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Note:
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reached to purchase the business and the business is off the market, in most cases
pending due diligence and finance approval.

Manufacturing (more than $800,000)

Steel Fabrication – Building and Construction Industry. NEW
This one has the three O’s – Opportunity, Opportunity, Opportunity!
If you are looking for a business that supplies fixtures and fittings for major commercial projects such as shopping centres, multi storey office / apartment towers, as well as civic infrastructure, local council projects and private architectural work, you will want to take a look at this. This business is located close to Geelong, has been established since 1988, and comes with an excellent spread of large, medium and small customers, a mature well balanced workforce and potential growth as far as the eye can see. The net profit for the 2006 / 2007 financial year was approximately $290,000 while 2007 / 2008 is expected to be higher. The current owner of the business will be available to provide a generous handover period to the new owner/s by agreement if required.
Price: $800,000 plus SAV ($150,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing / Fabrication NEW
- Leisure & Health Sectors –
It is difficult to fault this well run business
• Solid & long term growth sector, east coast presence, national potential
• Custom made products … reduces import competition
• In-house design … an excellent and proven product range
• A 20 year old business … its name is instantly linked with ‘quality’
• Competitive advantages in product design and marketing
• Design, assembly, marketing … excellent strategic focus
• Repeat customer base … many government entities
• Well experienced employees and contractors
• First class web-site and catalogue … widely held in customer libraries
• Profitability very attractive … demonstrated over many years
• Modern premises … Eastern suburbs
• Future prospects are exciting
New owner needs general management skills … this is NOT a complicated business.
Price $1.35 million+SAV ($90,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing - Insulation PRICE REDUCED
Long established business supplying are range of insulation products to trade and domestic customers in the metropolitan area. The extensive plant has been upgraded and rebuilt and the result has been a stunning 40% increase in turnover, new exciting product lines and productivity rises across the board. The owners believe the plant is now running at only 25% of capacity and there is strong demand for the products. T/O for 06/07 was approximately $2.7 mil and growing. This business fits the cliché of "All the hard work has been done" and we believe the successful purchaser will be able to continue the recent pattern of trade and grow the business into a key supplier of insulation in Victoria. However, due to unrelated personal reasons relating to one of the owners, the business is now for sale. This is an exciting opportunity to purchase a business with massive growth potential and not a cent to spend on plant for many years to come.
Price reduced to: $1.3 mil + SAV ($250,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing - Adelaide NEW AGREED SALE
No, it doesn't supply the automotive trade!
This very well equipped business is run by management staff and is owned by a Melbourne based group who are suppliers of a range of products to a strong niche market. The operation was established to supply the group's South Australian customers and has grown very well over recent year. T/O is just under $3.5 mil PA and the EBITDA under management is well over $600,000. The Melbourne based owner of the group is preparing for retirement in the coming years and the sale of this business is part of an ongoing divestment of businesses within the group. This business is a, fully free standing operation (only financial control is handled in Melbourne) and has 1st class plant & equipment throughout. Perfect as a bolt on or as a very profitable owner operation. On going assistance available to the successful purchaser
Price: $1.5 mil + SAV ($300,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Timber and Plastic Based Products
High volume, custom made
• 14 year old manufacturer, market leader
• Strong, expanding market sector, national potential
• Sales approx $3.5 million P.A.
• Over 200 repeat customers
• Modern, CNC machinery, highly automated
• High asset value
• Attractive returns
• Plant will need to be relocated
Price $1.55 million + SAV
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Kitchen Benchtop Manufacturer
- Market leader, great customer base -
High volume producer of post form kitchen bench tops. 15 year old business with sales around $3.5 million pa, growing steadily and has exciting expansion prospects. The business has over 200 regular / repeat customers. Modern computerised state-of-the-art automated equipment which has a high asset value. Experienced employees, excellent profits.
Price $1.55 mil +SAV
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing - Solid Timber Doors
The advantages of this business will be obvious:- it is well established (22 years), has an excellent reputation, hand picked account customers, 50% of sales are COD, 15 happy and productive employees and a modern, well equipped factory. Located in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs, this business recorded sales last financial year of $3.5 million with a healthy 20% return to the family that owns it. It will be up to the successful purchaser to decide whether this business keeps ticking along nicely as it does now, or unleash the growth and take it to the next level. This is one of the most exciting opportunities we have seen for a long time, DON'T MISS IT!
Price: $1.6 mil + SAV ($130,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

