Case study 1 Bike-a-lot
Business description
Bike-a-lot is a motor cycle training school for all levels of rider. After years of working in the public sector, Nicky learned to ride a motorcycle. Enjoying the experience so much led to instructor training and a temporary job working for a training school. Nicky then took voluntary redundancy and with a partner, Cameron, purchased a range of motorcycles and rent an industrial unit. The work is seasonal with winter months being quiet.
Staffing
Two trainers working together, no admin staff.
Business requirements
Assets
A range of ten motorcycles, including two instructor bikes (purchased).
Communications equipment.
Training room.
Storage facility.
Skills
Trainers to be fully qualified instructors.
Turnover
£80,000.
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