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Established café
$395,000
Halton Region, ON
- $612K revenue
- 14 seats
- Est. 2011
Buy a business
Skip the startup years.Buy something that works.
Polite Partners matches thoughtful buyers with independent businesses whose owners are ready for their next chapter. Apply once, tell us what you're after, and we'll send you the listings that fit, with the real numbers.
A sample of current listings
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Custom woodworking shop
$640,000
Guelph, ON
- $1.1M revenue
- 5 staff
- Est. 1998
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Auto repair shop
$295,000
Hamilton, ON
- $540K revenue
- 6 staff
- Est. 2007
A sample of what's listed right now. Names, exact locations, and financials are shared after a short application and an NDA.
40+
Active listings, priced from $80K to $2M
68%
Of our buyers are first-time owners
9 in 10
Sellers stay on to help with the handover
4.9
Average rating from buyers and sellers
Everything you need to buywith your eyes open.
Buying a business is a big decision. Our job is to make sure it's an informed one, and to tell you when to walk away.
Vetted listings
Nothing gets listed unseen.
We review the books, the lease, and the story before a business goes on our list. If something doesn't add up, it doesn't get listed.
Due diligence
Plain-English answers.
We walk you through the numbers, the lease, the staff, and the customers, and flag what we'd want to know if it were our money.
Financing
Lenders who get it.
We work with lenders who understand small business acquisitions, and we'll tell you early what's realistic for your budget.
Handover
You're not left alone.
Most sellers stay on for weeks or months after closing. We write that into the deal so day one isn't a guessing game.
Who we work with
Who buys asmall business?People like you.
You don't need an MBA or a family fortune. You need a clear head, some savings, and a willingness to learn a business from the person who built it.
First-time owners
Career changers, parents coming back to work, people who'd rather own a Tuesday than a title. Around two-thirds of the buyers we work with.
Growing operators
Owners adding a second location or a business that complements the one they have. You know the work. We help you find the right fit.
Employee buyouts
The manager who has run the place for years. We help owners and their teams structure a sale that works for both sides.
How buying works
Four steps fromlooking to owning.
From applying to keys, most buyers take three to six months. Financing is usually the slowest step, so we start on it early.
Apply, in about three minutes
Industry, location, budget, and what you want your week to look like. A short form, then a quick call to make sure we've understood.
Week 1
See confidential listings
Sign one NDA and we send you the businesses that fit, with the real numbers, not a teaser.
Weeks 1 to 4
Meet the owner, check the books
Visit the business, meet the person who built it, and go through the financials with your accountant and us.
Months 1 to 3
Make an offer, take the keys
We help you structure the offer and financing, manage the paperwork, and plan a handover with the seller.
Months 2 to 6
Financing
You don't needall the moneytoday.
Most small business purchases combine a down payment, a lender loan, and a seller note, where the owner is paid part of the price over time. We'll help you understand what's realistic before you fall in love with a listing.
- Typical down payment10 to 25%
- Seller financingOn most deals
- Lender decision2 to 4 weeks
Financing snapshot
Established café, Halton Region
- Purchase price
- $395,000
- Down payment (15%)
- $59,250
- Lender loan
- $295,000
- Seller note, paid over 3 years
- $40,750
“We looked at eleven businesses before this one. Polite told us to walk away from three of them. That's when we knew we could trust them.”
- Purchase price$520,000
- Businesses viewed11
- Seller stayed on3 months
Buyer application
See the businesseswe can't show publicly.
Apply once and we'll send you confidential listings that match what you're after, with the real numbers. No fees, no spam, no pressure.
- No buyer fees
- Confidential
- New listings weekly
- Unsubscribe any time
Questions buyers ask first
Do buyers pay a fee?
No. Our success fee is paid by the seller at closing. You'll never receive an invoice from us, and applying costs nothing.
How do I know the numbers are real?
Every listing is backed by financial statements or tax returns we've reviewed before listing. During due diligence you and your accountant see the originals, not a summary.
Can I buy a business in an industry I've never worked in?
Often, yes. A proper handover and a team that stays make up for a lot. We'll tell you honestly where industry experience really matters and where it doesn't.
What does a confidential listing mean?
The business name and address stay hidden until you sign an NDA. That protects the seller's staff and customers, and it keeps the process to serious buyers.
How long does it take to buy?
From applying to keys, most buyers take three to six months. Financing is usually the slowest step, which is why we start on it early.