Alberta Business Sale Resource Hub: Guides, Data & Expert Advice
Whether you're thinking about selling your Calgary business next year or five years ahead, these guides and data resources cover every stage — valuation, preparation, financing, finding buyers, and closing. Every article is written specifically for Alberta business owners, with sources you can rely on.
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How to Sell My Business in Calgary: What to Expect from Start to Close
The Calgary-specific guide — who's buying right now, the full process phase by phase, and the local factors that shape your sale. Includes a table of contents and quick-answer FAQ.
Read the guideHow to Sell a Business in Alberta: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
The complete 11-step walkthrough from deciding you're ready through closing day. Covers valuation, preparation, confidential marketing, due diligence, deal structure, and the most common seller mistakes.
Read the guideHow Much Is My Business Worth? A Calgary Business Owner's Guide to Valuation (2026)
SDE vs. EBITDA explained plainly. What multiples Calgary businesses actually sell at. The six factors that move your multiple — and a DIY estimate walkthrough with a worked example.
Read the guideAlberta Business Broker: What One Actually Does (And Why It Matters)
A straight answer on what a broker does at each stage — confidential marketing, buyer screening, negotiation, due diligence, closing — and where a good broker pays for itself many times over.
Read the guideHow to Finance a Business Purchase in Alberta: A Buyer's Guide (2026)
BDC loans, CSBFP, conventional bank financing, and seller financing — how each works, who qualifies, and how to stack them together. Includes a full deal example with DSCR calculation.
Read the guideMore buyer resources on the way
In the meantime, contact Sunbelt Calgary to discuss your acquisition goals, financing capacity, and what businesses are currently available in Alberta.
Talk to usCanadian Small Business Sale Statistics (2026): 52+ Data Points
Canada-first data from CFIB (95,000 businesses), MNP LLP, and BDC combined with IBBA broker survey data, buyer demographics, valuation multiples, and global M&A outlook from Bain, Deloitte, and EY.
Read the articleNorth American Small Business Sale Statistics (2026): 52+ Data Points
US-first data from BizBuySell (50,000+ businesses tracked), IBBA Market Pulse Q3 2025, and a sector-by-sector breakdown covering financial services, technology, services, restaurants, and manufacturing.
Read the articleKey numbers every Alberta seller should know
| Topic | Stat | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian exits | 76% of Canadian owners plan to exit within 10 years — $2 trillion+ in assets at stake | CFIB Succession Report 2023 |
| Succession gap | Only 9% of Canadian owners have a formal succession plan in place | CFIB Succession Report 2023 |
| Valuation multiples | Average SDE multiple across all Main Street sectors: 2.57× | BizBuySell Valuation Multiples DB, Q4 2025 |
| Median sale price | Median North American small business sale price: $350,000 in 2025, up 2% year-over-year | BizBuySell Full-Year 2025 |
| Time on market | Median days on market hit 149 in Q3 2025 — the fastest pace since 2017 | BizBuySell Q3 2025 |
| Who's selling | Baby Boomers represent 59% of current sellers; retirement is the #1 motivation at 42% of transactions | IBBA Market Pulse Q3 2025 |
| Who's buying | 40% of buyers are "corporate refugees" — mid-career professionals seeking business ownership | BizBuySell Q3 2025 |
| Global M&A | Global M&A hit $4.9 trillion in 2025 — second-highest on record; 80%+ of dealmakers expect more in 2026 | Bain 2026 M&A Report; Deloitte n=1,500 |
About this data
Every statistic across these articles is sourced from Tier 1 primary research — named surveys with disclosed methodology, official filings, and large-scale datasets. Key sources include CFIB (95,000+ Canadian businesses), BizBuySell (~50,000 US businesses tracked quarterly), IBBA/M&A Source Market Pulse, Bain & Company, Deloitte (n=1,500), EY-Parthenon, TD Securities, MNP LLP, BDC Canada, and the US SBA Office of Advocacy. All articles are updated quarterly. Spotted an outdated figure? Let us know.
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