Ernest Wilson's & Co.
Basic Information:
Name:
Ernest Wilson's & Co.
Address:
Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road
Gildersome, Morley, Leeds
Yorkshire
LS27 7LG
Gildersome, Morley, Leeds
Yorkshire
LS27 7LG
Phone:
0113 238 2900
Fax:
0113 238 2901
Email:
Website:
Area(s) of Business:
Business Transfer Agents
Year Established:
1956
Company:
Ernest Wilson currently offers over 2000 businesses for sale in Yorkshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, Cumbria and throughout North England. If you are looking to buy a business or you have a business to sell, you're in the right place. Buying or selling a business is certainly one of the most important decisions you will ever make and it is vital that you choose a professional agent with the experience and strong ethical standards to ensure that your interests are protected.
We have acted as agent in the sale of literally thousands of businesses. Our valuers have over 100 years combined experience in valuing businesses ranging between a minimum of 15 years to 40 years. No other Business Transfer Agent can match the experience of our Valuers who are all professionally qualified and Ernest Wilson is a member firm of the NAEA and ICBA.
Established in 1956 by Ernest Wilson, we are now the largest, independent Business Transfer Agent in the United Kingdom and we firmly believe that you only become the biggest by providing the very best possible service to clients.
During the past 54 years we have led the business transfer industry and there has been many firsts. We were the first business transfer agent to invest heavily into computer systems in the early 1980's with an IBM System 36 "main frame" computer and we have continued to invest heavily into our business to achieve the best possible results for clients. Not only by investing in computer systems, although during 2009/2010 we have developed an entirely new system to keep us ahead of our competitors; but also into substantial advertising of businesses for sale in both traditional, print media, radio advertising and new media such as the internet.
Ernest Wilson was a pioneer of the business transfer industry who built our company upon professionalism, principled conduct and the highest ethical standards. These founding principles continue to guide us in everything we do today.
If you are looking to buy a business why not contact us to arrange a free, one to one meeting with one of our senior staff who will be able to provide you with all the information you need to take the next step in finding the right business for you.
Thinking of Selling? Contact us now to arrange a free and confidential valuation of your business at a time to suit you and remember, Ernest Wilson do not charge any fees upfront.
We have acted as agent in the sale of literally thousands of businesses. Our valuers have over 100 years combined experience in valuing businesses ranging between a minimum of 15 years to 40 years. No other Business Transfer Agent can match the experience of our Valuers who are all professionally qualified and Ernest Wilson is a member firm of the NAEA and ICBA.
Established in 1956 by Ernest Wilson, we are now the largest, independent Business Transfer Agent in the United Kingdom and we firmly believe that you only become the biggest by providing the very best possible service to clients.
During the past 54 years we have led the business transfer industry and there has been many firsts. We were the first business transfer agent to invest heavily into computer systems in the early 1980's with an IBM System 36 "main frame" computer and we have continued to invest heavily into our business to achieve the best possible results for clients. Not only by investing in computer systems, although during 2009/2010 we have developed an entirely new system to keep us ahead of our competitors; but also into substantial advertising of businesses for sale in both traditional, print media, radio advertising and new media such as the internet.
Ernest Wilson was a pioneer of the business transfer industry who built our company upon professionalism, principled conduct and the highest ethical standards. These founding principles continue to guide us in everything we do today.
If you are looking to buy a business why not contact us to arrange a free, one to one meeting with one of our senior staff who will be able to provide you with all the information you need to take the next step in finding the right business for you.
Thinking of Selling? Contact us now to arrange a free and confidential valuation of your business at a time to suit you and remember, Ernest Wilson do not charge any fees upfront.
Staff:
Paul A. Williamson MNAEA MICBA
Managing Director
Paul has been with the company since October 1985 and has gained an extensive knowledge of the Business Transfer and Commercial Property market over the last 20 years. He is one of our team of Valuers and also negotiates the sales of businesses on our books.
Paul became a partner in the firm of Ernest Wilson prior to its incorporation and was appointed Managing Director and Company Secretary in 1995.
Robert Williamson FNAEA FICBA
Consultant
Robert acquired the company over 30 years ago as a relatively small operation virtually unchanged since it's launch in 1956 and to a great extent is responsible for it's current success. Although he is now a consultant to the firm, he remains "in active duty" and continues to value, negotiate and offer day to day advice to the Directors.
J. David Holmes, MNAEA MICBA ACII
Director & Chairman
David has been with the company for over 25 years. Originally from the Insurance world, he is also a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents, of which this firm is a member. Among his many responsibilities he is a Valuer and Negotiator.
David was appointed as Chairman when the firm was incorporated in 1995.
Stuart J. Moorhouse
Sales Director
Stuart joined the company from Barclays Bank in 1990 as a sales negotiator. Since then he has established himself as a very prominent figure in selling businesses. He has a wealth of experience in the Business sales market and has many regular clients who speak very highly of him.
Martin Humberstone ACIB, BSc (Hons)
Consultant
Following two successful decades with the Bank's Commercial Business division, LloydsTSB's Area Director, Martin Humberstone has joined the dynamic team at Ernest Wilson as a Consultant.
