Nationally Recognized Publication Business For Sale

Business description

This nationally affiliated real estate publication gives you a brand that is recognized across North America.The Prince Edward Island publication was re-introduced in 2006 by a newspaper industry professional. The product is a national recognized brand and a leader in the field. Advertising in the publication is sold to real estate agents, brokers and builders by the owner who then produces the issue on line with the occasional assistance of a graphic artist who is paid by piece work. The magazine is printed in the USA and shipped to a storage locker in the market. It is distributed by an independent contractor. The product also has an industry leading on line marketing component that ties in directly with the magazine.
Prince Edward Island has island wide distribution. . All of this allows a first class publication to be created, printed and distributed without any full time staff.

This magazine is regarded to be the premier monthly real estate publication in the market and is utilized by major real estate agents and brokers in Prince Edward Island to promote their many real estate listings in a 4-colour, high gloss format not only in print but also online at www.realestatebook.com .

The current monthly press run is between 10,000-15,000 (seasonal) copies per issue.The books are free to the public. The primary distribution channel is through 625-700 strategically placed locations (seasonal) in PEI. The publication is distributed inside banks, retail stores, cafes, gas stations, grocery stores and in restaurants. This results in an extremely good “pick up rate” of approximately 88%.Remaining books are placed at the provincial tourist bureaus for added pick up.

There are opportunities for increasing revenues for this publication, many of which can be implemented without additional capital investments.

Absolutely no industry experience is necessary to operate and take this publication to the next level. Since most of the publication is created and distributed by outside contractors, this opportunity is ideally suited as a home based business that can be effectively operated by a sales oriented individual or family from anywhere in the Maritimes. The current owner will provide operational training. There is also an optional 3 day training program provided by the corporate office in the US.

Expansion potential: Outstanding potential for continued growth.
Reasons for selling: Owner has other pending business interests.
Contact Tara Truitt for more information

Property information

Location:

This publication business is operated out of a home based office.The territory covers all of Prince Edward Island.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Growth opportunities are very promising.

Competition / Market:

There is no other high quality publication that is similar

Support & training:

Training provided by current owner.Corporate training is optional

Reasons for selling:

Owner has other pending business interests.

Inventory / Stock value:

$1,500