Business For Sale – Rare And Exciting Photography

Business

Hilton Smythe are welcoming to the market Diana Celine Photography.

The business has been established for 10 years.

Our clients have really enjoyed their time running the business, but now wish to travel.

Diana Celine studio is located on Wesley Street, Southport town centre providing ample footfall. The street has been nominated for High Street of the Year 2018 and is well known in the area for its community events such as festivals. It’s also often featured in the local paper and has appeared on Granada Reports, Hollyoaks, Mickey Flanagan’s Thinking Aloud Tour on Sky 1 and a feature Length Musical called Perfectly Frank.

The business has been trading from the same location for 10 years and has a lot of repeat custom and word of mouth recommendations.

The business has a weekly feature in the local newspaper called the Birthday Club and works closely with the Visiter newspaper, Southport Football club, Babyballet and other local companies which boost cross promotion, networking and recommendations.

They are at the top on the first page of google for several searches such as “Southport Photographer” “Photographer Southport” “cake smash southport” ”newborn photography southport” “family photography southport” and more.

The business has a large following on Facebook with over 5000 followers.

The company offers different package deals for every occasion, the most popular being baby and family packages, There is potential to push the wedding packages, fairy portraiture, after school clubs and photography courses should the buyer desire.

Please see company website,

Our clients are offering a hand over period to ensure the continued success of the business.

This is a turnkey business, the sale will include the website, future bookings and equipment.

We feel it would suite a partnership, perhaps husband and wife team or family ran.

Early viewing comes highly recommended as the business is positioned in a highly sought for location with low annual rent, a huge client base and scope to build upon.

Location

Wesley Street is pedestrianised 10:00-18:00, there is parking on Eastbank Street and a multi-storey car park a few minutes’ walk away

The business is surrounded by a wealth of shops, trade businesses and residential homes and benefits from a high volume of passing trade.

The area of the business is well served by the public transport system, with several bus stops within easy walking distance of the property and train station just a 5-minute walk away.

The area is also well served by the A-roads, with the A565 being within easy driving distance of the business, which links to the M6 motorway network.

Premises

The premises are extremely well presented inside and out, with bespoke décor, attractive external signage and located in a central trading position on Wesley Street, Southport.

Ground floor

Double fronted shop floor comprising of ample display space.

To the rear of the shop is the printing room and kitchen, with rear exit.

1st floor

Large photography studio with ample storage for shooting props.

Equipment Included In The Sale,

Backdrops/floor drops

Props/Outfits

Blankets/Towels

Fairy Props

Seasonal Props/Window Display

Lighting/equipment

Cameras/Lens

Portable Backdrop System

Baskets/Buckets/Suitcases

Sofa (upstairs)

Kids Chairs

Vintage style peddle car

Gazebo

Shelving

Desks x2

Computers

Software

Couches

Chairs x8

Cupboard 1

Cupboard 2

Frames

3 Piece Suite

Large Format Printer

Laptop

Alarm and CCTV

Large Guillotine cutter

Shelving

Fire Extinguishers x2

Decorations To Include

Large decorative bench

Bay trees

Large Carved Mushrooms x3

Lighting/lamps

Vintage style gramophone

Clock

Partition Blind

Hat Stand

Mirrors

A – Board

Sunny Southport’ sign

A – Frame

The business is fully alarmed with a cut system and up to date with fire and safety regulations

Tenure

Leasehold – A new lease is negotiable with the landlord

We are advised the annual rent is £6,500.

The business benefits from rates relief.

Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday to Saturday 9am till 5:00pm

Sunday Closed

Staff

Owner ran with 1 full time staff member.

Financial Profile

The business reports a turnover for last year of approximately £69,567 with a Gross profit of £62,778.