Selling a Business in Sullivan County
Sullivan County has 956 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.
LOCAL SNAPSHOT
Sullivan County by the numbers
956
956
EMPLOYER BUSINESSES
89%
89%
SMALL EMPLOYER SHARE
3,491
3,491
BUSINESSES WITH NO EMPLOYEES
12,071
12,071
EMPLOYMENT
$744 million
$744 million
ANNUAL PAYROLL
354
354
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 9th of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Sullivan County, compared with 4% in New Hampshire.
354 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Sullivan County ranks 9th of 10 New Hampshire counties and county equivalents for employer businesses.
The number of employer businesses grew 3.6% between 2018 and 2023.
Manufacturing makes up 8% of employer businesses in Sullivan County, compared with 4% in New Hampshire.
354 employer businesses here have 5 to 49 employees.
Industry mix
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 166 employer businesses
Construction: 140 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 88 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 86 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses
The largest industries by number of employer businesses:
Retail: 166 employer businesses
Construction: 140 employer businesses
Health care and social assistance: 88 employer businesses
Repair, personal care and other services: 86 employer businesses
Manufacturing: 74 employer businesses
INDUSTRIES
What sells in Sullivan County
Retail, construction, health care and social assistance, repair, personal care and other services
Every kind of business we sell in Sullivan County
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Sullivan 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
162 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Contracting: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 3 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
60 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
54 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Retail Stores
53 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 5 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.
Manufacturing
49 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
39 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Dental Practices: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 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.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
29 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
26 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
24 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Residential Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Freight Trucking: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
9 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Home Infusion: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
6 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 6 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hotels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
We sell businesses in every one of these industries in Sullivan 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
162 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Contracting: 44 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Landscaping: 38 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Electrical: 22 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Plumbing: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x SDE.
HVAC Services: 21 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.6x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Foundation & Site Prep: 17 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Interior Finishing: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Civil Engineering: 3 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
60 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Full-Service Restaurants: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.5x SDE.
Quick-Service & Fast Food: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Coffee Shops: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE.
Grocery Stores & Markets: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.0x SDE + Inventory.
Automotive & Boat
54 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Auto Repair: 25 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE.
Car Dealerships: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2x - 8x Blue Sky + Assets.
Collision Repair: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Auto Parts: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Marinas: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: Cap Rate or 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA.
Towing & Repo: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x EBITDA + Fleet.
Retail Stores
53 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hardware, Garden & Building: 24 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE + Inventory.
Home Decor & Furniture: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE + Inventory.
Health, Beauty & Pharmacy: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.8x - 4.2x EBITDA.
Fashion, Apparel & Jewelry: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Electronics & Repair: 5 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.
Manufacturing
49 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Metal Fabrication: 19 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.2x - 4.2x SDE.
Wood & Furniture Manufacturing: 15 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.8x SDE.
Construction Materials Manufacturing: 7 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.1x - 4.5x SDE.
Medical & Chemical Manufacturing: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.5x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Medical Practices
39 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Dental Practices: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Primary & Family Care: 8 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.2x - 3.2x SDE.
Mental & Behavioral Health: 6 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.0x SDE.
Physical Therapy & Rehab: 5 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.0x EBITDA.
Veterinary Medicine: 4 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.
Vision & Eye Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE.
Gas Stations & Convenience
29 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Gas Stations: 20 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Convenience Stores: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 3.5x SDE + Inventory.
Financial & Professional Services
26 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Accounting & Tax Practices: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Insurance Agencies: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 6.0x - 8.0x EBITDA.
Real Estate Brokerages: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.5x - 4.5x SDE.
Home Services
24 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Residential Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.5x - 2.6x SDE.
Commercial Cleaning: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.47x - 4.11x EBITDA.
Property Management: 10 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.5x SDE.
Education & Childcare
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Daycare Centers: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.39x - 3.35x SDE.
Logistics & Transportation
14 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
General Freight Trucking: 14 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.44x - 3.45x SDE.
Wholesale & Distribution
13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Industrial & Construction Supply: 13 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 4.0x SDE.
Energy & Utilities
9 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Propane & Fuel Distribution: 9 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Assets.
Pharmacies & Medical Supply
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Home Infusion: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Compounding Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.5x - 5.5x EBITDA.
Specialty Pharmacies: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 6.5x EBITDA.
Senior Care & Living
7 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Assisted Living Facilities: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 4.0x - 7.0x EBITDA + Real Estate.
Non-Medical Home Care: 3 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 3.0x - 5.0x SDE.
Health & Fitness
6 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Wellness & Recovery Centers: 6 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.
Beauty & Personal Care
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hair Salons: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.25x - 2.34x SDE.
Hospitality & Travel
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Hotels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.6x - 5.1x EBITDA.
Motels: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 1.1x - 2.5x SDE.
Technology & Media
4 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.
Digital Marketing Agencies: 4 employer businesses here. Typical sale multiple: 2.0x - 3.5x SDE.
Working with owners in Sullivan County
Business Advisors of America works with owners who are selling a business in Sullivan County. Contact us to talk about a sale.
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. Many sales take six months or longer from the start of the process to closing.
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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