This is the ad which I think would suit me and my mother in are first business. We both have worked in shops before and both believe that it cant be that hard to run are own convenience store. We are thinking about buying the lease of an existing running business. In order to finance this we will get a loan in the region of £60,000. Profitable COUNTER NEWS, CONFECTIONERY, TOBACCO, GREETING CARDS, STATIONERY, ICES, SOFT DRINKS, slight CONVENIENCE GROCERIES. Features Single fronted medium sized Sales Shop, approx. 13 ft. frontage x 25 ft. depth, with lino floor, fluorescent lighting and fully equipped including modern adjustable shelving, 2 greeting card display stands with drawers, Walls' ice cream deep freeze (on loan), plus 1 additional deep freeze, upright double-door drinks fridge, upright single-door drinks fridge, counter, 2 electronic cash registers, etc. Turnover WE ARE INFORMED the turnover averages £6,200 p.w. in our opinion offering further potential to increase in the right hands. Wholesale newsbill £950 p.w. Gross profit 17% approx. Staff The business is at present operated by a husband and wife team with the assistance of 1 part time staff. Opening Hours Monday - Saturday inclusive - 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday opening - 6 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Closing 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. for lunch Accommodation The accommodation with FULL GAS FIRED CENTRAL HEATING comrpises: 2 bedrooms (1 double, 1 single) Bathroom with bath, w.c. and wash hand basin Lounge Kitchen Outside Medium sized garden. Driveway with parking. Tenure We understand that subject to satisfactory references the landlady is prepared to grant a new 10 years lease at a rental of approx. £8,300 p.a. exclusive of rates, with rent reviews. Uniform Business Rates: £2,650 p.a. approx. + water rates (metered). PERSONALLY INSPECTED AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Price TO INCLUDE THE SECURE LEASE, GOODWILL, FIXTURES & FITTINGS, £44,000, plus STOCK AT VALUATION (£15,000 approx). SUBSTANTIAL LOAN TO AN APPROVED APPLICANT Please comment on anything we have missed out on, or any surpises which we will be hit with. And if you think its a good business to start off with? etc etc... Please reply...