The ecommerce business being discussed has processed over 10,152 orders since its inception in November 2015. The sale includes several valuable assets such as a customer list of around 9,500 buyers, a domain name and its hyphenated version, a Shopify account, approximately $10,000 worth of inventory, a ShipStation account, a Dymo printer, peel and stick printing slips, and a Mailchimp account. This business sells survival gear primarily to males aged 45-60 and offers a variety of growth opportunities, including affiliate marketing and the potential to develop a monthly membership program.
The owner reports spending about 4-5 hours per week managing the business, which involves shipping orders and answering support tickets without any employees. Traffic is primarily driven through paid advertising on Facebook and other channels, with no SEO efforts undertaken so far. Additionally, the company benefits from special pricing arrangements with its main supplier and maintains its inventory at the owner's residence.
The business is being sold due to the owner's new focus on health issues. The buyer will receive 30 days of transitional support from the seller, including introductions to strategic partners. The business is touted as having high growth potential and is ready to handle increased order volumes thanks to its streamlined shipping processes. Furthermore, the seller offers a wealth of experience and contacts in online sales and is willing to sign a non-compete agreement. Overall, this ecommerce business provides a promising opportunity for a buyer interested in the survival gear niche.
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