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Sell Your Amazon FBA Business for Top Dollar

Amazon has grown over the past 2 decades to be as equal a part of the daily routine as picking up your mail from the mailbox.  What started as an online destination for books, has grown to be a one stop shop for both everyday and unique items, along with professional services. This opened the door for merchants of all kinds to join the marketplace which now make up a considerable portion of Amazon’s revenue - more than 50%!  There is substantial opportunity for making money on Amazon, and knowing when to cash out at top dollar for your Amazon [...]

5 Tips for Getting Your Online Business Under Control During the Sale Process

When the exciting time has finally come and you have settled on the decision to sell your online business, it is imperative that you take care to mind a few steps in the process that will help you to get the most out of the sale and allow the process to run as smoothly as possible. The work doesn't just end at the decision to sell, and it would be wise for you to consider the items that you need to tend to all the way up until you close the sale itself. 1. Keep Your Data Organized Before you’re [...]

7 Reasons to Work with a Broker When Selling Your Amazon FBA Business

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an unprecedented shift in the online demand for goods and services.  This catapulted an established goliath and propelled an already strong segment within their revenue stream to shine even brighter – Fulfillment by Amazon.  The attraction of owning a business but not having to work out logistics, warehousing and maintenance of a platform to conduct business has opened the doors for many people to leave corporate jobs and start a business on Amazon. For the many business owners that have found success with their FBA business, cashing out now is a great option. For most [...]

3 Reasons To Have Clean Financial Records When Selling Your Online Business

When it comes to selling your online business, nothing can derail the sale faster than the lack of accurate financials.  After all, any company that wants to buy another company is going to want to look at the financial records in detail. Those records let prospective buyers know what kind of risk they are taking or could potentially face. Will they be able to run the company and expand it?  Will they run into financial trouble in their first year? The only way they’ll know this is by the selling company offering prospective buyers detailed financial records for them to [...]

Sell Your Online Business in 2022

The year 2021 was certainly one that no one will be forgetting about.  The economy was unpredictable at best, and largely due to uncontrollable circumstances.  The habits of many consumers were forced to change in order to continue doing day to day activities, resulting in a burst of growth for online businesses.  Where else do you turn when you are quarantined in your house? This movement has opened the door for many businesses to thrive and has been a positive light to come out of an otherwise awful year.  Online businesses that have the ability to adapt and scale quickly [...]

6 Reasons to Invest in an Amazon “FBA” Business

Are you looking to purchase a business in the near future? It may be time for you to get in on one of the biggest trends in business investing at the moment--buying Amazon FBA online businesses. If you haven't heard of this growing business opportunity yet, you owe it to yourself to read on. What Is an Amazon FBA Online Business? FBA stands for Fulfillment by Amazon. Basically, it's a method of selling some type of product online at the Amazon online store. Merchants make their products available for customers to buy. Transactions are completed through Amazon's secure shopping cart [...]

7 Questions That Need Answers Before Proceeding with An Internet Business Purchase

If you’re debating about buying an Internet company, it’s extremely important for you to know what you’re getting involved with. This means asking questions and analyzing the answers you get to make an informed decision. Is the investment you are making a sound one?   7 Smart Questions To Ask Yourself Before The Purchase Of An Internet Business   How Reputable Is The Internet Business? Owning an established Internet business compared to a brick-and-mortar location tends to reduce the risk of loss. After all, there’s very little overhead (if any), and there’s already some digital trail you can follow to [...]

Top 3 Reasons Why an Online Business is a Great Investment Right Now

Like many major events in history, the novel coronavirus will go down in history for its contributions towards change and evolution.  This year, many businesses have found themselves in a position where they had to pivot, reinvent, or perhaps even completely change their operating models.  As a society, many individuals are forming new habits and learning what they can live with…and without.  At the center of these changes for business one common theme can be found – the more agile your operation is, the more likely you did not feel the full impacts of the 2020 coronavirus. Investing in an [...]

5 Ways to Help Employees Drive Success With Your Online Business

If you're hoping to one day sell your online business for a profit, you need to achieve success, grow your startup, have a plan for the future at all times and constantly be focused on achieving your goals. Many online businesses begin as startups without any employees, but as businesses grow, the need to hire others to help you keep growing becomes important. Going from being a solo entrepreneur running a small Internet business to being a business owner and a boss can be daunting. This is especially true if you've never been in management before. Many online business owners [...]

Top 5 Benefits of Acquiring an Established Online Business

Changing your career is an exciting time. While you can enjoy taking on a job promotion or totally changing your industry, you can also choose to buy a brand-new business. You can totally revamp your life and change the way that you work, becoming your own boss and enjoying making a schedule that is best for you. Buying an online business certainly has other benefits alongside these. While there are numerous perks that come with purchasing your own business, there are certain things that need to be considered. The first, of course, is going to be to consider whether you are [...]

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Online Business

For over 20+ years, Acquisitions Direct has been recognized as one of the top internet business brokers.   As the oldest internet brokerage firm on the web today, we’ve sold hundreds of online businesses since inception.  During that time we have seen a large majority of those transactions go very well, however a small percentage have not gone as smoothly as they could have.  While our internet brokerage firm is there to support the buyers and sellers through the sales process, there are a few key areas that sellers can avoid to ensure a smooth transition and prevent a transaction from [...]

Questions To Ask When Selling Your eCommerce Business

Selling your eCommerce business can be challenging, especially if you are doing it for the first time. To avoid making costly mistakes, it’s advisable to have a clear understanding of the process of selling your eCommerce business from the valuation to the transfer of ownership and training management to run the company after your exit. While the sales process can be complicated, proper implementation of steps can make the deal run as fast as possible. Most business sale listings are closed within 30-120 days, but some might spill over due to certain factors in the deal. Nevertheless, a sale is [...]

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