Steps for Selling Your Business on Flippa
Step 1
Prepare Your Listing
Collect comprehensive details about your business, including financials, growth metrics, and unique selling points, to effectively showcase it to potential buyers on Flippa.
Step 2Create Your Listing
Utilize Flippa's user-friendly platform to craft an enticing listing that highlights your business's strengths and appeals to its global audience of over 600,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and strategic buyers.
Step 3Interact with Interested Buyers
Respond to inquiries from potential buyers securely and efficiently through Flippa's platform. Benefit from personalized support from our Advisor Team, guiding you through negotiations for a successful sale.
Step 4Secure Transaction Process
Upon finding the ideal buyer, leverage Flippa's trusted escrow service for a smooth and secure transfer of assets. This ensures peace of mind for both parties involved, leading to a successful business exit.
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Meet some of the Flippa team
Maliha Hassan
Austin
Sebastien Stanley-Jones
Amsterdam
Ahmed Mushtaq
Islamabad
Fiona Laidlaw
Melbourne
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A better way to buy and sell online businesses.
Expert advisors at your service
Powering 12,000 deals annually, our team gets deals done. Our global team of expert advisors do the hard work and assist you with each step. They will help with business valuations, assist with sale documents, optimize buyer and investor interest and manage deal flow.
A marketplace of opportunity
Access the world’s largest marketplace of digital assets and a network of over 600,000 buyers & investors - individuals, companies, private equity, VC and family offices all on one platform. Get matched with the right acquirer up to 5x faster than with a traditional advisor.
The tools you need
All the tools and data you need. Each business for sale features instant benchmarking insights, direct data connectivity, a deal room for discussions, call scheduling and more, due-diligence options, legal services, financing and integrated payment services. All on one marketplace - Flippa.
We have the world's largest buyer and investor community.
See what buyers search for and compare trending assets and categories.
Discover InsightsWith transactions from five thousand to fifty million, Flippa is the #1 marketplace globally and the investment bank for the 99%.
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For businesses worth over $10 Million.
Flippa’s VIP Program offers a dedicated team working with you to advise on your exit. This service includes preparation of marketing materials plus use of our recommendation engine, where we will pinpoint relevant buyers for your business. Our best in class platform and advisory is available to you at extremely low preferential pricing.
JOIN OUR VIP PROGRAM TODAY
For businesses worth over $10 Million.
Flippa’s VIP Program offers a dedicated team working with you to advise on your exit. This service includes preparation of marketing materials plus use of our recommendation engine, where we will pinpoint relevant buyers for your business. Our best in class platform and advisory is available to you at extremely low preferential pricing.
General FAQ’s
What can I sell?
You can sell digital assets and online businesses. This includes SaaS assets, apps, eCommerce, blogs, communities and plugins.
We have a global buyer base and this includes individuals and institutional investors like Private Equity and Family Offices. The Flippa buy-side ecosystem are looking for high performance assets and will assess financial and operational performance as well as more arbitrary measurements like audience size.
How much does it cost to sell with Flippa?
Flippa charges to access the platform services and also a success fee.
The Entry Level Package starts at $29 and success fees start from 3%.
You can also choose to upgrade and get access to enhanced reach and additional services to support you through the sales process.
For more information related to Flippa fees and services, refer Flippa Pricing.
How long does it take to sell?
We have seen online businesses sell within 48 hours, though it’s very price and category dependent. In general lower value deals close quickest (as you would expect), with most deals sub $50,000 closing within 50 days of going live.
Median closing time (for businesses sold in 2023):
- Sub 50k deals – 15 days
- 50k – 250k deals – 49 days (~1.5 months)
- 250k plus – 73 days (~2.5 months)
The sale time includes matching you to relevant buyers, negotiation, due diligence, asset and funds transfer.
How should I price my asset / online business?
When you choose to partner with Flippa in the sale of your business we aim to optimize for the highest possible sale price. This includes benchmarking your asset(s) with those that are similar as well as understanding the universal buyer pool for your assets.
If you are looking for an indicative valuation, you can also get a valuation using Flippa's proprietary data driven valuation tool here.
What information do I need to verify?
The Flippa marketplace experience relies on there being trust between buyer and seller. Accuracy and integrity is paramount.
We ask that you can verify all information and Flippa reserves the right to remove any listing or cancel any sale where information and / or data cannot be verified.
Can I sell my business if it's not profitable?
Yes, you can sell your business on Flippa even if it is not currently profitable. Flippa caters to a wide range of businesses, including startups, apps, websites, and Ecommerce stores, regardless of their current profitability. The platform offers an opportunity to find buyers who are interested in potential rather than just current earnings. They might be looking for businesses they can turn around, enter a new market, or integrate with their existing operations.
It's important to be transparent about your business's financials and potential for future profitability to attract the right buyers.
Why should I sell my business with Flippa?
Selling your business with Flippa offers several advantages:
- Global Network of Buyers: Showcase your business to a global audience of 600K motivated buyers. Flippa’s vast user base, spanning entrepreneurs, investors, and strategic buyers, ensures maximum exposure for your business, increasing the likelihood of finding the perfect buyer.
- Expert Advisory and Selling Tools: Work with Flippa’s team of expert certified M&A advisors and use our robust selling tools to present your business in the best light. Highlight key financials, growth metrics, and unique selling points to attract qualified buyers and stand out in a competitive market.
- World's Most Accurate Buyer Matching: Powered by AI based recommendations, we can find the right buyer for your business amongst 1 Million+ active acquirers worldwide.
- Low Cost: Maximize sales affordably with our listing packages from $29 and low sell-side fees starting at 3%.
To sell your business quickly on Flippa, consider the following tips:
- Prepare Your Business: Make sure your financials are in order, and any legal or operational issues are resolved. A well-prepared business is more attractive to buyers.
- Valuate Competitively: Price your business competitively based on its financials and market conditions. If you are looking for an indicative valuation, you can also get a valuation using Flippa's proprietary data-driven valuation tool here.
- Create a Compelling Listing: Include detailed information about your business, its financial performance, growth potential, and any unique selling points. High-quality images and clear, concise descriptions can make your listing stand out.
- Be Responsive: Quickly respond to inquiries and be available for discussions with potential buyers. Being proactive and engaged can significantly speed up the sales process.
- Consider a certified Flippa Broker: Work with certified advisors. From our 15 in-house M&A advisors to a global network of over 200 expert third party brokers we have you covered. For more information visit flippa.com/pricing.
Remember, while selling fast is desirable, ensuring you find the right buyer who values your business appropriately is also important for a successful transaction.
17,000 new buyers join monthly.
We provide them with more choice and absolute transparency.
17,000 new buyers join monthly.
We provide them with more choice and absolute transparency.
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