This established, independently operated shipping and business services center serves a dense mix of residential and commercial customers in a highly desirable Los Angeles-area trade market. The business offers multi-carrier shipping through UPS, FedEx, and USPS, along with fingerprinting services, private mailbox rentals, notary services, passport photos, packing supplies, and other business support solutions. Recurring mailbox subscriptions provide a stable revenue base, while fingerprinting services create a valuable point of differentiation. The operation benefits from a strong local reputation, diversified income streams, minimal owner involvement, and significant opportunities for growth through expanded marketing efforts, increased service offerings, and operational enhancements.
- Asking Price:
- $265,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
- Sales Revenue:
- $272,415
- Cash Flow:
- $108,337
Property Information
- Real Estate:
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Lease
- Premises Details:
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Founded and developed over several years, this business has become a trusted provider of shipping, mailing, and business support services for both residential and commercial customers in a densely populated Los Angeles-area market. The company offers a diversified mix of services, including UPS, FedEx, and USPS shipping, private mailbox rentals, fingerprinting, notary services, passport photos, packing supplies, and related business solutions. Through a focus on customer service and convenience, the business has built a loyal customer base, strong online reviews, and a stable stream of recurring revenue from mailbox subscriptions and repeat clientele. Today, the operation is well established, is largely manager-run, and offers significant opportunities for continued growth through expanded marketing efforts, enhanced service offerings, and increased customer outreach.
Business Operation
- Expansion Potential:
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This business offers multiple avenues for growth that have not yet been fully explored. Revenue can be increased through targeted digital marketing campaigns, improved local search engine optimization (SEO), and expanded social media advertising to raise awareness among nearby residents and businesses. The operation could also benefit from extending business hours, increasing outbound sales efforts to local professionals and small businesses, and growing its recurring mailbox rental base. Additional opportunities include expanding fingerprinting services, pursuing corporate account relationships, offering enhanced printing and document services, and introducing complementary business services that drive higher customer frequency and spending. Given the business's established reputation, loyal customer base, and diversified service offerings, a new owner has the opportunity to accelerate growth while leveraging an existing operational foundation.
- Competition / Market:
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The shipping, mailing, and business services industry is highly fragmented, consisting of national brands, franchise networks, independent operators, and carrier-owned retail locations. This business competes primarily with The UPS Store, PostalAnnex, and other local shipping and mailbox providers. Despite the presence of nearby competitors, the company differentiates itself through its comprehensive service offering, which includes multi-carrier shipping, private mailbox rentals, fingerprinting services, notary services, passport photos, and packing supplies. Fingerprinting services provide a particularly strong competitive advantage, attracting both individual and business customers while generating additional cross-selling opportunities. The business also benefits from a loyal customer base, strong online reviews, recurring mailbox rental revenue, and a convenient location within a densely populated trade area.
- Reasons for selling:
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Retirement
Other Information
- Support & training:
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4 weeks
- Furniture / Fixtures value:
- $10,000 - included in the asking price
- Inventory / Stock value:
- $5,000 - included in the asking price
