E-commerce business specialising in the re-sale of used and refurbished office furniture
Asking Price: £175,000, which includes the e-commerce website, the established client base, stock valued at £50k+ and full business operations
Turnover: £230,000 per annum including stock
Adjusted earnings: c. £80,000–£110,000 range historically
Stock £50,000+ stock included in sale
Location: South London
Headline Attractions:
- Proven profitability without any marketing spending
- Strong gross margins driven by low-cost sourcing model
Established online presence and trading platforms:
- Alignment with sustainability and circular economic trends
- Sales are generated entirely through organic channels, including its website, eBay store, and repeat customers, with no paid marketing implemented to date.
- Significant upside through marketing and operational scaling The business operates from two warehouse units in Croydon and benefits from a high-margin model driven by the ability to source inventory at exceptionally low or zero cost.
Executive Summary
Our client is an established and profitable UK-based e-commerce and warehouse-led business specialising in the resale of quality used and refurbished office furniture, alongside developing a drop-shipping operation for new furniture.
Since its formation in 2021, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering cost-effective and sustainable office solutions to SMEs, corporates, and public sector organisations.
The business operates from two warehouse units in Croydon and benefits from a high-margin model driven by the ability to source inventory at exceptionally low or zero cost. Sales are generated entirely through organic channels, including its website, eBay store, and repeat customers, with no paid marketing implemented to date.
The Business at a Glance
- Activity: E-commerce and warehouse-based resale of used/refurbished office furniture; drop-shipping of new furniture
- Established: 2021
- Legal Structure: Private Limited Company
- Staff: 1–2 part-time staff plus freelance support
- Customers: SMEs, public sector, start-ups, home offices
- Geographic Reach: UK-wide (delivery focused on London and surrounding regions)
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Products and Services
Core Offerings:
- Refurbished and second-hand office furniture: Chairs, desks, storage units, boardroom furniture
- New office furniture via drop-shipping partnerships
- Bulk clearance and resale packages
- Delivery and assembly services
Pricing Model:
- High-margin resale model (often 5x–20x cost uplift)
- Competitive pricing relative to new furniture suppliers
- Premium pricing achievable on branded refurbished items
Revenue Characteristics:
- Predominantly transactional sales
- Repeat business from commercial and institutional buyers
- No contracted revenue (assumption based on available data)