PRECISION ENGINEERING - Excellent repeat customer base
Successful engineering business, ISO 9001-2000 accredited, with focus on pressure vessels, precision sheet metal, filter vessels, large fuel filters etc. Wide range of precision capabilities in carbon and stainless steel. Many endorsements from long standing customers within petrochemical, mining and industrial sectors. First class modern plant, skilled / experienced employees, good managers in place, large & well appointed factory in eastern Melbourne. Very profitable, significant customer contracts in place and healthy forward order book.
Price $1.6 million + SAV ($20,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Geelong Based Business
Significant business in the metals and technical service sector.
Needs injection of commercial skills.
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Engineering - Transport Industry
Looking for these attributes in this business?
• Operating in healthy / long-term market sector? YES
• Strong competitive advantages? YES
• Insulated from imports? YES
• Few competitors? YES
• 35 years of established reputation? YES
• Purpose-built factory? YES
• Scope to grow rapidly? YES
• Excellent profitability? YES
UPDATE - Sales for the September quarter 2008 are up by 16% and the order book is FULL
35 year old niche business in long term, solid growth market sector. Insulated from imports, loyal / repeat customer base, enviable reputation. Healthy order book. Few competitors as only 'authorized' businesses can operate in this sector. Significant growth opportunities exist by expanding existing service and/or moving into identified new products . Proven sales and profit expansion of recent years. Well trained employees, purpose-built factory, owner retiring. New owner needs engineering skills. Attractive ROI.
Price$1,850,000 + SAV
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing - Supplier to the food industry. Own IP, designs, brands
This well run national business is a market leader with 10 year history in healthy, high growth/demand industrial market sectors. Own innovative designs and brands, manufacturing robust/reliable products with distinct competitive advantages. Impressive intellectual property ownership. Sound strategies, excellent name and reputation, national distributor and service network, loyal customers and skilled employee base, solid order book, T/O around $4 million PA. Terrific potential to grow within Australia and export markets with new products recently released. Modern large purpose built factory. General management skills needed.
Price: $1.95 million + SAV (approx $400,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing - Niche Hardware Sector
Fantastic, well established business with a very strong, national customer base. Unlike many hardware suppliers, this business manufactures (not imports!) a range of quality products for a very buoyant, niche market and is virtually immune to any competition from imports. T/O for 06/07 was approximately $6.2 million with and EBITDA of around $1.1 million and the figures to December 2007 are even better. The business has many, long term management staff in production, sales and admin and is a perfect bolt on to an existing manufacturing or distribution operation. The owner is looking to retire but is happy to remain with the business as a consultant for an extended period of time.
Price: $2.4 mil + SAV ($2.6 mil)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Fabrication and Labour Hire Services
This impressive 27 year old business manufactures custom made, materials handling products and provides contracted labour to the food processing industry. The business has extensive capabilities and sells its products and services to market leading ‘blue-chip’ producers in a range of strong sectors where it is a market leader and has an excellent reputation for precision and quality. The main factory is in Victoria with a satellite plant interstate along with offshore subcontractors. The business moved into new premises over the last 3 years which has expanded capacity significantly. This has resulted in large growth, taking the business to approx $6.0 million sales PA. Very sound strategies and competitive advantages, capable managers in place, along with a solid order book. Genuine growth prospects.
Price $2.85 million + SAV ($100,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing
- custom made high value products - well insulated from imports.
This excellent business operates in a buoyant niche sector within the top-end of the domestic and commercial building industry. With over 27 years of experience in the market it is not surprising to see that the business is a market leader, that it grows by word of mouth and it has developed strong competitive advantages. Other features are long-term repeat customers, a purpose built infrastructure (factory 2,500sq meters), genuine growth opportunities, very profitable, a healthy order book and highly capable senior managers.
Price $2.9 mil + SAV ($190,000).
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Food Manufacturer, Wholesaler and Franchisor
Victorian focused operation with significant interstate growth potential. The business has multiple income streams via sales to major retailers, food service suppliers, franchisees and contract manufacturing. 07/08 sales expected to be over $8.0 mil and recent productivity improvement and cost savings should produce an EBITDA of around $1.0 mil PA. The factory is very well equipped and has enormous unused capacity. Overseas owners selling to concentrate on their (unrelated) core businesses. Businesses are available separately if required.
Asking Price $ 3.875 mil + SAV
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Timber Manufacturing
Outstanding business, established for many years. Manufacturing highly exacting timber based products,
custom made to end user requirements. Features are:
• strong and enduring strategies • own highly attractive designs
• dynamic long term market sector • largely insulated from imports
• excellent infrastructure • sales growth 16% to 20% pa
• exciting growth prospects • capacity to double output
• highly profitable • repeat, loyal customer base.
Sales are on-track for achieving $8 million this year. This is one of the largest producers within its sector in Australia, its employees are experienced and its state-of-the-art equipment is highly automated (all CAD/CAM linked). General management skills required.
$5.0 mil + SAV ($150,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Manufacturing
Well known and highly regarded manufacturer of a range of products to local and state government, semi government and commercial customers in the Melbourne metro area. T/O has averaged $7.0 - $8.0 million PA with EBITDA just over $1.0 million PA. The business has extensive NC and CNC machinery and only operates a single shift, 5 days per week. There is enormous scope to improve in it's current areas of operation plus the machinery has the capability to manufacturer products for many other sectors. The owners have reduced their roles in the business over recent years and are now looking to retire. However, they are happy to provide advice and assistance to the successful purchaser after settlement. This quality business has excellent, long term management staff and is a perfect 'bolt on' or can easily continue to run as it is.
Price: $Price on application
Note: Under instructions from our client, we are only able to provide information on this business
by appointment. Potential purchasers must demonstrate an ability to fund a transaction of this size.
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Wholesale/Import/Distribution (up to $800,000)

