17 year old ecommerce business that sells only brands of tea. Sales in last 12 months were $234,000. In 2021 sales were $299,000 and 2020 sales were $383,000.
In 2020, the business achieved sales of $383,000, but has experienced declines over the past two years due to the owner's lack of involvement. The business is priced to facilitate a quick sale, enabling the buyer to restock inventory ahead of the peak season from January to March. The business boasts a strong online presence with significant SEO performance, ranking approximately 46 keywords in the top 3 results over the last 90 days, according to data from a prominent analytics tool. Nearly 64% of customers from November 2021 to late 2022 were repeat buyers, underlining customer loyalty.
Key traffic and revenue aspects include 60% of traffic derived from organic searches, 16% from direct sources, and email contributing 4% of the traffic but generating 19% of the revenue. Paid searches comprise 14% of traffic and 25% of revenue. The business benefits from over 10,000 active email subscribers and maintains loyal, repeat customers alongside established fulfillment and supply relationships, including credit terms. The site has previously been recognized with a Platinum award for excellence and experiences minimal returns, averaging one return every two months.
Growth opportunities exist, such as listing products on major online marketplaces, expanding product offerings to include complementary items, and utilizing social media advertising platforms, especially since the site has rarely advertised on such channels. The business sale includes supplier relationships, an existing email marketing account, and an analytics tool subscription, providing the new owner with resources for continued growth and expansion.
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