Online Businesses for Sale

Every day, entrepreneurs bypass years of grueling startup work by acquiring established online businesses that already generate revenue. Make your first moves towards financial freedom by exploring our carefully curated selection of online businesses—each one vetted by entrepreneurs who've built and sold their own. Filter by industry, revenue, and price point to find the ideal match for your entrepreneurial journey.

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Growing Health and Wellness Amazon FBA Supplement Brand | 50% Subscriptions | $3M SDE | 80%+ Gross Margins | 60K+ Reviews

$12,400,000
Revenue: $12,466,623
Income: $2,970,155
Amazon FBA

Rare Find: Passion-Driven Brand with Proprietary Designs | 187% YoY Growth | 367K Email Subscribers | 46K Monthly Brand Searches

$10,999,000
Revenue: $12,389,651
Income: $2,444,551
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SBA Pre-Qualified with Pari Passu | Made in the USA | Powder Coating & Cerakote Oven Manufacturer | $2.7M+ SDE | 5.6x Revenue Growth

$10,950,000
Revenue: $4,871,148
Income: $2,773,001
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SBA Pre-Qualified; 6-Year-Old #1 Nursing Education Brand | $6M Revenue | $2M SDE | 14% YOY Growth | 3M Followers | 67% Margins

$9,200,000
Revenue: $5,998,104
Income: $2,042,963
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#1 Pet Content Brand | 1M Monthly Users | TTM Record Revenue of Over $3M and $2.2M SDE | AI Era Beneficiary | Passive Ownership | 3.8x Multiple

$8,400,000
Revenue: $3,043,953
Income: $2,212,993
Content Site

8-Year-Old Amazon FBA Electric Lunchbox Brand | 40,000 Reviews | 4.5-Star Average | Low Workload | Full Team

$8,399,625
Revenue: $14,352,519
Income: $2,270,169
Amazon FBA

Health & Wellness DTC Brand | 600K Email Subscribers | 115% YoY Revenue Growth | From $0 to $30M TTM Revenue in 27 Months | 2.25x Multiple

$7,850,000
Revenue: $29,695,783
Income: $3,491,014
Ecommerce

SBA Pre-Qualified: 11-Year-Old Mobile Payments SaaS | Top App Store Ranking | 90% Profit Margin | Lower Owner Workload

$7,350,000
Revenue: $1,746,364
Income: $1,584,878
Saas Business

SBA Pre-Qualified: Consumer Accessories Brand | $2.5M+ TTM SDE at 46% Margin | NO Amazon Presence

$6,900,000
Revenue: $5,513,219
Income: $2,601,679
Other

Premium Self-Help Book and System | More Than 40,000 Copies Sold | 35% Net Margins | Low Multiple | Low Workload

$6,870,000
Revenue: $7,720,000
Income: $2,748,000
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SBA Pre-Qualified; 9-Year-Old Construction App | $100K MRR | 2.6% Churn | Craftsman #1 Reseller | Home Depot API

$6,840,000
Revenue: $1,284,353
Income: $1,140,274
Saas Business
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3-Year-Old Amazon FBA Pest Control Business | 85% Gross Margins | 25% Repeat Orders

$6,710,000
Revenue: $8,408,189
Income: $1,789,340
Amazon FBA

SaaS Home Design Platform | $4.7M+ Per Year | 1-Hour-Per-Day Owner Workload

$4,900,000
Revenue: $4,684,350
Income: $1,408,384
Saas Business

SBA Pre-Qualified: Kitchen Ecommerce Business | Low Owner Workload | 3-Year 700% Revenue Growth | 49% Net Margins | $1.2M SDE

$4,900,000
Revenue: $2,622,810
Income: $1,268,267
Ecommerce

Fast-Growing Endurance Sports Ecommerce Brand | 90% YoY Growth | 5x ROAS | Huge Email List | 30% Repeat Customers

$4,550,000
Revenue: $3,355,791
Income: $1,033,892
Ecommerce

Automotive Electronics Brand | Proprietary Subscription Moat | $82K MRR | $1.1M SDE

