East Flanders: successful bicycle shop

DESCRIPTION AND ACTIVITIESThis family business has been in existence since 1966 and specializes in the sale and maintenance of new and young premium used cars (passenger cars and, to a lesser extent, vans).For sales, it works together with a main dealer.Maintenance and repairs are carried out in its own workshop of approximately 500 m², equipped for maintenance, diagnostics, tire service, and delivery preparation.It is a small company (2 directors + 2.5 FTE) and can therefore respond quickly, offer optimal service, and find solutions as soon as possible.The most important marketing tool is therefore word-of-mouth advertising.The average annual turnover is approximately EUR 3,000,000with an EBITDA margin of approximately 6%. LOCATIONThe company is located in the province of East Flanders, in a prominent commercial location along a busy highway.This building is the face of the company!The building comprises a showroom of approximately 360 m² + a workshop, and has a total floor area of approximately 860 m² on a plot of approximately 1,908 m², located in an industrial zone.There is therefore ample parking space around the building. REASON FOR SALEGiven the age of the current owners, long-term continuity needs to be prepared for. TO BE TAKEN OVERThe aim is to sell 100% of the shares in this very healthy company, which is debt-free, including the available liquid assets.The business premises can be purchased or rented.The current owner is willing to assist the acquiring party in transferring knowledge and contacts. The period and modalities in which this can take place are negotiable.All terms of the takeover are negotiable.

DESCRIPTION AND ACTIVITIESThis family business has been in existence since 1972 and is active in both the cultivation (apples & pears) and the processing and bottling of 100% natural fruit juices.The company aims to achieve profitable growth by delivering high-quality, healthy fruit juices to health-conscious consumers in Flanders through optimal service to profitable points of sale.Its activities are both agriculture-oriented (own orchard) and focused on processing (pressing, mixing, pasteurizing, bottling) and sales (local shops, regional product channels, own sales/orders).It is a small business (1 director + 1.5 FTE + a few temporary and flexi workers).The average annual turnover is approximately EUR 1,000,000with a gross margin of approximately 65%.LOCATIONThe company is located in an agricultural area in Flanders, in its own commercial building.In total, the company manages an area of 7.5 hectares, consisting of a house, a commercial building, and an apple and pear orchard.REASON FOR SALEGiven the age of the current owner, preparations must be made to ensure continuity in the longer term.TO BE TAKEN OVERThe initial aim is to sell the entire business.However, a 100% takeover of the shares + the real estate is also negotiable.The current owner is willing to assist the acquiring party in transferring knowledge and contacts. The period and modalities in which this can take place are negotiable.

DESCRIPTION AND ACTIVITYThis company was founded in 2010. It specializes in creating customized private tourist tours and exclusive visits in Ghent.The company targets (international) companies, liberal professions, professional organizations, and governments that visit Ghent in a business context and subsequently wish to explore the city in a high-quality manner.The company is a niche player that positions itself at the intersection of a guide agency and an event organizer. The company combines in-depth cultural expertise and its own team of guides with strong organization and service tailored to business customers.It is the only company in the tourism sector in Ghent that focuses specifically on a B2B clientele and whose core business is customization.The company is an established name in Ghent. It enjoys an excellent reputation and distinguishes itself through its personal approach, professionalism, and consistently high quality of its programs, both in terms of content and organization.To carry out the programs, the company has a close-knit and experienced team of highly educated, certified guides who also have a strong affinity with the business world. With a portfolio of more than 1,000 customized programs, they have the tools to make every assignment a success.Annual turnover is approximately EUR 85,000.Approximately 97% of the turnover is B2B - 3% (high-end) private sales.Approximately one-third of the turnover is generated with companies from abroad.