An online business specializing in shower curtains is being sold by its current owners who founded it as a family venture. The company operates through a major e-commerce platform and leverages third-party logistics for product delivery and inventory management. The business has developed a niche market with custom designs and quality products, but the owners are seeking to move on to new prospects.
The business model is exclusively reliant on e-commerce sales, with advertising on the platform used to generate product interest. Key metrics include $105,000 in sales over the past year, a strong average rating from customers, and six SKUs across two product categories. Operations are minimal, requiring 2-4 hours per week for tasks such as ad management and inventory oversight. To maintain and grow its customer base, the business is continuing to innovate its product offerings through research and development.
Financially, the business is stable, with profitability improving since a shift to a more cost-effective supplier. Over the past 12 months, the net profit was $6,900, increasing to $7,118 over four months after reducing costs. Identified growth opportunities include enhancing product offerings, optimizing advertising strategies, and expanding brand presence on social media platforms.
The decision to sell arises from a desire to focus on preferred aspects of product design and development, as opposed to marketing and sales, coupled with the current limitation of resources and time. However, with increased investment and dedication, substantial sales growth is anticipated.
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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.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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