looking for businesses to buy in IL

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by a searcher from Loyola University Chicago - Quinlan School of Business
in Chicago, IL, USA

1yr ago

looking for businesses to buy in IL

Hi all – I'm actively searching for small businesses to acquire in Illinois, with a focus on owner-operated companies where the current owner is looking for a smooth and thoughtful transition. I'm open to a range of industries but particularly interested in businesses with strong customer relationships, stable cash flow, and opportunities for growth through improved marketing, sales, or operations.

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Stanford University in Chicago, IL, USA

Hey there. Defining the size* and industry** goes a long ways in helping you build a search thesis. A simple prompt into your choice of LLM (read ChatGPOT) can easily help you get a first draft of a search thesis. *Size: Revenue, EBITDA, or Seller's Discretionary Earnings, aka SDE, metrics are helpful-- many solo searchers focus on the <= $2M SDE. A very simple swag at that can also be employee counts since employee counts correlate with revenue (e.g. $200k of revenue per head). **Industry: Defining which industries you like (or more importantly which ones you *do not* like) goes a long ways. Ideally, you'd have a list of NAICS or SIC codes you'd search around. Use the Data Axle feature above to help you narrow that list.

reply by a professional 1yr ago
from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, USA

I'd be interested in hearing more about what you're specifically looking for in a deal. Let me know if you’d like to chat - I’d be happy to help! Please reach me at redacted