$4,200,000
Revenue: $8,147,176
Income: $1,111,478
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11-Year-Old Matcha Tea Powder Business | 253% YoY SDE Growth

$4,200,000
Revenue: $2,641,907
Income: $906,248
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Established Orthotic Insole Brand | 78% YoY Growth | 75% Gross Margin | Rising AOV | Strong Brand

$4,000,000
Revenue: $6,200,291
Income: $1,162,485
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SBA Pre-Qualified; 16-Year-Old B2B Lighting Ecommerce Business | Ultra High Margins | 40% Repeat Customers | Low Owner Time

$3,750,000
Revenue: $2,367,211
Income: $1,038,370
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SBA Pre-Qualified: Amazon CPG Agency | $150K+ MRR | 95% Monthly Dollar Retention | Untouched Growth Levers | Systematized Operations | Fully Remote

$3,700,000
Revenue: $1,541,389
Income: $1,079,245
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SBA Pre-Qualified: 23-Year-Old Boutique Digital Marketing Agency | 80% Recurring Revenue | 12.4-Year Average Client Tenure | 43% YoY SDE Growth

$3,680,000
Revenue: $1,836,968
Income: $1,112,325
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Niche-Dominant Subscription Bingo Platform | 177% Revenue and 244% SDE YoY Growth | $97K MRR | 5K+ Members

$2,890,000
Revenue: $894,103
Income: $642,545
Ecommerce
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Managed WordPress Platform for Agencies | $1.26M ARR | 0.50% Churn | Team Runs Independently

$2,750,000
Revenue: $1,314,910
Income: $585,479
Saas Business
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SBA Pre-Qual | 35-Year-Old B2B Industrial Equipment Distributor | 80% Repeat Customers | ~$2K AOV

$2,700,000
Revenue: $4,004,196
Income: $1,397,903
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Leading Natural Health Ecommerce Brand | 30% Repeat-Purchase Rate | $1M ARR | US Supply Chain

$2,650,000
Revenue: $6,936,527
Income: $927,410
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23 Yr Old Category-Creating Games & Novelty Gifts Business | 116 Active IP Registrations, 20+ Year Supplier Relationships, 91% Amazon FBA, & Scalable Infrastructure

$2,591,000
Revenue: $5,977,429
Income: $909,175
Amazon FBA
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Profitable YouTube Channels | 89% SDE Margins | 1.4M Subscribers | Team Runs Daily Operations

$2,500,000
Revenue: $1,099,638
Income: $972,542
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13-Year-Old Affiliate & Direct-Response Business | Prepper and Survival Focus | Full Team | Absentee-Owned

$2,460,000
Revenue: $7,432,461
Income: $1,236,626
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9-Year-Old Crafting Kit, Party Supply, & Mouse Pad Amazon FBA Business | Well-Reviewed | 37% Net Margins

$2,200,000
Revenue: $4,248,363
Income: $1,461,379
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SBA Pre-Qualified: 8-Year-Old Amazon FBA Disposable Tableware Brand | 30K+ Reviews | 80%+ Gross Margins

$2,200,000
Revenue: $5,885,913
Income: $697,644
Amazon FBA
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SBA Pre-Qualified; Amazon FBA Weighted Fitness Brand | $3.8M Revenue | SDE Grown Nearly 10x | 5 Hours Per Week

$2,100,000
Revenue: $3,864,146
Income: $564,353
Amazon FBA

SBA Pre-Qualified (Partial): 10-Year-Old Amazon FBA Home Gifting Brand | 100,000+ Reviews | Highly Systematized | Low Owner Workload

$2,050,000
Revenue: $7,981,612
Income: $684,792
Amazon FBA

6-Year-Old Shopify Business Selling Customizable Travel-Themed Jewelry | Fully Outsourced Team | Strong Margins

$2,000,000
Revenue: $6,463,110
Income: $709,696
Ecommerce
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14-Year-Old Brewing eCommerce Brand with $50M Lifetime Revenue | $470 AOV | $604K SDE | Inventory Included