Distribution NEW
Essential components into an expanding sector
Very profitable distributor of components into a strong and expanding market sector. The business has been established for 17 years and it is well differentiated from its competitors in its novel method of distribution where it gives the customers what they want … on-time reliable service of quality parts. Sales now $735,000 PA. With the right strategies in place there is the possibility to double the business. Large repeat/stable customer base - mainly Western and Northern suburbs but expansion to East very possible, efficient supply chain, and good cash flow. New customers usually come by word-of-mouth. Great scope for a website. Ideal for a husband and wife team or bolt on to an existing business.
Price $350,000 + SAV
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Import/Distribution: Commercial & Retail Lighting Products
This wholesale importer commenced trading approximately 24 years ago and is firmly established as a supplier to the commercial and retail lighting markets. The business enjoys the support of many long-standing customers in Australia, as well as new customers in growing export markets. Trades 5 days per week, T/O is constantly growing and profit to the owner/operator last year was approx. $225,000. Easily relocated to any location with good infrastructure and logistical support. Ideal for an owner/operator with some market knowledge and who is looking for an import/distribution business currently in a growth cycle.
Price: $475,000 + SAV ($250,000 approx.)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Distribution - Foodservice NEW
Excellent mix of account customers and cash 'n' carry. This nearly 30 year old business has been recently upgraded and now boasts first class refrigeration and racking. T/O is around $2.7 mil PA with extremely good cash flow and profit to the owner well over $200,000 PA. Big spread of customers across a range of fields and one very nice niche market which is growing and growing. The business is ideal for a family or partners or add it onto your existing food service operation. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a small foodservice distributor which (despite the current doom and gloom) is flying along and is now equipped to handle significant growth in the future.
Price: $550,000 + SAV ($200,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Wholesale/Import/Distribution (more than $800,000)

