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Consulting Services Businesses for Sale

The deals that tend to work out best share two traits: a healthy share of revenue on recurring retainers and client relationships that live with the team, not just the owner.

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Labor Consultant Company

Provides full-service labor and employee relations consulting, leadership training, diversity programs, audits, and HR consulting to educate workers on unionization downsides and sustain employer-employee relationships.
Price$5.8M
Revenue$4.2M
EBITDA$1.3M

Vendor Management Company

Provides vendor management services for multi-location mid-to-large enterprises, including document management, bill auditing and billing optimization, plus ongoing invoice and contract reviews to reduce costs and mitigate risk
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1M
SDE$399.5K

Marketing Analytics Platform Provider

Offers a full-stack marketing analytics platform with omnichannel media attribution, optimization services, data-driven SaaS tools, and consulting services for strategic media budget allocation and improved ROI for mid-to-large enterprises in various industries.
Price$6M
Revenue$1.3M
EBITDA$988K

Full Service Marketing Agency

Operates as a full-service marketing agency offering web design, social media management, video production, email marketing, and SEO, catering to mid-sized companies such as nonprofits and legal firms with a mix of recurring and project-based revenue streams.
Price$600K
Revenue$653.8K
EBITDA$175.2K

Software Solutions for the Advisor, Consultancy, and SMB Markets

Publishes software solutions and education courses for business advisors, exit planners, and SMB markets, serving over 60,000 SMEs and 10,000 advisors and consultants across 55 countries.
Price$2M
Revenue$878.5K
EBITDA$168.8K

Geotechnical Engineering Business

Specializes in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and special inspection services, operating an in-house AASHTO-accredited laboratory and serving a diverse range of B2B clients including developers and municipalities.
Price$2.9M
Revenue$3M
SDE$892.1K

Educational Consulting Business

Provides educational development, engagement, and support services to educators, students, and educational organizations, with a focus on strategic planning and workshops to enhance school culture.
Price-
Revenue$6.2M
SDE$2.7M

Remote Workforce Staffing Firm

Specializes in data strategy, business intelligence, analytics, and AI-driven solutions, providing workforce placement and staffing support services to companies with data and IT needs.
Price$1.1M
Revenue$1.3M
SDE$292.7K

Technology Solutions Provider

Provides mission critical technology solutions, process integration, and training for major government agencies, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, aerospace operations, and simulation-based training, with recurring revenue from long-term contracts.
Price$4M
Revenue$4.8M
EBITDA$729.8K

Lab Auditing and Data Validation Company

Provides laboratory oversight, quality assurance, auditing services, and third-party data validation of environmental/analytical chemistry methods for government contractors and Native American pueblos.
Price$300K
Revenue$419.7K
EBITDA$95.8K

Forensic Training & Consulting Services

Offers online, self-paced forensic science courses and specialized consulting services for law enforcement, legal, and forensic fields to clients across the United States and internationally.
Price$90K
Revenue$70.6K
EBITDA$46K

Web Development and Design Firm

Provides digital strategy, web design, and enterprise-level WordPress development with a portfolio including large enterprises and institutions, and generates 35% recurring monthly revenue.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$2.2M
EBITDA$226.9K

Federal & Industrial Environmental Consulting Firm

Provides project management, site assessments, feasibility studies, remediation engineering, and regulatory compliance services to address soil and groundwater contamination for federal government agencies and private commercial clients.
Price$6M
Revenue$11.9M
SDE$1.2M

Aerospace Engineering Consulting Firm

Provides consulting services in structural analysis, fatigue and damage tolerance analysis, and FAA certification for aerospace customers.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$523.9K

Environmental Consulting Services Business

Provides environmental consulting services specializing in petroleum and chemical assessment, groundwater services, water resource consulting, and regulatory support for governmental agencies and private entities in Florida.
Price$5M
Revenue$5.8M
SDE$1.1M

Consulting Business

Offers consulting and staffing services to enhance performance by navigating challenges, streamlining operations, and driving transformation for organizations across various sectors.
Price$3.8M
Revenue$3.3M
SDE$768.3K

Engineering / Environmental Consulting Firm

Provides multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting services, including project development, construction testing, special inspections, geotechnical analysis, environmental remediation, and regulatory compliance assistance for developers, architects, contractors, and industrial facilities.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$4.6M
EBITDA$484K

Digital Forensics Firm

Provides digital forensics, electronic evidence analysis, accident reconstruction forensics, data recovery, and expert witness testimony with courtroom presentations and forensically accurate video recreations for legal and investigative clients
Price$325K
Revenue$269.8K
EBITDA$135.3K

