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May 3, 2023

by Ben

The 9 Most Important Things to Know Before You Create a Small Business to Sell

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset, a great business idea, and the desire to create an e-commerce company that’s worth selling? If so, there are a few things you need to know before you get ...

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Feb 1, 2023

by Ben

Why Work With A Broker When Selling Your Ecom Business?

Selling Your Ecom Business: Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Working with an Expert Broker So, you successfully launched an e-commerce business, scaled it, and now you’re ready to sell it. As you’ll have ...

The Seven Foundations of Value

Nov 15, 2022

by Ben

The Seven Foundations of Value

At Ecom Brokers, we created the Seven Foundations of Value. As any business owner knows, there are a lot of factors to consider when growing a business. But if you’re ultimately looking to sell your ...

The Value Pyramid

Nov 15, 2022

by Ben

The Value Pyramid

The Value Pyramid: A Framework for getting into the buyer’s shoes If you’re thinking about selling your business, it’s important to understand what buyers are looking for. That’s where the Value Pyramid comes in. The ...

Who are the aggregators and will they buy your business?

Nov 2, 2022

by Ben

Who are the aggregators, and will they buy your business?

If you’re in the e-commerce space, it is nigh-on impossible that you will have failed to notice that a new breed of e-commerce company has been making headlines in recent years. These companies, known as ...

Jun 27, 2022

by Ben

Marketing Strategies To Increase Your Amazon FBA Business Valuation

The ultimate objective for many Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) sellers is to build a successful business that they can then sell for a profit. In this article, we uncover how to increase the Amazon FBA ...

What Is SDE? Seller's Discretionary Earnings Explained In Full

May 25, 2022

by Ben

What Is SDE? Seller’s Discretionary Earnings Explained In Full

When you start to think about selling your e-commerce business, one of the first questions you’ll have is “how much is my business worth?”. One of the biggest factors that will determine your potential number is ...

5 Ways To Automate And Scale Your Amazon Business So That It’s Sellable

May 11, 2022

by Ben

5 Ways To Automate And Scale Your Amazon Business So That It’s Sellable

Of course, launching and running an Amazon store is a fantastic challenge. At times, it’s fun, at other times it might be stressful. But it’s your baby either way.  However, while selling products is obviously ...

Mar 17, 2022

by Ben

Why You Need To Know Your Numbers – Case Study

Sarah (not her real name) approached us with $12 million in annual sales, $1.6 million in SDE, and an estimated $7 to $8 million valuation. It appeared to be a successful business. However, things started ...

Different Structuring Options For An Online Business Explained

Feb 14, 2022

by Ben

Online Business Deals: Different Structuring Options Explained

Have you launched a business, grown it, scaled it and nurtured it?  Excellent. Now, perhaps, it’s time to start thinking about selling it. Or maybe you’re looking to buy a new online business. Great! Many ...