Wholesale / Distribution - Produce NEW
Brilliant one or two person business. Selling into a solid and expanding market sector. Regular / repeat national customer base, sales are $1.6 million pa with good growth potential. Simple to run, excellent systems and procedures, well known trading name. Very profitable, good cash flow. New owner needs good general management skills, business now run under management, but really needs a second person to capitalise on its expansion opportunities. Could be run from a range of locations or remain where it is.
Price: $650,000 + SAV (Approx. $5,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Wholesale Distribution
Ideal for Partners or Husband and Wife.
This business is well established and enjoys a strong peak season from February to August each year. The business imports traditional European products which are very popular with residents of rural and regional Australia. All products are supplied wholesale to an established network of retail outlets. This business is relatively simple to operate, does not require any technical skills and produced an adjusted net profit in the 2007 / 2008 financial year of approx. $410,000. The current owner is very happy to assist the successful purchaser with a generous hand over period to ensure smooth transition. This is a very impressive with excellent profits and a great future.
Price: $800,000 + SAV (Approx. $400,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Import / Wholesale / Retail AGREED SALE
The Ultimate Fine Art Supplies business
This very well established business imports the finest art materials from around the world.
The benefits of this business are quite clear. There are 3 distinct trading areas which provide revenue in excess of $2 million per annum, combined sales are increasing yearly, almost 50% of sales are COD, most overseas suppliers offer exclusivity of products, the business has reliable key staff that can manage the daily operation of the business and the net profit return to the owner is around $450,000 last financial year. All of this is combined with discerning customers, happy to pay premium prices for their purchases. The business although now for sale, has recently acquired stationery line from Europe which will ultimately challenge the most sought after brands currently in the market place. The scope to grow this business is fantastic for the successful purchaser.
Price: $850,000 plus SAV (approx. $800,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Distribution - Industrial Supplies - run by management
Top business supplying a large range of everyday requirements, consumables and spares to engineers, manufacturers, transport, fabrication and many other businesses in metro Melbourne and some regional areas. T/O was just under $4.0 mil in 07/08 with excellent margins and fantastic cash flow. T/O for the September quarter 2008 is up by around 7%, margins are strong and expenses are similar to last year - therefore profits for 08/09 are looking to be $100,000 more than last year. The owners have spent the last few years (successfully) making themselves redundant and today the business is operated by management staff with minimal input from the owners. The EBITDA with the current management staff in place is more than $220,000 PA, making this business a perfect 'bolt on' or run it yourself and pocket the cost of the management team!
Price: $885,000 + SAV (approx $300,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Import / Distribution
Very long established business distributing a range of quality products and consumables under it's own name and as an agent for number of well known European and Asian brands. Excellent client base in Australia and New Zealand. T/O approximately $3.0 mil PA with profit to the owner in excess of $400,000. The business has fantastic cash flow, debtors are only $60,000 to $90,000 and around 70% of customers pay COD or 7 days! The business doesn't require any technical skills and is perfect for owner operators or as a addition to an existing business. Can be easily relocated. A generous handover period is available to the successful purchasers and the owner will provide payment terms on the stock for a reasonable time after settlement.
Price: $1.3 million + SAV
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Import/Distribution/Service AGREED SALE
Top quality range of office equipment and related consumables to a national and overseas customer base, together with a comprehensive maintenance/repairs and hire service. The business is well established in the market place and is now poised to expand into already identified market sectors and introduce new product ranges. The operation is significantly resistant to recession and high barriers to entry serve to further secure this strong position. Sales are comfortably in excess of $1.0 mil PA with profit to the owner last year of approximately $475K. The business trades 5 days per week and can be readily relocated almost anywhere in Australia or it can remain in its current location and continmue to be owner operated or run under management. There is no technical expertise required and this business will particularly appeal to a buyer wishing to develop the new markets and take the business to the next level. Alternatively this is an ideal 'bolt on' to an existing office equipment supplier. The owner is retiring but is available after the initial handover in an advisory capacity by arrangement.
Price:$1.35 million + SAV (approx. $300,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Wholesale - Fruit & Vegetables NEW
Ideal Family Business
This Melbourne based business supplies fresh fruit and vegetables to a wide range of established customers that includes supermarkets, nursing homes, restaurants, cafes and specialty retailers. Aside from a basic understanding of fruit and vegetables, the business does not require any technical expertise and is an ideal purchase for a family that wants to work together in achieving a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle for all its members. Alternatively, the business could be easily incorporated into an existing fresh food or fresh food related business. A generous handover period is available if required.
Price: $1.4 Million
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Import / Distribution - Strong Niche Market NEW
Brilliant business supplying a very strong niche within the hardware sector. T/O last year was around $7.5 million with an EBITDA of just over $1.2 million. Customers are a mix of national distributors and some retailers. There are dedicated overseas suppliers in place, manufacturing products under license and exclusive to this business - which importantly owns the IP. The owners are not sales/marketing orientated and have relied on word of mouth and very low level sales processes to attract new customers. The business does not require any specific technical knowledge and the owners are happy to provide a generous handover period.
Price: $2.5 million + SAV (approx $1.0 mil)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Import / Distribution - Victorian market leader
Well known supplier to a large range of government, semi government and private customers around Victoria and some interstate. T/O was $10 mil last year and is consistently growing. T/O for the September quarter 2008 is 11.5% above the same period last year, margins have been maintained at percentages similar to 07/08 and importantly, expenses have remained relatively static. As this is not a seasonal business and the above pattern is likely to continue for the remainder of the financial year. The result is a potential EBITDA for the year of well in excess of $1.2 mil. The business has been established for many years, is the leader in its field in Victoria and has an excellent management and staff structure. Now is the time for fresh, new owners to take the operation into other states of Australia. The business has first class distribution and supply channels and would also be a perfect addition to an existing distribution operation. The owner is looking to retire but is happy to stay on in an advisory role after settlement.
Price reduced: $3.95 million + SAV
Note: Under instructions from our client, we are only able to provide information on this business
by appointment. Potential purchasers must demonstrate an ability to fund a transaction of this size.
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Service & Other (up to $800,000)

