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Had a large number of enquiries for my Cafe business but the realistic ones were quite easy to spot. Mainly due to location but as I had covered pretty much everything in my ad people simply asking f... See more
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I decided to use Daltons as an extra avenue to showcase my business and so glad I did. The website was easy to use and the final advert looked great. Ami on customer services was fab, very helpful, pr... See more
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I never thought I would be able to advertise myself BUT have been pleasantly surprised . The entire system works like clockwork and you are helped the whole way through. Slick and easy !!! And imme... See more
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Company details
- Online Marketplace
- Advertising Agency
- Business Broker
- Business to Business Service
- Internet Marketing Service
- Media and Marketing Agency
Written by the company
The UK's largest business for sale and Franchise marketplace, listing over 20,000 businesses for sale in the UK and abroad. The best place to buy or sell a business.
Contact info
10th Floor, Southern House, Wellesley Grove, CR0 1XG, Croydon, United Kingdom
- 02039532732
- queries@daltonsbusiness.com
- www.daltonsbusiness.com
Breach of guidelines
Waste of time
Placed two x 3 month ads. 2nd one paid extra to be featured as almost no enquiries from first ad. Few replies I got, coincidentcially just after I placed ad and again at renewal were fake I guess, or time wasters. First ad got about 4 inquiries all asking for more info. Each email came back as undeliverable. I had an ice business to sell and listed as such. When I searched for ice business for sale, ice merchants for sale etc, My business almost never appeared in the results. Cafes, Pubs, alsorts, but no ice suppliers, manufacturers etc. Paid extra to be featured. Once you place you ad they contact you and suggest it is a necessary ad on. In 6 months I had about 8 replies even though I reduced the price from £150K to about £60K. Each enquiry was just for more info, the two emails that didn't come back undeliverable were from time wasters who wanted to buy the business at a rediculous offer, just to sell it on again.
December 19, 2019
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I never received a single inquiry.
December 19, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Ricky,
We are sorry you were not able to receive as many enquiries as you anticipated.
I’ve checked your records and it shows that you've paid for a number of adverts with us. Each advert shows that you’ve received at least one enquiry.
If you need help with optimising your advert, our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. We also have a live chat support service available 24/7.
The Daltons Business Team
Very little response not worth the…
Very little response not worth the money.
December 18, 2019
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Only 24 views in 8 days
Only 24 views in 8 days! Compared with 155 views with a free add on another site over 4 days! What am I paying £420 for?
December 17, 2019
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only one enquiry
I only had one enquiry through Daltons and they didn’t respond when I sent them details.
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Alice,
Thanks very much for the review, although of course we are disappointed with the 1 star feedback.
I can see that there have been a couple of enquiries over the duration however point taken with regards to a lack of interest overall.
If you do decide to list the business with us again please speak with one of the team directly before posting the advert and we will be delighted to help optimize and ensure maximum response levels.
The Daltons Business Team
It was waste of money and time.
It was waste of money and time.
Just had one enquiry..
I had more enquiry from Facebook and that is free
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Masood,
Good afternoon. Hope you are well. Thanks for your review.
I am unable to locate your details on our system so cannot comment on your actual advertisement and the stats generated.
We attract nearly 1/2 million monthly unique users to the site interested in investing in their own business or franchise opportunity and our most expensive package works out at just £59 + VAT per month so to get you in front of this many potential buyers at this rate is exceptional value.
Sadly this did not in this case translate into a sale so very disappointing that we were not able to include you among our many happy sellers! Thanks again for taking the time to let us know your thoughts.
The Daltons Business Team
Just hasn't reached potential buyers
Just hasn't reached potential buyers. Had no real interest despite a very fair price. If this changes in last few weeks of advert I will change my review accordingly. Needs boosting to top of page without extra cost.
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi David,
When typing the asking price for your business, it's best to not put a full stop, but a comma as this is how prices are always displayed. This could be a key factor as to why you haven't been receiving enquiries as the price isn't displayed properly and looks unrealistic.
We would like to speak with you directly as we would be happy to see what we can do to help optimise your advert.
The Daltons Business Team
Not one serious enquiry
Not one serious enquiry, just scammers contacting me and wasting time. Daltons should find a way of filtering out these false enquiries.
