This Horse Transport Company Makes $100K - But Is It Worth It?

In this episode, the hosts explore the quirky but profitable world of UK horse transport, debating whether buying a relocatable horse taxi business in Essex is a dream job or a low-moat risk. Business Listing – https://uk.businessesforsale.com/uk/leading-horse-transport-business-in-essex-relocatable.aspx?_gl=1*h95f4p*_gcl_au*NTg0MzkzNDA3LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga*MTc5NjA0MjU0LjE3NTAxOTMyNzk.*_ga_1G1NGBELLP*czE3NTAxOTMyNzgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTAxOTMyODAkajU4JGwwJGgxODE4MzM1MDM1 Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon 👋 Follow the Hosts Michael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley Bill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDA Heather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeather Mills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmills 💰 Sponsored by: OpenPhone – The smarter phone system built for startups and modern teams. Keep work and personal calls separate, manage everything in one app, and stay connected from anywhere. https://www.openphone.com/ Acquisition Lab – A step-by-step program that guides entrepreneurs through buying a business. Get expert advice, tools, and a vetted community to accelerate your acquisition journey. https://www.acquisitionlab.com/ This week’s deal is a leading horse transport business based in Essex, UK, with £200K–£500K in revenue and £100K–£250K in profit. With five employees, relocatable operations, and repeat clients in the equestrian industry, it’s pitched as a turnkey opportunity for a serious horse lover or operator. Key Highlights: - Price: £200K–£500K with £100K–£250K in net profit - 100% relocatable equine transport business based in Essex, UK - Industry relies heavily on trust, relationships, and animal handling skills - Ambiguous asset base—unclear if trucks/lorries are included - Potential for premium positioning or even media content play