Summary
A long-established business servicing schools, teachers, and students in North Queensland. Offering a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for classroom and learning requirements.
Location Details
1/149 English Street, Cairns
Reason for Sale
Retirement
About the Business
Highly Successful Educational & Stationery Supply Business – Cairns
Harley's Educational & Stationery Supplies is a long-established business servicing schools, teachers, and students in one of Australia’s most desirable regions. Offering a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for classroom and learning requirements, the business is a trusted provider throughout North Queensland.
Established in 1976 and operated by the current owners since 1992, this is a proven, stable performer with more than four decades of continuous trade. It presents all the hallmarks of a strong acquisition opportunity at a sensible entry point.
The business services government departments alongside strong over-the-counter cash sales, and has built enduring relationships over more than 30 years. It has a rich history as a repeat supplier to schools across Cairns, Townsville, the Torres Strait, PNG, and wider North Queensland.
With over 20,000 standard product lines, the range includes hands-on learning aids and educational resources catering from early childhood through to secondary education.
Key Highlights:
* Long-established and highly regarded business with consistent performance
* Trading with government departments and retail customers
* Strong supplier relationships in place, many offering extended payment terms (charge-forward)
* Purpose-built website with online store
* Active Facebook presence with 5,000+ followers
* Staffed by 5 full-time employees plus the owner
* Extensive range of fixtures and fittings supporting walk-in retail and ongoing operations
Growth & Expansion Potential:
* Well positioned for geographic expansion and diversification into additional government departments and commercial sectors
* Multiple new public and private schools currently being developed, supporting strong future demand
* Education and Training employment is forecast to grow by 12% (116,200 jobs) over the next five years
* Aligned with long-term growth sectors including Education, Healthcare, Technology, and Construction
Harleys Educational & Stationery Supplies is a rare opportunity to acquire a respected, future-focused business with deep community ties, strong fundamentals, and genuine growth upside.
Harleys Educational & Stationery Supplies is being sold for $450,000 wiwo (which includes $200,000 stock). Any stock in excess of the $200,000 will be an additional cost.
Business Broker
Susan Butler – 0419 905 463
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www.beyond2000.com.au
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