The owners of an ecommerce brand running two Shopify stores in France and Germany are seeking a serious buyer to take over and potentially scale the business. This brand has achieved €340,000 in sales, predominantly using Google Ads with some Microsoft Ads and SEO. Over the past year, it has maintained a stable profit of €4,000 to €6,000 monthly. The business is nearly fully automated, requiring only 3-4 hours of management per week. The potential for growth is significant, with Amazon FBA packaging ready and opportunities for expansion through additional advertising channels like Meta and Pinterest.
The business is optimized with stable Google Ads campaigns, averaging a Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) of 5.2. Bing Ads in France and SEO efforts, including a €2,000 investment in backlinks and content, contribute to its profitability. Management requires minimal time, with 95% of customer service duties already outsourced. Stock management is simplified by a European warehouse arrangement that doesn’t require upfront payment.
Further growth can be achieved by expanding Google Ads strategies, launching Bing Ads in Germany, and entering new markets like Sweden. The potential for email marketing is untapped, with a list already established. Additional opportunities include switching to Shopify Payments to increase profits, collaborating with influencers, and diversifying product offerings.
The current owners are selling because they need to focus on other ventures. They seek buyers with an ecommerce background and offer two months of support post-purchase to ensure a smooth transition. The goal is to find a buyer who can maximize the brand's potential while maintaining open and effective communication.
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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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