Internet Service Business
Established in July 2004 this interactive web site has been designed to assist Australians citizens either approaching retirement or already retired. This is an ideal business for someone who is looking to retire from the demands of a full time job that has a computer at home and a basic understanding of managing and editing a web site. This business is ready for an enthusiastic buyer to take it over and drive it towards its full potential.
Price now: $10,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Steel Fencing Supplier
Established by the current owner in 1998. Supplies fully installed or Do It Yourself (DIY), servicing the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne. Turnover this financial year approx. $900,000 with a return to the owner of around $100k. Clients include builders, property developers and a major public infrastructure supplier and the general public. Flat packed DIY fencing is also sold throughout Australia. All installation work is currently contracted out allowing a new owner to concentrate on growing the business through effective sales and marketing strategies. Trades 5½ days per week. No technical skills required, this business would be ideal for a motivated owner / operator or husband and wife team.
Price now: $140,000 + SAV ($40,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Identification Services - IT Environment
This well-established business has been operating for around 18 years providing a highly-regarded identification service to a range of blue chip clients. Overheads are exceptionally low and the business can be easily relocated within metropolitan Melbourne. Turnover for the current year is expected to be around $136,000 with average profit to the owner in prior years approximately $97,000. Business activity levels vary throughout the year, which enables the owner to pursue other interests. Ideal for an owner/operator or couple with some computer or IT aptitude.
Price: $135,000 + SAV ($7,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Retail Cake Supplies/Design Decorating and Tuition
Same owner for more than 18 years. This well established business sells an extensive range of cake decorating supplies from Australia and Overseas. It also designs, produces and decorates wedding and novelty cakes. This business also offers cake decorating courses by qualified and well trained staff. Trades 6 days per week. T/O for 05/06 approximately $500,000. Profit to owner is around $90,000 PA but should be easily improved by new enthusiastic owners. Perfect first business with plenty of potential to grow.
Price: $170,000 + SAV ($80,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Electronics Repairs and Service TV,VIDEO and AUDIO
Established and owned for more than 20 years. Located in the eastern suburbs in a busy shopping strip. T/O approximately $228,000. Excellent customer base. Great mix of work including manufacturer's warranty, insurance claims and retail customers. Business operates 5½ days per week. Profit to the owner around $113,000. Ideal business for the qualified person.
Price: $195,000 W.I.W.O.
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Structural & Civil Engineering

Sea change opportunity
Highly successful 15 years established civil & structural engineering consultancy located in a dynamic and progressive coastal ‘hot-spot’ … presents a rare idyllic life-style opportunity. The area is attracting unprecedented growth and investment … demand for structural & civil engineering services is high and expanding. The business has little competition and the owner undertakes limited sales and marketing activity. Work comes in via word-of-mouth and it just gets busier. Sales have grown on average 20% PA since 2002 and net profit has been in the 23% to 26% return on sales. Excellent staff, first class computer systems. The business is a contracted, preferred supplier to ‘blue-chip’ clients and has modern / well located offices. Significant growth potential.
Price: $280,000
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Cleaning & Chemical Supplies
Well established business (over 30 years)
Suppliers of Cleaning Products & Chemicals for Commercial Cleaners & General Public.
Long account customer relationships.
Excellent location with terrific street exposure and convenient customer parking front of shop.
Monday to Friday, NO WEEKENDS.
Only one person required to operate the business.
Low overheads, high profit margins.
No technical or trade qualifications required.
Further potential to grow the business.
Price: $295,000 + SAV ($50,000)
Contact Joe Ruscitti or Nino Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Tasmania - Golden Opportunity in Pizza AGREED SALE
Located in Queenstown, a strong copper mining town, this is a great opportunity for a family looking to enter the food industry. This business is situated in the centre of town and operates only 5 hrs per day. Turnover is between $3,000 and $4,000 per week operating these limited hours. The owners are prepared to offer a trial period of two weeks to prospective buyers. There is very little competition servicing the local community, the constant stream of contractors and tourists makes this opportunity very attractive and very profitable..
Business and Freehold $250,000 plus SAV ($5,000)
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Engineering Precision Cutting & Grinding NEW
Established in the 1940’s, this family-owned engineering business specialises in the cutting and grinding of a range of steel plate primarily for the manufacturing and recycling industries. General fabrication and welding can also be performed in-house as required.All work is of a consistently very high standard and the business has received AS3903 quality accreditation. Regular, repeat customers. Trades 5 days per week. Ideally suited to an enthusiastic owner/operator with either a trade or managerial background in general engineering. Turnover last year was $820k with profit to owner around $218k.
Price: $340,000 plus SAV (approx. $160,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Wholesale Pork / Boning Room PRICE REDUCED
Bring home the bacon………!
This is a first class opportunity to purchase a well set up wholesale pork boning room in Melbourne's Northern suburbs. The business is currently boning around 1,500 bacon pigs per week in its purpose built premises. Established in 2004, this business is already turning over nearly $12 million in sales per annum from its base of approximately 100 customers, and still has room to grow. The current owner is in his sixties and now looking forward to retirement. The net profit to the owner will be approximately $330,000 this year.
Price now: $450,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Indoor Sports Centre NEW
Long established business (same owner for the last 15 years) with excellent trading history and very good cash flow. T/O is approximately $550,000 PA with profit to the owner of around $200,000 PA. There is a great mix of permanent, casual and competition customers and there is a small cafe area which (for its size) produces very good returns and should easily improve. The pro shop has been neglected and definitely needs some attention. The business has a long lease and we believe it will be ideal for new enthusiastic owners with an interest in sports looking for a stable operation with genuine growth potential. Must be sold due to change in personal circumstances.
Price: $465,000
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

