Patented non-electric litter box e-com store. Growing business and making a TTM revenue of $743,500. Ideal opportunity for an expert in paid advertising.
An innovative and appealing litter box is being marketed to cat owners seeking solutions to odor, mess, and cleaning challenges. This product, within a burgeoning pet niche with minimal competition and entry barriers, offers potential for rapid business expansion across multiple markets.
Key attributes include a substantial email subscriber base exceeding 9,000, an average order value of $185, a patented product, a dependable supply chain, and a high rate of returning customers. The business is managed by the current owner in collaboration with an advertising agency. The owner handles customer support, shipment coordination, and website updates, while marketing is outsourced to an agency covering Google, Facebook, and Instagram ads. Some performance variability occurred due to agency changes in mid and late 2023. With limited ad and social media expertise, a buyer skilled in these areas could expedite business growth.
The supplier is based in China, utilizing two fulfillment centers in California and Florida. Primarily, customers are acquired through paid advertising, with a predominant customer base in the US and a small presence in the UK. A secondary UK store is included in the sale, albeit with limited advertising expenditure.
Financially, the business is robust, experiencing growth from a $15k start to over $800k between August 2022 and October 2023. Continued growth is expected with optimized advertising and heightened brand awareness.
Potential scaling opportunities include enhancing paid marketing, focusing on SEO, adding products, and expanding the UK store to other regions. The owner wishes to sell the business to focus on family due to the forthcoming birth of their first child.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
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.
You can conduct this yourself, or use our new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More