The store discussed in the text is an established e-commerce platform dedicated to providing GPS units and other products tailored for commercial truck drivers. Originating in mid-2008, it has cultivated a steady client base and ranked well on major search engines, thanks to effective search engine optimization strategies. The store operates entirely through U.S.-based drop ship distributors, requiring the new owner to reside in the U.S. for seamless operations. Over the years, switching from Yahoo to BigCommerce hosting enhanced the business's functionality and profitability by eliminating high transaction fees. In 2014, the store generated revenue of $75,809.65, with a net profit of $20,378, and demonstrated a low return rate of only four units throughout the year.
The owner, planning to retire, wishes to sell this profitable enterprise and will ensure a smooth transition by providing necessary introductions to distributors and offering 30 days of post-sale support. The purchasing process will use Escrow.com to safeguard the transaction, with both parties bearing the escrow fees. The buyer will receive full ownership of the domain name, customer and order databases, and all website content upon purchase. Additionally, the seller offers detailed guidance to help the new owner manage operations, including processing orders through a streamlined workflow on BigCommerce and handling payments via PayPal Pro. The marketing relies on organic search traffic without employing paid advertising. The sale aims to facilitate buyer control over both the technical and operational aspects of the business, ensuring its continued success.
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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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