Summary: Ecommerce sales for first quarter 2022 were up over last quarter and Q1 2021, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce. First Quarter 2022 The estimate for U.S. retail ecommerce sales for the first quarter of 2022, adjusted for seasonal variation, but not for price changes, was $250 billion, an […]
Resources for Virtual Business Entrepreneurs
2 Ways to Value a Business
We continue to post chapters from our new ebook, What to Expect When Selling Your Digital Business, to help business owners prepare for a sale. In this second chapter, we look at different ways to assess the value of your virtual business. 2. Business Valuation The first step for many digital business sellers is to […]
6 Steps to Effective Website Design
As a business owner, you know you need a well-designed website. However, you may not know the essential components required to help your company manage growth. Your company’s site needs to look inviting and be easy to navigate, but it should also enable you to handle your internal operations efficiently and productively. In this guest […]
Where to Sell a Digital Business
In the coming weeks, we will be posting chapters from our new ebook, What to Expect When Selling Your Digital Business, to help business owners prepare for a sale. In this first chapter, we look at the differences between selling for-sale-by-owner and going through a business broker. 1. Broker or For-Sale-By-Owner? How you engage with […]
Ecommerce Sales for Fourth Quarter 2021
Summary: Despite some fluctuations through out the year, total ecommerce sales for 2021 were up significantly over 2020, according to the latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Fourth Quarter 2021 The estimate for U.S. retail ecommerce sales for the fourth quarter of 2021, adjusted for seasonal variation, but not for price changes, was […]
7 Reasons to Hire a Business Broker
As a business owner and entrepreneur, you’ve likely poured your heart and soul into your company. So, when it comes time to sell, how can you ensure the best possible outcome? Hiring an experienced business broker is a great place to start. Here are 7 reasons why you should consider hiring a broker to help […]