Selling a Business in Summit County
Summit County has 2,810 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 professional and technical services and construction.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Summit County by the numbers
2,810
2,810
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
88%
88%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
7,573
7,573
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
33,144
33,144
EMPLOYMENT
$1.7 billion
$1.7 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
908
908
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 Summit County compares
Summit County ranks 7th of 29 Utah counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 13% of employer businesses in Summit County, compared with 7% in Utah.
908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Summit County ranks 7th of 29 Utah counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 13.0% between 2018 and 2023.
Real estate and rental makes up 13% of employer businesses in Summit County, compared with 7% in Utah.
908 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 504 employer businesses
Construction: 384 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 363 employer businesses
Retail: 329 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 225 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Professional and technical services: 504 employer businesses
Construction: 384 employer businesses
Real estate and rental: 363 employer businesses
Retail: 329 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 225 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Summit County
Professional and technical services, construction, real estate and rental, retail
Every kind of business we sell in Summit County
These are the industries in Summit 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
431 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Contracting: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Financial & Professional Services
296 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Insurance Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Mortgage Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
197 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Restaurants & Food
182 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
133 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Primary & Family Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 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.
Home Health & Hospice: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
98 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Property Management: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
95 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Creative Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
45 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hotels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Manufacturing
42 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hair Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Freight Trucking: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
24 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Outdoor Recreation: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
20 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
18 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Auto Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gas Stations: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
12 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
11 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 4 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 Summit 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
431 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Contracting: 170 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 64 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Landscaping: 59 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 42 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Civil Engineering: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Carpentry & Framing: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Masonry: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Financial & Professional Services
296 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 202 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Wealth Management: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Insurance Agencies: 28 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Mortgage Brokerages: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Retail Stores
197 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 80 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Sporting Goods & Firearms: 57 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.4x SDE.
Home Decor & Furniture: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 16 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Restaurants & Food
182 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 92 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 46 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Bakeries: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Medical Practices
133 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Primary & Family Care: 54 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 29 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 12 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.
Home Health & Hospice: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Home Services
98 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Property Management: 68 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Residential Cleaning: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 30 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Technology & Media
95 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Creative Agencies: 41 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Media, Film & Studio Production: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.5x SDE.
Software Companies (SaaS): 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x SDE.
Real Estate Media: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
45 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hotels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Campgrounds & RV Parks: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Travel Agencies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.3x - 3.2x SDE.
Manufacturing
42 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Metal Fabrication: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Beauty & Personal Care
33 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Hair Salons: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Nail Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.4x - 1.88x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
28 related employer businesses in Summit County.
General Freight Trucking: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Commercial Moving: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 3.0x SDE.
Last-Mile & Courier: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.76x - 3.32x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
24 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Outdoor Recreation: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Bars & Pubs: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Wholesale & Distribution
20 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Electronics, IT & Office Equipment Distribution: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Automotive & Boat
18 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Auto Repair: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Washes: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Education & Childcare
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Tutoring Centers: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gas Stations: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Pet Services
17 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Energy & Utilities
12 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Water & Wastewater Services: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Waste Management & Recycling: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Health & Fitness
12 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
11 related employer businesses in Summit County.
Durable Medical Equipment (DME): 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 4 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 Summit County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Summit County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Summit County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Summit County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers.
How is a business valued in Summit 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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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
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Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close
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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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