# Established Scuba Diving Retail & Servicing Business for Sale – Greater Manchester
- Asking Price: £30,000 for a quick sale
- Alternative: £45,000 payable over 3 years
- Location: Greater Manchester
## A Rare Opportunity to Acquire an Established Dive Business at Exceptional Value
An opportunity has arisen to acquire an established UK scuba diving retail and equipment servicing business, complete with substantial stockholding, specialist equipment, workshop infrastructure, established supplier relationships and an existing online presence.
With approximately **£75,000 worth of stock**, alongside a considerable investment in equipment, servicing facilities, machinery and other business assets, this represents an excellent opportunity for an individual or company looking to enter or expand within the scuba diving industry.
The business is available at a significantly reduced asking price, reflecting the owner's desire to move on to other professional interests rather than continue operating the retail business.
## What's Included?
The sale offers a comprehensive, ready-established business, including:
- Approximately **£75,000 of scuba diving equipment and retail stock**
- Fully established retail operation and associated shop infrastructure
- Specialist equipment servicing facilities, tools and machinery
- Equipment testing, maintenance and workshop infrastructure
- Established ecommerce website
- Existing supplier and distributor relationships, subject to transfer agreements
- Established brand identity and online presence
- Existing customer base and business goodwill, subject to applicable data protection requirements
- Fixtures, fittings, shelving, display equipment and associated operational assets
The business has been developed over a number of years and benefits from an established position within the diving community.
## Significant Growth Potential
The business offers several opportunities for a new owner, particularly someone with experience in scuba diving, retail, equipment servicing or e-commerce.
Potential areas for further development include:
- Expanding online retail sales throughout the UK
- Developing the specialist equipment servicing division
- Increasing the range of specialist technical diving equipment
- Strengthening relationships with local dive clubs, schools and instructors
- Expanding online marketing, SEO and social media activity
- Developing further distribution and wholesale opportunities
Much of the necessary infrastructure is already in place, allowing a new owner to focus on building sales rather than starting from scratch.
## Two Acquisition Options
**Option 1 – Quick Sale: £30,000**
A straightforward acquisition at an exceptionally competitive price, intended for a buyer who is ready to move quickly.
**Option 2 – Structured Acquisition: £45,000 Over 3 Years**
For a suitable purchaser, the owner is willing to consider a structured acquisition arrangement involving payments over 36 months.
At £45,000, this would equate to **£1,250 per month**, subject to agreed contractual terms and appropriate security.
This offers a potential route into business ownership without needing to raise the entire purchase amount upfront.
## Reason for Sale
The owner is an established professional within the scuba diving industry and is looking to concentrate on specialist technical diving instruction, instructor development and other professional activities.
The decision to sell is driven by a desire to simplify business commitments and redirect time towards these areas.
The owner is keen to find a purchaser who can make full use of the existing infrastructure and take the business forward.
## Enquiries
This is a genuine opportunity for a motivated individual, existing dive centre, retailer or industry professional to acquire an established diving business with considerable assets for a relatively modest investment.
Serious enquiries are welcome.
Further information, including stock inventories, equipment details and business financials, can be made available to suitably qualified prospective buyers following initial discussions.
**Asking Price: £30,000 for a quick sale, or £45,000 over three years by agreement.**
*Confidential enquiries are invited.*
