18
YEARS
600+
IN OUR NETWORK
5
STATES COVERED
100%
CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS
TWO WAYS WE CAN HELP
Ready to buy or sell a New England Business?
Whether you've spent years building something and want to exit on your terms, or you're looking for a proven business to acquire — we know this market.
Sell Your Business
Get a confidential valuation and let us market your business to qualified buyers — no upfront cost, no obligation.
✓ Free confidential business valuation
✓ Professional marketing to qualified buyers
✓ No upfront cost — success fee only
✓ Sub-$1M and $1M+ transactions handled
✓ Full confidentiality throughout
Buy a Business
Register as a buyer and get access to confidential listings across New England that match your goals and budget.
✓ Off-market and listed opportunities
✓ Pre-screened businesses with verified financials
✓ Support from intake to closing
✓ SBA financing guidance available
✓ All industries — Main Street to mid-market
HOW IT WORKS
Simple. Confidential. Effective.
1
Confidential consultation
We talk through your goals, timeline, and what your business is worth. No obligation, no pressure.
2
Valuation & strategy
We prepare a professional analysis and recommend a list price backed by real market data.
3
Marketing to buyers
Your business is marketed confidentially — targeted ads, our buyer network, and national listing platforms.
4
Close with confidence
We guide you through offers, due diligence, and closing. You only pay when your business sells.
"I've watched many New England business owners walk away from significant value — not because their business wasn't worth it, but because no one helped them prepare for the exit."
Neil Burtt— Founder, You Promote LLC
After 18 years running Sprout for Business, a web design and digital marketing agency serving 600+ New England companies, Neil has watched the full lifecycle of small business ownership play out firsthand. His clients built great businesses. He helped them grow. Now, You Promote exists to help them exit — with dignity, strategy, and maximum value.
FROM THE BLOG
Insights For New England Business Owners
Practical advice on exits, valuations, succession, and what it really takes to sell a business for maximum value.
