Seller guide
Can I license my business data?
Your business records may be suitable for AI licensing if they capture useful work, have enough context to interpret, and can be shared for the proposed use. Owning a business or having access to a system does not, by itself, establish the right to license every record.
By Navaday · Business data licensing
Start with the work your records explain
Describe the decisions, actions and outcomes behind the files. A collection becomes more useful when a buyer can understand what happened and why.
- Orders linked to fulfillment and returns can describe an operating workflow.
- Inspection reports linked to findings and corrective work can explain a decision.
- Technical documents with revisions and supporting explanations can preserve specialist knowledge.
Separate access from permission
Identify who created the material and which agreements govern its use. Flag customer information, confidential documents and third-party content for review before preparing a sample.
- List the systems and record types you control.
- Identify customer contracts, vendor restrictions and other terms that may affect sharing.
- Confirm the proposed recipient and use before agreeing to a license.
What makes a collection worth assessing?
Useful coverage matters more than a large file count alone. A smaller, coherent collection can be easier to assess than a larger export without context.
- Coverage: record types, time span and missing periods.
- Context: field definitions, links between records and expert explanations.
- Quality: completeness, duplicates and consistency.
- Rights: permitted uses and any restrictions that remain.
What to send first
Begin with a description of the business, systems, approximate volume and years covered. Explain your role and any known restrictions. You do not need to attach customer records to request an appraisal.
- Describe the records in plain language.
- Share approximate counts rather than raw exports.
- Use the appraisal conversation to agree on any later sample and its handling.
Common questions
Does a closed business still have potentially useful data?
Possibly. Historical records can still describe valuable workflows. The available rights, obligations, record quality and buyer use must be assessed; closure does not establish permission to license.
Do I need millions of records?
There is no universal minimum. Relevant coverage, specialist context and a suitable use matter alongside volume. Describe what you have before spending time on a large export.
Does an appraisal guarantee a sale?
No. An appraisal identifies potential uses and preparation needs. A deal depends on buyer demand, acceptable terms and your approval.
Start with a description of your records.
Tell us your record types, systems and years of history. No raw data upload is needed for the first conversation.
Request an appraisal