Summary
This business is long established (2007) and has run from the same location for the duration of operation. Don't delay a chance to improve your lifestyle, whilst creating a better work-life balance.
Rent
$15,249 pa
Location Details
Located in the historical Deicke Arcade centre of Proserpine township, with free council car park to the rear of building. Free on street parking to the front of the building. This is an arcade that is frequently used by locals and visitors alike.
Potential
Bringing in new labels and catering more for a broarder age group.
You will have the opportunity of building on the foundation of an already established business with a good client base. All details of the business are managed with MYOB Retail Manager.
A new web site has just been completed so now there is potential to market to a broarder customer data base and an ever growing market.
At the moment owner is operating Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm, in the past hours included Saturday by half a day. So hours of trading could be easily extended.
Skills
As I did, you will learn new skills along the way, which is what makes life more enjoyable.
I found also by employing skilled staff, there was always something to be passed on which helped to grow the business. I attended many TAFE and Governement run courses also which increased my knowledge and understanding of technology as it changed. You will also interact with other business operators.
Some sewing skills would be an advantage, but not necessary.
Some skills in MYOB accounting and Retail Manager.
Some styling skills for shop displays.
Hours
10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
Lease
A two year lease currently in place with an expiry date of 27/12/2025. Past leases have been 2 years duration with CPI.
Employees
Owner Operator is the sole employee and manages the store at the moment and is paid a salary fortnightly.
In the past casuals and one permanent have been employed, but they have since retired.
Reason for Sale
Owner transitioning to retirement and would like a bit more time to enjoy travelling, fishing and gardening. It is a hard decision to make as I have really enjoyed the journey of owning and operating my own business. I have made valueable life long friendships with many locals and returning customers.
About the Business
The business specialises in natural fibre clothing, this is our point of difference. It includes hemp, linens both knitted and woven, bamboo and blends of cotton/hemp, cotton/silk to name a few.
We have good rapport with our suppliers, many we have used from conception and as we settle all our accounts in a timely manner this great relationship has been maintained.
All of our suppliers have been an important key to the business, as they all have their unique point of difference.
We stock clothing from Italy, Poland, New Zealand and our very precious Australian Made labels.
We cater for a small country town and a large regional area with a variety of age groups and needs.
We also cater for the beach town of Airlie which consist of locals and tourists. Airlie developed back in the early 1900's when residents of Proserpine wanted a place to take their families to play with their boats on the weekend. So they built their beach shacks along the coast line, some of which still remain today.
Other customers also travel from Bowen, Collinsville, Dingo Beach and Midge Point all part of our local shire.
Customers often come from Mackay as they are seeking an alternative to the big shopping centre syndrome.
People are always saying how friendly our country town is.
History
Proserpine is a sugar town with our local mill established in 1897.
As mentioned in the begining the business was established in 2007 and grew from year to year.
It has serviced the community, filling in the gaps where possible, when other businesses in the area closed during the financial crisis and COVID. We have always worked with other businesses locally where possible and over the years maintained membership with the local chamber of commerce and other organisations.
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