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Costume Hire Business For Sale
Hamilton, New Zealand
How to turn your function into a party Harlequin Costume Hire dresses customers for functions large and small, formal and informal. Some are private partygoers, some are delegates at corporate theme nights, and others are retailers who require assistance with promotions. 
Costumes and accessories for every function
Catherine Sanson has built her business into the principal costume hireage business in Hamilton. The company has a reputation for helpful, patient and pleasant customer service and goes "the extra mile" to provide the costume required. Now she wants to move on and she has put her successful business up for sale. Harlequin Costume Hire would ideally suit a person with a flair for costume creation and a love for "dressing up" for parties. Knowledge about figures of historical significance and knowing TV, film and book characters would also be an advantage. Fun business - priced to sell - don't delay Fantasy costumes for every occasion Harlequin Costume Hire can provide costumes for just about any customer request. Popular themes include Cowboys and Indians, Country and Western, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Pirates, Arabs, Harem Girls, Halloween, Horror, Space and lots more. The business derives income from: - Hireage of fancy dress and accessories for all types of theme parties. Costume hireage includes matching shoes, boots, wigs, hats, and helmets
- Retail sales of accessories to go with each costume such as masks, plastic guns and swords, gun belts, bandoliers and much more
Wigs and accessories for theme parties
Costumes are made on site or are purchased to match customer requirements. The business specialises in garments for larger-sized females with costume sizes ranging from 6-46. Large sizes are also available for male customers, ranging from S to XXL. The business does not manufacture costumes for retail sale. Leasehold premises Harlequin Costume Hire leases a warehouse-style building at 431 Te Rapa Road. Te Rapa Road is the major arterial from Hamilton the Auckland with thousands of vehicles passing every day. 
Highly visible premises on busy Te Rapa Road
The building has a concrete floor and an iron roof with two skylights. There is a mezzanine floor that extends across the front of the building that provides space for a workroom or an office. Interior walls are of standard wood construction and are painted. The premises include a laundry, a staff toilet and 3 customer car parks. The lease is for 3 x 3 x 3 years. Assets being sold A complete list of all costumes, fixtures and fittings is available to interested buyers. Main items include: - Costumes valued about $115,000
- Fitting rooms (4), counters (2), display shelving, storage cupboards (2), dividing wall
- Carpet floor coverings, clothing racks, tables (2), chairs (4), wall decorations
- Washing machine (2), tumble drier (2), cabinet dryer
- Kitchen refrigerator, microwave oven, sandwich maker, kettle
- Phone, phone / fax, cash register, Eftpos terminal
Customer counter and changing rooms
Day to day management Business Hours:
Monday to Friday - 10.00 am 6.00 pm.
Saturday - 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. Staff:
The business is operated by the owner with one part time employee and one casual staff person (on call). After the saleof the business, the present owner will be available by telephone to assist the new owner with any questions. Stock:
Stock comprises mostly items for retail sale (valued about $2000) and is included in the business asking price. Advertising and Promotion:
The business advertises through signage on the building, via a listing in Telecom Yellow Pages and through radio advertising on local stations. Best advertising comes from customers wearing Harlequin costumes at functions and parties. Call Catherine on +64 7 849 1511 (day) or +64 7 846 4419 (evenings)
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