a Confidentiality Agreement
which declares that they will not disclose any information or material received to
any third party. We tend to privately approach a shortlist of companies or
individuals who are strategically positioned to buy the business in question.
experience
Experienced in selling and buying businesses in following sectors:
• Hospitality sector (pubs, restaurants, nightclubs & hotels)
• Manufacturing, packaging and distribution companies
• Service sector businesses
• Retail, supermarkets and convenience stores
• Filling stations
• Irish commercial property freehold and leasehold lettings
• UK & European commercial property investments
• Franchises
• Liquor licenses
services
SELLING A BUSINESS
"There is a time to sow, a time to reap and a time to harvest"
Business Proverb.
There comes a stage when a business owner or Director decides to sell their
business.The reason can vary for wishing to sell, be it retirement, no interest
from family members wishing to continue on with the business, burn-out,
business growing too fast to control, or simply one wants a change.
Business Vision provides a private and confidential sales consultancy
service which includes:
• Valuations of business
• Preparing a prospectus of the business for sale
• Executing a binding Confidentiality Agreement
• Developing sales and marketing plan
• Buyer sourcing/identification
• Buyer targeting
• Negotiations - sale agreement
• Dialogue to sale completion
mission statement
BusinessVision are dedicated and committed to providing our clients with the
highest quality of service and professionalism when buying or selling a
business. We will quickly identify and implement a course of action necessary
to make this a smooth and successful transition while always maintaining
privacy and confidentiality.
PREVIOUS CLIENTS SINCE 2005 INCLUDE:
SERVICE COMPANIES
Fealevalley Plant Hire Ltd., Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
Secure All Security Ltd., Galway.
Trionics CCTV Security, Dublin.
Conservatory Centre, Galway.
Britton Contractors Road Sweeping, Dublin.
Healthy Living e-commerce site, Nationwide.
MANUFACTURING/PACKAGING/DISTRIBUTION
Everyday Foods, Galway.
Ropers STS Electrical/Tool Distribution, Dublin.
Loughnane Meats, Loughrea, Galway.
Chrome Ireland, Dublin.
RETAIL
Ballycummin Shopping Centre & Spar Supermarket, Limerick.
Centra Dorset Street, Dublin.
Centra Texaco Filling Station, Galway Road,Tuam.
Gala Supermarket, Scariff, Co. Clare.
Texaco Costcutter, Ballindine, Co. Mayo.
Mace, Middleton, Co. Cork.
Everyday Newsagent, Galway.
Maloney’s Corner Store, Galway.
Londis, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo.
In regard to retail sales of convenience stores and supermarkets
we have a broad database of potential independent buyers and
national symbol group contacts that ensure we can achieve
premium price for business.
PUBS / FREEHOLDS
Moor Lane, Cashel, Co Tipperary.
Booze Bar, Dunmore, Co Galway.
Little Clancys, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim.
The White Horse, Headford, Co. Galway.
The Black River Inn, Shrule, Co. Mayo.
The Copper Beech, Straide, Foxford, Co. Mayo.
PUBS / HOTELS LEASEHOLDS
Monks, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.
Kingsvalley Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway.
Hooper Bar, Swinford, Co. Mayo.
Martyn’s Bar, Dunmore, Co. Galway.
B&Bs
Aston House, Bishop O’Donnell Road, Galway.
Abbey Lodge , College Road, Galway.
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS
Area Franchise Arabica, Dublin area.
Arabica, Galway.
Ambiance Restaurant, Gort, Galway.
Moorings, Oranmore. Co Galway.
COMMERCIAL UNITS FREEHOLDS
Block 1 and 2, Cottage Hill Business Park, Loughrea,
containing eight units.
Unit 5, North West Business Park, Carrick on Shannon.
COMMERCIAL LETS
At BusinessVision we acquire tenants for Commercial Properties.
We have a database of blue-chip clients looking for commercial
property on an ongoing basis.
Example:
Country Stoves & Fireplaces,Tuam Road, Galway.
Boyle Sports, Ballycummin, Limerick.
Mocha Beans,Tuam, Galway.
LIQUOR LICENCE BROKERAGE
At BusinessVision we provide a comprehensive Service for the
buying or selling of seven day liquor licences.
FRANCHISES
Pitman Training, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
Smart Cartridge, Galway.
Arabica Coffee, Dublin area.
Mocha Beans, Nationwide.
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