Selling a Business in Madison County
Madison County has 1,808 employer businesses, and 85% of them have fewer than 20 employees. This page shows the local mix of industries and how a sale is handled here.
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LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Madison County by the numbers
1,808
1,808
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
85%
85%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
7,014
7,014
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
25,781
25,781
EMPLOYMENT
$1.2 billion
$1.2 billion
ANNUAL PAYROLL
754
754
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 Madison County compares
Madison County ranks 9th of 120 Kentucky counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 16% of employer businesses in Madison County, compared with 13% in Kentucky.
754 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Madison County ranks 9th of 120 Kentucky counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 5.7% between 2018 and 2023.
Health care and social assistance makes up 16% of employer businesses in Madison County, compared with 13% in Kentucky.
754 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 295 employer businesses
Retail: 294 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 183 employer businesses
Construction: 181 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 165 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Health care and social assistance: 295 employer businesses
Retail: 294 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 183 employer businesses
Construction: 181 employer businesses
Accommodation and food service: 165 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Madison County
Health care and social assistance, retail, repair, personal care and other services, construction
Every kind of business we sell in Madison County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Madison County. 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
192 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Contracting: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
169 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Primary & Family Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 32 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: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
144 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
125 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
102 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 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
73 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Auto Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 20 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.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
58 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gas Stations: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
37 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
31 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Freight Trucking: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
29 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
26 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hotels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
25 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 7 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.
Health & Fitness
19 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Daycare Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Home Services
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Residential Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
17 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hair Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Creative Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Bars & Pubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Madison County. 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
192 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Contracting: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Plumbing: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 40 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Landscaping: 31 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Interior Finishing: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Foundation & Site Prep: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Electrical: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Roofing & Siding: 11 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 7.0x - 11.0x EBITDA.
Masonry: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Equipment.
Medical Practices
169 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Primary & Family Care: 52 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Dental Practices: 32 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: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 9.0x EBITDA.
Home Health & Hospice: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Urgent Care Clinics: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Vision & Eye Care: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Specialty Medicine: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Medical Labs & Imaging: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Restaurants & Food
144 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 70 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Full-Service Restaurants: 50 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Liquor, Wine & Beer Stores: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
125 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Real Estate Brokerages: 37 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 32 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Private Lending: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Wealth Management: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.7x - 4.0x Recurring Revenue.
Retail Stores
102 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 27 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 26 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Hobby, Toys & Gift Shops: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 8 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
73 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Auto Repair: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 20 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.
Car Washes: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Collision Repair: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Gas Stations & Convenience
58 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gas Stations: 53 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Senior Care & Living
37 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Non-Medical Home Care: 34 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Senior Living Communities: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Logistics & Transportation
31 related employer businesses in Madison County.
General Freight Trucking: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Heavy Haul Transport: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Warehousing & Fulfillment: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Manufacturing
29 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Metal Fabrication: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Printing & Plastics: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.9x - 4.9x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
26 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hotels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 23 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Transportation Services: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.1x SDE.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
25 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Compounding Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Home Infusion: 7 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.
Health & Fitness
19 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Gyms & Health Clubs: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 2.93x SDE.
Yoga Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.07x - 2.50x SDE.
Pilates Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.10x - 3.00x SDE.
Personal Training Studios: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.00x - 2.80x SDE.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 5.5x - 9.7x EBITDA.
Education & Childcare
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Daycare Centers: 18 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Home Services
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Residential Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
18 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Food & Beverage Distribution: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Beauty & Personal Care
17 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Hair Salons: 12 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Day Spas: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 2.8x SDE.
Tattoo Shops: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Massage Parlors: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Pet Services
11 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Pet Grooming & Spas: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Boarding, Daycare & Training: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA.
Pet Retail & Specialty Supplies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE + Inventory.
Technology & Media
5 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Creative Agencies: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.8x - 3.0x SDE.
Entertainment & Recreation
3 related employer businesses in Madison County.
Bars & Pubs: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Clubs & Lounges: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 6.0x EBITDA.
Working with owners in Madison County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Madison County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions owners in Madison County ask
How long does it take to sell a business in Madison County?
The time depends on the price, the quality of the records and the number of qualified buyers. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
How is a business valued in Madison 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 Madison 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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