Selling a Business in Island County
Island County has 1,941 employer businesses, and 93% 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 construction and retail.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Island County by the numbers
1,941
1,941
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
93%
93%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,535
6,535
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
14,486
14,486
EMPLOYMENT
$694 million
$694 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
721
721
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 Island County compares
Island County ranks 18th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Island County, compared with 13% in Washington.
721 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Island County ranks 18th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 6.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 19% of employer businesses in Island County, compared with 13% in Washington.
721 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 362 employer businesses
Retail: 224 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 197 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 180 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 174 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 362 employer businesses
Retail: 224 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 197 employer businesses
Professional and technical services: 180 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 174 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Island County
Construction, retail, health care and social assistance, professional and technical services
Every kind of business we sell in Island County
These are the industries in Island 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
411 related employer businesses in Island County.
General Contracting: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
159 related employer businesses in Island County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in Island County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
97 related employer businesses in Island County.
Dental Practices: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
86 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
45 related employer businesses in Island County.
Residential Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Manufacturing
40 related employer businesses in Island County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
37 related employer businesses in Island County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
31 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
26 related employer businesses in Island County.
Creative Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
25 related employer businesses in Island County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
22 related employer businesses in Island County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
18 related employer businesses in Island County.
Gas Stations: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Island County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Island County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
16 related employer businesses in Island County.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Island County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
12 related employer businesses in Island County.
General Freight Trucking: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
10 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hotels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
10 related employer businesses in Island County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
8 related employer businesses in Island County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
These are the industries in Island 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
411 related employer businesses in Island County.
General Contracting: 152 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Restaurants & Food
159 related employer businesses in Island County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
144 related employer businesses in Island County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
97 related employer businesses in Island County.
Dental Practices: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
86 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Home Decor & Furniture: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Services
45 related employer businesses in Island County.
Residential Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Pest Control: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.
Manufacturing
40 related employer businesses in Island County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
37 related employer businesses in Island County.
Auto Repair: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Collision Repair: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Towing & Repo: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
31 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hair Salons: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Day Spas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
26 related employer businesses in Island County.
Creative Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
25 related employer businesses in Island County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Senior Care & Living
22 related employer businesses in Island County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
18 related employer businesses in Island County.
Gas Stations: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health & Fitness
17 related employer businesses in Island County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Island County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Entertainment & Recreation
16 related employer businesses in Island County.
Outdoor Recreation: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Golf Courses: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Island County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
12 related employer businesses in Island County.
General Freight Trucking: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Freight Brokerage & 3PL: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
10 related employer businesses in Island County.
Hotels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
10 related employer businesses in Island County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Consumer Goods & Apparel Distribution: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
8 related employer businesses in Island County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Working with owners in Island County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Island County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Island County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Island County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Island 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 Island 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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