Established in April 2014, the job board platform built for the craft beverage industry offers a range of resources for job seekers in sectors such as wine, beer, spirits, cider, coffee, and soda. The site was designed on WordPress using a job board plugin and provides resources including cover letter tips, interview guidance, and extensive blog content, despite recent neglect. Subscribers exceed 5,300, though the growth rate of 10 new subscribers daily is down from 30, previously driven by a promotional course. No monetization strategy was implemented for the email subscriber base.
Originally, employers discovered the platform through organic methods, without active outreach efforts. Revenue included fees for job listings and income through Indeed job listings and Adsense, supplemented by targeted Facebook ad campaigns that garnered positive employer feedback. With several long-standing employer subscriptions in place, revenue potential is acknowledged for a new owner willing to pursue outreach and SEO improvements. The site generates revenue from advertising and transactional models but demands negligible maintenance time. Expenses are mainly associated with web hosting, email management, and advertising.
Sales efforts have been minimal, leaving room for strategic development and monetization of the email list. The platform includes various social media and email accounts, suggesting bundled marketing potential. While the owner seeks to divest due to time constraints, there is significant growth potential in SEO, employer outreach, and email subscriber monetization. The operator offers post-sale support and intends to sign a non-compete agreement. There are no geographical restrictions for prospective buyers.
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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.
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