Business Sale Multiples by Industry (2026)
Business Sale Multiples by Industry (2026) A million dollars of profit sells for 5.5 to 7 times in a plumbing
Selling Your Business
A broker takes 5% to 12%, which is $50,000 to $120,000 on a $1 million sale, and locks you in for 6 to 12 months. These guides cover what your business is worth, what brokers actually charge, the six routes to a buyer, and how to run a sale yourself. Every figure is sourced. List your business free.
Unsolicited Offer to Buy Your Business: What to Do (2026)
Unsolicited Offer to Buy Your Business: What to Do (2026) Do not give them a number. Most small businesses sell
What Is My Business Worth? (2026)
What Is My Business Worth? (2026) Most small businesses sell for 2 to 3 times annual profit. Above about $2
Where to Sell My Business (2026)
Where to Sell My Business (2026) Four places: a listing site, a broker, a buyer-matching service, or straight to someone
How to Sell Your Business Off Market (2026)
How to Sell Your Business Off Market (2026) An off-market sale means your business never appears on a listing site.
Business Broker Alternatives: 6 Ways to Sell in 2026
Business Broker Alternatives: 6 Ways to Sell in 2026 There are six realistic alternatives to a business broker. Four of
How Much Do Business Brokers Charge? (2026)
How Much Do Business Brokers Charge? (2026) Business brokers charge 8% to 12% of the sale price on deals under
How to Sell Your Business Without a Broker (2026)
How to Sell Your Business Without a Broker (2026) A business broker charges 5% to 12% of your sale price.