Long Island is a dense New York market strong in healthcare, services and construction. Every Long Island business listed on ExitToBuy is verified — financials, ownership and SBA-eligibility reviewed — before buyers ever see it, with deals from $250,000 to $25 million.
Long Island is part of the New York market, where demand runs strongest across professional and home services and healthcare and medical practices. Buyers often compare Long Island with nearby Albany, Buffalo, New York City. Lower-middle-market companies change hands as founders retire, relocate or move on.
A listing does not go live on ExitToBuy until its core numbers are checked: reported revenue and earnings, ownership and transferability, and whether the deal is likely to qualify for SBA 7(a) financing. Escrow is part of every transaction, and financing can be arranged inside the deal.
The most-searched Long Island sectors on ExitToBuy include professional and home services, healthcare and medical practices, restaurants and food, financial services and manufacturing. You can browse every Long Island listing by industry, or explore the wider New York market.
How many businesses are for sale in Long Island?
The number changes continuously as sellers and brokers post new listings. Every Long Island business on ExitToBuy has passed verification, so the count you see is live and current.
What does a business in Long Island cost?
ExitToBuy focuses on the $250,000 to $25 million range. Asking prices in Long Island depend on industry, earnings and location, so a small owner-operated business and a larger operation sit far apart on that scale.
Can I finance a Long Island acquisition?
Yes. Many Long Island listings are pre-screened for SBA 7(a) eligibility, and financing can be arranged inside the transaction — usually an SBA-backed loan plus a buyer down payment, and sometimes seller financing.
Which industries are strongest in Long Island?
On ExitToBuy, Long Island's most active sectors include professional and home services, healthcare and medical practices, restaurants and food, financial services — though verified businesses are listed across all industries.