How much does it cost to list a business for sale?

Free on Venturα. Traditional brokers charge 8–12% of sale price.

How long does it take to sell a small business?

6–9 months on average from listing to close for well-prepared businesses.

Selling your business well takes 6–12 months of prep. Rushing costs you 20–40% of the sale price. Here's how to list correctly.

Three years of tax returns and P&L, add-backs clearly documented.

Buyers pay for SDE (seller's discretionary earnings) — the cleaner the number, the higher the multiple.

Most main-street businesses trade at 2–4× SDE. Restaurants: 1.5–3×. Franchises: 2.5–4×.

Get a broker or independent valuation — asking prices set anchors, and wrong anchors kill deals.

Blind listings (industry, revenue range, city — not the name) protect employees and customers.

Venturα's marketplace lets you list without exposing your identity until a serious buyer signs an NDA.

Require proof of funds and SBA pre-qualification before sharing detailed financials.

Expect 60–120 days from LOI to close. Plan a 30-day post-close transition.

How much does it cost to list a business for sale?: Free on Venturα. Traditional brokers charge 8–12% of sale price.
How long does it take to sell a small business?: 6–9 months on average from listing to close for well-prepared businesses.

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