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Find a business that fits the life you want.

Tell SMB what you want to own, where, and what you can spend. It searches businesses for sale and ones that haven’t listed, then helps you check them before you buy.

See what fits, listed or not.

Ask in your own words. SMB shows businesses listed for sale and ones that haven’t listed, and tells you which is which. Nothing goes to a seller until you say so.

  • Find HVAC or plumbing businesses near Indianapolis under $750K.
  • What can I buy with $150K down?
  • GmailAsk the seller for 3 years of profit and loss.
  • QuickBooksDo the sales match the bank deposits?
  • Google DrivePut the seller’s files in one folder.
  • Which of these could I run in about 30 hours a week?
  • Show me coffee shops in Ohio under $500K.
  • Find similar businesses that haven’t listed.
  • GmailDraft my questions for the seller.
  • Compare these three on cash flow, not just price.
  • Ask Jamie to look at the numbers.
  • What would the loan payment be each month?

Works with QuickBooks, Gmail, Google Drive and the other apps you already use.

Know what you’re buying before you offer.

  • Compare what matters to you

    Line up what each business earns, how much the owner works and what comes with it. The asking price is only the start.

  • Ask the seller the right questions

    SMB drafts your questions for the seller and keeps what they send in one place, so you and your accountant can check the numbers together.

  • Know the numbers before you offer

    See how much cash you’d put down, what a loan could cost each month and whether the business earns enough to cover it. A lender sets the actual terms.

    How much business can you afford?

Questions buyers ask.

How do I buy a small business?

Start with what you want to own, where, and what you can spend. Compare businesses on what they earn, not just the asking price. Then ask the seller for records, have an accountant check them and line up the money before you make an offer.

Is every business on SMB for sale?

No. SMB shows businesses listed for sale and businesses that haven’t listed. A business that hasn’t listed isn’t offering to sell, so check with the owner or their broker first.

Does the asking price tell me what a business is worth?

No. It’s what the seller hopes to get, not an appraisal or the final price. Look at what the business earns and what comes with it, then check the numbers with your accountant.

How much business can I afford?

It depends on your cash, what a lender will offer and what the business earns. The business has to cover its loan payments and still pay you. Talk to a lender early, before you fall for a business.

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What is a seller note?

It’s when the seller lets you pay part of the price over time, after the sale. Not every seller will agree, and the terms are up to the two of you. Don’t count on it to cover the whole price.

What if I’m thinking about a franchise?

Opening a new franchise and buying one that’s already running are different decisions. Start with the costs, what you’d commit to and the business you’d actually own.

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