Selling a Business in Oconee County

Oconee County has 1,761 employer businesses, and 89% 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

Oconee County by the numbers

1,761

1,761

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

89%

89%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

6,457

6,457

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

22,175

22,175

EMPLOYMENT

$1.2 billion

$1.2 billion

ANNUAL PAYROLL

671

671

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 Oconee County compares

  • Oconee County ranks 18th of 46 South Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 13.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 14% of employer businesses in Oconee County, compared with 10% in South Carolina.

  • 671 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Oconee County ranks 18th of 46 South Carolina counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 13.3% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 14% of employer businesses in Oconee County, compared with 10% in South Carolina.

  • 671 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 292 employer businesses

  • Construction: 255 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 215 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 150 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 145 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 292 employer businesses

  • Construction: 255 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 215 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 150 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 145 employer businesses

Every kind of business we sell in Oconee County

These are the industries in Oconee 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

256 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • General Contracting: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 14 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.

  • Masonry: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

148 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Restaurants & Food

141 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Retail Stores

97 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Medical Practices

81 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Automotive & Boat

62 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Auto Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

52 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Gas Stations: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Manufacturing

46 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Entertainment & Recreation

25 related employer businesses in Oconee 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

24 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x 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.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

24 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Logistics & Transportation

22 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Wholesale & Distribution

22 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Home Services

19 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

13 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Pet Services

13 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Technology & Media

12 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Education & Childcare

11 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

11 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

7 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

These are the industries in Oconee 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

256 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • General Contracting: 65 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Landscaping: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Plumbing: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.

  • HVAC Services: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Interior Finishing: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Electrical: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Roofing & Siding: 14 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.

  • Masonry: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Financial & Professional Services

148 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Restaurants & Food

141 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Retail Stores

97 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Medical Practices

81 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Automotive & Boat

62 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Auto Repair: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.

  • Car Dealerships: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.

  • Auto Parts: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.

  • Boat Dealerships: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.

  • Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

  • Collision Repair: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.

  • Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

Gas Stations & Convenience

52 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Gas Stations: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Manufacturing

46 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Entertainment & Recreation

25 related employer businesses in Oconee 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: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Golf Courses: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

Beauty & Personal Care

24 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Hair Salons: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x 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.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

24 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Logistics & Transportation

22 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Wholesale & Distribution

22 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Home Services

19 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

  • Pest Control: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.34x - 2.90x SDE.

  • Residential Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.

  • Commercial Cleaning: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.

Energy & Utilities

13 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Pet Services

13 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Technology & Media

12 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Education & Childcare

11 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Daycare Centers: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Hospitality & Travel

11 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Hotels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Health & Fitness

7 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

4 related employer businesses in Oconee County.

Working with owners in Oconee County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Oconee County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Oconee 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 Oconee 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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