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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 16 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 over 350+ 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 falling [...]

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 [...]

Sell Your Online Business For Millions

You've worked hard to build your business. You found the perfect niche, and then you developed a strategy for growth that's working. While you're making money now, the ultimate payoff will come when you sell the web business. Your company could be the next Internet business selling for a million-plus, but only if you're smart about how you sell that online business. 1. Start Early. The best time to start thinking about selling your business is well before you actually plan to list it. You want your business to be in the best possible financial situation when it comes time [...]

Sell Your eCommerce Business in 2019

Have you built a profitable eCommerce business that you’ve put your heart and soul into and made the decision to sell it? If so, then congratulations. Building your eCommerce business was difficult, and selling it will be no easy feat either.  In this post, you will learn the various factors to consider to realize the highest value for your eCommerce business. What is your eCommerce Business Worth? Profitable E-commerce businesses are highly valuable. The valuation of these companies can range from a few thousand dollars to 10 figures.  It is largely based on several factors, but most importantly profitability.  The [...]

Selling Your Online Business? Get Your Documents in Order

Do you want to sell your online business now or in the future? While other reasons may draw buyers to your business at first, the most important factor for every investor is return on investment.  To convince them, you must provide comprehensive, well-organized documentation and professionally-prepared financial records which clearly show the historical performance of your company which justifies your asking price. Proactive preparation of financials will enable you and your broker to determine a fair asking price for your online business and also help you identify any shortcomings or discrepancies in your books The first step towards having an [...]

2 Huge Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Selling Your Online Business

All entrepreneurs dream of making their business a success. Some do it for pride, some do it to establish a family business to pass on to future generations, but most do it to turn a huge return on investment when the sell their online business.  It’s not as easy as some think to sell an online business.  The reality is that many small online business owners make huge, often costly, mistakes when trying to sell their online business. Even in a good economy, it can be very difficult to sell an online business. Education on the buying and selling process [...]

5 Key Reasons Starting an Online Business Is A Better Choice for Many Entrepreneurs

Many entrepreneurs have debated the idea of buying an online business as opposed to buying a brick-and-mortar one – perhaps it’s because of the array of options they can choose from and the benefits that come from owning an online business. Of course, which business venture to buy is tricky, but usually boils down to your own priorities. What industry do you want to invest in? What are you hoping to ascertain from your investment money? What kind of experience do you want to come from the money you invest? While it can be difficult to narrow your choices down, [...]

Four Important Indicators That Tell You It’s Time Sell Your Online Business

Are you a successful entrepreneur and wonder if it's time to sell your online business? How would you know the time is now or not?  All entrepreneurs are excited to start their online business, but they don’t know when the right time is to get out. After all, it’s a personal decision that is often influenced by several mitigating factors. How do you know if you should sell your online company now or wait? Consider the following four situations to help you make that gut-wrenching determination. Four Key Signs It Is Time You Should Sell Your Online Business   There [...]

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