Are you thinking of expanding your event planning operation

$85,000

Wedding Planning and Decorating Business, Victoria BC
A rare opportunity to acquire an expanding but easily managed business in one of the most beautiful areas of beautiful British Columbia. Victoria has a mild climate, it rarely snows and both the scenery and the quality of life are quite exceptional.

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DESCRIPTION:

Wedding Consultation & Planning
Sophisticated Wedding Décor
Rentals of Wedding Items
Planning of Destination Weddings to Victoria.
Good income also from local brides.
Excellent reputation for designing superior events.
Beautiful downtown Victoria showroom with displays of rental items and more.
Clients come from USA, Asia and Europe.
Works closely with sub-contracted caterers, florists etc.
The company is well respected and recommended by the major Hotels
Website, custom logo and corporate designs are also included.
Full turn-key operation.
Could be home-based business
Existing premises are rented on a one year lease which can be renewed long-term if desired.

REASON FOR SELLING:

This is a family-run partnership.
The senior partner wishes to retire and another wants to expand his other business interests.
Training will be provided along with ongoing assistance if required

LOCATION:

The City of Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island has been voted in the top ten places in the world to live.
Best Island in North America (voted by Conde Nast)
Premier Destination Wedding Venue for out of state couples.

DETAILS:

7 years in business
Excellent expanding turnover
50% growth in 2003
Price includes inventory of about 6,000 rentable items
Inventory replacement value about $115,000
Members of Tourism Victoria

COMPUTERIZED DATABASE INCLUDES:

Venues & Suppliers
Musicians & Entertainers
Estimating & Working Grids
Budgeting Sheets
Itinerary Lists
Resource Information
Categorized Photographs

STAFF:

All existing staff are part-time or on call.
List of existing and on-call staff totals around 12 people.

SALE ALSO INCLUDES:

Transfer of existing phone and fax numbers
Website and email address included in sale.

VENDOR ASSISTANCE

Owners will stay on and train over transition period if required.

BUSINESS CONSISTS OF:

Wedding rentals (approximately 6,000 items see photos)
Full inventory
Goodwill
Client base
Website

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Financial statements are available to serious potential purchasers, only after the business premises have been viewed and an initial meeting has taken place with the current owners.