A two-year-old marketplace business is on sale, generating an average monthly revenue of $583. The current owner, due to family commitments, is selling this part-time project but offers support to the new owner to ensure a seamless transition. Key features include a lifetime license for the backend platform hosting the site, a mailing list of over 8,000 contacts, and the transfer of a social media account. The sale includes multiple SEO-friendly domains related to the baking industry.
Currently, the platform has approximately 250 members on paid subscriptions and 471 on a free plan. New users can easily sign up and create listings, with the business model initially offering free listings and later transitioning to a fee model after a trial period. Although marketing efforts have been minimal due to the owner's commitments, there is significant potential for growth, with projections suggesting $10,000 monthly revenue if scaled to 1,000 paying members.
Operating costs are low, primarily consisting of platform add-ons constituting an annual optional fee and transaction fees from revenue processed through payment systems. Domain hosting and email management can vary based on provider choices, although the platform integrates basic management capabilities. The owner expresses enthusiasm for answering any further inquiries from prospective buyers, indicating a readiness to assist in the business's next growth chapter.
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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.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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