# www.batonmarket.com > AI-optimized mirror of www.batonmarket.com containing 53 pages totalling 15,570 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://www.batonmarket.com/. Last updated: 2026-04-26T18:39:16.083Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Sell your business with certainty](/site-root.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience., Book a 15-minute meeting to learn more about selling your business.We look forward to exploring how we can help you and your business! (206 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [baton-beat/the-missing-middle-why-usd5-trillion-in-small-businesses-has-nowhere-to-go.html](/baton-beat/the-missing-middle-why-usd5-trillion-in-small-businesses-has-nowhere-to-go.html) (1 words) - [baton-beat/buyer-seller-expectation-gaps-smb-ma/index.html](/baton-beat/buyer-seller-expectation-gaps-smb-ma/index.html) (1 words) - [Buying a business](/resources/buy/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (236 words) - [The New Buyer Taking Over Small Business M&A in 2026](/baton-beat/whos-buying-small-businesses-2026/index.html): The most active buyer in today's small business market isn't PE-backed; it's the self-funded individual. Here's what the data says about who's buying, what they want, and what it means if you're selling. (1,525 words) - [explore/index.html](/explore/index.html) (1 words) - [baton-beat/tags/under-the-hood/index.html](/baton-beat/tags/under-the-hood/index.html) (1 words) - [Welcome to a better small business marketplace](/baton-beat/welcome-to-explore-and-a-new-small-business-marketplace.html): Zillow empowered us for real estate. Carmax for cars. Now there's a small business marketplace powered by real financial data. Here's how to use it to find your next acquisition or learn how buyers find you (944 words) - [I'm not taking over the family business — but it's going to be OK](/baton-beat/im-not-taking-over-the-family-business/index.html): My parents have owned a small business for most of my life - following a long line of folks who, if we’re being honest, just weren’t built to work for other people. When I was growing up, lots of my friends were “latchkey kids” who went home after school to an empty house because their parents were still at work - but not my sister and me. We got off the school bus every day at my parent’s business, a historic building that was once a train station and general store in central PA where they operated their furniture-making business and art gallery/framing shop. I saw the ups and downs of business ownership and how hard my parents worked every day (and sometimes all night, too) to keep the lights on. (596 words) - [Owning a business](/resources/own/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (222 words) - [How a corporate leader found freedom by acquiring an outdoor design business](/resources/buy/case-study-outdoor-design-business-acquisition-austin.html): Lindsay left corporate life to own Collective Creative Outdoors in Austin. Baton simplified her acquisition, achieving desired freedom. Explore her journey and advice for aspiring buyers. (663 words) - [market/search/index.html](/market/search/index.html) (1 words) - [Introducing Off-Market Profiles: The Future of Private Business Connections](/baton-beat/introducing-private-listings-the-future-of-off-market-business-connections.html): Today, we’re excited to announce our latest product: Off-Market Profiles — a game-changing solution for business owners who may not be actively looking to sell but are open to potential conversations with interested buyers. (700 words) - [Baton Changelog 4: Improved Seller Dashboard and Interested Buyer Count for Owners](/baton-beat/baton-changelog-4/index.html): Improved Seller Dashboard and Interested Buyer Count for Owners (171 words) - [Baton Changelog 5: Off-Market Profiles and Other Improvements](/baton-beat/baton-changelog-4-1/index.html): Baton Changelog: Off-Market Profiles and Other Improvements (528 words) - [Baton Raises $10M Series A to Transform Small Business Sales](/baton-beat/baton-raises-usd10m-series-a-to-transform-small-business-sales.html): With $10 million raised in Series A funding, Baton’s transformative approach to small business sales is set to make a lasting impact. (868 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/baton-beat/tags/where-to-find-us/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (7 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/baton-beat/tags/buyer-case-studies-small-business-success-stories/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (7 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/baton-beat/buyer-case-studies-small-business-success-stories/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (6 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/baton-beat/where-to-find-us/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (6 words) - [Baton Changelog 3: Action items, IOI Wizard, and Buyer profiles and introductions](/baton-beat/baton-changelog-3-1/index.html): Baton Changelog: Action items, IOI Wizard, and Buyer profiles and introductions (287 words) - [100 small business deals in 2 years: why Main Street Summit 2025 is a must-attend event](/baton-beat/insights-main-street-summit-2025-small-business-deals.html): Discover how closing 100 small business deals in 2 years shaped our journey. Learn why Main Street Summit 2025 in Columbia, MO, is the top event for passionate entrepreneurs, actionable insights, and real connections in the SMB space. (456 words) - [about/index.html](/about/index.html) (1 words) - [press/index.html](/press/index.html) (1 words) - [Sell your business with certainty and speed](/sell-your-business/index.html): Learn how to sell your business for free with Baton