We Buy Small Businesses

Succession Solutions for Independent Owners

A word from our founder

Are you thinking about retiring?

Thinking about retiring, but don’t have a succession plan? Maybe your children aren’t interested in taking over the business. Maybe they have their own careers. Maybe this just isn’t the right fit for them.

You know your business inside and out. You know what it takes to keep it running. But finding the right buyer who understands what you’ve built and will make sure you have enough to enjoy life, that’s the challenge every retiring business owner faces.

We Buy Small Businesses From Retiring Owners

At Catan Strategy Group, we specialize in buying small businesses from owners approaching retirement who don’t have access to traditional SBA financing. We’re not business brokers: we’re the actual buyer. We don’t flip businesses or cut costs. We place committed operators who earn ownership through performance, people who will protect your legacy and take care of your team.

This is more than a business sale. It’s a retirement transition plan that honors what you built, secures your financial future, and creates the next generation of business owners.

How to Sell Your Business Without a Broker

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We Are the Direct Buyer (No Business Brokers)

No business brokers. No buyer matching. No endless showings. We’re the direct buyer, which means faster closings (8-12 weeks instead of 16-24 weeks) and certainty from day one. You know exactly who you’re selling to.

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Business Succession Planning With an Operator Partner

We place a committed operator who will run the business day-to-day. This isn’t a hired manager: it’s someone who earns up to 20% ownership over three years through performance. They have real skin in the game and a real stake in protecting your legacy.

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Business Acquisition Without SBA Loan Requirements

When traditional SBA loans don’t work, we structure deals with our own capital, seller financing, and asset-based loans to make the deal happen. You get the retirement income you deserve, and the business gets the investment it needs to thrive.

Common Questions from Retiring Business Owners

What if my kids don't want to take over the business?

This is more common than you think. Your children have their own careers and paths. We specialize in helping business owners who don’t have family succession options. We place committed operators who earn ownership through performance.

Can I sell my business without SBA financing?

Yes. We use creative financing, including our own capital, seller financing, and asset-based loans. Many small businesses don’t qualify for traditional SBA loans, which is exactly why we created this program.

How long does it take to sell my small business?

Our typical timeline is 10-14 weeks from initial conversation to closing. That’s faster than traditional business brokers (16-24 weeks) because we’re the direct buyer, not a matchmaker.

What types of businesses do you buy?

We focus on established service businesses with $80K – $250K in Seller’s Discretionary Income: laundromats, HVAC companies, plumbing services, pest control routes, storage facilities, beauty supply shops, landscaping companies, and dance studios in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

Ready to Plan Your Business Exit and Retirement?

You didn’t build this business to see it disappear or fall into the wrong hands. Let’s have a real conversation about your business exit strategy: no pressure, no games, just honest talk about selling your business and planning your retirement.