A three-year-old e-commerce business is up for sale, having achieved over $1 million in sales revenue and $200,000 in net profit. This business is described as turnkey, indicating that it is ready for immediate operation with minimal effort required from a new owner. The current owner has utilized paid advertising successfully and suggests that this approach is a key element of the business's success. The decision to sell is motivated by the owner's desire to pursue other business ventures. To facilitate a smooth transition, the owner is offering to support the buyer by sharing paid advertisement content that has been previously used, ensuring that the new owner can continue the existing marketing strategy.
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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.
You can conduct this yourself or use our trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More