Become the local face of imanx.net

A unique opportunity to become the local face of imanx.net – a new Isle of Man email hosting service launching during the manx.net transition period to serve the island.

Manx Telecom has announced the end of 25 years of free manx.net email services. With the new provider charging for what was previously free, and with a large percentage of the island relying on manx.net as their only email address, there is a significant market opportunity for a locally-owned alternative.

imanx.net (“I’m Manx”) positions itself as a statement of local identity.

What is Included

• Established Brand Identity: Domain (imanx.net) registered with finalized branding and positioning
• Technical Infrastructure: Professional email hosting platform fully configured and ready to launch
• Billing System: Custom-developed integration for seamless customer management
• Market Timing: Launch during active transition period when thousands of users are making email provider decisions
• Existing Market Validation: Current Isle of Man clients have already experienced email delivery issues, confirming demand for reliable local alternative
• Comprehensive Documentation: Business plan, market analysis, competitive positioning strategy
• Training & Support: Full handover training on systems, customer support processes, and marketing strategy

Would Suit

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

• Has strong local connections across the Isle of Man community
• Is comfortable with public-facing activities such as radio interviews, social media engagement, and attending local business events
• Believes in supporting local businesses and Manx identity
• Wants to be part of providing essential infrastructure to the community
• Doesn’t need deep technical knowledge – all backend systems are managed, training provided
• Can dedicate time during the critical launch period (next 2-3 months) then scale involvement as needed

This is a partnership opportunity rather than a traditional business sale – you become the local face and voice of imanx.net while technical infrastructure and support is handled behind the scenes.

Potential

Immediate Market Opportunity:

• Thousands of manx.net users must make email provider decisions in coming months
• Forced transition from 25 years of free service creates significant dissatisfaction
• Limited alternatives: expensive mainland provider, Google, or local option (imanx.net)

Market Segments:

• Private individuals wanting to maintain local email identity
• Small businesses seeking reliable local support and credibility
• Professionals (solicitors, accountants, consultants) requiring trusted local infrastructure
• Manx diaspora wanting to maintain connection to island identity

Growth Potential:

• Recurring revenue model with strong margins
• Opportunity to capture market share during narrow transition window
• Potential to expand services beyond email (web hosting, domain management, etc.)
• Word-of-mouth growth through community connections
• Long-term stable customer base once established

Scalability:

• Can start part-time and scale as customer base grows
• Technical infrastructure scales automatically
• Can be run from home office initially
• Partnership model allows focus on strengths (local presence) while technical aspects handled separately

Key Differentiators

• Local Identity: “I’m Manx” brand resonates during forced transition away from established local service
• Market Timing: Launch during active transition period with clear deadline pressures
• Community Focus: Local business and accountability vs. offshore corporate providers
• Competitive Pricing: Ability to undercut mainland providers while maintaining healthy margins
• Existing Validation: Current clients already experiencing issues with incumbent provider

Investment Details

Partnership structure to be discussed with interested parties. This is not a traditional business purchase but rather an opportunity to become the partner and face of an established, ready-to-launch service.

Next Steps

Interested parties should be prepared to:

• Sign Non-Disclosure Agreement before detailed business discussions
• Have initial exploratory conversation about market opportunity and vision
• Discuss partnership structure and revenue sharing model
• Commit to launch timeline to capture transition period opportunity