In November 2012, an individual acquired a business, but soon faced challenges when the previous seller and employees disappeared without fulfilling customer orders. Determined to rectify the situation, the new owner rebuilt the business from scratch and fulfilled outstanding orders, ensuring customer satisfaction. The owner launched a new offering, "Authority Niche Ninja v2.0," incorporating strong off-site SEO, which encouraged customers to subscribe to recurring services, thus ensuring consistent income. Despite initial success, the owner struggled to keep up with increasing requests due to time constraints but still managed to generate significant earnings.
To maximize the business's potential, the owner considered expanding through paid advertising strategies, sharing these insights only with the potential buyer. The business sale offers several assets including the main business, support panels, various profiles and accounts, website hosting, supplier contacts, and comprehensive training and support resources. The owner emphasized the robust growth potential and low risk of the business, given its resilience to changes from platforms like Google.
For those serious about purchasing, the transaction would be conducted via escrow. Additionally, a BIN (Buy It Now) bonus included a professionally crafted sales letter to boost sales and authority on relevant forums. The owner assured prospective buyers of ongoing support and shared expertise post-purchase, leveraging their connections in the industry. However, the owner advised prospective buyers to only bid if financially prepared to proceed with the acquisition process.
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