Pet Supplies Warehouse
Mornington Peninsula Location
This well known local business sells pet supplies & services direct to the public (no livestock). Although sales continue to growing nicely, this business needs an owner that can take advantage of its unique attributes and lead it to even greater heights. The business sells quality merchandise to a quality customer base that has the ability and desire to spend money on their pets. Please note NO DEBTORS, ALL SALES ARE COD OR CREDIT CARD. Sales income is approx. $800,000 per annum whilst trading only 6 days a week. This is a good business that can grow significantly and would suit partners or H & W.
Price: $550,000 plus SAV ($150,000)
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Instrumentation / Calibration
Geelong based business with metro and regional clients. Repairs and service to blue chip manufacturers and others in food, chemicals and petrochemical. Fully fitted and equipped workshop and laboratory. ISO 9002, NATA and AS quality assurance. T/O around $1.2 mil PA with profit around $200K PA. Fully trained, many long term staff. Ideal for the suitably qualified person (fitter & turner/electrical engineer etc.) to run as an owner/operator or family business. Alternatively the business would be a profitable and easily incorporated addition to an existing engineering, parts sales or service operation. The owners are looking to retire after many profitable years and will provide a generous hand over to the successful purchaser. VENDOR TERMS AVAILABLE T.A.P.
Price reduced to: $495,000.
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Timber & Building Products
This specialist supplier of timber, building products and hardware was established approximately 5 years ago in the South Eastern metropolitan area of Melbourne. T/O last financial year was in excess of $3.7 million with profit to the owner of more than $240,000. The focus of the business has been on the building trade, but owner-builders and landscapers are also catered for. Trades 6 days per week. Would suit an owner/operator with experience in either the building or timber industries. Alternatively would be a great addition to an existing timber and building products business from another area wishing to expand into an established eastern suburbs location.
Price: $580,000 plus SAV (approx. $300,000)
Contact Gordon Sutherland
03 9690 6464

Services to Construction / Engineering
This business was established in 1995 by the current owner and provides a range of services including steel pipe work welding, general fabrication, maintenance and labour hire.This business has experienced strong growth over the past few years with sales this financial year expected to be around $1.7 million with a return to the owner of approximately $300,000. Clients come from a variety of fields such as construction, engineering, and process plant managers in the water, food and waste industries and operate mainly in the Melbourne metropolitan area.This is an ideal operation for a motivated owner/operator (or partners) with relevant trade or engineering experience. Excellent growth potential.
Price: $650,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

Attention Builders, Carpenters - High Cash Flow / Under Management
Very long established timber yard in the metropolitan area. Run by experienced management staff this business has brilliant cash flow and consistent profits. The business has a big spread of customers and around 60% of them pay COD. T/O is above $3.0 million PA with profit UNDER MANAGEMENT of around $250,000 PA or run it yourself and pocket $300,000 PA plus other benefits. The business has very cheap rent and a long lease and is ideal for a tradesperson or builder looking for their own source of timber & hardware and a very profitable addition to their existing business that will boost cash flow enormously.
Price: $765,000 + SAV (approx. $350,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

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Service & Other (more than $800,000)

GEELONG BASED BUSINESS - Building Industry
Strong performing and well run business, many years established, excellent growth potential. Demand from established 'blue-chip' repeat customers (many of whom have been customers since the inception of the business) has resulted in impressive sales growth - the current level is approx. $2.0 Mil PA. Experienced reliable employees, excellent plant / fleet. Great reputation stemming from on-time, in-spec projects over many years. New owner should have general management skills and building industry experience. Genuine growth prospects. Strong profit - approximately $368,000 (average over last 3 years).
Price $850,000 + SAV (approx. $20,000).
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Rural Products / Stockfeed
Established in 1976 by the current owner. Two specialty rural products/services outlets - Central Gippsland and West Gippsland. Reputable and profitable business. T/O $4.0 million + PA with an excellent sales history. Profit to the owner has averaged $340,000 PA over the last 4 years. The business supplies stockfeed, animal health, fencing, chemicals and rural and pet products to a long standing, well spread customer base. The outlets have loyal, experienced staff and secure leases. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a well established operation with great potential to grow.
Price: $950,000 + SAV (approx. $700,000)
Note: This business is located approximately 1½ hours from Melbourne and require a 'hands on' owner operator. It is not realistically suitable to be run by management staff as passive investments for an owner. Information about this business will only be supplied by appointment.
Contact Wal Henderson
03 9690 6464

