Selling your business? Get the straight answers first.

Independent guidance on what your business is worth, how to choose a broker, and how the sale actually works — from a source that doesn't take a commission on your deal.

What's my business worth?

What's my business worth?

How buyers actually value a business, what multiples mean, and a free estimate to get you in the ballpark.

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How to choose a broker

What a business broker does, what they charge, the questions to ask, and how to avoid the wrong one.

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How to sell, step by step

The full process — prep, valuation, listing, buyers, due diligence, closing — and how long each part takes.

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BizSellGuide is independent. We are not a business broker, we do not sell businesses, and we do not take a commission on any sale. Our rankings and guides are never influenced by payment. Where a listing is sponsored, it is clearly labeled and it never changes our editorial assessment.

Why this guide exists

Most owners sell a business once. The people advising them do it every day — and almost everything written about choosing a broker is written by brokers trying to win your listing. This site is the opposite: a neutral, plain-English guide for the seller, with real data instead of sales pitches.

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