A recent survey from BizBuySell.com had some very interesting stats about business buyers in 2011:
- 75% stated that they were looking for businesses priced under $500,000.
- 33% of those searching the web site for businesses were 18 to 34 years old; 42% were 35 to 49 years old and 21% were 50 years old plus.
- 43% were female, 57% male.
- 45% had previously purchased a business and 48% currently own a business.
- When asked what type of business they were interested in and instructed to check any that apply, the results were as follows:
- Established Business 93%
- Pre-Owned Franchise 28%
- New Franchise 17%
- Start-up/Website 17%
