Sell My Business Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sell my business on BusinessMart.com?

What does it cost to sell my business online with BusinessMart.com?

How long does it take to sell a business? Should I list my business for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months?

What is a Premier Listing?

I have already purchased a Standard Listing, can I upgrade to a Premier Listing?

Can I advertise my business for sale confidentially?

What information is required to post my business for sale?

Can I update or change my listing after it is submitted to your site?

How long does it take for my business for sale ad to be displayed on your website?

How will interested buyers contact me?

Will I be able to view how many people viewed my ad?


-How do I sell my business on BusinessMart.com?
1.) Click on "Sell My Business." 2.) Decide if you would like to list your business for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months. 3.) Click on "Place Ad Now." 4. ) Fill out all the required information including a username and password 5.) Once your order is complete you can click on the "Login" button and start to post your business for sale listing.

- What does it cost to sell my business online with BusinessMart.com?
BusinessMart.com charges a one time fee to list your business for sale. Prices range from $20.99 per month for a 12 Month Listing to $35.99 for a 3 Month Listing. There are NO commissions, NO ongoing fees and all of your information is CONFIDENTIAL. You pay one price to list your business for sale. For more info on prices click here.

- How long does it take to sell a business? Should I list my business for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months?
The industry standard is 6-8 months to sell a small business. We have seen some businesses sell in the first 2 months. For the best value we suggest listing your business for 6 or 12 months.

- What is a Premier Listing?
A Premier Listing is a business for sale listing that receives maximum exposure on BusinessMart.com. Your listing will always be bolded, highlighted in blue and be above all of our standard listings. Premier Listings often receive 3 times the amount of leads as a standard listing.

- I have already purchased a Standard Listing, can I upgrade to a Premier Listing?
Yes. Login to your account and click on "Make Premier" next to your listing.

- Can I advertise my business for sale confidentially?
Yes. You are not required to disclose the name of your business, the location, your name or any other confidential information. Interested buyers will contact you through an online form. You will only receive phone calls from interested buyers if you choose to display a phone number. Your company name is never displayed anywhere on the website unless you choose to disclose it.

- What information is required to post my business for sale?
The following information is required to list your business for sale: Title of Ad, Business Category and Business Summary. You may choose to not disclose your location but it is not recommended. If you choose "Undisclosed" as your location you will limit the amount of leads from interested buyers.

- Can I update or change my listing after it is submitted to your site?
Yes! You can login to your account as often as you would like to make changes to your business for sale listing.

- How long does it take for my business for sale ad to be displayed on your website?
Once you have submitted your business for sale listing it will be displayed in our search results immediately.

- How will interested buyers contact me?
Interested buyers will send messages through our system and they will be sent directly to the email address you have on file with us. If you decide to disclose your telephone number interested buyers may call you as well.

- Will I be able to view how many people viewed my ad?
Yes. We have an advanced stats system that allows you to login at any time and view weekly stats. You can view 1. ) How many times your ad was displayed in the search results 2. ) How many people clicked on your ad and viewed it 3. ) How many email inquiries you received.

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