Buyer guide

Buy an Online Business

Define acquisition criteria before browsing. A clear mandate helps you reject attractive-looking businesses that do not fit your capital, skills or risk tolerance.

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How to Buy an Online Business

From criteria to closing.

How to Buy a Website

Website-specific acquisition workflow.

How to Buy a SaaS Business

Recurring revenue, code and customer diligence.

How to Buy an Ecommerce Business

Inventory, suppliers and channel risk.

Find Online Businesses for Sale

Where and how to source opportunities.

What to Look For

A buyer's first-pass filter.

Questions to Ask a Seller

Questions that reveal quality and risk.

How Much Should You Pay?

Connect valuation to your required return.

Red Flags

Signals that deserve more diligence or a pass.