Posts archive for 2015

Selling a single Website Business when you own multiple sites

A common problem encountered by sellers when listing their website business for sale is that they have multiple internet businesses they operate under one ‘roof’ so to speak. The sellers often only keep one set of books for all the businesses and typically one bank account where funds are deposited. The trouble starts when the […]

Buying and selling a Website – timing is the key

With the summer rapidly coming to a close, people will start getting back into their business groove again as we head into fall and towards the 4th quarter bonanza. For buyers, acquiring a new website business for sale at this time of year, particularly e-commerce internet businesses, can be highly advantageous. Christmas sales and the […]

Website Flipping – Buying and selling Websites as business model

There are a lot of websites popping up recently promoting the fabulous virtues of flipping websites for a living and making BIG money. Many offer extensive courses and consulting on the do’s and don’ts of this business model. There are certainly plenty of self proclaimed experts and gurus who are now exploiting this niche by […]

What constitutes a Premium Domain name?

The domain name marketplace is still such a wild west subjective market it is not easy to always discern what makes a domain name valuable – or what is known formally in the industry as “premium”! Having represented many domain name owners in selling their assets – either as established websites or parked domains – […]

Does your Website Business sell itself or need an explanation?

As website business brokers specialists, we get contacted daily by potential clients with internet business opportunities they want us to sell for them.  Over the years, we have streamlined our process of evaluating online businesses that we feel have the qualities of a great buy side opportunity. With the precarious economy making headlines, we are […]

Knowing when to walk from a Website purchase or sale

Sometimes during a negotiation between a buyer and seller, there are definitive signs that start rearing up that lead to what is known as “deal fatigue”. This can happen as early as the LOI (letter of intent) stage – which is where an initial written offer is submitted and is negotiated, accepted or rejected. It […]

Internet Business Niches – focus is key to online success

I was recently lassoed by a family member to assist in their quest for an online business for sale they could buy and operate to create a steady stream of income. The process of working with my sister has been pretty insightful to say the least! What was quite revealing is how daunting the internet and doing business […]

The Seven Essential Traits needed for a successful Internet Business sale

As a professional internet business brokerage, a large part of our job is coaching and guiding our clients prior to, during and after the process of selling their website business. Over the years and after dozens of successful online business for sale closings, we have identified 7 main key traits a seller needs to have […]

Business Broker Survey Confirms Owner Financing On Rise

I recently received the survey results from a major online multiple listing service for businesses for sale. The survey conducted included over 1700 business brokers in the US. The report clearly established some trends I have been reiterating in my blog lately. In particular, the trend towards more owner financing in the deal structure. Because […]

Website for Sale Due Diligence

When it comes time to sell your online business venture it is very important to prepare your business presentation and get your documentation organized. Even though a business appears to be attractive in its presentation, many deals will stall and fail to close because of a lack of clear historic documentation of the business financials […]