There must be something very satisfying when all the money you make goes into your own pocket - not your bosses.
Running your own business is seriously hard work. But unlike many salaried jobs - the harder you work the more money you make.
The popularity of shows like Dragons Den show there is a huge appetite for entrepreneurial spirit.
Building the network and contacts from scratch is a daunting task. One option is to buy an existing business as your first step to building your empire.
To help you we have put together a list of some of the hottest prospects with some help from uk.businessesforsale.com.
The Bridge End Inn - Birchgrove
Asking price - £109,950
Net profit: Available on request
This gorgeous pub and restaurant is available for lease.
According to the listing this is a "superb" opportunity to acquire popular food-led hub of community life with excellent year-round regular and passing trade.
It comes also comes with with smart three bed family apartment.
Hogans Bar and Frill - Morriston
Asking price - £295,000
Turnover - £200,000
In many ways this is two businesses in one.
Not only is it a bar that can hold over 100 people, there is also a first floor office complex which earns a tidy £12,000 a year!
A waterfront restaurant - Trawler Road
Asking price - £139,950
Turnover - £260,000
Net profit - £55,000
Mustard and Rye is a beautifully decorated restaurant/café/bar, based in the marina.
According to the listing the business has 85 seated or 125 standing capacity.
There is also the possibility of a small office unit to the downstairs that can be rented for £8,000 per annum.
The premises has a full commercial kitchen, under two years old in immaculate condition, as well as a fully-functional cocktail bar.
For more information see here.
MGR Motors
Asking price - £195,000
Turnover - £295,982
Net profit - £42,003
This is a well-established MOT, repair, tyre and servicing specialist, offering an ideal, very accessible location with two large buildings separated into MoT and service centre, together with a small detached office building.
According to the listing the business carries out as many as 5,000 class four MoT’s a year, with several local contracts in place and a very strong and established local following.
Though the business has been successful, it would also greatly benefit from adopting a more vigorous marketing policy.
For more informations see here.
Run the local offy?
Asking price - £284,995
Turnover - £352,304
Cocktails Off Licence on Neath Road has the tidy takings of £6,000 - £7,000 per week!
According to the listing The shop itself has been run by the current owners for nearly 30 years now and they are looking towards a well-earned retirement.
For more information see here.
Cafe in Clydach
Asking price - £49,950
Turnover - £100,000
The busy café Fresh 2 Lips is well known in the area and has many loyal customers.
According to the listing the cafe offers both hot and cold foods with a wide range of baguettes, breakfast’s and wholesome main meals.
The cafe itself has been run by the current owner for nearly nine years, who is now looking to pursue other business interests.
The turnover is in the region of £100,000 which includes local deliveries and a take away services.
For more information see here.
Print and copy business
Asking price - £79,950
Turnover - £170,000
This well-established print and copy shop also includes a mailbox business.
According to the listing the business is profitable, with a loyal and knowledgeable team of staff in place capable of managing all day-to-day running of the business.
The business has a very good reputation locally, providing for all design, print, copying needs. As the business is located close to a large university campus they specialise in both hard and soft binding.
