Melbourne CBD Courier Business - Premium Corporate Clients
$120,000 Negotiable
Details
| Location | Somerton, VIC 3062 |
Business Details
| Business Type | Metro Delivery Round |
| Established | 2022 (4 years operating) |
| Fleet Size | 1 vehicle |
| Staff Count | 2 |
| Contract Type | Non-exclusive |
| Contract Length | 5 years remaining |
| Training Included | Yes |
| Reason for Sale | Partnership Dissolution |
| Goodwill | $47,000 |
| Principal Contractor | Direct corporate contracts |
Description
Independent (non-franchise) courier business servicing Melbourne's CBD and inner suburbs. This business has been built on direct corporate client relationships, meaning no franchise fees or royalties eat into your profits.
Business Overview:
Operating for 9 years, this courier service has built a loyal client base of professional services firms who value reliability and personal service over the cheapest price. The owner handles all deliveries personally, maintaining the quality relationships that are the backbone of this business.
Client Base:
- 4 law firms (daily document and court filing runs)
- 3 accounting/financial planning firms (regular document delivery)
- 2 medical specialist clinics (pathology and specimen transport)
- 5 smaller regular clients (architects, real estate agencies, etc.)
- Overflow work from other couriers during peak periods
Assets Included:
- 2020 Toyota HiAce LWB van (approximately 130,000km, commercial service history)
- Delivery management software subscription
- Full client database and contact list
- Established ABN and business reputation
Financial Summary:
- Weekly gross: approximately $3,800
- Fuel: approximately $280/week (mostly CBD - short distances)
- Insurance: approximately $110/week
- Vehicle maintenance: approximately $80/week
- Parking/tolls: approximately $60/week
- Net profit (owner-driver): approximately $3,270/week
- Annual net: approximately $170,000
Key Advantages:
- No franchise fees or royalties
- CBD work means short distances and low fuel costs
- Professional clients pay promptly (most on 7-day terms)
- Monday-Friday only, approximately 7am-4pm
- Personal relationships create a moat against competition
Reason for Sale: Owner has accepted a corporate role and cannot continue operating.
Training: 3-week handover with personal client introductions - this is critical for retaining the client base and is included in the price.
Features
Delivery Van
Franchise Territory
PDA System
Work / Contract Details
Independent courier business servicing Melbourne CBD and inner suburbs. Direct contracts with law firms, accounting practices, and medical clinics. Includes 2020 Toyota HiAce van. No franchise fees.
This listing represents a business for sale. Buyers should seek independent legal and financial advice before entering any agreement.