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Cash Flow Finder - Business Acquisition Platform

A comprehensive SaaS platform for finding, analyzing, and acquiring profitable businesses with AI-powered due diligence and data insights.

πŸš€ Features

Core Platform

  • Advanced Business Search: Powerful filtering by industry, location, financials, and custom metrics
  • AI-Powered Due Diligence: Automated risk assessment, ROI projections, and SBA loan qualification
  • Multi-Tenant Architecture: Full organization and user management with role-based access
  • Subscription Management: Three-tier pricing with Stripe integration ($49/$149/$399)
  • Data Export: CSV and JSON export capabilities with tier-based restrictions

Business Intelligence

  • Quality Scoring: Automated data quality assessment for all listings
  • Risk Analysis: Financial, legal, operational, and market risk evaluation
  • ROI Projections: Comprehensive financial analysis and valuation tools
  • SBA Qualification: Automated Small Business Administration loan eligibility assessment

User Experience

  • Responsive Design: Mobile-optimized interface with design system from marketing site
  • Real-time Analytics: Usage tracking and dashboard metrics
  • Watchlist Management: Save and organize business opportunities
  • Team Collaboration: Multi-user organizations with permission management

πŸ—οΈ Architecture

Backend Stack

  • Node.js + TypeScript: Type-safe server-side development
  • Express.js: RESTful API with OpenAPI specifications
  • PostgreSQL: Primary database for transactional data
  • Firestore: Real-time features and caching
  • Firebase Auth: Authentication with custom JWT claims
  • Stripe: Subscription and payment processing

Frontend Stack

  • Next.js: React framework with SSR and SEO optimization
  • TypeScript: Full type safety across the application
  • Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling with custom design system
  • Firebase SDK: Client-side authentication

πŸ“¦ Installation

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+
  • PostgreSQL 13+
  • Firebase project
  • Stripe account

Setup Instructions

  1. Clone the repository

    git clone <repository-url>
    cd cashflow-trader
  2. Install dependencies

    npm install
  3. Environment Configuration

    cp .env.example .env
    # Edit .env with your configuration values
  4. Database Setup

    # Create PostgreSQL database
    createdb cashflow_finder
    
    # Run database schema
    psql -d cashflow_finder -f src/server/database/schema.sql
  5. Firebase Setup

    • Create a new Firebase project
    • Enable Authentication with Email/Password
    • Generate service account credentials
    • Add configuration to .env file
  6. Stripe Setup

    • Create Stripe account and get API keys
    • Create subscription products for three tiers
    • Set up webhook endpoint for /api/webhooks/stripe
    • Add price IDs to .env file

🚦 Running the Application

Development Mode

# Run both frontend and backend in development
npm run dev

# Backend will run on http://localhost:3000
# Frontend will run on http://localhost:3001

Production Build

# Build the application
npm run build

# Start production server
npm start

πŸ“‹ Subscription Tiers

Starter - $49/month

  • 100 business searches/month
  • Basic listing access
  • Standard contact information
  • Limited data history (30 days)
  • Email support only

Professional - $149/month

  • 500 searches/month
  • Advanced filtering
  • Full contact data
  • ROI calculation tools
  • CSV exports & data enrichment
  • SBA loan qualification assessments
  • 12-month data history
  • Due diligence reports
  • Priority support

Enterprise - $399/month

  • Unlimited searches
  • API access
  • Custom integrations
  • White-label options
  • Advanced analytics
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom data feeds
  • Bulk operations
  • Comprehensive due diligence automation

πŸ”’ Security Features

  • GDPR/SOC2 Compliance: Data encryption, access controls, audit trails
  • Role-Based Access: Granular permissions for multi-tenant organizations
  • Rate Limiting: API protection and usage controls
  • Data Encryption: At-rest and in-transit encryption with Cloud KMS
  • Privacy by Design: Minimal data collection with explicit consent

πŸ“Š Analytics & Monitoring

  • Usage Tracking: Comprehensive analytics for searches, exports, and API calls
  • Real-time Dashboards: Business metrics and conversion analytics
  • Revenue Attribution: Multi-touch attribution for affiliate programs
  • Performance Monitoring: System health and response time tracking

πŸ”— API Documentation

The API follows RESTful conventions with comprehensive error handling:

Authentication

POST /api/auth/signup    - Create new user account
POST /api/auth/login     - Authenticate user
GET  /api/auth/me        - Get current user info

Business Listings

GET    /api/business/search      - Search business listings
GET    /api/business/:id         - Get specific business
POST   /api/business/export      - Export search results
POST   /api/business/:id/watchlist - Add to watchlist

Subscription Management

GET  /api/subscription/status    - Get subscription status
POST /api/subscription/upgrade   - Upgrade subscription tier
GET  /api/subscription/usage     - Get current usage

πŸš€ Deployment

Recommended Stack

  • Frontend: Vercel or Netlify
  • Backend: Google Cloud Run or AWS Lambda
  • Database: Google Cloud SQL or AWS RDS
  • CDN: Cloudflare

Environment Variables

See .env.example for complete configuration requirements.

πŸ“ˆ Monetization Strategy

Based on comprehensive competitor analysis:

Revenue Streams

  1. Subscription Revenue: $49-$399/month recurring revenue
  2. Affiliate Commissions: Business financing, legal services, insurance
  3. Premium Services: Due diligence reports, business valuations
  4. API Access: Enterprise integrations and custom solutions

Target Metrics (6 months)

  • Revenue: $50K MRR with 25% month-over-month growth
  • Users: 1,000 paying customers across all tiers
  • Conversion: 20% trial-to-paid conversion rate
  • Retention: 85% annual retention rate

🀝 Contributing

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Add tests if applicable
  5. Submit a pull request

πŸ“„ License

This project is proprietary and confidential. All rights reserved.

πŸ†˜ Support

For technical support or questions:


Cash Flow Finder - Empowering business acquisition decisions with AI-powered insights and comprehensive data intelligence.

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