How to Value an E-commerce Business in 2026
The aggregator era reset the valuation playbook. Here's how e-commerce businesses are actually valued in 2026 — real multiples, real math, real buyer priorities from reviewing 50+ deals.
April 15, 2026
Mike Begg
Founder of AMZ Commerce Advisers, Reach Social Commerce, and ELEVAA. Based in Mexico City. Writing about Amazon, TikTok commerce, M&A, and running a multi-business portfolio with AI.
What I Write About
Behind-the-scenes on running a 52-client Amazon agency — what works, what doesn't, and where the market is heading.
Social commerce is eating traditional retail. How we scale brands to $1M+ ARR on TikTok Shop in under 6 months.
From reviewing deals to closing them — the operator's framework for acquiring e-commerce businesses.
Automating data analysis, reporting, and strategy across multiple businesses with AI. Real tools, real workflows.
Recent Writing
The aggregator era reset the valuation playbook. Here's how e-commerce businesses are actually valued in 2026 — real multiples, real math, real buyer priorities from reviewing 50+ deals.
April 15, 2026
We've launched 50+ brands on TikTok Shop. Here's the exact playbook — pre-launch checklist, creator strategy, LIVE setup, and the week-by-week timeline to $50K-$100K/month.
April 13, 2026
LIVE shopping drives 30-40% of monthly GMV for brands that do it consistently. Here's the exact playbook — setup, host hiring, session structure, and what the numbers actually look like.
April 13, 2026
Case Studies
Amazon — Apparel
growth in 9 months
50,000+ units sold, $830K+ in sales, ACoS 11.8%
Amazon — Pet Supplies
yearly sales increase
$30K to $600K+ monthly shipped COGS, $2.4M in ad sales
Amazon — Beauty
single month revenue
Best month ever — 38% above previous best. Prime Day strategy.
Amazon — Education
ACoS reduction
30+ Amazon's Choice badges, 61% overall sales increase
TikTok — Food & Beverage
GMV in 90 days
890 affiliate videos, scaled through creator network
TikTok — Fashion
revenue in 90 days
150+ monthly affiliate videos, creator-first strategy
Client Results
“AMZ Advisers is a true partner rather than just an agency. The team is invested in our success and the leadership quality shows at every level.”
“Started doing many things better than I was doing on my own. The efficiency gains and improved account management have been significant.”
“Five months in and we're doubling our monthly sales. There's a clear path to profitability and the team is transparent and responsive throughout.”
“Knowledgeable team, strong results, and excellent internal reporting systems that give us real visibility into the account.”
“Over a year of partnership and the results have been consistent. Reliable, professional, and they deliver.”
“Data-driven recommendations and a genuinely professional partnership. They've helped us strengthen the brand meaningfully.”
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