$2,000,000
Revenue: $2,710,519
Income: $604,512
Ecommerce
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Accredited Virtual Travel Agency & Content Site | Massive Revenue Growth | 98% Net Margins | #1 Independent Resort Brand Producer

$1,725,000
Revenue: $559,928
Income: $558,886
Content Site
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SBA Pre-Qualified | 8-Year-Old Amazon Agency | $50M+ Client Sales Generated | Celebrity Partnerships

$1,650,000
Revenue: $1,510,307
Income: $512,551
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SBA Pre-Qualified: 18-Year-Old Coupon Platform | Recession-Resilient | Incredible Team | Diversified Revenue Streams | $432K SDE

$1,515,000
Revenue: $799,503
Income: $432,810
Content Site

Growing B2B Property Management SaaS | AI-Resistant | Monthly Churn of 0.6%

$1,450,000
Revenue: $428,320
Income: $336,068
Saas Business
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10-Year-Old Hospitality Amenities Brand | ~28% Revenue Growth | Repeat B2B Customers | Multiple Growth Opportunities

$1,275,000
Revenue: $1,054,027
Income: $363,707
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Niche Amazon FBA Kitchen Brand | 5,000+ Reviews with 4.6 Stars | 32% Net Profit Margins | 3-Hours-Per-Week Owner Workload

$1,160,000
Revenue: $1,495,070
Income: $478,548
Amazon FBA

SBA Pre-Qualified: 4-Year-Old Shopify CRO Agency | 99%+ Recurring Revenue | $80.9K MRR | 26% YoY Growth

$1,140,000
Revenue: $973,668
Income: $285,806
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SBA PreQualified | Consumable Goods Amazon FBA | Hybrid Reseller + Owned Brands | Exclusive Brand Agreements

$1,050,000
Revenue: $4,583,719
Income: $432,529
Amazon FBA

10-Year-Old Short-Term Rental SaaS | $412K Revenue | $43K MRR | Large US Growth Opportunities

$1,030,000
Revenue: $412,371
Income: $325,281
Saas Business

Shopify Board Game Brand | Owners Not Capitalized for Growth | Operational Improvement Opportunity

$1,000,000
Revenue: $5,588,259
Income: $736,167
Ecommerce

6-Year-Old Single-Supplement Business | 94% Recurring Revenue | Endorsed by Leading Hospitals | USA Expansion | Turnkey Operations

$965,000
Revenue: $423,900
Income: $193,880
Ecommerce

20-Year-Old Textile Art Education Business | Stellar Reputation | Paid Ad Opportunity

$899,000
Revenue: $334,780
Income: $225,240
Membership Business
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SBA Pre-Qualified; 15-Year-Old WordPress and Marketing Agency | $39K MRR | 72-Month Average Customer Lifetime

$890,000
Revenue: $718,578
Income: $273,538
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Exclusive Art-Licensed Accessories Shopify/Faire Brand | 70%+ B2B Sales | 800+ Wholesale Accounts | Amazon Upside

$850,000
Revenue: $809,211
Income: $304,184
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5-Year-Old Consumable Travel-Wipe Brand | 1,720 Subscribers | 33.5% Q4 YoY Revenue Growth | 2,700 4.7-Star Reviews

$840,000
Revenue: $911,103
Income: $240,882
Amazon FBA
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SBA Pre-Qualified | Action-Sport Performance Coaching Business | High-Ticket | Low Ad Spend

$800,000
Revenue: $524,940
Income: $283,371
Membership Business
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SBA Pre-Qualified: YouTube Ad Agency for Real Estate Investors | 43% SDE Margins | Systematized Team and Operations | Fully Remote

$800,000
Revenue: $787,139
Income: $342,156
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SBA Pre-Qualified: Premium Tinned Fish Subscription Box Club | $58K MRR | $1M+ TTM Revenue | 31% Subscriber Growth

$770,000
Revenue: $1,001,576
Income: $192,874
Ecommerce

AI Support Translation Tool | 45% Trial Conversion | 120+ Languages | Top Platform Integrations

