List Your Business Today on SmallBusinessForSale.ca
No commissions – No intermediaries – No pressure
You create the listing. You stay in control. You make the deal.
Sell a Business in Canada Today!
Why Use SmallBusinessForSale.ca?
Unlike general classifieds or U.S.-focused platforms, SmallBusinessForSale.ca is built specifically for the Canadian market.
Whether you’re listing a café in Vancouver, an eCommerce store in Montreal, or an auto shop in Edmonton, our platform is designed to help you get seen.
Canada-Only Listings
No overseas spam or irrelevant traffic
DIY-Friendly
Easy tools for sellers to create and manage their own listings
No Commission
Simple flat-fee pricing
Local SEO
Optimized by city, province, and industry to get you found
Featured Upgrades Available
Spotlight your business to increase inquiries
We are not a broker, agent, or middleman. We simply give you the tools to get your business in front of qualified Canadian buyers.
Who Should Use This Platform?
Independent business owners who want to manage their own sale
Franchisees reselling a location or territory
Digital entrepreneurs with SaaS, eCommerce, or content businesses
Microbusiness owners and side hustlers with recurring revenue
Brokers, lawyers, or accountants listing businesses on behalf of clients
Whether your business is big or small, online or local, growing or steady — if it’s for sale in Canada, you can list it here.
What Kind of Businesses Can Be Listed?
We welcome a wide range of Canadian business listings, including:
Retail stores and boutiques
Food and beverage (restaurants, cafés, food trucks)
Automotive service businesses
Health, beauty & wellness operations
Trades and services (plumbing, cleaning, landscaping)
Digital businesses (eCommerce, blogs, SaaS)
Franchise locations
Home-based or remote operations
Manufacturing, B2B, and distribution companies
Have a unique business? List it anyway — as long as it’s legal and operating in Canada, you’re good to go.
Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business (Without a Broker)
Here’s how to navigate your business sale entirely through SmallBusinessForSale.ca:
1. Prepare Your Business for Sale
- Clean and accurate financial records (2–3 years ideally)
- Document what’s included in the sale: assets, equipment, branding
- Prepare a summary of operations (who runs what, how it works)
- List key suppliers, customers, and contracts if applicable
- Determine your ideal exit date and transition plan
2. Determine Your Asking Price
- Net profit / EBITDA
- Industry average multiples (e.g., 2–3x profit for small businesses)
- Asset value (equipment, vehicles, IP)
- Cash flow and growth trends
- Market comparables from our directory
3. Create a Powerful Listing on SmallBusinessForSale.ca
- Business name (optional — can be anonymous)
- Location (province/city or full address)
- Business category and type
- Financial summary (revenue, profit, asking price)
- Description (what the business does, why it’s valuable)
- Images, branding, and visual assets
- Seller contact method (email or platform message)
4. Use Tags & Location Filters to Increase Visibility
- Tags: Work From Home, Franchise Resale, Owner Financing, Quick Sale
- Locations: Auto-indexed by province and city
- Business Categories: Retail, Service, Food, Digital, etc.
- Search Filters: Revenue range, cash flow, price, keywords
5. Attract & Respond to Interested Buyers
- Views your listing
- Sends a message
- Requests more info or an NDA
- Makes an offer or wants to schedule a call
6. Negotiate, Close, and Celebrate
- Due diligence
- Agreement terms (asset sale, share sale, transition period)
- Final documentation and payment arrangements
Optional Enhancements to Sell Faster
While the core listing is fully self-managed, we offer optional upgrades:
Featured Listing
Get homepage priority + top position in search
Custom Tags
Highlight key advantages (Franchise, Remote, Low Overhead)
Social Promotion
Reach buyers via targeted posts and groups
Broker Visibility
If you’re a broker, get listed in our Find a Broker section
Multiple Listings
Manage and promote multiple businesses from one dashboard
These options can help you stand out — especially in competitive sectors like food & retail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a broker to sell a business?
Not at all. Our platform is designed for direct owner listings. If you want help, you're welcome to work with your own broker and list through them.
Does SmallBusinessForSale.ca take a commission?
No. We’re a flat-fee directory platform — no commissions or hidden charges.
Can I stay anonymous?
Yes. You can publish a listing without revealing your business name or address until you're ready.
What support do you offer?
We offer listing tools and exposure. We do not provide legal, valuation, or sales advisory services. You remain in full control of your transaction.
Do you verify buyers?
We don't screen buyers ourselves. You manage communication and due diligence, just like you would with any other platform.