Looking for information on how to purchase an existing business? You can check out what’s currently for sale, or you can come visit and talk to local business owners. Perhaps your future business isn’t listed, but the current owner might be open to selling.

Here are some helpful tips to consider before signing on the dotted line:

http://www.bcbusiness.ca/five-important-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-business

Here are some useful links to see what’s available:

http://saltspringexchange.com/list-category/business-sale/

https://canada.businessforsale.com/search/business-for-sale-salt-spring-island

And info on what’s already here:

http://www.saltspringisland.org/business-listings.htm

https://saltspringmarket.com/salt-spring-island-business-directory/