How to find the best wholesale businesses for sale in Canada

Like all other professionals, wholesale distributors across North America have been heavily impacted by the pandemic. However, the industry as a whole is quickly recuperating.

In May 2022, sales among B2C and B2B distributors in Canada rose by 1.6%, reaching $81.1 billion. Some of the top performers included food, beverage, and tobacco distributors and equipment, machinery and supplies distributors.

Of course, that doesn't mean you should limit yourself to these sectors only if you're interested in entering wholesale. You can find success as a wholesaler of apparel, a direct importer of dental office supplies, janitorial supplies, or even agricultural products.

The first step is determining whether you'd be better off starting from scratch or investing in existing popular businesses in the industry.

If you have previous experience working in the wholesale sector or with interrelated companies and understand everything that goes into establishing a strong foothold in the industry, you might enjoy starting from the ground up.

Being in charge from day one allows you to establish exactly the kind of reputation you want, build a name for yourself, and enjoy unique accomplishments.

However, it would be challenging and expensive, without a doubt. You'd need to invest in new heavy equipment, buy an entire fleet of vehicles, find and hire a knowledgeable workforce, build relationships with manufacturers and retailers, and more.

You'd likely have to spend $250K–$500K or more to get started.

Your second option is buying a turnkey business in the industry. As a general rule of thumb, it's much easier, not to mention cheaper, to take over a longstanding business than to try and penetrate the market by yourself.

An existing wholesale business for sale in Canada is typically well-equipped. It comes with real property, a full inventory for sale, pre-set day-to-day operations, and, most importantly, loyal customers.

Depending on the business you buy, it might also have a full team of professionals who can continue working with you and help you identify the best growth opportunities.

Of course, the key is finding a wholesale business that meets all your needs.

That's where FindBusinesses4Sale comes in handy.

FindBusinesses4Sale is a free marketplace where buyers and sellers can get in touch with each other and find opportunities that suit them both.

The platform has a vast database of thousands of business listings across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and other Canadian provinces. Sellers must provide detailed business descriptions and include as much information as possible, making it easier for you to discern whether a business checks all your boxes.

As a buyer on Find Businesses4Sale, you can join the marketplace for free and start going through the listings as soon as you register.

You'll gain access to advanced features that will make your search for wholesale businesses for sale in Canada significantly easier.

If it's your first time investing in an established business, you can go through the complimentary buyer's guide to learn how to approach this complicated process. Once you're ready to see what's out there, you can personalize your search criteria and start looking only for businesses that meet your needs.

Search for wholesale businesses for sale by region, browsing solely through listings in the Toronto area or Quebec city area, for instance. Set up annual revenue or annual cashflow criteria, look for relocatable businesses, or go through franchise resales. 

You can even set up custom email alerts to receive a notification when a new wholesale opportunity that meets your search criteria gets published. Additionally, get notified whenever a listing you're interested in receives a price reduction.

FindBusinesses4Sale connects you with the top sellers of wholesale businesses in Canada. You can use the platform to contact the sellers directly, request any additional details you need, and close a deal in no time.

Join our growing community and find a wholesale business for sale in Canada that meets all your expectations.