**Summary:**
**Key Highlights**
This document serves as a concise elevator pitch for a business, emphasizing its key strengths and opportunities. It outlines the factors that contribute to its status as a great business and identifies significant opportunities available for a new owner.
**Operations**
The business operates by providing particular products or services. Revenue is generated through established business operations. The document specifies what needs to be done to keep the business running smoothly, including details on the estimated time commitment required, expressed in hours per week.
**Customers**
Information about the nature of the business's customer base is provided. It explains the methods used to acquire customers and highlights whether they are primarily domestic or international. The document also assesses the engagement and loyalty of the customer base, noting the level of repeat business.
**Financials**
The financial section offers an overview of the business's financial status, with clear explanations of any fluctuations in revenue or profit. It provides the opportunity to discuss financial anomalies in the profit and loss statements, such as seasonality or other variables.
**Additional Notes**
This section allows the business owner to describe the evolution of the business over time. It offers space to highlight additional important elements relevant to the sale of the business, providing a comprehensive understanding of its development and current state.
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 trusted network of industry-leading due diligence partners. They can provide in-depth analysis, identify hidden risks, and independently assess the value of the business. Learn More