Strategic: Larger companies or competitors looking to acquire the business to enter a new market and /or grow their presence in a market they are already part of.
Financial: Competitors in the same sector who believe they can cut costs and improve operating efficiency by merging the businesses.
Private Equity: Investment led businesses seeking high growth business ventures.
Management: Existing management teams buy out the business owner and run the business.
Private Investors: Individuals looking to invest money into a business without running the day to day operations.
Family: A sale or transfer of a business to a family member
Job Buyers: Individuals looking to buy a small business that they can run