Profitable UK Export Database & News Service with Global Growth Potential

Bristol
REF: INT3414

Asking Price:
£75,000
Annual Turnover:
£24,903
Annual Net Profit:
£13,000
REF: INT3414
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Overview

Tenure:
Relocatable
Established:
1988
  • Excellent Reputation
  • Very Loyal Customer Base
  • Huge Growth Potential
  • Low Overheads

This highly reputable business has been supporting UK exporters since the late 1980s by providing a subscription-based service designed to enhance international presence and market visibility.

The company offers an invaluable platform with a unique database containing information on 9,500 UK companies engaged in exporting goods and services globally. Its two primary platforms focus on delivering up-to-date export news, press release distribution, and broad media exposure, helping businesses navigate the complexities of global trade.

At the core of its offering is the extensive database, which provides businesses with access to vital resources, including market trends, export opportunities, and industry news. Subscribers can stay ahead with a continually updated newsfeed contributed by users, ensuring timely and relevant insights. The subscription service is available in three tiers—Silver, Gold, and Platinum—designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses, ranging from small enterprises to large corporations.

Key features of the service include unlimited access to UK Export News, where businesses can share product announcements, new contracts, case studies, exhibition participation, and other export-related updates. Each post is indexed by major search engines, boosting SEO visibility and increasing global reach. Additionally, the platform distributes content via Twitter, further amplifying exposure.

The company’s press release distribution system is another standout feature, offering global outreach to over one million media contacts. Subscribers can target specific markets using keywords and geographic locations, while also receiving detailed contact information for journalists who have engaged with the content. This service enables businesses to fine-tune their marketing efforts for maximum impact.

With its reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored services to B2B clients across multiple sectors, this business has become a trusted and essential resource for UK exporters seeking to expand their international presence.

Over the past five years, the current owners have intentionally scaled back operations, focusing solely on servicing existing clients rather than seeking new business. This reduced workload reflects personal lifestyle choices rather than any downturn in demand.

With renewed effort to engage new clientele, there is significant potential to increase revenue and return the business to its previous levels of profitability.

Run by one owner and a part-time self-employed salesperson based in USA. For the last five years the company serviced / renewed existing clients and did not actively seek new sales business.

Offers two main platforms - British Exporters Database (BED) at www.exportuk.co.uk and UK Export News at www.ukexportnews.co.uk alongside the AGILITY press release distribution system, which reaches over one million specific media outlets and journalists globally.

Subscription packages:
Silver Package (£195/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and one AGILITY distribution.
Gold Package (£395/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and 10 AGILITY distributions.
Platinum Package (£495/year): Full Company Profile on BED; Unlimited PR UK Export News and unlimited AGILITY distributions.

In 2024 the British Exporters Database received 938,000 requests from 76,500 visitors. Websites attract an average of 114,000 page views a month.

The business offers significant growth potential, particularly through a more active marketing strategy. With a loyal customer base, there’s ample room to attract new clients, update the website, and increase social media engagement.

The relatively low subscriber count presents an opportunity to grow Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages, which would require additional staff to manage increased demand, creating potential job opportunities.

Historically, the business had a strong international presence, notably running over 120 exhibitions across the Middle East, Far East, Asia, and Eastern Europe in the 1990s.

This experience could be leveraged to introduce new services like export consulting, organising trade events, or offering detailed export market reports.

With its extensive database and media connections, the business is well-positioned for growth and could easily surpass previous success levels by diversifying its offerings.

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Key Information

  • Services Offered: Advertising, PR

Online Presence

  • Twitter: Yes
  • Blog: Yes

Website: www.exportuk.co.uk

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  • Home Based
  • Limited Competition

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