mark boyd on tue 15 may 01
hi folks!
After much dreaming, we have decided to sell out our home and studio and
move to western north carolina to pursue our dream of a different way of
living. As a result, we're offering our teaching studio business for sal=
e.
It is a solid and profitable business and is an acheievement that we are
very proud of accomplishing. We would love to find a new owner that will
nurture and grow it, and continue to provide a positive, creative
environment for the students that have supported us over the years, as we=
ll
as the new ones that arrive every session.
Photos of the studio (as well as the text that follows) can be seen at
www.geocities.com/claygroundpottery/forsale.html
Please feel free to view them.
We have an excellent group of students (over 50 adults!) some of which ha=
ve
been with us more than 2 years. They are excited for us, anxious for
themselves, and we are all committed to placing the studio in good hands.
We are continuing our class schedule and do not plan to close the studio,
and are ready to make a transition at any time.
Please feel free to email offlist with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Mark and Katherine Boyd
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Pottery Teaching Business For Sale Charlotte, NC
The Clayground Pottery is a well established and profitable teaching stud=
io
situated in a rapidly developing area in South Charlotte. The teaching
studio business is to be sold as a whole, including all equipment, fixtur=
es,
tools, and supplies, including but not limited to kilns, wheels, throwing
tools and accessories, dry chemicals, mixed glazes, all procedural and
administrative documentation, and all business support information.
The studio has been in operation at this location for over 2 years, and w=
as
established in 1995. Most classes are scheduled for evening hours, and t=
he
student population is largely professional female, aged 30-55. Children=92=
s
classes and summer camps are also conducted, along with occasional specia=
l
events and parties. This business model has resulted in steadily increas=
ing
and very respectable profits since the fall of 1997. Average yearly inco=
me
with a 30-hour workweek is $18,000 when no contract labor is used. There =
is
great potential for the expansion of daytime operations, which would
increase revenues and profitability.
The building is owned by the sellers and has been remodeled to function a=
s a
teaching studio. There is one small rental studio within, currently
occupied. There are separate rooms for gallery/retail, handbuilding, gl=
aze
lab, and kiln room, as well as a large tile floor wheel room and glazing
room. There are currently 11 electric wheels and 2 large electric kilns.
There is also on-property parking front and back. The owners will lease =
the
building to the new buyer for continued operation of the studio, and will
consider serious purchase offers for the building in conjunction with the
purchase of the business.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to obtain a fully functional,
profitable, established studio that requires no startup investment or
energy. In addition, the student population already exists, and is
increasing each session. A new owner will be able to walk in, continue t=
he
existing operation, and realize profit immediately. You can view the stu=
dio
and its=92 current schedule at www.geocities.com/claygroundpottery.
Additional details can be obtained by email request at
mailto:claygroundpottery@yahoo.com. Please note that the business is to =
be
sold as a whole, as is. No equipment will be sold as a piece. The total
selling price, all inclusive is $13,000.
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