Whether you're buying a brand or selling one, here's exactly how the process works — step by step, with no surprises.
▶ FOR BUYERS
FIND YOUR NEXT HEAD START
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BROWSE THE VAULT
Search and filter 200+ listings. Every listing includes a full asset breakdown, asking price, and the seller's story.
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FIND YOUR FIT
Filter by category, price, and asset type. Save listings to your vault. Use the search bar to find specific niches or keywords.
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CONTACT THE SELLER
Click 'Contact Seller' to introduce yourself. Ask questions, request proof of assets, and negotiate terms directly.
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MAKE THE DEAL
Agree on a price, use escrow for peace of mind, and take ownership of the assets. Then build your second act.
THE VAULT
▶ FOR SELLERS
GIVE YOUR BRAND A SECOND ACT
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SUBMIT YOUR LISTING
Fill out our three-step form: business details, asset inventory, and asking price. Takes about 10 minutes.
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PAY THE $10 FEE
A flat $10 gets your listing published — no commissions, no percentages. We make our money on the listing, not your deal.
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BUYERS REACH OUT
Interested buyers contact you through the platform. You screen them, share proof of ownership, and negotiate.
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TRANSFER & CLOSE
Transfer the assets once payment is received — or use escrow for larger deals. Your legacy finds its next chapter.
▶ TRANSFER MECHANICS
HOW ASSET TRANSFERS ACTUALLY WORK
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DOMAINS
Transferred via registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.). Buyer pays transfer fee if applicable. Takes 5–7 days.
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SOCIAL ACCOUNTS
Credentials transferred after payment confirmed. Seller updates recovery email/phone to buyer's details.
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EMAIL LISTS
Exported from the email platform (Mailchimp, Klaviyo) and imported to buyer's account. GDPR-compliant transfer.
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CODEBASES
GitHub repository ownership transferred or archived and delivered via secure file transfer.
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CLIENT LISTS
Delivered as CSV/Excel export. Buyer receives all contact data and purchase history.
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BRAND KITS
Delivered via cloud storage link (Google Drive, Dropbox). Includes all source files, fonts, and licenses.
▶ TRUST & SAFETY
HOW WE PROTECT YOU
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WE FACILITATE CONNECTIONS
SecondActBiz is a marketplace — we connect buyers and sellers. We don't participate in or guarantee transactions. Think of us like a classified ad platform that vets its listings.
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SELLERS VERIFY THEIR OWN ASSETS
Every seller confirms ownership of listed assets before publishing. We require proof-of-ownership for verified listings. For unverified listings, buyers should independently confirm before transacting.
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WE RECOMMEND ESCROW
For deals over $1,000, we strongly recommend using escrow.com or a similar service. Escrow holds the buyer's funds until the seller delivers the assets — neither party takes on risk.
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CLEAR TERMS, CLEAR LIABILITY
Our Terms of Service clearly define platform liability. We're not a party to transactions, but we take fraud seriously — sellers who misrepresent assets are permanently banned and referred to relevant authorities where applicable.
▶ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GOT QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS.
▶ READY TO START?
THE VAULT IS OPEN. ARE YOU?
Browse hundreds of listed businesses or get your own listing live for $10.