$750,000
Revenue: $351,074
Income: $212,027
Saas Business

3-Year-Old Amazon FBA Business Selling Interactive & Fun Giftable Products | 4.6+ Stars | Lean Operation

$685,000
Revenue: $978,912
Income: $273,952
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SBA Pre-Qualified | 20+ Year Amazon/eBay Custom-Fit Automotive Accessories Ecom Brand | Zero Inventory | Massive Marketing Upside

$650,000
Revenue: $2,064,854
Income: $242,491
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27-Year-Old Digital Marketplace | 8.8M Unique Annual Visitors | 680K Users (36K Active), 48,900+ Products | Untapped Marketing Upside

$600,000
Revenue: $1,778,227
Income: $202,720
Content Site

Amazon FBA Handbag Brand | 20% Net Margins | Owner Product Development Support Provided

$570,000
Revenue: $1,599,557
Income: $318,190
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6-Year-Old Track-and-Field Accessories Shopify Business | 35% YoY SDE Growth

$559,000
Revenue: $483,876
Income: $171,995
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Leading Fashion Blog | 2.4M Visitors Per Year | Huge Pinterest Traffic | <10 Hours Per Week

$530,000
Revenue: $263,723
Income: $237,010
Content Site
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8-Year-Old Retail and Café Concept | Premier Houston Location | Featured in Condé Nast | Turnkey Management

$525,000
Revenue: $1,350,222
Income: $191,130
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6-Year-Old Drop-Shipping Home Decor Business | $1,200 AOV | $190K SDE

$467,000
Revenue: $1,366,826
Income: $185,536
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6-Year-Old Productized Digital Public Relations Business | Strong Operator | Absentee-Owned

$399,000
Revenue: $385,790
Income: $113,620
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AI Fundraising SaaS | 77% on Non-Cancellable Master Service Agreements

$350,000
Revenue: $98,809
Income: $18,608
Saas Business

9-Year-Old Tutoring Business Serving Seattle Area | Full Contractor Team for Tutoring | No Real Ad Spend | Low Multiple

$350,000
Revenue: $517,628
Income: $156,474
Ecommerce
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17-Year-Old Email Service Provider SaaS | Immediate Pricing Upside from Over 175 Accounts | Untapped Marketing

$345,000
Revenue: $378,691
Income: $115,753
Saas Business

RV Enthusiast Content Site | 90% YoY Pageview Growth | Diversified Revenue | Affluent Audience

$336,000
Revenue: $144,245
Income: $137,057
Content Site

13-Year-Old Food Blog | Over 1,100 Posts | Multiple Revenue Streams

$327,515
Revenue: $221,717
Income: $131,006
Content Site

29-Year-Old Clip Art Subscription Business | 20+ Million Digital Assets | Zero Paid Marketing | Recurring Revenue | 1996 Premium Domain

$325,000
Revenue: $211,630
Income: $81,397
Membership Business

Amazon FBA Hunting Gear Brand | Strong Growth Trend | 78% Gross Margins | Additional Products to Launch

$315,000
Revenue: $463,270
Income: $124,677
Amazon FBA
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5-Year-Old Minimalist Skincare Brand | 280+ Subscribers | Proprietary Formulations | Includes Inventory

$310,000
Revenue: $364,567
Income: $54,601
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33-Year-Old Municipalities Accounting Software Business | Microsoft Access App | Majority of Clients Retained for Over 20 Years

$300,000
Revenue: $136,850
Income: $99,478
Saas Business
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8-Year-Old Multi-Channel Footwear Brand | 500K+ Units Sold | 16K+ Reviews | 17 Design Patents | Large Brand Licensing in Place

$300,000
Revenue: $2,175,831
Income: $147,852
Amazon FBA

Turnaround Opportunity | 10-Year-Old Brand | Steel Water Bottles | 57,000 Reviews | 33% Repeat Purchase Rate

$300,000
Revenue: $2,119,648
Income: $123,743
Amazon FBA

10-Year-Old Shopify CBD Brand | 65%+ Margins | Proprietary Formulations | Low Overhead

