Eight businesses for sale for less than $100,000
The Paleteria gelato and sorbet business is for sale. Photo: Supplied

Eight businesses for sale for less than $100,000

Some of the most successful Australian businesses have started small.

For those just getting started on the road to building their business empire, here’s a variety of businesses from around the country that won’t break the bank.

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The Bykko electric bikes. Photo: Supplied

Described as ‘Australia’s first electric bike share public transport system’, Bykko operates automated bike rental stations that are located on existing networks of trains, buses and trams.

Located in Surfers Paradise, this franchise is for sale for $98,000 and would require little input.

Bykko has already partnered with Transport NSW in Newcastle and is planning an expansion of its electric bike fleet, hoping to succeed where other share bike companies have failed.

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The cafe started as a fish and chip shop in the 1960s. Photo: Supplied

This cafe understands the importance of location, location, location with a dining area that overlooks the coast, with expansive waterfront views and only 30 minutes from Adelaide CBD.

Originally opened as a fish and chip shop in 1961, the business has expanded to a 60-seat seafood restaurant.

It is being sold for $95,000, as well as stock valued at about $5000.

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The vending machine needs little maintenance. Photo: Supplied

On the market for $99,000, this business looks like a cool deal.

The vending machine only requires 1.5 hours a week of labour to be cleaned and checked, according to the listing.

Located opposite a service station in suburban Darwin, the machine is a franchise of Kooler Ice company.

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The playland is fully set up and ready to operate. Photo: Supplied

For a buyer wanting to be the king of the kids this 840-square-metre indoor party play centre and café in an industrial estate in Tullamarine makes an attractive deal.

Though it’s fully setup, equipped and ready to operate, the centre is not currently operating and is being sold as a chattel sale for $38,000. The space is rented separately.

The centre can accommodate up to 150 people and has six party rooms and an upstairs function room that can be used for a variety of bookings.

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The sorbet and gelato business already supplies to several stores. Photo: Supplied

This business, Paleteria, makes and distributes premium ‘Popsticle Stix’ of sorbet and gelato made from fresh ingredients.

All equipment is part of the sale including three blast freezers, a gelato machine, five chest freezers, three ice-cream carts valued at $25,000 and a Transporter van with freezer.

The three-year-old business is on the market for $80,000, which according to the listing is under value as the owner is looking for a quick sale in order to move overseas.

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The business is located in one of the most popular tourist towns in Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

Located 25 minutes from Hobart, Richmond has become a destination for tourists.

This ‘Tasting House’ sells high-quality local produce including gourmet foods, gift hampers, handmade products, boutique beers, wines and Tasmanian distilled products.

Set up in a 83-square-metre historic shop, the business is for sale for $88,000, including stock which is valued at about $50,000.

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The gym is the only one in the surrounding area. Photo: Supplied

A rare opportunity for fitness buffs with the only boutique gym in West Perth on the market for $40,000.

The sale includes equipment, fixtures and fittings valued in excess of $50,000.

It’s been operating for five years, according to the listing, and the gym has a steady client base with the opportunity to expand, given new residential and commercial developments in the area.

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The van can make up to $800 a day, according to the listing. Photo: Supplied

Canberrans drink a lot of coffee and an efficient way to sell it to them is driving a coffee van and cutting out all the overheads of a cafe.

The coffee van has been making $800 a day turnover from a steady customer base in business parks and weekend events.

The franchised mobile cafe is on the market for $95,000.