About the Business

Business ID:BS156161 - PRIMARILY WEB-BASED – LIMITED COMPETITION – INCREASING DEMAND

Operated by the current owners since 1987, this primarily web-based business is an industry leader with limited competition.

The range of materials/services is diverse, with crossovers into Special Education, Educational Psychology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Oral Placement Therapy and Singing/Voice.

The extensive range of products makes this business the first ‘port-of-call’ for clients – especially as the business is mostly listed on the first page of Google Search.

- Specialises in Speech Pathology assessments, texts, and therapy materials

- Currently operated from a home base – National opportunity although most sales are on the East Coast

- Clients include Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists in government (health, education and prison) and private practice, private health and education systems, Teachers, Universities (lecturers and libraries), University students, Audiologists, Ophthalmologists, ENT/Otolaryngology specialists, voice and singing coaches, parents and NDIS providers

- An area of 7m x 6m is enough to store stock and encompass a packing area and computer equipment

- Proximity to a Post Office and easy access for couriers would be an advantage

- Preferential discount rates allow this company to undercut the limited competition

- Most business comes from the sale of assessments, leading to continual repeat business

- Products promoted at National Special Education Conferences (AASE), National Speech Pathology Conferences (SPA), and other forums

- Currently 3400+ registered customers (casual customers don’t have to register) with 500 registrations just in the last 12 months

- Flexible trading hours – communication with customers/suppliers is mainly by email – easy to organise 3-day or even 4-day weekend off

With the rise in advocacy for children and adolescents with special needs – and the increased incidence of diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder – there is growing demand for speech pathology services and products.

No formal qualifications are needed to run this business; however, it would be especially suitable for someone with a degree in speech pathology, who is computer literate and able to run training webinars.

The right person could easily boost sales through offering training online or on-site.

The current owners – who are retiring – can work with the buyer for up to 2 months to ensure a smooth changeover.

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