Acquisition Intelligence

The Ecommerce Acquisition Blog

Practical guides on buying, selling, and financing ecommerce businesses. Written by operators, for operators.

11 min

Ecommerce Business Profit Margins: Benchmarks by Model, Size, and Channel (2026)

What are realistic ecommerce business profit margins in 2026? Gross and net margin benchmarks by business model — FBA, Shopify DTC, dropshipping, and subscription.

April 22, 2026Read
Buying12 min

Ecommerce Due Diligence: The Complete Buyer's Checklist (2026)

A complete ecommerce due diligence checklist for buyers in 2026. Financial, operational, legal, and platform verification steps — what to check and when to walk away.

April 22, 2026Read
11 min

How to Value an Online Business: The Complete Buyer's Guide (2026)

Learn how to value an online business in 2026 — SDE multiples, EBITDA benchmarks, what drives premium pricing, and the red flags that tank valuations.

April 22, 2026Read
Strategy11 min

Micro Acquisition: The Complete Guide to Buying Small Online Businesses (2026)

A micro acquisition is a business purchase under $250K — the fastest path into ecommerce ownership in 2026. Learn how to find, evaluate, and close micro deals.

April 22, 2026Read
Business Types10 min

Amazon FBA Valuation Multiples in 2026: What Buyers Are Actually Paying

Amazon FBA businesses sell for 2.5x–4.5x SDE in 2026. Learn current multiples by size, what drives premium pricing, and how to use this data when making offers.

April 16, 2026Read
Selling11 min

Ecommerce Exit Strategy: When and How to Sell Your Online Business

A complete ecommerce exit strategy guide for 2026 — when to sell, how to maximize your multiple, and how to navigate the sale process from first outreach to close.

April 16, 2026Read
Strategy10 min

Empire Flippers vs Flippa vs EcommerceAcquisitions: Honest 2026 Comparison

Empire Flippers vs Flippa: which marketplace wins for ecommerce deals in 2026? Compare fees, vetting, deal quality, and SBA financing support honestly.

April 16, 2026Read
Buying12 min

First-Time Buyer's Complete Guide to Ecommerce Acquisitions (2026)

Everything a first-time buyer needs to know about acquiring an ecommerce business in 2026 — from defining your buy box to closing day. Real numbers, no fluff.

April 16, 2026Read
Buying9 min

How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Shopify Store in 2026?

Shopify stores sell for 2x to 4x annual SDE in 2026. Learn current valuation multiples, price ranges by size, and how SBA financing changes what you can actually afford.

April 16, 2026Read
Financing10 min

Seller Financing vs SBA Loan: Which Is Better for Buying a Business?

Seller financing vs SBA loan — both are valid ways to buy an ecommerce business, but they work very differently. Here's when to use each and how to combine them.

April 16, 2026Read
Financing11 min

SBA Loan Requirements for Buying an Online Business (2026 Guide)

Complete guide to SBA 7(a) loan requirements for buying an online business in 2026. Eligibility criteria, DSCR thresholds, what lenders look for, and how to prepare.

April 15, 2026Read
Buying8 min

What Is SDE? Seller's Discretionary Earnings Explained for Buyers

SDE (Seller's Discretionary Earnings) is the key metric for valuing small businesses. Learn what it is, how it's calculated, why it differs from EBITDA, and how it determines acquisition price.

April 14, 2026Read

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