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Where Can You Buy an Online Business?

10/27/2022 10:17:02 +0000
You have to understand that you are not just going to buy an online business. You are acquiring the entire operation, including all of its products, all of its clients, all of its marketing materials, all of its social media profiles, all of its advertising campaigns, all of its email lists, and potentially even all of its staff.
 

You are probably taking over a ready-to-go opportunity. Once you have taken proprietorship, you have the option of continuing business as usual or making adjustments in the hopes of increasing earnings.

You must decide if the convenience of not having to construct your own ecommerce platform is worth the cost. However, full-fledged online businesses can cost for a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, while successful websites can go high up to tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What Are the Best Places to Buy Online Businesses?
1. Flippa
 

Flippa is a marketplace, where users can purchase and sell digital assets, like websites, domain names, and mobile applications. It's a major hub for people looking to acquire and sell businesses.

Listed online firms' traffic, finances, analyses, channels, demographics, and more are all available to a potential purchaser. You can do your research on online firms with the help of a thorough "Due Diligence Report," which is available for purchase.

In addition to that, there is the "Flippa Finder" service, which is a VIP concierge designed just for first-time buyers. For a low one-time price of $50, you may receive expert advice and direction from these consultants.

When it comes to sellers, Flippa has them covered, too. Publish your company by providing all the necessary details. You can link your Google Analytics account with Flippa if you are selling a blog or an online store. Site visitors and other important metrics might be displayed as proof of your site's success.

 2. SideProjectors

If you are looking for a variety of side projects, go no farther than SideProjectors, a market with a wide selection. SaaS, eCommerce, blogs, website themes, mobile apps, domain names, and browser extensions are just some of the business models it supports. In addition to that, you can narrow your search for a new computer by its pricing, its features, its target market, and the status of its projects.

Since SideProjetors does not process any payments, it does not require a commission from buyers or sellers. This is merely a conduit via which buyers and sellers can find one another.

 3. Empire Flippers

Empire Flippers is a marketplace that specializes in the purchasing and selling of online businesses. By doing individual background checks on both the buyers and the sellers, it streamlines the transaction process and reduces the amount of friction that occurs.

The company listings that are displayed on the site take into account monetization strategies, niches, monthly net profits, and prices that are anticipated.

 4. Shopify Exchange

The Shopify ecommerce platform facilitates business transactions through its own marketplace, called Shopify Exchange. Business listings can be filtered by a wide variety of criteria, such as sector, geographic region, company profile, and sales methodology. You can narrow your search to verified companies if you choose.
Shopify Exchange's encrypted communications and Escrow payment features further ensure the safety of your business dealings. The service cost for using Shopify Exchange is a percentage of your site's gross sales. The projected Exchange price and the Escrow fee are both included in the service fee.

 5. FE International

FE International is a consultancy that assists buyers and sellers of online businesses. By using this platform, you may quickly and easily connect with a large pool of serious, pre-screened investors.

Also, you have the option of selecting from the most recent postings, which include information, like annual income, net profit, and asking price. If a firm is "under offer," the system will notify you so that you don't waste time investigating it the next day, when it may have already been sold. The list format also makes it easy to quickly scan the positives of purchasing a company.

For each purchase, FE International adds a 2.5% processing fee to the final sale price. A listing fee is not required. The only way to get an estimate of the valuation cost is to get in touch with the provider.

Conclusion
Where can you buy an online business? You can now choose from the options listed above. You are now ready to look for a new online business to start. Try all of the above tips and compare them to see which online stores give you the most for your money.
 
Remember that you need to do your research and double-check the numbers to make sure that the financials, traffic, and other important information about the company are correct before you bid or buy.
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About the Host
Sophie Howard is the founder of Aspiring Entrepreneurs, a community designed to help people develop the skills and confidence to build a business and a life that serves them. Sophie began online in 2013 with an Amazon firm, which she sold for more than $1 million in 2015.

Sophie has lectured on stages all around the world, encouraging and teaching other ambitious entrepreneurs. She has established instructional programs educating thousands of students how to sell online, in addition to releasing over 1000 products.

Sophie has also written a book titled "Aspiring Entrepreneurs: A Guide to Finding Your Best Path to Financial Freedom."
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