Back in 2006 Phil Hughes decided it was time to diversify the business into stationery while keeping the machine business going in order to offer his customers a one stop shop for office supplies and so his partnership began with Office Choice. 

Office Choice CEO Brad O’Brien said they couldn’t even put a figure on when they started working with Phil.

“Phil has been a mainstay in the Tasmanian market for many years,” he said.

“There were two but Phil has been the premier dealer in the Launceston area over many years.”

Phil has been an advocate for Office Choice since the start and has even mentored other business owners.

“He always attended conferences and many of our members know him and have had a great relationship with him over many years,” Mr O’Brien said.

While Office Choice is a national brand all members are actually shareholders of Office Choice.

“We’re a co-op providing services for the dealers,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Being a member of the group enables him to tap into the resources like branding and IT services.

“​From an Office Choice standpoint we thoroughly love to work with our dealers and Phil Hughes Office Choice has been one of the dealers who has helped to grow our brand across the marketplace especially in Tasmanai.”

Today Phil operates the business with his son Ryan.

“We’re delighted and proud to have them as part of the Office Choice group and we wish for a long and fruitful relationship for many years,” Mr O’Brien said.

Office Choice, like Phil Hughes Office Solutions are committed to offering a personal service to their customers and members, making them a great fit.