EBC Enviro Bug Control is a family business dedicated to helping customers solve pest problems in an environmentally friendly DIY cost effective manner.
The described business is an online retailer and wholesaler specializing in environmentally friendly do-it-yourself pest control products. Established in 2009, it focuses on products such as solar and battery snake repellers, DIY termite kits, and electronic insect traps. The enterprise, ideally suited for home-based operation, saw annual gross revenues between $250,000 and $300,000 a few years ago. However, due to the owner's age-related health issues, revenues have recently declined. The business is largely seasonal, with most sales occurring between August and April, although there is potential for year-round sales through expansion of the termite product line.
Operations involve importing products from reliable suppliers in China, with stock stored in a warehouse. Sales are primarily conducted online via platforms such as Shopify and eBay, supplemented by a small number of telephone orders. A customer email list exceeds 12,000, contributing to strong repeat business. The business handles its own order packing and dispatch through Australia Post, with an average busy period requiring two to three hours of labor per day by a single person.
The customer base is predominantly individual homeowners in Australia, with significant rural representation. Although advertising is currently limited to Google Adwords managed by an external agency, there is potential to expand marketing efforts. Sales are made in Australian dollars, and financial data has been converted into U.S. dollars for listing purposes. The current inventory, valued at approximately $15,000, is separate from the business's sale price.
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