Question 1

What kind of businesses can be sold on BeTheBoss?

Accepted Answer

Most listings feature established, currently operating businesses across a wide range of industries. We also allow advertising for start-ups, business-related real estate (for sale or lease), and assets from non-operating businesses including equipment and licences. We reserve the right to decline or remove any listing from businesses suspected of illegal, misleading, unethical, or unfair practices, or where advertising laws restrict certain promotion.

Question 2

How does it work?

Accepted Answer

Create your listing through our easy process and add images; you can save and finish later. When you're done, select the advertising package that best suits you and any upgrades, and complete payment. Our team reviews your listing, usually within a business day. Once approved, it goes live automatically and you receive a confirmation email; if it isn't approved you'll be notified.

Question 3

What are the pricing package terms and conditions?

Accepted Answer

Packages are subscriptions with autorenewal at the end of each term. Multi-month packages are billed in one installment on the go-live date and on autorenewal date(s). Plans auto-renew at the end of the selected term, reverting to a month-to-month rate and billing based on the plan you selected. You'll receive a message before the auto-renew date and may unsubscribe from your listing dashboard. You may upgrade to a longer term at the end of your current term.

Question 4

When does my listing term start?

Accepted Answer

Your listing term begins on the day your listing goes live, typically within 1-2 business days after your listing and payment information are submitted. Our team reviews your listing to ensure it meets our advertising standards, and after approval you receive an email confirmation and the listing is published.

Question 5

What happens at the end of my fixed period listing term?

Accepted Answer

Once your initial term ends, your listing continues at your monthly rate, giving ongoing exposure with month-to-month flexibility. When your initial term is completing, you may cancel at any time. If you cancel and later choose to re-list, a new 3, 6, or 12-month listing package will be required.

Question 6

What if I sell the business before the end of the term?

Accepted Answer

Congratulations! Update the listing status in your dashboard right away. You may mark it as sold, in which case it stays visible but marked sold for 10 days, or unpublish it so it's no longer visible immediately. Either way, billing stops at the end of the term, and any remaining term payment is not prorated or returned. If you mark it sold or unpublish by mistake, contact the BeTheBoss.ca team to reinstate it.

Question 7

How should I title my listing and how can I protect my business's identity?

Accepted Answer

Keep the title short and clear with a descriptor or benefit, including the type of business and a detail that creates curiosity and helps you appear in online and AI-powered searches (e.g. 'Upscale Clothing Boutique'). You may reveal as much or as little as you choose; to protect confidentiality, limit location details to the province, use generic images, and keep information general while still giving buyers enough to understand the type of business, broad region, and high-level financials.

Question 8

Are there any additional costs or commissions if I sell my business?

Accepted Answer

No. For listings posted directly by independent owners, we only charge the advertising fees shown in our pricing. BeTheBoss does not charge any commissions should you sell your business. If you choose to work with a broker, brokerage commissions may apply and should be discussed directly with the broker before any agreement.

Question 9

Do you sell my email address?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not! We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. Responses to listings are handled through our platform in a way that helps protect your identity and business confidentiality.

Question 10

If I'm a Franchisor, why can't I advertise my full Franchise Network in the independent business category?

Accepted Answer

Franchise opportunities in this section are specific franchise resale locations: established single-location franchise businesses with existing operations, customers, and brand support, available due to retirement, health, relocation, or other circumstances. If you are a Franchisee and selling a single location, you can advertise in the independent business listing category. Country-wide or regional franchise opportunities require a Franchisor Directory Package rather than a single-location listing. If you have a franchise opportunity to promote, please contact us for a customized quote.

Question 11

What if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

If you have additional questions, please contact us.

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