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Identifying Red Flags to Look for When Buying an Internet-Based Business

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Created 11 years ago in Business / Getting Started

Having been active in the industry of online acquisitions for a number of years, I have co-founded a successful brokerage firm which I later exited from, as Centurica - well as the world's first due diligence agency that specialises in internet-based businesses. In addition, I'm active as a Business Advisor for Flippa.com Pty Ltd. - the world's largest marketplace for web-based businesses.

As such, I'm one of few people in the world who has thorough knowledge on the subject of due diligence. If you're currently looking to purchase an internet-based business or will be looking to purchase one in the future, I would be happy to have a chat with you to walk you through both obvious as not-so-obvious red flags to look out for, in order to avoid falling for a highly risky acquisition or a fraud attempt.

Bryan O'Neil

London, UK
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Significant experience in all areas of selling and purchasing Internet-based businesses, including acquisition structuring, deal sourcing and due diligence. I'm one of the original co-founders of Centurica - the leading agency dedicated to Internet-based asset due diligence, and a Business Advisor at Flippa.com - the world's largest marketplace for websites and Internet businesses. My main area of expertise is acquisitions of Internet-based businesses in the range of $50,000 - $1,000,000 and the valuation of such businesses. Being an industry veteran and someone who has experience both as an investor, a broker and a consultant, I often take on private consulting and coaching clients to either assist them with their one-off acquisitions or provide overall coaching and knowledge. My clients range from private investors looking to acquire one or more web properties, to corporations that need expert advice to establish and optimise their overall acquisition strategy.

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Bryan was the perfect person to answer my questions about the sale of an online business in the several-hundred-thousand-dollar range. He's knowledgeable about the space and offered several specific strategies that will help me get the most from the sale.

Source: Clarity Alexis Grant Oct 20, 2020

Well worth the money and time. Bryan was super informative, super helpful and seems to genuinely care and want to help. I would highly recommend his services. You will NOT be let down. Thank you again Bryan!!

Source: Clarity Jason Macaluso Aug 16, 2019

Great insight into the process of due diligence and finding the right opportunity. Will use Bryan through my entire process.

Source: Clarity Mike Jackson May 28, 2019

AWESOME ADVICE!

Source: Clarity Jon Nestorovic May 17, 2019

Bryan advice and experience for purchasing an Internet business has been tremendously helpful and invaluable to me. I especially appreciate the information he provided, and the contacts he shared with me.

Source: Clarity Daniel Cohen Dec 30, 2016

Highly recommended. Great industry insights.

Source: Clarity Steve Regan May 4, 2016

Exactly what I asked for. Thanks

Source: Clarity Will Hoverson May 27, 2015

It was an absolute pleasure to pick Bryan's brain and get his input on my upcoming website purchase. He clearly knows what he's talking about and 'walks the walk'. Bryan also went above and beyond to help me and thoroughly researched the site that I'm looking at before our call. A+

Source: Clarity Judith Shelley Mar 9, 2015

He was very helpful and knowledgeable on the subject matter. I plan to use his services again in the immediate future.

Source: Clarity Manny Russell Mar 6, 2015

Great insights as always.

Source: Clarity Justin Gilchrist Feb 20, 2015