#12 - Startups for sale: Shopify app for A/B testing, The Little Bounce, and, a PR marketing agency

👋 Hey builders!

Welcome to all the new people who have joined last week!

Here are 3 new deals we found this week for you to check out.

Let’s explore!

🚀 Startup Spotlight

#1. Ship Scout (💸 $11K in MRR)

💰 Asking Price: $600,000

Shopify app for A/B testing shipping rates and free shipping thresholds

Type: SaaS

✅ Key Highlights

• $130,000 in TTM revenue

• $110,000 in TTM profit

• $11,000 in revenue last month

• $9,300 in profit last month

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Paid Shopify Ads: Invest in running shopify ads. Test out relevant keywords when running shopify ads as they can be quite expensive. An alternative is also running Google Ads.

• Price Test: Test a different pricing structure. The current margins on the app are around 85%, with testing a pricing structure change you can bump those numbers up higher and reach a different revenue bracket.

• Agency Partnerships: Collaborate with marketing agencies or Shopify experts who work with multiple merchants. Offer them incentives or referral programs to recommend ShipScout to their clients.

URL: Ship Scout

👉 Acquire now on microacquire

#2. The Little Bounce(💸 $5.9k MRR)

💰 Asking Price: $150,000

Aesthetically-pleasing, at-home inflatable bounce houses for children

Type: eCom

✅ Key Highlights

• $171,000 in TTM revenue

• $81,900 in TTM profit

• $5,900 in revenue last month

• $4,500 in profit last month

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Social Media: Double down on instagram and TikTok. The main current growth for the business is Instagram, let’s focus on putting more money and time towards that to double the business.

• Partner with local event services: Start renting or outsourcing the current products to local services who need these type of products. Anywhere from baby showers to kids birthdays.

🚩 Cons

• Limited product offering: The business specializes in inflatable bounce houses for children, which narrows down the product range. While the current product line may have its target market, the lack of diversification in offerings poses a risk in terms of scalability and long-term sustainability. Expanding the product line to include complementary products or exploring new markets within the children's entertainment industry could be essential for growth.

URL: The Little Bounce

👉 Acquire on microacquire

#3. Contributor Club (💸 $2.3k in MRR)

💰 Asking Price: $49,000

Simple, streamlined invoicing designed for SMBs and freelancers

Type: agency

✅ Key Highlights

• $82,691 in TTM revenue

• $81,716 in TTM profit

• $2,378 in revenue last month

• $2,313 in profit last month

🚀 Growth Opportunities

• Expanding to High-Profile Publications: With ownership of nine publications, the agency has an opportunity to expand its offerings to include bigger publications like Forbes. By establishing partnerships or utilizing the provided contacts, the agency can position its clients in renowned media outlets, increasing brand exposure, credibility, and opening doors to a broader audience.

• Increase Pricing: As the agency establishes itself as a reputable PR provider, it can consider increasing its pricing. Conducting market research and analyzing industry benchmarks can help determine competitive pricing strategies that reflect the agency's expertise and the value it delivers to clients.

URL: Contributor Club

👉 Acquire on microacquire

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