Summary
Popular and friendly local store with a loyal customer base. online sales and non-retail customers increasing sales. High tourist area, monthly sales catalogue, community support. WIWO neg.
Revenue
$60,000 pq
Rent
$12,000 pq
Expenses
$45,000 pq
Net Profit
$3,000 pq
Location Details
Central location with tourism, local and community business as well as schools and libraries. High growth region. Online sales, email, personal delivery to customers, and in-store purchases. Estabished, trusted, well known Australian brand.
Potential
Started from zero with significant investment over last three years establishing the company with retail, education, and online markets. Education and public library markets are the major growth areas on which to build on the existing retail business.
Skills
Some experience in retail and/or business development and sales would be desireable, but not essentail. This is for anyone seeking to move into a self-run business where potential growth into new markets is a significant opportunity.
Hours
Open days. Monday - Friday, 9-5pm. Saturday, 10-4pm, Sunday 10-2pm.
Closed most public holidays.
Lease
Current lease to September 2027, with 3x3 option.
Employees
Owner, one full-time, casuals when needed.
Reason for Sale
Health. Owner will stay on for up to three months for training, introductions to customers and suppliers, and provide whatever additional support may be required.
About the Business
This business was established as a labour of love. Books are the primary product which enables a diverse range of activities and programs. Book clubs, library sales, schools and educational sales, as well as running special events such as author tours, literary events supported by govenments and industry. These include Premier's reading challengs, Childrens' Book Week, Love Your Bookshp day, plus a range of other programs. A love of reading and community engagement through sponsorshp, donations, and children's literary programs will give the new owner a great deal of satisfaction.
History
The business was established in 2023 and is part of an Australian highly valued franchise. The store is independently owned with a great deal of support from the franchise, including marketing, back-end and stock managment systems, and an annual conference for annual updates, and forward planning. The business itself is fairly easy to run, with all the foundations in place to make this business very successful.
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