How Do I Sell My Ecommerce Business?
October 23, 2025
With the world of online sales always growing and changing, you may be wondering: “How Do I Sell my Ecommerce Business?” Selling an online business
At Advanced Business Brokers, we know that business valuation is top of mind for most owners. And, while it factors in a ton of variables, the value of your business is directly tied to efforts you make. To achieve the highest valuation, many business owners only look at a few things: increasing sales, improving cash flow, and reducing costs.
To gain a competitive advantage, you should consider a host of factors that don’t just impact your business’ current value, but also its future value. If your goal is to realize the highest price, you’ll want to think about leasing terms, recurring revenue streams, employee retention, customer relationships, market share, and your growth plan.
In most cases, buyers are taking a significant risk. And, with risk comes hesitation. But, if you start planning now, you can raise your market value above industry averages, become more attractive to potential buyers, and ensure a smooth transition to the new owner.
Before anything else, let’s look at how you can positively impact the value of your company. Of course, business value is based on several factors, so you’ll need to weigh the pros and cons of each of these factors. But, in general, company valuations will be increased by the following.
On the other hand, there are several factors that can decrease your selling price. Depending on the nature of your business, some of these can be challenging to avoid. However, if your goal is to maximize your selling price, you’ll want to address as many of these issues as possible.
At Advanced Business Brokers, we strive to offer our clients clear, actionable guidance. If you’re a small business that’s considering selling, we can work with you to maximize the selling price of your company. With decades of experience, we can help large and small businesses locate a potential buyer, vet their capabilities, and ensure a smooth transition to the new owners.
As part of our services, our team will provide you with an accurate valuation of your company. Once you’ve received it, you’ll be able to better understand the steps you need to take to boost your odds of selling at a higher price.
So, whether you have an exit plan in place or not, we encourage you to reach out to us today. We’ll walk you through the selling process, discuss your options, identify opportunities, and help you increase the selling price of your company.
If you’re thinking about selling your business and don’t know where to start, consider speaking with our team here at Advanced Business Brokers. We specialize in brokering and advising exit plan strategies for various sizes/sectors of businesses.
With the world of online sales always growing and changing, you may be wondering: “How Do I Sell my Ecommerce Business?” Selling an online business
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A lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Mark Hagar brings decades of hands-on experience in small business ownership, acquisitions, and turnarounds to his role as a business broker. Over his distinguished career, he has acquired and operated more than 20 companies and engineered over 50 successful turnarounds, giving him a uniquely practical understanding of what makes businesses succeed, and sell. His portfolio spans manufacturing, distribution, and service firms in industries including printing, education, military contracting, aerospace, and orthopedics. This diverse background enables him to identify value, anticipate buyer needs, and structure complex deals with confidence and precision.
Mark holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from Cranfield University’s School of Management in Bedford, England—one of Europe’s leading business schools. His research on small business resilience and operational excellence has been recognized by the Small Business Institute (SBI), the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE), and the International Council for Small Business (ICSB).
In addition to his business career, Dr. Hagar has served as a member of faculty at several institutions of higher education, including Holy Cross College (Notre Dame), Trine University, and the University of Saint Francis. He also hosted Your Business Matters, a small business–focused radio show and podcast for more than a decade and is the author of Small Fortunes – the Acquisition Entrepreneur’s Guide to Buying a Profitable Small Business.
A passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, Mark previously chaired the Indiana Leadership Council for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), representing small business owners before state and federal legislators. He currently serves as President of the Allen County, Indiana Economic Development
Commission.
As a broker, Mark specializes in industrial, manufacturing, and distribution firms, with particular expertise in special situations, distressed assets, and complex transitions where experience, creativity and discretion are central to success.