Jonathan Holmes MNAEA MICBA
Jonathan joined the company in 1996 after a period working in Australia. Jonathan's day to day duties revolve mainly around the property management and sales side of the business, where he has established a strong base of clients. In September 2001 he became Member of the National Association of Estate Agents.
Phil Wong
Phil joined the company in 2004 as a Sales Manager. Having originally qualified as a Chef, he turned his career in the eighties to the more challenging sales industry during which time he handled many high value deals, many to famous sporting stars and subsequently buying and running his own business. Today he is jointly responsible for our growing Sales Team and our ''One to One'' consultations with clients who have never bought a business before.
David Brereton DIPNdea
David joined the company in 2007 as a Sales Manager after 12 years with LloydsTSB. For the last 5 years, David has been a Relationship Manager to owners of Businesses of all types and, in particular, has helped clients setting up from scratch and purchasing existing businesses. This is ideal experience to assist prospective purchasers and provide one to one consultations. David is qualified as a Commercial Energy Consultant and is responsible for assisting clients in complying with the legislation introduced in April 2008. This includes undertaking surveys, producing Energy Performance Certificates and liaising with relevant government departments
Michael Peel
Michael joined the company in 2002 as a Sales Negotiator and plays a central role in the Sales Team at Ernest Wilsons. His main duties involve accompanying viewings and the general negotiating of sales of businesses & properties from initiation through to completion.
In addition to the Directors, the office is manned on a daily basis by many other staff including sales negotiators, secretaries, receptionists, accountants, etc.
You may e-mail the following staff:
Tamara Beckwith
Velda Cross
Diane Gratton
David Hunter
Kirsty Jackson
Garry Lennon
Vanessa Lennon
Sarah Venamore
Julie Walton
Tracey Wood
Managing Director
Paul has been with the company since October 1985 and has gained an extensive knowledge of the Business Transfer and Commercial Property market over the last 20 years. He is one of our team of Valuers and also negotiates the sales of businesses on our books.
Paul became a partner in the firm of Ernest Wilson prior to its incorporation and was appointed Managing Director and Company Secretary in 1995.
Robert Williamson FNAEA FICBA
Consultant
Robert acquired the company over 30 years ago as a relatively small operation virtually unchanged since it's launch in 1956 and to a great extent is responsible for it's current success. Although he is now a consultant to the firm, he remains "in active duty" and continues to value, negotiate and offer day to day advice to the Directors.
J. David Holmes, MNAEA MICBA ACII
Director & Chairman
David has been with the company for over 25 years. Originally from the Insurance world, he is also a Member of the National Association of Estate Agents, of which this firm is a member. Among his many responsibilities he is a Valuer and Negotiator.
David was appointed as Chairman when the firm was incorporated in 1995.
Stuart J. Moorhouse
Sales Director
Stuart joined the company from Barclays Bank in 1990 as a sales negotiator. Since then he has established himself as a very prominent figure in selling businesses. He has a wealth of experience in the Business sales market and has many regular clients who speak very highly of him.
Martin Humberstone ACIB, BSc (Hons)
Consultant
Following two successful decades with the Bank's Commercial Business division, LloydsTSB's Area Director, Martin Humberstone has joined the dynamic team at Ernest Wilson as a Consultant.
Jonathan Holmes MNAEA MICBA
Jonathan joined the company in 1996 after a period working in Australia. Jonathan's day to day duties revolve mainly around the property management and sales side of the business, where he has established a strong base of clients. In September 2001 he became Member of the National Association of Estate Agents.
Phil Wong
Phil joined the company in 2004 as a Sales Manager. Having originally qualified as a Chef, he turned his career in the eighties to the more challenging sales industry during which time he handled many high value deals, many to famous sporting stars and subsequently buying and running his own business. Today he is jointly responsible for our growing Sales Team and our ''One to One'' consultations with clients who have never bought a business before.
David Brereton DIPNdea
David joined the company in 2007 as a Sales Manager after 12 years with LloydsTSB. For the last 5 years, David has been a Relationship Manager to owners of Businesses of all types and, in particular, has helped clients setting up from scratch and purchasing existing businesses. This is ideal experience to assist prospective purchasers and provide one to one consultations. David is qualified as a Commercial Energy Consultant and is responsible for assisting clients in complying with the legislation introduced in April 2008. This includes undertaking surveys, producing Energy Performance Certificates and liaising with relevant government departments
Michael Peel
Michael joined the company in 2002 as a Sales Negotiator and plays a central role in the Sales Team at Ernest Wilsons. His main duties involve accompanying viewings and the general negotiating of sales of businesses & properties from initiation through to completion.
In addition to the Directors, the office is manned on a daily basis by many other staff including sales negotiators, secretaries, receptionists, accountants, etc.
You may e-mail the following staff:
Tamara Beckwith
Velda Cross
Diane Gratton
David Hunter
Kirsty Jackson
Garry Lennon
Vanessa Lennon
Sarah Venamore
Julie Walton
Tracey Wood
Areas of Business (Products / Services):
Approximately 2,000 businesses for sale in the North of England.
Fees:
Fees are only payable by sellers and not by purchasers of a business. If you are thinking of selling your business, please contact us for a competitive quote.
Memberships / Accreditations:
Ernest Wilson are proud to be members of The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Institution of Commercial and Business Agents (ICBA).
