BizBuySell Q1 2025 Insight Report: What It Means for Searchers

BizBuySell just released its Q1 2025 Insight Report, and it contains several notable trends for anyone pursuing a small business acquisition. Key takeaways: - Overall deal volume is up: 2,368 businesses were sold in Q1, a 2% increase from Q4 2024. - Monthly fluctuations: January was particularly strong, but deal activity dropped in February (-5%) and March (-2%) due to uncertainty around new tariffs and rising costs. - Manufacturing leads the way: Median sale prices in this sector surged 54%, driven by reshoring and demand for domestic production. - Deals are taking longer: The median time on market increased to 198 days, up 15% year-over-year. - AI adoption is rising: 35% of small business owners are now using AI—mainly for marketing, analytics, and customer service. - Premiums for strong financials: Buyers continue to pay more for businesses with clean books, margin stability, and growth potential. Full report here: https://www.bizbuysell.com/insight-report If you’re starting your search, prepping for due diligence, or actively negotiating a deal, these trends are worth considering, especially around timeline expectations and how economic policy might impact your target sector. At DueDilio, we help buyers build the right M&A deal team—connecting you with vetted providers for deal sourcing, QofE, legal, advisory, due diligence, and more. https://www.duedilio.com