When brokering the purchase of a hosting business, we are often asked why the host is selling in the first place – especially if the business is particularly profitable. There are a variety of reasons that sellers sell. In this post we will cover some common scenarios and what you need to know as a buyer. Hosting Insights: What the Seller Is Thinking and What You Need to Know 1. The seller is retiring In some cases, it is simply a matter of the company owner reaching the end of their working career. They are ready to move on from […]
There are many reasons you might be interested in selling some or all of your hosting business. Some of the typical ones include general fatigue, alternative opportunities, a strategic shift in business concentration resulting in a change in services offered (for example no longer offering shared hosting), a partnership that has gone sideways and many more. Once you’ve made the decision to part with what might be your baby, this may be more than just a rational choice and may also involve some emotional aspects. If you are going to sell your hosting business, you should immediately start to think […]