Does anybody have experience buying a small business? I’m curious where people look for leads. I assume finding the right small business broker is helpful.

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My aunt is a small business broker, besides being able to connect you two I have basically no experience here

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^second microacquire.

Also recommend bizbuysell for more brick and mortar type

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I'm also interested in knowing if anyone has executed a purchase on Flippa or Shopify Exchange market place - do you even recommend this route?

No experience buying one, but my father just listed his small business through a broker. The broker reached out to his clients and also listed it online. So I assume a good broker would go a long way.
What type of business/industry are you looking to get into?

That’s the link. Mostly works in the southeast US from what I know.

Check out MicroAquire. They have a bit of them. What kind of startup you looking to buy?

I am looking into business brokerage myself. Would love to connect and talk!

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