[Discuss] Selling GNU/Linux Hosting Business

[matt at mattshields.org (Matt Shields)]

Also keep in mind that the price of web hosting clients is really low when
you are just looking to sell to anyone.  Usually 9 to 12 times monthly
revenue and they will want to look back for the past 2-5 years to see what
revenue has been.  Being that you are a local business and your clients
probably know everyone there by name, finding another local business would
be of greater value for both you and your clients because if you just pick
some random hosting company in another state, there's a good chance some of
your clients will leave. The new company might choose to hold some funds in
escrow to make sure that all the clients don't leave as soon as the
business has been sold.  If they don't treat your clients with the personal
handholding that you currently do, then you could be out money if they lose
your customers.

Matt


On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Will Rico <willrico at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Matt!  I took a look at webhostingtalk.com and it looks like a
> valuable resource for this.  Also, your advice to choose a buyer based
> on the care they will give the customers is well taken.
>
> Will
>
> On 07/28/2014 10:14 AM, Matt Shields wrote:
> > Check out webhostingtalk.com <http://webhostingtalk.com>   They have a
> > section for people looking to sell their hosting business.  Just do
> > due diligence to make sure whoever is taking over your business is
> > good.  Even though they will no longer be your customers, the
> > customers will still remember who you choose to care for them in the
> > future which will affect the rest of your business.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 10:06 AM, Will Rico <willrico at gmail.com
> > <mailto:willrico at gmail.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     Hello everyone,
> >
> >     As a side effect of my web consulting business, my company has been
> >     hosting websites for 15 years.  Over this time, we've transitioned
> >     away
> >     from web development/application work to marketing, and it makes
> >     little
> >     sense to continue with the technical services related to hosting.  We
> >     host about 80 sites and generate roughly $1500/month in income.
> >
> >     I'm looking for a good home for my hosting clients and some
> >     compensation
> >     for selling this part of our business.  I'd be happy to provide more
> >     information to any interested parties.
> >
> >     If anyone has any feedback or suggestions, please send them along.
> >
> >     Will
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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