$300,000
Revenue: $246,030
Income: $159,118
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12-Year-Old Prepper Food Business | $629 AOV | USA Supply Chain | Low Multiple

$256,825
Revenue: $1,647,997
Income: $256,825
Ecommerce

8-Year-Old Shopify Supplement Business | 63% Repeat Revenue | Turnkey Remote Operation

$225,500
Revenue: $293,487
Income: $90,173
Ecommerce

15-Year-Old Promotional Flyer Subscription Business | Minimal Workload | Aged Domains

$205,000
Revenue: $87,284
Income: $68,428
Saas Business

7-Year-Old Shopify Babywearing Brand | $414K Revenue | Owner Works ~10 Hours Per Week

$200,000
Revenue: $414,565
Income: $80,455
Ecommerce

10-Year-Old Food Content Site | Invitation-Only Yahoo Creator Slot | $88K TTM SDE | 2.3x Multiple

$199,000
Revenue: $142,990
Income: $87,987
Content Site

Savory Protein Bar CPG Brand | Incredible Recipes and Strong Customer Demand | $20K-Per-Month FBA | 56% YoY Revenue Growth (2024 to 2025)

$190,000
Revenue: $438,520
Income: $-41,151
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Wedding Videography Marketplace | $267K Pre-Booked Revenue | Low Owner Workload

$175,000
Revenue: $463,845
Income: $59,368
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Washable HVAC Filter Brand | 219% Revenue Growth | 46% Net Margins | 10x Market Opportunity | Patent-Pending

$150,000
Revenue: $125,173
Income: $57,462
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20-Year-Old Women’s Health Authority Website | DR60 | 15K Forum Posts | 500+ Medically Reviewed Articles

$149,000
Revenue: $79,492
Income: $59,593
Content Site

High-Ticket Design Education Business | Seller Financing Available | 75% Net Profit Margin | ~$2,800 Average Order Value (AOV)

$145,000
Revenue: $60,639
Income: $45,758
Membership Business

10-Year-Old Amazon FBA Home Decor Brand | $94K SDE | Zero Ad Spend | 4,500+ Reviews | Untapped Growth Opportunities

$140,000
Revenue: $398,861
Income: $94,218
Amazon FBA
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Content Automation SaaS Portfolio | $114K SDE | 68% Net Margins | Over 6K Lifetime Subscriptions | 4.7-Star AppSumo Rating

$135,000
Revenue: $168,306
Income: $114,568
Saas Business

Amazon FBA Multi-Category Brand | 13.5% YoY Revenue Growth | <1% PPC Spend | 300 ASINs | Ready for Scaling

$90,000
Revenue: $269,302
Income: $33,662
Amazon FBA
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15-Year-Old US-Made Pet Ramp Brand | Virtually No Marketing | Low Owner Workload

$80,000
Revenue: $110,997
Income: $33,999
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Quick Sale: US-Made Outdoor Brand | 3.2x ROAS | Marketing-Capable Buyer Wanted

$75,000
Revenue: $120,920
Income: $26,411
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Customizable Plant Kit Brand | Corporate Gifting Demand | Q1 Revenue Up 179% YoY | Four Sales Channels

$70,000
Revenue: $110,953
Income: $31,894
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3-Year-Old Local Cleaning Company | 200+ Google Review | $4,900 MRR | $20k SDE | Zero Owner Cleanings

$66,000
Revenue: $154,490
Income: $20,103
Other

EU-Based Amazon FBA Gardening Business | 1.49x Multiple | 84% Gross Profit Margins | US Expansion Opportunity

$52,000
Revenue: $138,371
Income: $34,866
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9-Year-Old High-Protein Recipe Content Site | 83K Pinterest Followers | Minimal Overhead

$50,000
Revenue: $27,758
Income: $27,238
Content Site

Five-Site Personal Finance Portfolio | Quick-Sale Opportunity | Immediate Ad Revenue Upside | Access to Gated Content Syndication | 12K+ Articles | Untapped Email and Affiliate Channels

