The sale of a digital business includes several assets: a website that ranks for nearly 40,000 keywords organically on Google, a YouTube channel with over 310,000 organic views, a Facebook page with almost 10,000 likes, and an Instagram account. Additionally, about 3,000 units of approximately 30 different shoelace SKUs are included. The products are sourced from a vendor in China at a cost of $0.50 per pair, selling for around $7 each. The sale also encompasses necessary shipping equipment and processes managed through a shipping platform, along with a consulting call to aid in business transfer and future growth strategies.
To maintain operations, the buyer needs to manage inventory and continue using an intern to process orders via the shipping platform, a task described as straightforward. The reason behind the sale is the current owner’s health issues, necessitating a clearance of inventory and assets. The business generates revenue primarily through organic search and YouTube, operating with minimal hands-on effort. The only significant costs are the product and shipping labels.
Marketing strategies used for the business are detailed in an hour-long presentation by the owner, which is recommended for prospective buyers. Opportunities for future development include expanding the product range by adding more SKUs or related products, with guidance offered in the sale terms to potentially establish the site as a lifestyle brand.
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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.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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