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For Sale
Reference Number: bus6278

Award-Winning Events Company

Victoria
Melbourne - Greater
$150,000

All offers will be considered, and vendor finance is available for the right buyer.

Step into a high-demand niche market with this exceptional business opportunity. This is Victoria’s only events company exclusively catering to singles aged 40 and over, boasting a strong reputation, loyal membership base, and multiple revenue streams.

Reference Number: bus6278

Business snapshot:

Earning Type: EBITDA

Summary

What’s Included:

· Singles World Travel – curated international experiences for mature singles.

· Singles Boat Cruises – premium social adventures on the water.

· Exclusive Singles Events – regular, high-quality gatherings that foster community.

· Corporate Arm – additional income potential and expansion opportunities.


Why This Business?

· Recognised Brand with a strong reputation in a growing demographic.

· Work from Anywhere – set your own hours and enjoy lifestyle flexibility.

· Minimal Overheads with scalable systems for easy expansion.

· Casual Staff & Contractors already in place for smooth operations.

· Secondary Brand Included for additional revenue streams.

· Two Separate Websites – Social and Corporate sectors, both ready to upscale.


Why Invest?

· Proven Model: Award-winning brand with established systems and strong market presence.

· Untapped Growth: Huge potential to scale across Australia and online.

· Lifestyle-Friendly: Flexible operations, perfect for an owner-operator or investor seeking work-life balance.

· Loyal Community: A dedicated membership base ensures recurring revenue and strong engagement.


Awards & Recognition

Finalist or winner in prestigious business awards for the last 4 years, including:

· Small & Succeeding

· Emerging Business

· Travel, Tourism & Events

· Leisure, Tourism & Wellbeing


Marketing & Reach

· Utilises 6 different platforms to reach a broad audience

· Large member database for direct promotions

· Facebook, Instagram, E-mail, LinkedIn, Google my Business, YouTube,
Victoria Singles 39K Perth Singles 7.8K Open 14.2K


· Strong social media presence


Booming Market

Singles over 40 are tired of dating apps, scams, and swipe fatigue. They want authentic, in-person experiences—and this business delivers exactly that.

· Romance scams cost Australians $23.6 million in 2024, eroding trust in online dating.

· The Australian Dating Services industry is worth $316.4 million and growing at 4.4% annually.

· This demographic has discretionary income and a strong desire for genuine social connection.

Your events offer safety, trust, and real-life interaction, making this business perfectly positioned to capture this rapidly expanding market.

Expansion Opportunities

The possibilities are endless:

· Tiered memberships

· Online events & virtual networking

· Interstate & regional events

· Corporate partnerships

· Travel packages & wellness retreats

· Affiliate programs with lifestyle brands

· Merchandise & branded products

· Content platforms (blog, podcast, YouTube)

· VIP dating events & matchmaking services

· Franchise model for national growth

· Mobile app for bookings & member engagement

· Special interest groups (wine tasting, hiking, art classes)

Travel and wellness arms can be extended, offering more events and experiences for members. This is a friendship-based business, but could easily add VIP dating options for members seeking more.

Why You’ll Love It:

This business isn’t just profitable—it’s rewarding. You’ll create memorable experiences for fun-loving people while enjoying the freedom to work on the business, not in it.

This is a rare chance to own a thriving business in a growing demographic. With singles over 40 representing one of the fastest-growing social segments, the timing couldn’t be better.

Next Step: Opportunities like this don’t come often.

Want to know more?

Click on the yellow confidentiality deed icon. Complete your contact details, sign and submit. We’ll advise the vendor and you will soon hear from them. Once you’ve seen what you’ve been missing, you’ll be quick to make yourself the proud owner of this social and corporate events business.

Online Presence:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/steppinouteventsmelbourne/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/steppinoutevents/

Websites:

https://steppinoutevents.melbourne/
https://steppinoutevents.com.au/

Google Listing:

Steppin’ Out Events (Google Business Profile)

FOR SALE: $150,000

Contact the exclusive broker:
Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations
M: 1300 366 521
T: 1300 366 521

If you’d like to know more about this business, go to our website www.benchmarkbusiness.com.au and use the reference: bus6278 to search for the business.

Please ensure you have the necessary capital before expressing an interest in this business.

The image shown is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the business.
Benchmark Business Sales and Valuations
All offers will be considered, and vendor finance is available for the right buyer.

Step into a high-demand niche market with this exceptional business opportunity. This is Victoria’s only events company exclusively catering to singles aged 40 and over, boasting a strong reputation, loyal membership base, and multiple revenue streams.

Reference Number: bus6278

Award-Winning Events Company

Victoria
Melbourne - Greater
$150,000