Acquire one of Canada’s most trusted telescope and astronomy retailers, established in 2014 with a strong reputation for expert service, premium products, and high customer loyalty. The business generates approximately $1.3M in sales and $355K SDE, with 94% of revenue coming from e-commerce.

Shopify Upgrade = Major Upside (In Progress): The business is currently rebuilding its website and migrating to Shopify to improve conversion, customer experience, marketing automation, and reporting—an initiative the owner believes will be a significant growth driver for the next operator.

Key Highlights
Profitable & Established: 11 years operating history and strong cash flow ($355K SDE).

Online First: 94% online sales; scalable with low overhead.

Semi-Absentee Ownership: Owner spends ~10 hours/week on supplier orders and oversight; trained staff handle daily operations.

Repeat Customers & Community: Thousands of repeat buyers including hobbyists, educators, and institutions; large email list/database for marketing.

Marketing Engine: Strong organic search presence plus proven paid campaigns generating consistent inbound demand.

Flexible Footprint: Includes a small showroom/pickup location for credibility and local service; can be streamlined or relocated.

Training/Support: Full training and transition support provided

Buyer financing support available — we work closely with lenders to help qualified buyers secure funding. Vendor financing may be considered for qualified buyers

Growth Opportunities
Leverage Shopify to increase conversion rates, improve checkout performance, and scale email/SMS campaigns.

Expand Product Lines: Binoculars, microscopes, astrophotography gear, accessories, and curated bundles.

Institutional Sales: Partnerships with schools, universities, planetariums and clubs for bulk orders.

Geographic Expansion: Expand into the U.S. and international markets where feasible.

Recurring Revenue: Subscription kits, bundled starter packages, and seasonal promotions for hobbyists and educators.

The business has experienced recent tariff-driven cost pressure impacting certain SKUs. Pricing and sourcing adjustments are underway, and category-level performance can be reviewed during diligence.
Note: December year-end financial statements are in progress. Interim results and supporting documentation are available for qualified buyers upon NDA.