Stationery, Office/School Product Wholesale Supply Business #426

Description

Business type: stationery, school and office supplies wholesale and distribution

Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Trading history: several decades

Asking price: $549,000 + SAV

Operating model: semi-managed wholesale and online retail

Product range: approximately 10,000–15,000 items

Business overview

Established supplier of stationery, school products, office supplies and printing services, with a loyal base of business, education and government customers.

Customer base: hundreds of repeat clients, including schools, medical facilities, aged care providers and local businesses.

Approved supplier to the Queensland Department of Education.

Products and services

• School stationery and student book packs
• Office supplies and consumables
• Paper and educational resources
• Printing services
• Online ordering and wholesale distribution with free delivery

Thousands of student book packs supplied annually.

Financial performance

Historical gross profit margins: approximately 50–60%.

Year-to-date sales growth for FY2025/26: approximately 27.7%, as reported by the seller.

Revenue supported by recurring online orders from established account customers.

Operations

Experienced staff manage day-to-day activities, allowing flexible owner involvement.

Peak trading period: approximately 3–4 months during the back-to-school season.

Integrated software connects website orders, inventory management, invoicing and financial processes.

Warehouse infrastructure: established, with capacity for further growth.

Growth opportunities

• Expand the customer base and geographic distribution
• Increase marketing activity
• Introduce gift lines and imported products
• Develop additional school and business accounts

Sale and transition

Reason for sale: family relocation and health reasons.

Training: full training provided; no specific industry experience required.

Asking price: $549,000 plus stock at valuation, with genuine offers considered.