Comments on: The Asset Value Factor of Working Online

By: webfool

webfool — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:55:58 +0000

Asset value of a site is very important, when valuing any business ( and web sites are really no different) there is the tangible value which is the real monthly income - less ops costs and the intangible assets which as mentioned is usually the potential future earnings the site aka the Goodwill. We use a similar methodology for site valuations at Web Site valuations . It's also always interesting to think just how much you could walk away with when the time is right.

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:14 +0000

Yeah I agree with the article….. People often neglect the asset value of the website. It will definitely help the people to shift from 5 to 9 jobs to making money online.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:29:08 +0000

This does make some sense, and is something not often considered. However, I think you’ve missed a more important issue when comparing a 9 to 5 job with self-employment: benefits.

I’m not just talking about health insurance and company cars, though they are certainly important. In the United States, you also have to consider taxes, which you will have to pay when you become self employed, and social security, which you will also become responsible for (your 9 to 5 employer currently covers half of that bill).

In your hypothetical example, I would say not to quit your day job until your blog is earning at least $3000 per month.

By: Earning Income Online

Earning Income Online — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:37:00 +0000

Micro niche websites are the current trend. You have to market something. Blogging won’t cut it in the real world.

By: BLOGBOOZE

BLOGBOOZE — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:36:08 +0000

Daniel I was very amazed by reading this post. The asset thing is something that people are not considering much.

Thanks for bringing that in to a debate.