December 17, 2019
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Your side did very well
Your side did very well, it was me that was to blame for any lost interest as have been very ill over the period of the advert The people I did have interested seemed like they wanted to copy what I was doing . ( Picking my brains). Only one was serious and they lived abroad and did'nt come over to view. I would choose Daltons again as it is a well organised company with friendly hard working staff. Lyn.
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Thanks so much for your review Lynda, much appreciated.
We would like to speak with you directly as would love to see what we can do to help seeing as you did not really benefit from the advertising due to circumstances outside of your control. Please keep an eye out for an email from my Commercial Manager.
We all hope you are feeling better Lynda. Thanks again.
The Daltons Business Team
Very poor results
December 17, 2019
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Daltons
very happy to receive a call from Stephanie, after my last review, who has successfully moved our advert in order to reach a wider search group.
The messages from prospective buyers has also been changed and is now coming to my email.
It seems that some staff are very helpful and some are just after your money.
Happier with Stephanie's intervention.
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Angeline,
We appreciate your updated review due to our recent service in helping to improve your advert and level of enquiries. Please do contact us if you need a hand with anything and all the best with the sale of your business!
The Daltons Business Team
The initial consultation was great and…
The initial consultation was great and our advert was live within 48 hours, when we didn't get many responses I emailed in to see if I could have some feedback or help in changing the ad and Grace from the support team was great, she boosted our ad and helped me change a few things on the advert..
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Beverly,
We are sorry you didn't hear back from anyone on our team. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. We also have a live chat support service available 24/7.
We would like to speak with you directly as we would be happy to see what we can do to help optimise your advert.
The Daltons Business Team
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One enquiry :-(
December 17, 2019
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Waste of money
Waste of money, only messages appeared to be automated and when I responded there was no reply from any of them.
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Roger,
Good afternoon. Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. Extremely disappointing that we were unable to find you a buyer. We genuinely help thousands of businesses to change hands every year.
I would like to state however that Daltonsbusiness do not automate enquiries sir. There is a default "Please send me more info....." message sent if the user does not complete the message field on the contact form but all enquiries are only generated upon somebody filling in theform on your advert.
I can also see that you did generate a good number of enquiries over the campaign. Unfortunately we are unable to control whether a potential buyer responds to you, much as we would love to! Thanks again for your review.
The Daltons Business Team
Excellent so far!
December 17, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Jon,
Thanks for the review. I am certain we can maintain the 5 star rating you have kindly submitted!
Please let us know if you need a hand with anything and all the best with the sale of your business.
The Daltons Business Team
My opinion is on quality of search of…
My opinion is on quality of search of businesses and customner service Dalton has provided me.
I could not have been able to contact vendor’s agents without their help.
Thanks guys..!
November 14, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Thanks so much for taking the time to post a review. We are happy if you are happy! :)
The Daltons Business Team
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Great organizational communication
Great organizational communication. Especially from Ella mottley. Nice to have someone take ownership of an issue.
Will recommend based on my personal experience.
November 6, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Bal,
Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to hear such positive feedback and I will ensure to personally pass on your comments to Ella Mottley directly.
The Daltons Business Team
No support and no way to sift out the…
No support and no way to sift out the time wasters.
We had 15 enquiries - 2 serious. One had valid reason to not proceed. Other had 2 viewings, milked us for how to run a similar business and then ran to start a competitor business - live and learn!
I wouldnt use Daltons again as once they have your cash you are on your own and doesnt really attract people who would not find you anyway.
The time wasters are simply amazing!!
October 21, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Hi Richard.
Thanks for the review. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. We also have a live chat support service available 24/7. I can see from our records that you had numerous contacts with our sales and support teams over the last few weeks contrary to your review. In any case Daltons are always on hand to help and advise our customers. We have helped thousands of business owners to sell successfully. As with selling a house unfortunately not every enquiry will be a serious one. Disappointed we were unable to help in this case. We wish you all the best sir.
The Daltons Business Team
Brilliant company
Brilliant company! Very professional, we had one business and a holiday let with them, all sold very quickly and we completed today. Brilliant service, unlike other sites was able to actually speak to someone and get advice on our business sale. They took care of the advert for me as I was unsure what to include and made the whole process very simple. Thank you for your help!
October 1, 2019
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Reply from Daltons Business
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review Shane. Much appreciated.
All the best from The Daltons Business Team
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