Flippa is a marketplace for buying and selling online businesses, from content sites and stores to apps and domains. It is not a tool for most associations, but it can help a social enterprise looking for an existing online income stream instead of starting from zero, or a founder ready to sell a digital venture.
Key features
- Wide listings: sites, stores, apps, and domains filtered by revenue and price.
- Verified financial and traffic data: on many listings.
- Bidding and offers: negotiate directly.
- Due diligence resources.
- Seller tools: list and value a business.
Pricing
Selling usually involves a listing fee plus a success fee on the sale price. Buying has no platform fee beyond the agreed price, though escrow fees may apply depending on the deal.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on Flippa’s own site.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Buying a running business is faster than building income from zero | Real risk if you do not verify the numbers |
| An exit path for digital venture founders | Bidding can push prices up |
| Due diligence resources | Cross-border payment and transfer are complex |
Who Flippa is for
Social enterprises and organizations with a trading arm looking for an existing digital income stream, or founders ready to sell a digital venture.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you are an association funded by grants and donations, or lack the experience and capital to vet an acquisition. Also check the activity fits your legal status.
How to get started
If buying, verify traffic and revenue yourself before any offer, and consult an accountant or lawyer.
FAQ
Can an association buy a commercial business?
It depends on local law and your statutes. Many organizations do it through a separate trading entity.
How do I know revenue figures are accurate?
Look for verified listings and ask for bank statements and analytics access.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for Flippa through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.
