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Shiawassee County

Selling a Business in Shiawassee County

Shiawassee County has 1,202 employer businesses, and 87% 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 repair, personal care and other services.

LOCAL SNAPSHOT

Shiawassee County by the numbers

1,202

1,202

EMPLOYER BUSINESSES

87%

87%

SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE

4,579

4,579

BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES

14,259

14,259

EMPLOYMENT

$655 million

$655 million

ANNUAL PAYROLL

525

525

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 Shiawassee County compares

  • Shiawassee County ranks 30th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.8% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Shiawassee County, compared with 9% in Michigan.

  • 525 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

  • Shiawassee County ranks 30th of 83 Michigan counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.

  • The number of employer businesses grew 4.8% between 2018 and 2023.

  • Construction makes up 12% of employer businesses in Shiawassee County, compared with 9% in Michigan.

  • 525 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.

Industry mix

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 198 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 150 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 150 employer businesses

  • Construction: 146 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses

The largest industries by number of employer businesses:

  • Retail: 198 employer businesses

  • Repair, personal care and other services: 150 employer businesses

  • Health care and social assistance: 150 employer businesses

  • Construction: 146 employer businesses

  • Accommodation and food service: 119 employer businesses

INDUSTRIES

What sells in Shiawassee County

Retail, repair, personal care and other services, health care and social assistance, construction

Every kind of business we sell in Shiawassee County

These are the industries in Shiawassee 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

142 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • General Contracting: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

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

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Interior Finishing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

104 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Medical Practices

97 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Retail Stores

68 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Automotive & Boat

53 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Auto Repair: 25 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: 8 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: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

51 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Logistics & Transportation

36 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Manufacturing

32 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

26 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

22 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Entertainment & Recreation

15 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

  • Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

15 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Education & Childcare

14 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

14 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Pet Services

12 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Wholesale & Distribution

11 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Beauty & Personal Care

10 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

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

Home Services

8 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Hospitality & Travel

6 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Hotels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Technology & Media

4 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

These are the industries in Shiawassee 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

142 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • General Contracting: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.

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

  • Electrical: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.

  • Foundation & Site Prep: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.

  • Interior Finishing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Carpentry & Framing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Civil Engineering: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.

  • Masonry: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.

Restaurants & Food

104 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Medical Practices

97 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Retail Stores

68 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Automotive & Boat

53 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Auto Repair: 25 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: 8 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: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.

Financial & Professional Services

51 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Logistics & Transportation

36 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Manufacturing

32 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Gas Stations & Convenience

26 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.

  • Convenience Stores: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

22 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Entertainment & Recreation

15 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Bars & Pubs: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

  • Clubs & Lounges: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.

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

  • Outdoor Recreation: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.

Senior Care & Living

15 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Education & Childcare

14 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.

Energy & Utilities

14 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Pet Services

12 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Wholesale & Distribution

11 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Beauty & Personal Care

10 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

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

Home Services

8 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Hospitality & Travel

6 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Hotels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.

  • Motels: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.

Technology & Media

4 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

Health & Fitness

3 related employer businesses in Shiawassee County.

  • Gyms & Health Clubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.

  • Yoga Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.

  • Pilates Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.

  • Personal Training Studios: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.

Working with owners in Shiawassee County

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions owners in Shiawassee County ask

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

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

How is a business valued in Shiawassee 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 Shiawassee 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.

Read article

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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