The market for online retail has exploded in recent years. With an increasing number of retailers eschewing the high street in favour of the worldwide web, there are plenty of opportunities to acquire an internet-based retail business with the potential to build an enviable online empire. Many online retail businesses operate with much lower ove more...
The market for online retail has exploded in recent years. With an increasing number of retailers eschewing the high street in favour of the worldwide web, there are plenty of opportunities to acquire an internet-based retail business with the potential to build an enviable online empire. Many online retail businesses operate with much lower overheads than traditional bricks and mortar shops and are able to tempt buyers from a much wider pool.
Some of the logistics and customer service processes are the same as in a high street shop and the lack of a physical retail presence means you’ll have to work hard to get customers to visit your virtual store. That said, there are more opportunities to create successful businesses that may find it tough to turn a profit from a single geographical location. Niche can be your best bet: if you already know a lot about knitting, for instance, you could bring your expertise to an existing online retailer specialising in exotic yarns.
The big advantage of running an online business is that you can usually set your own hours and grow it at your own pace – it may even be possible to manage it alongside an existing job. Consider how much time you want to invest before you start to search for online businesses for sale. It’s also easier to keep overheads under control: unless you require more storage space for stock than can be accommodated in a garage, it’s usually possible to run your online business from home.
The due diligence process for online retailers differs slightly from the norm. In particular, you’ll need to verify the sellers’ claims regarding web traffic and advertising revenue. Most will let committed buyers look at the back end, providing they agree to a non-disclosure clause, but it’s worth giving this task to someone who knows what they’re looking for.
Chelmsford & Surrounding
Highly desirable and profitable grooming cosmetic manufacturing business in the Beard niche. Orders coming in every day on autopilot. And with scope for huge improvement.
Stevenage & Surrounding
Established online web-site that reviews upcoming music from over the Uk. Bands and record labels pay to be featured and exposed to our audience.
Bishop Auckland & Barnard Castle
HOME BASED BUSINESS - FarmWatcherUK is the UK's number one rural crime alert network with a large online community across social media giving a great opportunity for advertising revenue
Wokingham
Mail order business operating out of 600 Sq Ft (approx) warehouse. Profitable but I don't have time to run / develop. Full handover / support.provided. Asking price includes £20K+ of stock.
Ashford & Surrounding
Established Online Premium Raw Dog Food Delivery Service in Kent - Profitable - Homebased - Turnkey opportunity
Banbury, Bicester, Woodstock & Chipping Norton
This business is no longer available
Runcorn & Widnes
Zenskie is a retailer of modern, contemporary brand's made to cater to Vegan fashionists. Zenskie offers cruelty free and vegan apparel from different brands into one single hub.
Manchester & Surrounding
Highly marketable Domain/s & Social Accounts Name FOR SALE | www.maltwhiskydeals.co.uk | Currently an Affiliate site | Genuine reason for sale, see Full business description.
City of London
Vodka brand for sale - includes the trade mark, website, graphics (label, mock ups etc). Premium craft English vodka launched in March 2017. Sold on-line and in shops across the UK.
Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill & Hassocks
Camden
Online shop
Birkenhead, Ellesmere Port & Surrounding
European Vaping Supplies - a premium ecigarette online retailer in for the UK and Europe
Redbridge
Self Designed Watch Brand, Devise Watches. Please have a look at our designs
Hackney & Islington
This is a men's e-commerce, dropshipping fashion store that has around 50 products listed serving UK and Europe.
Hammersmith and Fulham
This is an online Amazon business that sells Matcha in the USA + I can add a LLC in Hong Kong (Offshore) + business account (If you have Interest in this I will increase price)
Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield & Surrounding
A tutorial on how to make liquids, what companies to use, how to setup a website and what to include, what stock you should order.
Full Disclosure stocks and promotes designer lingerie, sleepwear and swimwear from established and emerging designers; and caters to clients from around the world www.fulldisclosureluxe.com
Preston, Leyland & Chorley
The Business Oakness is our brand name for Houzz Living Ltd which was set up almost 3 years ago. The business is fuly VAT registered and turns over approximately £240,000 a year.
Hastings, Bexhill, Rye and Surrounding
Online retailer selling lighting, primarily focused on solar powered Lights, battery Lights moving in to mains powered lighting
Belfast
Www.saphrim.com ~ A web based business that can be run from home/small premises ~ requiring space for initial jewellery stock, branded jewellery boxes and postal packaging.