Dix Hills, NY
$179,000
Dix Hills, NY
$179,000
Canton, MI
$300,000
Prince George's County, MD
$300,000
Missouri
$1,190,000
Brown County, WI
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$1,000,000
Saint Louis, MO
$195,000
Pittsburgh, UT
$250,999
St Lucie County, FL
$399,999
Polk County, IA
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Providence County, RI
$600,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$149,000
Rockland County, NY
$350,000
Columbus, OH
$129,000
Colorado
$900,000
Jackson, MS
$550,000
Jason Ward
TruView Business Advisors
Serving Harris County, TX
TruView Business Advisors is a boutique business brokerage and advisory firm based in Houston, Texas, specializing in the confidential sale of Main Street and lower middle market businesses with annual revenues between $3 million and $50 million. We focus on delivering accurate, data-driven valuations and guiding business owners through successful, discreet exits. Selling your business is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. You only get one opportunity to do it right—partnering with an experienced and professional M&A advisor can make all the difference. At TruView Business Advisors, our reputation for excellence is reflected in our industry recognition, including the Better Business Bureau Awards for Excellence – Pinnacle Winner (2023) and Winner of Distinction (2021, 2022, 2024); the M&A Source Executive Club Award (2022, 2023, 2024); and the IBBA Dealmaker and Chairman’s Circle Awards (2022, 2023, 2024). Our process begins with a comprehensive business valuation conducted by a CPA, Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI). We help structure deals and asking prices in a way that maximizes the seller’s after-tax cash proceeds while reflecting the true market value of the business. From valuation through closing, we maintain strict confidentiality while managing the complexities of the transaction with professionalism and care. TruView Business Advisors is more than just one advisor—it’s a collaborative team of specialists, including CPAs, attorneys, valuators, lenders, and marketing professionals. Each engagement is supported by a hand-selected team tailored to the specific needs of the client and the business. We invite you to hear directly from our clients—check out our Google Reviews to see the difference TruView delivers. Let TruView Business Advisors be your trusted partner in achieving a successful, strategic exit.
Fairfield County, CT
$325,000
Pinellas County, FL
$52,500
Indianapolis, IN
$75,000
Maryland
$750,000
Cincinnati, OH
$399,899
Brooksville, FL
$625,000
Green Bay, WI
$1,100,000
Eugene, OR
$599,000
Orlando, FL
$333,000
Fayetteville, OK
$213,900
Saint Louis, MO
$499,000
Woodbridge, VA
$350,000
Brooklyn, NY
$1,900,000
Boise, ID
$200,000
Memphis, NC
$160,000
Charleston County, SC
$400,000
Hamilton, ON
$650,000
Louisiana
$1,175,000
Denver, CO
$449,000
Saint Petersburg, NV
$204,999
Utah
$1,300,000
Dfw, TX
$1,600,000
Dallas, TX
$175,000
Bristol County, MA
$170,000
Bristol County, MA
$450,000
Salt Lake County, UT
$1,300,000
Missouri
$640,000
Pacific, MO
$975,000
Patrick Scheetz
EXP Realty
Serving Arapahoe County, CO
We are an experienced team that has sold many businesses in multiple states and have over 30 years experience. We have also all owned our own many businesses and still do. We have extensive commercial real estate, as well as business brokerage experience and have sold many different types of businesses. When you have to have it done right, call us!
Suffolk County, NY
$99,000
Newport, PA
$159,000
Harrisburg, PA
$159,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ohio
$5,300,000
Canada
Cash Flow: $1,303,628
Chicago, IL
$799,900
Acquisitions of service business are on the rise, and it’s easy to see why. Service businesses provide niche professional support to customers and cover a wide range of industries. The benefits of owning a service business include operational flexibility, high profitability, low overhead costs, minimal inventory and supplies, and the possibility of generating multiple revenue streams. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing service business is that it comes with established credibility in the market.
For those in the market to buy or sell a service business, it’s crucial to gain an understanding of how the market values these businesses, and what average financial performance looks like. To that end, we have aggregated listings data to surface current valuation multiples and typical financials of service businesses.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
5,359 |
Median Asking Price |
$312,338 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$525,724 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$152,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Service Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.43 |
1.50 |
Median |
0.72 |
2.43 |
Upper Quartile |
1.08 |
3.44 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Service Business Valuation Multiples & Financial Benchmarks
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FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a service business?
Prices vary depending on sales volume and financial performance, but the median asking price for a service business in the U.S. is approximately $312,338.
How much do service business owners earn?
These businesses vary in sales volume, but service business owners report median annual sales of $525,724 and annual owner earnings of $152,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a service business?
Valuing a service business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, owner earnings, growth (or decline) trends, and historical stability. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples of service businesses range from 0.43 to 1.08, with the median at 0.72. Earnings multiples range from 1.50 to 3.44, with the median at 2.43. These values indicate that a typical service business may sell for around 0.72 times its annual revenue, and 2.43 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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