Internal Ref: GN15523CL
Summary
THE READING HABIT NEVER DIES... NET PROFIT: $274,521 *** ECONOMIC SHIELD: Proven ability to resist downturns *** HUGE 49% GROSS PROFIT: Seen in low competition businesses
Revenue
$1,357,814 pa
Net Profit
$274,521 pa
Location Details
Located within the South West region of Western Australia. Exact trading location will be provided to qualified buyers only.
POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE IN A PLACE YOU’LL LOVE TO LIVE
Potential
A RARE COMBINATION OF PROFIT AND POTENTIAL
Here's where it gets exciting for an ambitious new owner: significant growth opportunities remain largely untapped.
Online Sales? Under 5% of revenue
Bulk and Organisational Orders? Under 2% of revenue
Consider the untapped potential:
• School supply contracts - systematic, recurring revenue
• Online expansion - leverage the existing 1000s-strong database
• Book club partnerships - recurring group orders.
• Event hosting - author signings, workshops
Skills
No experience required.
Everything is systemised, documented, and ready to go.
But here’s where it gets exciting: the business structure creates real upside for a motivated owner-operator or dynamic husband-and-wife team willing to step in more actively. With proven systems in place and untapped opportunities ready to be activated… the sky truly is the limit.
This is a turnkey opportunity for immediate profitability. A new owner can simply step in and enjoy proven profits, or get more involved and watch the profits soar even higher.
Hours
The $274,521 adjusted net profit is based on just one owner working an average of 25-28 hours per week.
Lease
Secure long-term lease until 2030 with renewal options and competitive rental terms ensures predictable operating costs
Employees
Staffing is lean and proven:
• 1 Full-Time Salaried
• 2 Casual Seasonal Staff
• 2 Casual Christmas Holiday Staff
No experience required.
Everything is systemised, documented, and ready to go.
Reason for Sale
WHY SELL?
With strong returns, low owner input, and a long lease, why sell now?
Simply put: the owners are ready to step back after years of growth and stability. This is not a distressed sale. It’s a rare opportunity to step into a thriving operation with everything in place.
About the Business
Strong margins
→ More profit in your pocket, faster
Ultra-low working capital
→ Upfront payments means cash stays where it belongs… with you
Repeat customers
→ Predictable revenue you can count on
Growth potential
→ Untapped sales channels ready to unlock your next income stream
Proven resilience
→ Survived the GFC. Grew through COVID. Built to last
South West lifestyle
→ Live where others holiday… and get paid for it all year round.
15+ years established in prime South West location
→ Community trust already built
Diversified product range across multiple book categories
→ Multiple income streams protect against category shifts
Established supplier relationships
→ Preferential terms and first access to new releases already negotiated
It doesn’t get better than this.
PROVEN GROWTH. STRONG RETURNS. FUTURE UPSIDE.
This isn’t a business stuck in neutral. It’s accelerating…
• Annual Sales of $1,357,487
• FY2025 adjusted net profit: $274,521
• FY2025 Gross Profit: $612,361
• Consistent margins of 45-48% with the first half of FY2026 gross profit margin exceeding 49%
• Current FY2025 sales were 14.2% ahead of FY2024, while Q2 FY2026 sales are also showing positive momentum, up 2.4% on the same quarter last year.
MULTIPLE SAFETY NETS PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT
Smart buyers look for businesses that minimise risk, and this opportunity delivers protection on multiple fronts:
Asset-Backed Security: Approximately 56% of the purchase price is represented by tangible assets in stock and equipment, providing immediate value and potential tax efficiencies through stock deductions and equipment depreciation.
Lease Certainty: A secure long-term lease until 2030
Customer Diversification: The strong customer base numbering in the thousands spans locals (75%), tourists (20%), and organisational/bulk/online clients (5%), protecting revenue from seasonal or regional fluctuations. And even better, no 1 customer represents more then 1% of sales.
DEFENSIVE PRODUCT CATEGORY = PEACE OF MIND
The bookshop industry has a secret weapon: habitual buyers. True readers don't stop buying books during recessions - they read more. Educational materials remain essential for families with school-age children. And the gift-giving occasions that drive ancillary sales never disappear - birthdays, celebrations, and holidays continue year-round.
This product mix gives this business true economic resilience:
- Powered through COVID
- Stable margins year after year
History
Over a decade in the same location
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