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Start Now to Prepare to Sell Your Online Business in 2015

You can't underestimate the importance of acting quickly when you're ready to sell your business. To get the best possible valuation, you need to sell your business when it is performing well, preferably at a peak before it begins any type of decline. That said, it is also important not to rush into the sales process. The key to a successful sale is to seize opportunities but to first ensure that you're fully prepared when that optimal moment arrives. In other words, if you know you want to sell sooner rather than later, now is the best time to start [...]

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Selling a Business in Just Nine Steps

Every Internet business is unique, but still, the sales process for any online company or e-commerce store is similar. No matter what type of business you're hoping to sell, a qualified Internet business broker should guide you through the following eight steps: 1. Valuation – Prior to the execution of a listing agreement the broker will require specific financial and operational information on your business. Upon receiving that information the broker will then develop a valuation which will indicate a suggested listing price for your business. That valuation will be driven by the historical financial performance of your business, its [...]

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Making the Change from Offline to Online

In the second quarter of 2014, Internet sales in the U.S. were $75 billion, rising 4.9 percent over the first quarter of the year. With figures like that, it's no wonder that so many people are saying that the Internet is where the money is. If you've been hearing that wisdom for years, it's natural that you'd be curious about exactly what the prospects are for moving from owning an offline business to an online one or leaving your current job to enter the world of online business as your own boss. So what's holding you back? If you're like [...]

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Why Now is a Good Time to Sell Your Online Business

When it comes to selling your online business, timing truly is everything. Not only do you want to plan the sale of your business to coincide with a high point in its performance, but you also want to be certain that the market is conducive to a quick sale. If you have been considering selling your online business, there truly is no better time than the present. As we speed through the final quarter of 2014, conditions are uniquely ideal for making big gains through a sale. Here is a look at some of the reasons why now is a [...]

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Top 8 Reasons to Become an Entrepreneur

When the daily grind begins to grind you down, do you find yourself heaving a wistful sigh and wishing you could leave it behind? Do you dream of firing your boss and going into business for yourself? Everyone in the working world entertains these types of fantasies at some point in their lives, but obviously, not everyone is cut out to actually take those steps to go it alone and begin or buy their own business. So how can you be sure whether you actually possess that entrepreneurial spirit or if it just a passing flight of fancy? There is [...]

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6 Reasons Why You Need an Internet Business Broker

After working hard to build your online business, you deserve to get the best possible sale price on what you have built. Many Internet business owners make the mistake of trying to go it alone and sell their businesses independently. Their motivation is avoiding the fees charged by Internet business brokers, but often times, this ends up being a decision that costs them much more than what a broker would make when assisting with the sale. Here are six reasons why you need the help of an Internet business broker when selling any online business: 1. Years of Experience - [...]

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7 Most Common Mistakes to Avoid during the Sale Process

When you're selling an online business, you want to get the best possible price for the company that you've worked hard to build. While there are many ways that you can help to boost the likelihood of a profitable sale, there are an equally large number of blunders that you can make that could undermine your efforts. Read on to discover seven of the most common mistakes that Internet business owners make when it comes time to sell and find out how to avoid repeating them yourself. 1. Waiting too long to sell. Many online business owners think to themselves, [...]

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Types of Owner Financing

Bank loans for buying Internet businesses are more difficult to obtain then for a brick and mortar business, which can stymie the ability of prospective buyers to invest in new businesses. If you're selling an Internet business or hoping to purchase one, the restrictiveness of lenders doesn't mean that you're completely at the mercy of banks. Buyers can still purchase Internet companies with numerous owner financing agreements. With owner financing, the seller agrees to turn over the business for less than the full purchase price. Then, the buyer settles the obligation in the future. There are various methods of owner [...]

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Selling your business with an Internet Business Broker vs. Traditional Business Broker

Getting help selling a business with a business broker is a wise idea for many reasons, but if you own an Internet business rather than a brick and mortar business, it pays to be extra selective when it comes to choosing a broker. If you call a traditional business broker on the phone and ask if he or she can help you sell an Internet business, you'll likely receive an "Of course!" in reply, but that doesn't mean that you can expect the same type of experience when you use a traditional business broker to sell an online business. Opting [...]

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Growing Revenue without Adding Overhead

You started your Internet business in hopes of growing and becoming profitable. Now, that you're starting to achieve your goals, you want to continue maximizing growth, but you need to be careful to do so without increasing overhead. When it comes time to sell an online business, overhead can reduce the attractiveness of a company. By reducing overhead in smart ways that improve the efficiency of your Internet business in the years leading up to a sale, you can improve your financials and one day reap the benefits in terms of getting a lucrative selling price. Here are six ways [...]

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Qualifications for SBA Loans for Internet Businesses

The SBA loan program was designed to encourage entrepreneurs to start and expand new businesses by providing loans partially backed by the government in order to provide extra security for lenders. The idea behind the program is to lower the risk of lending to small businesses. If you're considering purchasing an online business, an SBA loan may be an option for you to secure at least a portion of the funds that you'll need; however, it can be difficult to qualify for a loan even with SBA backing when you're purchasing an Internet-based company. Read on to learn more about [...]

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Defining Your After-Sale Role

When you started your business, you dreamed of one day profiting from it. Your goal was to grow it and then sell it for a profit, and now, you are finally nearing the realization of your dream. But what comes after the closing? Very few business owners take the time to consider their exit strategy and then find themselves pressured at the last minute to make a decision regarding how they will leave their companies. In almost all cases, selling your online business includes a transition period of three to four weeks where you train and transition the business to [...]

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