Browse existing businesses for sale. Review each listing, then use our guides on due diligence, valuation, brokers, and financing before you make an offer.
Buying an existing business gives you customers, systems, and a track record that can be reviewed, but it also means taking on the seller's history. Ask for financial statements, tax returns, contracts, and an explanation of why the owner is selling. Have an attorney and accountant review the deal. Valuation methods such as seller's discretionary earnings multiples vary by industry, so compare against similar sales.
Methods vary. Common approaches use a multiple of earnings or cash flow. Our valuation guide explains the basics.
Do I need a broker?
Not always, but brokers can help find and negotiate deals. Fees vary.
SmartBizOpps is a marketplace. Listings are provided by the businesses and sellers named in them. Review each offer yourself and consult a qualified attorney or accountant before you sign or pay.
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