Selling a Business in Camden County

Camden County has 1,566 employer businesses, and 90% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here. The largest industries here are retail and construction.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Camden County by the numbers

1,566

1,566

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

90%

90%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

4,503

4,503

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

15,509

15,509

EMPLOYMENT

$737 million

$737 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

626

626

BUSINESSES WITH 5 TO 49 EMPLOYEES

U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023 and Nonemployer Statistics 2024. Counts are employer establishments, meaning business locations with paid employees.

How Camden County compares

  • Camden County ranks 18th of 115 Missouri counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 7.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Camden County, compared with 10% in Missouri.

  • 626 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Camden County ranks 18th of 115 Missouri counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 7.7% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 16% of employer businesses in Camden County, compared with 10% in Missouri.

  • 626 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 257 employer businesses

  • Construction: 247 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 177 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 151 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 142 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 257 employer businesses

  • Construction: 247 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 177 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 151 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 142 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Camden County

These are the industries in Camden County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

245 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • General Contracting: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Electrical: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

136 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Financial & Professional Services

113 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Retail Stores

104 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Automotive & Boat

77 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Medical Practices

65 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Home Services

43 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Property Management: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

34 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Gas Stations: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

33 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Entertainment & Recreation

26 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

23 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Hotels: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

23 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Beauty & Personal Care

19 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Hair Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

14 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Wholesale & Distribution

13 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

10 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Education & Childcare

8 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Technology & Media

7 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Camden County.

These are the industries in Camden County and the number of employer businesses in each. Counts are employer businesses in the closest Census industry codes. Industries without a clean Census match are listed without a count, and a few industries share one Census category, so their counts match. A sale multiple is the price a business typically sells for as a multiple of its earnings. SDE means seller's discretionary earnings, which is the owner's pay plus the profit of the business. EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

Construction & Engineering

245 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • General Contracting: 90 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Electrical: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Landscaping: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Plumbing: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Roofing & Siding: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

Restaurants & Food

136 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Financial & Professional Services

113 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Retail Stores

104 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Automotive & Boat

77 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Boat Dealerships: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Marinas: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Auto Repair: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Car Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

Medical Practices

65 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Home Services

43 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Property Management: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

  • Pest Control: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

Gas Stations & Convenience

34 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Gas Stations: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Logistics & Transportation

33 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Entertainment & Recreation

26 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

  • Outdoor Recreation: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Hospitality & Travel

23 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Hotels: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Campgrounds & RV Parks: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Manufacturing

23 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Beauty & Personal Care

19 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Hair Salons: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.

  • Day Spas: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.

  • Tattoo Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

  • Massage Parlors: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

14 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Wholesale & Distribution

13 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

10 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Energy & Utilities

9 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Education & Childcare

8 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Technology & Media

7 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Health & Fitness

5 related employer businesses in Camden County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Pet Services

4 related employer businesses in Camden County.

Working with owners in Camden County

Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Camden County. Contact us to talk about a sale.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Camden County ask

How long does it take to sell a business in Camden County?

The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.

How is a business valued in Camden County?

Valuation starts with the earnings the business produces for an owner, then adjusts for assets, size, industry and the terms a buyer is likely to accept. The result is a range, and the asking price is set inside it.

Is the sale confidential?

Buyers are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before they see the name of the business or its financial statements.

FROM OUR BLOG

Guides for owners in Camden County

October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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October 3, 2025

Business Owners

Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On

Every add-back you can prove raises your sale price by two to three times its amount. Every add-back you cannot prove costs you credibility on all the others.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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