The business specializes in selling romance books and has been operational for seven years. It operates two primary streams: publishing over 200 books under its own pen names, generating passive income without the need for advertising, and marketing books as a publisher for other authors on the iBookstore through a 50/50 revenue share. Notable features include an email list of approximately 66,000 subscribers and a strong social media presence with 16,500 followers. The business is highly automated, requiring minimal effort to manage with a small remote team, and benefits from monthly deposits from Apple and Amazon. The eBooks market is evergreen, with the majority of sales coming from the U.S. The revenue is primarily generated from selling copyrighted books and publishing for authors, with occasional revenue fluctuations due to Apple's payout schedule.
The purchasing process involves signing up authors via email and uploading books through the iBooks platform, with Apple and Amazon handling sales and customer service. The business is being sold due to the partners' personal commitments and lack of proximity, hindering its scalability. It is ideal for individuals proficient in email marketing, given its substantial email list and low operational demands. Furthermore, there is unexplored potential on platforms like Amazon and through Facebook advertising, offering expansion opportunities.
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