$30,000
Revenue: $34,672
Income: $12,759
Content Site

Only Pay for Inventory Quick Sale Opportunity | Premium Organic Baby Amazon FBA Brand | 65K+ Reviews

$1
Revenue: $401,574
Income: $-95,696
Amazon FBA

10-Year-Old Shopify Ecommerce Business | Quick Sale Opportunity | Selling for Inventory Value

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Revenue: $227,000
Income: $98,675
Ecommerce
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FinTech Trading SaaS | 350K+ Audience | Perpetual Exchange Commissions | $9.4M TTM Revenue

Revenue: $9,398,385
Income: $4,527,798
Saas Business
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9-Year-Old Personal Care Brand | 20+ Wholesale Accounts | $109K in Current Inventory | Path to Healthy Profitability

Revenue: $452,181
Income: $1,732
Ecommerce

Quick-Sale Opportunity with Bidding Process: 17-Year-Old Premium Home Category Business | $150M Lifetime Revenue

Revenue: $1,150,829
Income: $215,097
Ecommerce
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What online businesses tend to be the most profitable?

Expertise-Driven Models: Scalable knowledge businesses that harness specialized expertise to create high-ticket digital offerings to achieve stellar profit margins in the ballpark of 80%.

Technology Infrastructure: Market-disrupting ventures that deliver proprietary technology solutions and command profit margins starting at 30-50%.

Recurring Revenue Models: Subscription-based operations that build predictable, compounding value through high-retention membership sites and service offerings, typically achieving 3-5x higher customer lifetime value than transaction-based alternatives.

Dropshipping Operations: Cash-flow-optimized retail businesses that eliminate inventory investment typically totalling a third of traditional ecommerce budgets.

How To Find an Online Business to Buy

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Partner with a broker

Working with an experienced broker creates a win-win scenario for all parties involved. When both buyers and sellers achieve their goals, the broker succeeds, too.

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Consider your inner circle

Who knows–someone in your network might know an owner looking to exit a profitable online venture that perfectly aligns with your acquisition criteria.

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Scour through marketplaces

Marketplace platforms offer the largest selection of listings. Explore our vetted listings so you don't have to waste your time sifting through all the muck.

Types of Online Businesses to Consider

Amazon

Amazon

Leverage the world's largest marketplace without ever touching inventory.

SaaS

SaaS

Sell solutions once and generate revenue repeatedly with predictable monthly income.

Ecommerce

Ecommerce

Own the customer journey from click to doorstep and every touchpoint in between.

Shopify

Shopify

Run a retail empire on a platform designed to scale with your ambitions.

AI

AI

Position yourself at the forefront of the technological revolution reshaping industries.

Content

Content

Turn information into income through the power of expertise and audience trust.

Membership

Membership

Create a community of loyal customers who pay for exclusive access month after month.

Agency

Agency

Convert your industry knowledge into strategic solutions that solve critical business problems.

Based on our experience with thousands of business sales, we've noticed a few patterns in what sells well. That said, remember that incredible exits come in all shapes and sizes - we've helped sell everything from speech therapy resources to yoga courses to specialty products for senior care.

SaaS Businesses: These consistently command premium valuations. Buyers love the predictable revenue, scalability, and typically lower overhead. If you've built software with low churn (under 2% monthly) and strong growth, you'll attract serious attention from individual operators all the way up to private equity firms.

Membership/Subscription Businesses: Entrepreneurs often build these businesses with recurring revenue models that create predictable cash flow and higher customer lifetime values. Whether it's a premium content membership, subscription box, or ongoing service, buyers value the stability these models provide when retention is strong and the value proposition remains compelling.

Content Businesses: When built with solid traffic sources and diversified revenue, content sites can be extremely profitable. The key is having documentation and systems that make them transferable - remember, buyers worry about businesses that are too dependent on the founder.

Agencies: Well-structured agencies with documented processes and a diverse client base can achieve excellent exits. The most valuable agencies have moved beyond the founder handling client relationships, have predictable revenue streams, and have built systems that allow new owners to maintain quality and growth.

