An entrepreneur started a business two years ago to provide a unique competitive edge by offering customers an ecological benefit with every purchase. They have partnered with two organizations that allow customers to contribute to environmental sustainability by redeeming a tree for each purchase. The brand associated with this business is trademarked, and the trademark will be included with the sale. It currently holds a 4.6-star rating on a major online marketplace.
The business is described as being largely self-sufficient, requiring only about three hours of the owner’s time per week to maintain. Operations are streamlined as all orders are fulfilled through a major online platform. The business has established relationships with three suppliers based in China, with one being the primary supplier due to a particularly strong relationship. The seller intends to connect the buyer with all current suppliers to ensure a smooth transition.
The primary reason for selling the business is that the owner, who is also a filmmaker, wishes to allocate more resources toward their next film project. Despite selling the business, the owner is committed to ensuring that the new buyer is well-equipped to continue the business’s operations and maintain its successful track record in the market.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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