Your next chapter
starts with the
right business.
Explore a new opportunity or find the next owner for what you’ve built. Bring buyers, sellers and better questions together on Business Market.
Find your next opportunity.
Browse businesses offered for sale.
See what buyers are looking for.
Explore business purchase requests.
A business is more
than an asking price.
Get to know the assets, relationships and everyday operations behind an opportunity. Use these nine areas to organize your questions and documents.
Inventory, equipment & buildings
Know what comes with the business. Review asset lists, equipment condition and the premises before comparing opportunities.
Contracts & documents
Understand the agreements behind day-to-day operations, including leases, supplier relationships and employment arrangements.
Financial statements
Look beyond the asking price. Organize the available financial records so revenue, costs and cash flow can be reviewed together.
Debts & obligations
Identify outstanding commitments and questions about assets, loans or claims to discuss with your professional advisers.
Receivables & payables
See how money moves through the business. Review customer balances, supplier payments and the timing of collections.
Customers & demand
Understand who the business serves, how customers return and whether demand changes throughout the year.
Business reputation
Build a fuller picture from customer feedback, supplier relationships and the way the business is known in its market.
Location & market
Explore the setting: access, logistics, nearby customers and competing businesses. Consider how the location supports operations.
Workplace & operations
Include workplace practices, maintenance and available inspection records in your review of how the business operates.
Make your next move
a considered one.
Start with what you know, ask for the details you need, and build a clearer picture before moving forward.
Explore the SBA business planning guide ↗- 01
Define what fits
Clarify the industry, location and kind of operation you want to explore. Sellers can use buyer requests to understand what prospective owners seek.
- 02
Compare the details
Read the listing carefully. Note what is included, what is missing and what you want to ask about the business and the reason for selling.
- 03
Review before committing
Bring the relevant documents and open questions to qualified legal and accounting advisers as part of your review.
Business Market,
explained.
Where can I find businesses for sale?
Choose “Explore businesses” to open the sale listings. You can then use the available industry and location filters to narrow your search.
What does “Find buyers” show?
It opens business purchase requests: listings from people looking to buy a business. These are separate from businesses offered for sale.
What should I review beyond the listing?
Start with the assets, available financial records, contracts, customer base and operating arrangements. The topic cards above help you organize the questions relevant to an opportunity.