Selling a Business in Sullivan County
Sullivan County has 2,061 employer businesses, and 92% 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
Sullivan County by the numbers
2,061
2,061
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
92%
92%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
6,804
6,804
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
22,087
22,087
EMPLOYMENT
$1.0 billion
$1.0 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
663
663
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 Sullivan County compares
Sullivan County ranks 30th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Sullivan County, compared with 9% in New York.
663 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Sullivan County ranks 30th of 62 New York counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.9% between 2018 and 2023.
Construction makes up 13% of employer businesses in Sullivan County, compared with 9% in New York.
663 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 277 employer businesses
Retail: 273 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 255 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 249 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 216 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Construction: 277 employer businesses
Retail: 273 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 255 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 249 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 216 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Sullivan County
Construction, retail, accommodation and food service, health care and social assistance
Every kind of business we sell in Sullivan County
These are the industries in Sullivan 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
316 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Contracting: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 10 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.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
232 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
76 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
65 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
64 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Auto Repair: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
63 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hotels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
60 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Primary & Family Care: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
56 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Gas Stations: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
47 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Manufacturing
45 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
40 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Property Management: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
33 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Creative Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
31 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
31 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Beauty & Personal Care
15 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 10 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.
Education & Childcare
8 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
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.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
5 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
These are the industries in Sullivan 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
316 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Contracting: 110 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 48 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Plumbing: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Electrical: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 10 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.
Roofing & Siding: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Remediation & Restoration: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
232 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 75 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 66 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 36 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Bakeries: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Financial & Professional Services
76 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Retail Stores
65 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Automotive & Boat
64 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Auto Repair: 33 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Auto Parts: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Collision Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Car Dealerships: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Hospitality & Travel
63 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hotels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Bed & Breakfasts / Inns: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Medical Practices
60 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Primary & Family Care: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Gas Stations & Convenience
56 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Gas Stations: 39 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Logistics & Transportation
47 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Freight Trucking: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
NEMT & Passenger Transport: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.1x - 3.1x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Manufacturing
45 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Electronics & Tech Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.5x EBITDA.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
40 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Property Management: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Security Systems: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.9x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
33 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Creative Agencies: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
31 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Bars & Pubs: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Outdoor Recreation: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Golf Courses: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 8.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
31 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Assisted Living Facilities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Energy & Utilities
22 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Waste Management & Recycling: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Beauty & Personal Care
15 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hair Salons: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Nail Salons: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 10 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.
Education & Childcare
8 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Daycare Centers: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Health & Fitness
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
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.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Pet Services
5 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Sullivan County
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Sullivan County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Sullivan County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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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