Buying a Business

Buy a business or start a business? It’s a common question. Buying a business often makes, well, good business sense. Imagine Kootenay is here to help buyers find what they are looking for in a business purchase.

The benefits of buying an existing business in the Kootenays are many.

  • Existing businesses are more likely to succeed than start ups
  • They have an established customer base
  • They have history in the community and are a known entity
  • The cash flow of an established business may improve your chances of getting the financing you want to purchase the business
  • The business owner may help with financing
  • The seller may help train the buyer to run the business or mentor the new owner and improve the chances for continued success

You’ll know it’s the right business match for you if it fits your lifestyle, interests, skill set and your financial criteria.

There are more than 16,000 small businesses in the Kootenay region. We’re sure you can find the one for you.

Current Investment Opportunities

Find your dream opportunity

Our Imagine Kootenay database provides the most up-to-date investment information in the Kootenay region.

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