E-commerce Brands: Product-based businesses with strong margins and growth potential remain attractive, especially when they've moved beyond "hero SKUs" that create concentration risk. We've seen incredible exits from sellers who documented their operations well and created clear paths for the next owner's success.

Amazon-Focused Businesses: While channel dependency is always a consideration, Amazon businesses with brand registry, multiple products, and solid financial records can achieve excellent exits. Buyers in this space range from individuals looking for their first business to large aggregators ("roll-ups").

What matters most isn't just your business model, but how you've built it. The businesses that achieve the best exits are those run by entrepreneurs who understand what buyers want: clear documentation, transferable operations, mitigated risks, and visible paths to growth.

Who's Buying?
Meet the Entrepreneurs Making Big Moves

Our clients come from all walks of life: career professionals seeking greater autonomy, parents prioritizing family time, and immigrants building their American dream.

Nathan: From NASA to Business Owner

Nathan followed the traditional path—college degree and corporate career that led to NASA—only to discover that even his "dream job" couldn't provide the independence he craved. After purchasing a website as a side hustle, he partnered with Quiet Light to sell it for a substantial profit. With expert guidance from advisor Joe Valley, Nathan secured an SBA loan for an even larger acquisition, completing the purchase in just 35 days. Now free from the corporate grind, Nathan enjoys both financial security and the peace that comes with living life on his own terms.

Explore Quiet Giants to learn how Advisors at Quiet Light have helped entrepreneurs fulfill their goals.

Buying an Online Business FAQs

Is it a good idea to buy an online business?

As entrepreneurs who've been on both sides of online business transactions, we know how life-changing the right acquisition can be. Buying an established business gives you immediate access to proven systems, existing customers, and validated revenue streams—effectively letting you bypass the sobering 90% failure rate that plagues most startups in their first year.

Where can I find online businesses for sale?

There are three potential paths:

  1. Your personal network may reveal a hidden gem before it hits the market.
  2. Qualified business brokers (like our Advisors) bring expertise and access to a curated portfolio of opportunities.
  3. Online marketplaces offer volume but require sharper filtering skills (look through our vetted listings to save time and hassle.)
What’s the best way to finance an online business acquisition?

The best financing approach depends on your situation and the business opportunity.

  • SBA loans are a popular choice for buyers looking to maximize their purchasing power because they offer up to 90% financing with just 10% down.
  • Traditional bank loans are worth exploring if you have strong banking relationships.
  • Seller financing, where you pay a percentage upfront and the rest over time, can be negotiated directly with motivated sellers.
  • Personal funds or investments from friends and family offer flexibility, and sometimes have fewer hoops to jump through.
What's the typical process for buying an online business?
  1. Clarify goals and budget
  2. Consider your skills and interests
  3. Outline the qualities you desire in a business
  4. Find an online business broker
  5. Start looking at listings and running the numbers.
  6. Meet with sellers and build relationships.
  7. Grow your knowledge.
  8. Repeat steps 7 and 8 as needed.
  9. Buy an online business.
  10. Run a vibrant and successful business.
How do I choose the right online business to buy?

Balance personal fit with solid business fundamentals:

Individual Factors

  • Skills: Look for opportunities where your expertise creates immediate value.
  • Lifestyle: What do you want your day-to-day life to look like?
  • Interests: It's easier to overcome inevitable bumIt'sn the road when you genuinely care about your business.
  • Finances: Consider both acquisition cost and working capital needed for growth.

Four Pillars of Value

  1. Growth Potential: Look beyond current performance to untapped opportunities in marketing channels, product expansion, or underserved customer segments.
  2. Risk Profile: Evaluate dependencies on single traffic sources, customers, or suppliers that could threaten stability.
  3. Transferability: The business should function without the current owner, with systems and processes that thrive post-transition.
  4. Documentation Quality: Strong records indicate proper management and simplify due diligence.
How much does it cost to buy an online business?

Price tags span five-figure investments to eight-figure acquisitions.

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