Cash and Carry Wholesaler This business is a professional trade only wholesale cash and carry service for independent retailers that stocks a wide range of items including confectionery, drink, batteries, smoking provisions, giftware, tools, underwear, watches, kitchen and housewares, toys and games, electrical, car accessories and cleaners, £1 lines and branded clearance goods, etc., with new stock constantly arriving. Owned by the current vendor since 2002, the business is constantly busy with very little local competition. With on-line ordering facilities the business is now established across the UK and abroad including Malta, Spain and the Falklands. 100% Cash and Carry, the business has a very small minimum order level and delivers using couriers plus its own vehicles for local deliveries to small local independents across Hampshire and Dorset. The majority of goods are sourced in the UK with a small percentage from Europe, customers can purchase from the on-line catalogue which showcases in excess of 1,500 items across a range of popular categories. Quality Assurance:Member of the Federation of Small BusinessesMember of the Chamber of CommerceEquipment:Fork lift and pallet trucks plus a small van Point of sale softwareAdministration and Sage Accounting systemCustomer Service:This business provides customers with the right products at the right prices, with the emphasis on service, value, quality and reliability.Key Strengths:The business is well established with a reliable reputation and is very profitable benefiting from its close supplier relationship and consequent buying power. The business has earned an outstanding reputation for its professionalism, service, reliability, flexibility, efficient order fulfilment and a willingness to help. With a loyal and growing customer base of circa 9,000 the business retains a high level of repeat business, particularly among a number of customers returning on a regular basis due to the excellent choice of products and competitive pricing.