Services - Other Business Services | Internet - Consumer Services (B2C)

Asking Price	$297,000	Inventory	n/a*
Gross Income	$255,000	Real Estate	n/a**
Cash Flow	$81,200	Year Established	1997
FF&E	n/a*	Employees	1ft, 10 pt

* included in the asking price

** not included in the asking price

This business contracts with publishers of special interest magazines for subscription sales directly to enthusiasts through industry trade shows and internet sales site. Company enjoys exclusive representation arrangements with major publishers in this field and offers over 100 titles across a broad range of sport, hobby and recreational spaces. Sales are conducted through trained and scripted independent commission sales representatives at industry trade shows. In addition, company markets directly to consumers and interest groups through an established internet marketing site. Seller enjoys excellent profit margins through existing contractual relationships, but feels the business can grow significantly through merger/affiliation with a larger company in the same or a related field. Owner desires to stay involved with the business in a management and business development role.

Facilities: This business is primarily a marketing and internet sales business which does not require a physical location outside the home or significant equipment and furnishings.

Competition: The company represents major publishers of specialty interest magazines on an exclusive or favored basis and is the primary retail source for consumers of these publications. Sales are primarily through trade shows in related special interest areas and publications do not compete with general interest magazine market.

Growth/Expansion: The Seller believes that there are significant growth opportunities that can best be realized through affiliation with a larger nationally-based company, particularly one with an existing field marketing staff. Expansion can occur through additiion of titles/specialty areas, broader representation of specialty publishers, expanded geographic coverage and expanded internet sales activity.

Financing: Negotiable

Support/Training: Seller desires to remain with the business in a management role, but will provide new owner with training and transition assistance as needed.

Reason Selling: Seller desires merger/affiliation with a larger organization.