Established Photographic, Printing & Digital Imaging Business
£35,000
£83,700
£25,000
Overview
Leasehold
2003
- Excellent Reputation
- Friendly & Professional Team
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Well Equipped Business
This long-established photographic, printing and digital imaging business has been trading from a prominent high-street location in Ealing since 2003, building a strong reputation within the local community over more than 23 years.
Originally established as a photographic and print shop, the business has developed into a versatile local service provider offering a broad range of photographic, printing, design and digital imaging services to both private and commercial customers.
The business is now offered at £35,000 for the goodwill and business, with the extensive range of professional photographic, printing and finishing equipment available separately by negotiation.
This flexible approach provides an opportunity for a purchaser to acquire the business and select the equipment most suited to their requirements. It may be particularly attractive to an existing operator who already owns some machinery but is looking to expand its service offering, acquire additional equipment or establish a presence in the Ealing area.
The business provides a broad range of services, including:
• Photo printing and digital imaging
• Passport and ID photographs
• Personalised photo gifts
• Photo books
• Ready-made and bespoke frames
• Film processing
• Film and slide scanning
• Media transfer
• Design and print services
• Business stationery
• Large-format posters and printing
• Photographic products and accessories
The business also offers a wide range of additional personalised and specialist services, including hot foil printing, calendars, and personalised wedding, birthday and Christmas cards, alongside many other services tailored to customer requirements.
The business has an established local customer base comprising private customers, schools, independent businesses and community organisations.
The business occupies a prominent position on a vibrant, tree-lined high street in Ealing, surrounded by a range of complementary independent retailers.
The location benefits from established local footfall and regular passing trade, providing a strong platform for a purchaser to continue and develop the existing operation.
The business currently trades six days a week, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, offering scope for a purchaser to review the existing trading hours and develop the operation further if appropriate.
A comprehensive range of professional photographic, printing and finishing equipment is available as part of the wider sale, but is not included within the £35,000 business purchase price.
The vendor is flexible regarding the equipment and is willing to consider a package tailored to the purchaser's individual requirements. This could suit an existing operator who may already have some equipment but requires additional machinery, or a purchaser looking to develop or expand the range of services offered.
Price £35,000 for the goodwill and business.
Equipment and machinery available separately by negotiation.
Stock is excluded from the asking price and will be valued separately and payable in addition to the purchase price.
The business operates from a bright, wheelchair-accessible, glass-fronted retail unit within a 20th-century brick terrace. The ground-floor premises offer an inviting customer area (approximately 3m x 5m) leading to an open-plan workshop housing modern, high-quality printing equipment, including a customer mini-lab, C70, large-format printer, and Epson professional printers.
To the rear are a small storage area, kitchen, WC, and access to an 8m x 10m garden providing secure parking for two vehicles, an exceptional asset in this location, with potential space for a small portacabin. The business has no lease responsibility for the two upper floors.
Despite operating without formal contracts, the company benefits from exceptionally high customer retention, driven by strong service levels, competitive pricing, and a broad product range. The team consists of 1 full-time employee, 2 part-time staff, and a self-employed sales contractor.
Extending opening hours, including potentially reopening from previous longer hours or trading on Sundays, could increase customer access and sales.
The business’s strong local brand and reputation provide a solid foundation for geographical expansion, such as opening a second branch in another area.
Marketing initiatives, including digital advertising and enhanced social media presence, could attract new clients beyond the current word-of-mouth and passing trade.
Additionally, the business could broaden its service offerings or explore niche markets to enhance profitability further.
With parking available and a prime high street location lacking independent competitors, this venture presents an attractive opportunity to expand an already profitable and respected local business.
Features
Key Information
- Services Offered: Printing, Other
Reputation
- Google: 4.4
Online Presence
- Facebook: Yes
- Instagram: Yes
Location
- High Street Location
- High Footfall
- Nearby Car Parking
- Limited Competition
Property
Financial & More
(Exclusive of Asking Price)