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Acquisition Lab (Program / community provider)

Membership includes advisor calls on business days, live deal reviews, a member community, and search resources.

• Interactive · Reading · Live group · Ongoing community · One-time purchase

Keep in mind: You are still deciding whether you want to own a business, or only need introductory material.

BizScout (Program / community provider)

A subscription combining business listings, deal tracking and research features.

• Interactive · Delivery not confirmed · Ongoing payment

Keep in mind: Provider-generated scores and AI summaries are not due diligence. Check current tier, cancellation terms and data coverage.

International Business Brokers Association (Matching network)

A directory of business brokers in the IBBA network.

• At my own pace · Free

Keep in mind: Directory access does not include brokerage. Confirm licensing, client side, fees and fit with each broker.

RedTire (Matching network)

A university program connecting retiring business owners with prospective successors.

• Professional engagement · Free

Keep in mind: Both parties apply; admission, fit and a completed transaction are not guaranteed.

Searchfunder (Program / community provider)

A network of buyers, investors, lenders, brokers, and other professionals, with research and member discussions.

• Monthly membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment
• Annual membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · Ongoing payment
• Lifetime membership · Reading · Interactive · Ongoing community · One-time purchase

Keep in mind: You want a guided course or an advisor accountable for reviewing your purchase.

SuccessionMatching (Matching network)

A matching platform for business owners and prospective successors.

• Ongoing community · Ongoing payment

Keep in mind: A free account is not a paid matching listing. Check annual listing fees, visibility, privacy and participant terms.