I'm looking for an experienced developer to create a platform similar to BizBuySell.com. The site should cater to business buyers, sellers, and brokers. Core Functionality: - Business Listings: Comprehensive database of businesses for sale. - Broker Directory: Access to a wide range of brokers. - Finance Center: Resources and tools for business financing. Essential User Roles: - Business Buyers: Seeking to purchase businesses. - Business Sellers: Listing their businesses for sale. - Brokers: Facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers. Additional Features: - Advanced Search Filters: To refine searches based on various criteria. - User Reviews and Ratings: To build trust and credibility. - Email Notifications: For updates on listings, reviews, and more. Ideal Skills and Experience: - Strong background in developing similar platforms. - Proficient in implementing advanced search functionalities. - Experience with user review systems and email notification setups. - Knowledge of UI/UX principles to ensure an intuitive user experience. Some extra Features: Here are some of the core functionalities: 1. Business Marketplace • Search & browse listings: Buyers can search a large database of businesses for sale across industries, sizes, and locations. • Franchise opportunities: Includes listings for existing franchise businesses and opportunities. 2. Sell a Business • Listing creation: Business owners can list their business for sale with details like financials, description, and seller contact. • Listing tiers & visibility: Multiple package options (e.g., Basic, Showcase, Diamond) that provide increasing levels of exposure and marketing within the platform and partner sites. 3. Valuation and Pricing Tools • Business valuation tools: Sellers and buyers can get free estimates of a business’s value using historical data and comparables • Comparables database: One of the industry’s largest collections of sold business data to help set realistic pricing. 4. Broker & Professional Directory • Connect with business brokers: Directory of professional brokers who can assist with selling or buying, especially for more complex transactions. 5. Resources and Education • Learning center and guides: Educational content on how to buy, sell, negotiate, set a price, and navigate due diligence. • Market insight reports: Periodic data and trend reports about business sales across regions and sectors. 6. Search Enhancements & Alerts • Filtering & advanced search: Buyers can filter businesses by industry, price, location, revenue, and other criteria. • Alerts & saved searches: Some features allow users to save searches and get notifications on new or relevant listings. 7. Advertising & Marketing Support • Promotion to partner networks: Listings are automatically distributed across partner sites (e.g., LoopNet, BizQuest), increasing exposure. In short, it functions as a full-service online business marketplace connecting buyers and sellers, with tools for listing management, search & discovery, valuation, broker services, market education, and enhanced listing exposure to facilitate business transactions. Please share your portfolios and relevant work experience. Looking forward to your bids!