The document outlines a comprehensive guide for presenting a business to potential buyers, divided into specific sections to effectively communicate all relevant aspects of the company. The Seller Bio should offer insights akin to a LinkedIn profile, sharing background information about the seller, including education and business experience. The Executive Summary functions as an elevator pitch, detailing the business type, age, industry, operational model, and foundational details, including the company's location and founding members.
The Highlights section emphasizes the business's strengths and potential opportunities for future growth, discussing areas where improvements could be made. The Operations segment focuses on the requirements for daily business management, specifying the tasks' volume and expected time commitments in terms of hours per week.
The Customers section provides a breakdown of customer profiles and segmentation, strategies for acquiring new customers, and methods for retention, offering a comprehensive view of the client base. The Financials section presents a detailed analysis of the business’s financial health, including revenue trends and profit changes, and explains any financial irregularities noted in the Profit and Loss statements, such as seasonal variations.
Lastly, Seller Notes allow the business owner to discuss the business's development and highlight any critical elements regarding the sale. This structured approach aims to present a thorough overview to assist potential buyers in understanding the operational, financial, and strategic facets of the business.
Flippa’s platform is free for buyers. Here are our tips for first-time buyers:
Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
Connect with a US-based lawyer or purchase asset-specific template legal documents via Flippa Legal.
2. Conduct Due Diligence.
You can conduct this yourself, or use our new official verification and assessment service. We provide a deep analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Packages start at $1,000. Learn More