Market. From appraisals to financing taxes, we guide you every step of the way., Book a 15-minute meeting to learn more about selling your business.We look forward to exploring how we can help you and your business! (784 words) - [States](/market/businesses-for-sale/index.html) (449 words) - [business-sales/index.html](/business-sales/index.html) (1 words) - [The modern way to find and buy businesses for sale](/businesses-for-sale/index.html): Find and buy a business for sale with a single-platform NDA, verified data, and white-glove M&A broker support through diligence & closing. Close business sales 50% faster with 10X success rate. (510 words) - [Baton announces $2.8 M in pre-seed funding](/baton-beat/baton-announces-funding/index.html): NEW YORK —  Jan. 9, 2023 — Baton, a platform working to create a marketplace for small businesses acquisitions—  and in the process, help business owners increase profitability and value — today announced a $2.8M round of pre-seed funding led by Giant Ventures, with participation from Bloomberg Beta, and the founders of Casper, Block Renovation and others. (698 words) - [On Our Minds](/baton-beat/tags/on-our-minds/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (146 words) - [Changelog 6: streamline business sales with Baton with smarter valuations & upgraded tools](/baton-beat/smarter-business-sales-tools/index.html): Discover Baton’s innovative platform for business sales with automated valuations, self-serve upgrades, and dynamic dashboards. Revolutionize your business transition with more innovative tools for efficient transactions. (279 words) - [nda/index.html](/nda/index.html) (1 words) - [careers/index.html](/careers/index.html) (1 words) - [resources/index.html](/resources/index.html) (1 words) - [business-valuation-team/index.html](/business-valuation-team/index.html) (1 words) - [Company News](/baton-beat/tags/company-news/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (92 words) - [Small business buyer case studies with Baton](/buyer-case-studies-small-business-success-stories/index.html): Explore inspiring small business buyer case studies. Discover how entrepreneurs acquire profitable businesses, learn practical strategies, and see why buyers love using Baton—even if they’re still searching for the right acquisition. (437 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/resources/taggroup/where-to-find-us/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (6 words) - [We can‘t find the page.](/resources/taggroup/buyer-case-studies-small-business-success-stories/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (6 words) - [Meet the M&A advisors putting you first](/find-a-business-broker/index.html): US business brokers often leave clients uncertain. See how Baton M&A advisors provide clear, human-focused guidance for better business sale results., Book a 15-minute meeting to learn more about selling your business.We look forward to exploring how we can help you and your business! (456 words) - [PRICING PLANS FOR SELLERS](/pricing/index.html): Baton Market provides free business valuations and charges just 6% compared to the typical 10%-12% business brokers charge to sell your business. Learn more about how to sell a business with Baton., Book a 15-minute meeting to learn more about selling your business.We look forward to exploring how we can help you and your business! (977 words) - [How Erik and Kass Hansen Sold Greenway Painting with Hands-On Support](/resources/own/case-study-painting-business-sale-jackson/index.html): Find out how first-time sellers Erik and Kass Hansen sold their painting business. Get key results, owner advice, and tips for selling a small business. (769 words) - [How Baton Helped AHA! Leadership Sell in 2.5 Months](/resources/own/case-study-professional-services-sale/index.html): Selling a business you built isn't easy. See how Robyn used Baton to successfully sell AHA! Leadership and step away with confidence. (756 words) - [Showcase your business privately to serious buyers](/sell-your-business-privately/index.html): Discover how to sell your business privately with Baton — a confidential and innovative way to explore buyer interest without commitment. (218 words) - [Browse exclusive off-market businesses](/off-market-businesses-for-sale/index.html): Explore exclusive off-market businesses for sale with Baton. Connect securely with sellers, access validated financial details, and discover hidden gems. (323 words) - [How a Tech Executive found a scalable manufacturing business with Baton](/resources/buy/case-study-tech-exec-manufacturing-acquisition/index.html): Joel Ifill used Baton’s platform to acquire a manufacturing business, leveraging its data insights and expert support for a seamless acquisition. (636 words) - [Going on at Baton](/baton-beat/index.html): An inside look at what we’re working on, talking about, and looking forward to. (243 words) - [Meet the Baton Team in Person](/where-to-find-us/index.html): Come meet us in person at these conferences and events! (37 words) - [Business valuation calculators vs. Baton valuations](/business-valuation/index.html): Get a professional business valuation from Baton Market's expert brokers. Sign up today for an accurate quote to maximize your business sale. (175 words) - [Get started with Baton](/market/signup/index.html) (75 words) - [Log in or sign up](/market/login/index.html) (17 words) - [Terms of Use](/terms-of-use/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. (21 words) - [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy/index.html): Explore businesses for sale with Baton Market. Close deals 10X faster than competitors with our modern, dedicated business brokerage experience. 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