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Sullivan County

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.

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

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

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.

Financial & Professional Services

76 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Retail Stores

65 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

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.

Manufacturing

45 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Home Services

40 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Technology & Media

33 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Energy & Utilities

22 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses 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

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.

Financial & Professional Services

76 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Retail Stores

65 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

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.

Manufacturing

45 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Home Services

40 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

Technology & Media

33 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Energy & Utilities

22 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Pharmacies & Medical Supply

13 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Pet Services

5 related employer businesses in Sullivan County.

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.

Read article

March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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March 5, 2026

Business Owners

Buyer Qualification: How We Screen Out the Buyers Who Cannot Close

Most inquiries on a business listing come from people who cannot close. Here is how they get screened out before they see your name or your financials.

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February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

Read article

February 9, 2026

Business Owners

The Confidential Information Memorandum: What Goes In It and Why

The CIM is the document a buyer reads before they decide to spend time on your business. Here is what it has to contain and the mistakes that cost sellers offers.

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