A helping hand for new limo businesses

So you’re thinking of starting a limousine company? So many people start out with the impression that all you need to do is buy a limousine, park it on your drive and the neighbours will knock and make you an instant millionaire.

If only that was true! In reality, you have more chance of the neighbours resenting your new venture than hiring your limo. Finance is often secured on the vehicle so unlike most new start-up businesses where you would have to prepare an in depth business plan and present it to your bank manager, finance on a limo is very easy to get.

You purchase the car and then you’re on your own! Limo Trade Limited based in Coventry has developed a unique program aimed at giving new limo operators a much needed helping hand if they decide to go into business. The company has aimed to cover all the points which are normally overlooked by new businesses and to avoid trouble at a later stage.

Dave Packwood from Limo Trade commented; “As this industry grows, it is extremely important that the new operators deal with the correct and experienced dealers within the limousine sales network.”

He added, “We see it so many times, when operators just go out and find a limousine which suits their budget and hire it out. Then, as they become successful they find they haven’t put any thought into all the other aspects of the business like promotions and licensing etc.”

The company has secured fifteen top quality 2003 new shape Lincoln Town Cars as featured on the front page of the Limo Fever calendar.

All the vehicles have SVA certificates and are being offered with one year free insurance, a free website for 12 months and £100 of free pay-per-click advertising. The package doesn’t stop there as Limo Trade is also including business stationery, a wedding package including ‘roll out red carpet’, Free Garmin satellite navigation system and a free warranty.

All this is being offered to new businesses for £29,995. Dave commented; “We also have similar packages available for purchasing brand new limos including Chrysler 300s and Hummer H3s. Our finance is very flexible and for those who are VAT registered we can even defer the VAT for three months in order for you to claim it back before you’ve even paid it. Rates from 3.85%, No deposit and nothing to pay for a whole year are just some of the schemes we can offer at the moment.”

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