Maintenance Services PRICE REDUCED
Established in the mid 1990's this business provides a range of services to large and small retailers and others in VIC, NSW and TAS. Management staff operate the business on a day to day basis with minimal input from the owner. T/O is around $2.5 million PA with an EBITDA of approximately $520,000. The operation can be run from any state and general management and administrative skills are all that's needed as the business is not technical. A generous handover is available from the owner. This is an ideal business for an owner who doesn't want to be tied to a business 5 days per week. Alternatively it would be a fantastic addition to an existing service, maintenance, or fabrication business.
Price NOW: $895,000 + SAV ($100,000)
Contact Wayne Marlow
03 9690 6464

DESIGN & CONSTRUCT - Commercial & Residential
Full order book for the next 2 years
This highly regarded 13 year old design and construction business has a wide range of prestige projects to demonstrate its impressive capabilities. From multi-storey projects to new homes and extensions, the business has flexibility to undertake the build. A key strength of the business is that it has its own full-time employees in the critical roles of architectural design, project management, and administration along with a great team of trades contractors. The business wins a high percentage of the projects that it quotes, new work comes by word-of-mouth and from a strong repeat customer base.
Price $1,050,000+SAV ($40,000)
Contact Peter Stark
03 9690 6464

Property Services – Cleaning & Maintenance NEW
This business provides a full range of cleaning and property maintenance services to a well established (mainly inner city) customer base that includes Body Corporate, Estate Agency and Commercial clients. The business just keeps on growing and hasn't yet reached it's full potential. Last year's turnover was in excess of $1.7 million with an EBITDA of more than $500K. The current owner works less than 20 hours per week in the business. This business can be easily operated from any small office or home office.
Price: $1,220,000
Contact Alex Jackman
03 9690 6464

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Post Offices / Tattslotto / Newsagencies

(56) Close to Hobart PRICE REDUCED AGREED SALE
The best Tattersall's outlet in Tasmania, with three machines in a very busy location, lots of parking and heaps of other shops. This business presents an excellent opportunity for a partnership or a family venture, easy walking distance to the bus and other public facilities. Opportunities like this are very rare these days, so if you are serious about acquiring a good solid secure business, THIS IS IT!!.

Net income approximately $150,000 + per annum.

The Business Price; $585,000
Stock; $15,000
PRICE REDUCED $600,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(63) North East VIC
Post, Mail Run & General Store located between Shepparton, Benalla, Yarrawonga and Wangarratta. The business has great access to range of facilities including schools, recreation, churches, rivers, freeways and public transport. Operating very reasonable retail hours, the business is very suitable for a young family or an ambitious husband and wife team. The town is a destination for tourists with many hundreds of visitors a year. The shop is a good size and allows proper presentation of stock and higher profit lines to be introduced and displayed. . A solid two bedroom timber and brick home with timber floors and a rear pergola which is attached to the post office business. There is also a workshop, plenty of outbuildings and bungalow all in established gardens.

Net income approximately $42,000 + per annum.

Business; $55,000
Stock; $9,000 (approx.)
Property plus out buildings; $130,000
TOTAL PRICE: $194,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(69) Eastern Suburbs
Unique Tatts 3 terminals located in a large shopping centre in a rapid growth residential and business area offering a great opportunity for stability and growth.. The shopping centre presents the following advantages; Constant annual growth in pedestrian traffic. The completion of the Mitcham - Frankston freeway will see this shopping centre more easily and quickly accessible from the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs, there is a large and growing affluent Asian population within the immediate area. (Tattersall's growth) There a number of retirement villages within easy walking distance of the shopping centre and more are planned. (Retirees represent an increasing percentage of the consumer public). There are a number of opportunities to increase this business - the shopping centre is about to undergo major redevelopment and is expected to almost double to its current size.

Net income approximately $180,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $785,000
Stock: Approximately $ 35,000
Total asking price $820,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(88) Inner City Melbourne PRICE REDUCED AGREED SALE
Licensed Post Office, stand alone, three terminals. Only 5 minutes to the City Centre, operates 5½ days. Located in a busy position, on a main thoroughfare with a constant pedestrian flow and good access to public transport. The area is a vibrant residential and small business hub and the local residents are predominantly professional/business people.

Net income approximately $210,000+ per annum.

