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Frequently Asked Questions: Streamlined Search FAQ

BizBuySell has released an easier way to search for and find business opportunities. This user guide explains how searching has changed and how you can take advantage of the new feature to help you find the right business.


What is Streamlined Search?

Streamlined Search is a modern and intuitive way to search on BizBuySell.com. Instead of relying on lengthy drop-down lists, users can now type-in locations and business industries. Searchers can also view and filter multiple listing types (e.g. Established Businesses, Asset Sales, Real Estate, Start-ups) from a single search and result set, allowing you to quickly identify what you are looking for.


How do I search for businesses from the Home Page?

From the Home Page, begin by entering a State, County, or City and/or select the desired Industry in the location Filter and select “Search”. Note: You will be able to refine your search to include multiple locations and industries once you are on the Search Results page.


How do I add more filters to my search?

From any Search Results page, refine your search by entering your criteria into the fields in the Search Bar located at the top of the page. Location selection allows you to select up to four of the same location levels (e.g. City, County, or State). You can also type or select up to four Industries at a time. For a more advanced search, choose “More Filters” to access additional details such as Gross Revenue, Cash Flow, and listings with Real Estate.



Can I search without a location?

Yes, widen your search results by clearing your location selections, or click the “Clear” button to remove all your filters.



Can I combine State, City, and County in my Location search?

Different location levels may not be combined at this time. If you have selected a State, and then select a County, the State will be replaced by the County in the location filter. You can search up to four cities at a time, or four counties, or four states.


Can I search multiple Industries?

Yes, you can select up to four Industries at a time. You can add additional Industry tags from the Popular Industries or More Industries lists, or search for others by typing an industry name to find more specific ones.



Is my search limited to the Popular and More Industries lists under the Industry filter?

No. In addition to these commonly searched top-level industries, you may type in a more specific selection, e.g., “Thai Restaurants”, to narrow your search to specific Industry sub-categories.



Are there additional Industries to choose from besides what is in the drop down?

Yes, our taxonomy has over 150 Industries you may search for by typing them in to the Industry search field. A complete list of all searchable industries is included at the bottom of this page. You can also choose from an abbreviated list under “More Industries” under the Industry filter.


Sometimes when I search for and select an industry, it doesn’t appear within the Industry tags. Why?

If you have selected a top level industry (for example, Restaurants and Food), and then attempt to select a sub-category Industry within that top-level Industry (for example, Thai Restaurants), the sub-category Industry tag is not added since the top-level Industry already includes those listings. To search more specifically, remove the top-level Industry tag.


What are listing types?

Listing types allow you to narrow your search to Established Businesses (on-going operations), Asset Sales (closed businesses or equipment), Real Estate, and Start-up Businesses.


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