In the coming weeks, we will be posting chapters from our upcoming ebook, How to Sell an Online Business, to help business owners prepare for a sale. Selling online businesses requires the right platform and assistance. In this first chapter, we look at the differences between selling for-sale-by-owner and going through a business broker. If […]
How-To
How to Close on a Business Purchase
In the sixth and final chapter of How to Buy a Digital Business, we look at the much-anticipated purchase agreement and business sale closing. You’ll gain an understanding of what to expect in the final step of the business purchase process as well as the seller’s obligations. If you want a more professional looking and complete […]
How to Finance an Acquisition
In the fifth chapter of How to Buy a Digital Business, we look at the options in regard to financing an acquisition. You’ll gain insights on acquisition finance in cash, debt financing, leveraged financing, and private equity. If you want a more professional looking and complete e-book, you can download the PDF. 5. Acquisition Financing How […]
How to Conduct Effective Due Diligence
In the fourth chapter of How to Buy a Digital Business, we look into the ins-and-outs of comprehensive due diligence and preparing pro-forma financials. This discussion should help you create your own due diligence checklist and evaluate risk. If you want a more professional looking and complete e-book with images and graphs, you can download […]
How to Structure a Deal and Present a Winning Offer
In the third chapter of How to Buy a Digital Business, we discuss how to structure a deal and present an offer. A critical step in the acquisition process, getting to an agreement on a simple contract through careful negotiation will set you up well for a successful closing. If you want a more professional […]
How to Analyze a Business to Buy
In the second chapter of the How to Buy a Digital Business, we talk about how to analyze and value a prospective business acquisition. In particular, we look at what financial and customer data to consider and the general process of how to analyze a business. If you want a more professional looking and complete […]