Business, plant and equipment: $1,050,000
Stock (approx): $ 50,000
TOTAL PRICE NOW: $1,100,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(89) Inner South Eastern Suburbs PRICE REDUCED
Licensed Post Office, two terminals - Tattersall's one terminal and Sub News-Agency, located within close proximity of the CBD, it is an extremely sought after, up market residential area. The business is located in an excellent shopping strip with a good variety of shops including supermarket, chemist, bottle shop, Bakers Delight, dry cleaning, hairdresser and gourmet food outlet. There is one hotel and one hospital in the area and there are numerous flats and units under construction close by. This shop is handy to the freeway and major highways. There is ample area set aside for car parking. Customers are extremely loyal and a "village" type atmosphere prevails. The premises are spacious, bright and clean. A new shop fit has been completed. This business is ideal as a husband and wife, partnership or family business.

Net income approximately $210,000+ per annum.

Business, plant, and equipment: $ 895,000
Stock (approx.): $ 150,000
TOTAL PRICE NOW: $1,045,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(93) Bendigo Area
2 terminal LPO & property only minutes from Central Bendigo City.The shop and dwelling were both renovated only 18 months ago and look like new. The shop is well established and is bright and spacious with excellent presentation of products, plenty of behind counter space for sorting mail and office area.The dwelling is a heritage listed character home with high ceilings, a near new kitchen and separate bathroom, it has gas heating decent sized lounge room and a light filled kitchen/meals area.Situated on a large allotment the owners have recently submitted plans for a two storey dwelling and a two lot subdivision to council of which the plans have been approved. A terrific 5 ½ day business ideal for a husband/wife team with development potential.

Business Price $350,000
Stock (approx) $15,000
Property & out buildings $245,000
TOTAL PRICE: $610,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Business Price: $103,000
Stock (approx.) $ 2,000
Property: $130,000
TOTAL PRICE WAS: $235,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Net income approximately $80,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $160,000
Stock (approx.) $150,000
The Property & Outbuildings $300,000
TOTAL PRICE: $610,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Net income approximately $102,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $425,000
Stock (approx.) $ 6,500
TOTAL PRICE: $431,500
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(102) Coldstream - Outer Eastern Suburbs PRICE REDUCED
One terminal Post Office and News agency, one hour from Melbourne centrally located in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Busy local shopping centre with excellent support stores and strong, regular clientele. Large shop with long lease. Great family operation in residential and commercial growth area. Enjoy country lifestyle with suburban convenience.

Net income approximately $100,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $295,000
Stock (approx.) $ 80,000
TOTAL PRICE NOW: $375,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(103) Northern Suburbs
Two terminals Post Office and one terminal Tattersall's plus Sub news. Trades 6 days per week. Great location, handy to markets, major shopping centres, schools, universities, freeways and public transport. Large shop, new shopfit and renovations have been completed.

Net income approximately $135,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $550,000
Stock (approx.) $ 30,000
TOTAL PRICE: $580,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Net income approximately $40,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $90,000 (including stock)
Property $165,000
TOTAL PRICE: $255,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(106) Korongvale PRICE REDUCED
Bargain of the year. Post Office and general store - including a large brick shop with a one bed room unit, featuring kitchen/meals area and family room. The property also boasts two huge timber sheds with steel roofs. This business has potential to increase the turnover quite substantially. The town has a population of approx 450 and ideal for a young couple buying their first business or a couple that wish to retire in this pretty town. Excellent combination of a small business and property investment.

Net income approximately $30,000 + per annum.

Business Price: ~~$ 30,000~~
Stock (approx.) ~~$ 12,000~~
Property ~~$ 80,000~~
TOTAL PRICE WAS: ~~$122,000~~
TOTAL PRICE NOW: $80,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(111) North Melbourne Area PRICE REDUCED
Combined Sub Newsagency, three (3) terminal Post Office and one (1) terminal Tattersall’s outlet. Well established business with strong clientele from surrounding businesses and large residential community. Has recently undergone a fresh new shop fit out, no money to spend. Be quick to enquire, 6 day a week business, no paper deliveries.

Business Price: $749,000
Stock (approx.) $ 40,000
TOTAL PRICE: $789,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

Business Price: $1,100,000
Stock (approx.) $ 50,000
TOTAL PRICE: $1,150,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464

(118) Launceston Area (TAS)
Post Office and fully Authorised News-agency with a strong paper deliveries service - which includes subagents. The business offers standard newsagency products and services plus a host of other products and services such as, books, stationery, confectionery, cards & gifts, etc. Located in a well established, large shopping strip with many other shops. Only a leisurely 10 minutes drive from Launceston, in a strong and affluent residential and tourist area, close to all facilities and handy to excellent roads and freeways. .

Net income approximately $160,000 + per annum.

Business Price: $ 465,000
Stock (approx.) $ 45,000
TOTAL PRICE: $ 510,000
Contact Nino Ruscitti or Joe Ruscitti
03 9690 6464