Blog tagged as Buying a Business

Business-for-sale transaction volume accelerated in the third quarter of 2025, with closed deals reaching 2,599, an 8% increase from Q3 2024 and up 11% compared to Q2 2025. This is according to BizBuySell.

Whether you’re 18 or 65, owning a business is challenging, with no guaranteed path to success. While many factors contribute to a business’s chance of survival, the obstacles and opportunities you face shift as you get older.

Small business acquisitions reached a familiar milestone in the second quarter after growing 5% over the past year and 3% from last quarter, according to BizBuySell's Insight Data, which tracks and analyzes U.S. business-for-sale transaction and sentiment from business owners, buyers, and brokers.

Heading into summer, here's the latest market report from BizBuySell.