BizBuyGuide is an independent resource for people buying, or thinking about buying, a small business — especially the trades businesses at the center of the "buy a boring business" wave. We are not a business broker and not a lender. We do not list businesses for sale, we do not represent sellers, and we do not take a commission on any transaction.
When you're buying a business, almost everyone in the room is paid to get you to close: the listing broker works for the seller, and lenders earn on the loan. First-time buyers need a neutral starting point — what a business is really worth, how to vet it, how SBA financing works, and how to choose an advisor who's actually on your side. That's what we are.
In the interest of transparency: we earn revenue by connecting buyers who request help with the brokers, SBA lenders, and service providers that fit their needs, and through clearly-labeled sponsored listings. Sponsorship never changes our editorial assessments or rankings. A paid placement is always marked, and no one can buy a better review.
Our guides reflect widely-accepted industry practice and are written to be accurate and current. Figures we describe as general ranges, rules of thumb, or estimates are exactly that — starting points to confirm with a professional, not appraisals, valuations, or loan offers. Where we publish original data from our own research, we say so and explain how it was collected. SBA program details change; always verify current rules with a lender or the SBA.
Nothing here is legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Before you buy a business or take on financing, consult qualified professionals.