The text outlines the sale of an 18-year-old revenue-generating e-commerce website business specializing in specialty sauces. The current owner purchased the website four years ago for $24,000, primarily to provide supplementary income as a stay-at-home mom. Over time, circumstances changed, and the family no longer required the additional income as the primary business flourished, prompting the sale of the website.
The website has operated passively for over a year, maintaining consistent revenue with a limited five-item inventory sourced from local vendors in New Jersey. The new owner has the opportunity to reintroduce the full product range due to a kept vendor list, which includes over 5,000 email addresses that have previously yielded significant sales.
Despite minimal marketing efforts, the website has maintained consistent revenue streams, benefiting from reliable search engine traffic and numerous backlinks from reputable sites. The domain name alone is estimated to be worth over $15,000. The business, which has historically generated average monthly profits around $3,500, requires minimal effort to manage and offers significant potential for growth with additional marketing and SEO initiatives.
The sale includes inventory valued over $5,000 at wholesale costs, with additional bonuses like social media setup, premium SEO services, promotional videos, and 60 days of consulting to transition the business smoothly to the new owner. The seller is willing to assist in establishing vendor relationships and sharing industry trade secrets, making it an appealing opportunity for those interested in the food business.
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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.
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1. Agreements & Contracts.
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