Selling a Business in Lewis County
Lewis County has 1,990 employer businesses, and 88% 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.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Lewis County by the numbers
1,990
1,990
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
4,565
4,565
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
22,275
22,275
EMPLOYMENT
$1.2 billion
$1.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
835
835
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 Lewis County compares
Lewis County ranks 16th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Lewis County, compared with 3% in Washington.
835 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Lewis County ranks 16th of 39 Washington counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 4.8% between 2018 and 2023.
Transportation and warehousing makes up 6% of employer businesses in Lewis County, compared with 3% in Washington.
835 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 299 employer businesses
Construction: 292 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 217 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 201 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 172 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 299 employer businesses
Construction: 292 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 217 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 201 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 172 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Lewis County
Retail, construction, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Lewis County
These are the industries in Lewis 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
291 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
192 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
128 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
102 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
General Freight Trucking: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
100 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
98 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
87 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Auto Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 14 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 Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
76 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
46 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
33 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Home Services
32 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
30 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
28 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Nail Salons: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
22 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
16 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
8 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
6 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
6 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Lewis 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
291 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
General Contracting: 109 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Electrical: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Roofing & Siding: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Carpentry & Framing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Restaurants & Food
192 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 77 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 51 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
128 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wealth Management: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
102 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
General Freight Trucking: 84 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
100 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Primary & Family Care: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Vision & Eye Care: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Veterinary Medicine: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Retail Stores
98 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
87 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Auto Repair: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Auto Parts: 14 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 Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Manufacturing
76 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
46 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Gas Stations: 35 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Hospitality & Travel
33 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Hotels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Transportation Services: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Home Services
32 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Residential Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
30 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Chemicals, Plastics & Raw Materials Distribution: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
28 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Nail Salons: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Senior Care & Living
22 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
16 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Medical Supply Retail: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
12 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Daycare Centers: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
8 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Bars & Pubs: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Energy & Utilities
6 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Pet Services
6 related employer businesses in Lewis County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Lewis County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Lewis County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Lewis County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Lewis 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.
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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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Add-Backs: What Counts, What Does Not, and What Buyers Push Back On
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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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