Established Premium Bookshop :: South West WA :: Lifestyle Returns

THE READING HABIT NEVER DIES

Where Community Connection Meets Consistent Profit…

…And Customers Keep Coming Back

✅ NET PROFIT: $274,521

✅ THE GREAT 25-HOUR PER WEEK STRESS ESCAPE: For New Owner

✅ ECONOMIC SHIELD: Proven ability to resist downturns.

✅ HUGE 49% GROSS PROFIT: Mostly found in low competition businesses

Imagine this…
All your sales paid immediately. No overdue invoices. No collections. No cash-flow stress.

With 98% of revenue paid upfront, this business operates in a class of its own when it comes to working capital efficiency.

Let that sink in. Nearly every single sale is immediate cash in hand.

And for the new owner, that means:

• ALL SALES ARE IMMEDIATE
• NO CASH FLOW PROBLEMS
• NO HIGH WORKING CAPITAL ISSUES

With a database of thousands of customers, this business is a highly efficient cash-generating machine in a bulletproof category.

In an industry where people seek knowledge, escape, and connection - this bookshop delivers all 3, profitably. Books aren't discretionary spending for true readers; they're essential purchases that happen regardless of economic conditions.

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.

This is proven, sustained performance, not a one-off windfall.

And it's not slowing down…

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 with renewal options and competitive rental terms ensures predictable operating costs and protects against sudden overhead increases.

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.

BUILT FOR LIFESTYLE, NOT BURNOUT

The Lifestyle Business You've Been Searching For…

The $274,521 adjusted net profit is based on just one owner working an average of 25-28 hours per week — mostly handling admin, overseeing operations, and answering emails.

But here's where it gets exciting: this 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.

Better still, the nature of this business opens the door to incredible lifestyle perks: tax-deductible travel to book fairs, publisher events, and supplier meetings; advance reading copies of bestsellers before public release; author meet-and-greets; and industry connections across the literary world. For book lovers, this isn't just a business - it's a dream lifestyle with serious profit attached.

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.

This is a turnkey opportunity for immediate profitability. A new owner can simply step in and enjoy proven profits with minimal effort, or get more involved and watch the profits soar even higher.

POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE IN A PLACE YOU'LL LOVE TO LIVE

Momentum-Driven Growth

Few ventures are better positioned to harness both domestic and international market forces. The South West's recognition as one of Australia's fastest-growing lifestyle regions, driven by population inflow from the city, has strengthened its local economy and spending power.

Tourism strengthens the unstoppable flow. For business owners, it's a rare mix of lifestyle and profitability, where enjoying life and building wealth happen in the same postcode.

SEA-CHANGER EFFECT: You're Just in Time for The Next Sales Surge!

Sea changers from Perth bring high disposable incomes and refined tastes, lifting demand for premium products and services. Property values now average $1.16 million and are climbing by nearly 19 per cent annually, signalling serious spending power.

And the customers?

• Strong database of customers numbering in the thousands
• Thousands of repeat customers
• Approximately 75% locals, 20% tourists, 5% organisational/bulk/online

That diverse customer mix creates serious revenue resilience — and shields against seasonal dips.

Even better: bookshop customers are notoriously loyal. Once someone finds 'their' bookshop, they return again and again. The thousands of repeat customers in this database represent annuity-like revenue - predictable, recurring purchases from people who have already chosen this store as their preferred supplier.

The lifestyle benefits are undeniable, and they're backed by solid business fundamentals that ensure this lifestyle purchase is a smart financial investment.

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? <5% of revenue
Bulk and Organisational Orders? <2% of revenue

These aren't speculative opportunities, they're existing demand channels that could be expanded with focused effort. The current owners have built a solid foundation; a new owner could unlock substantial additional revenue streams without disrupting the core business model.

Consider the untapped potential:

• School supply contracts - systematic, recurring revenue

• Corporate programs - high-margin bulk orders

• Online expansion - leverage the existing 1000s-strong database

• Book club partnerships - recurring group orders.

• Event hosting - author signings, reading groups, workshops

Each represents a proven revenue stream in the bookshop industry that could be activated without significant capital investment.

Think about that: you're buying a business that's already highly profitable, but with two major growth pathways still untouched.

DEFENSIVE PRODUCT CATEGORY = PEACE OF MIND

The diversified product mix and its core product line give this business true economic resilience.

Why This Category Weathers Every Storm:

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

No matter what the economy throws, customers keep coming back.

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.

DON'T MISS THIS.

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.

CONFIDENTIALITY IS PARAMOUNT

Due to the sensitive nature of this business sale, no phone information will be provided. All serious buyers must sign a confidentiality agreement prior to receiving the detailed business report.

This level of discretion protects both the current business operations and ensures only qualified, committed buyers gain access to sensitive financial and operational information.

Don't let this rare combination of financial strength, lifestyle benefits, and growth potential slip away.

Register your interest now.

KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE:

• Net Profit: $274,521 (20% margin)
• Annual Sales: $1,366,368
• Gross Profit: $612,360
• Gross Margin: 45% (49%+ 1st half FY26)
• 98% Cash-on-Delivery
• Strong customer database numbering in the thousands
• Profit based on 1 owner working 25-28 hours p/w
• Low Staff: 1 FT, 4 Casual
• Secure lease to 2030 + renewal
• Over a decade in the same location
• Annual Sales Growth: +14.2% vs prior year
• Online + Bulk sales = <7% of revenue (growth upside)

For more details, please email broker or call agents.