Environmental Compliance Services / GIS Firm

Provides professional services in archaeology, architectural history, and geographic information systems, focusing on cultural resource management, environmental compliance, mapping, data analysis, 3D modeling, and historic structure documentation for government agencies, private enterprises, and contract teams.
Price$6.2M
Revenue$2.8M
EBITDA$1.2M

Renewable Energy Engineering Services

Offers engineering services for solar installers and developers, ranging from residential to utility-grade photovoltaic projects with revenue generated per project and recurring income from ongoing partnerships.
Price-
Revenue$1.2M
EBITDA$800K

Boutique Branding and Marketing Strategy Agency

Delivers brand strategy and full-service marketing support, including market research, advertising, licensing, business incubation, and design, for high-profile consumer brands through project and recurring engagements
Price$6.5M
Revenue$1.3M
EBITDA$584.5K

Leadership Consulting Business

Provides research-driven leadership consulting, executive coaching, and culture and talent optimization programs for organizations of all sizes, with primarily project-based fees plus annual assessment subscriptions
Price$3.5M
Revenue$3.2M
SDE$640K

Aviation Consultant & Industry Newsletter Provider

Provides aviation consultancy services and a subscription-based blog for major aerospace providers, aircraft and engine OEMs, and industry suppliers.
Price$500K
Revenue$500K
EBITDA$440K

Sustainable Engineering Business

Specializes in sustainable engineering solutions for optimizing industrial processes, focusing on environmental and industrial wastewater treatment systems.
Price$3M
Revenue$1.6M
EBITDA$336K

Environmental Risk Management and Consulting Services

Provides custom environmental consulting, risk management, testing and remediation services, including brownfield consulting, grants support, site assessments, compliance and stormwater management for organizations on a project basis
Price-
Revenue$8.1M
SDE$1.4M
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Client Concentration

Worth understanding what percentage of revenue comes from the top three clients. If one client represents more than 25% of revenue, that's something you'd want to get comfortable with and model out before making an offer. On the flip side, firms with five or more clients each under 15% of revenue give you real resilience during the ownership transition.

Retainer vs. Project Revenue

This is one of the most exciting things to dig into. Ask the seller to break out how much revenue comes from recurring monthly or annual retainers versus one-time project work. Retainer revenue is worth significantly more because it's predictable. A firm doing $500K/year where 60% is retainer-based gives you a very different cash flow profile than one doing the same revenue on pure project work.

Client Relationship Depth

Find out who actually talks to clients week to week. If every major client relationship runs through the owner, that means more transition work for you and some client risk you'll want to get comfortable with before closing. Ask to see the org chart, client assignments, and whether any consultants have been with the firm for five or more years. Long-tenured consultants who own client relationships are a great signal that revenue will hold through the transition.

Backlog and Pipeline Visibility

Ask for a list of signed work orders or contracts and a pipeline report showing upcoming project starts. A firm that can show you two quarters of confirmed backlog gives you real confidence in year-one cash flow under new ownership. If the pipeline is more conversational than contractual, that's worth factoring into how you think about risk and pricing.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2-4x

SDE

Owner-operated, project-heavy revenue

4-8x

EBITDA

Management team in place, strong retainer base

Where a consulting firm lands in that range tends to come down to how much revenue is recurring and how independently the team can run without the owner in the room.

What drives a premium

Majority of revenue from signed monthly or annual retainer agreements

Senior consultants with five-plus years of tenure managing client relationships independently

Revenue spread across ten or more clients with no single client above 20%

Documented proprietary methodology, frameworks, or tools that define the firm's specialty

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FAQ

Consulting Services Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a consulting business?

Three things tend to matter most: recurring retainer revenue, client relationships spread across the team rather than concentrated with the owner, and consultant tenure. Ask for a breakdown of retainer versus project revenue, a list of clients with their tenure and assigned consultant, and any signed contracts or backlog. Browse consulting businesses for sale on Rejigg to see how these firms are positioned by sellers.

How much does a consulting business cost?

Most consulting businesses sell for 2 to 8 times their annual profit. Owner-operated firms with mostly project work tend to sell in the 2 to 4x range, while firms with a management team and strong recurring retainer revenue can reach 4 to 8x. Run your financing through the SBA loan calculator to see what monthly payments might look like at different price points.

How do I evaluate a consulting business before buying?

Start with the revenue breakdown: ask what percentage is recurring retainer versus one-time project work. Then look at client concentration, consultant tenure, and whether clients have renewal history. Request the last three years of financials and a current client list with revenue by account. The questions worth spending the most time on are who owns each client relationship and how those relationships would hold up through a transition.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a consulting business?

Some good ones to start with: What percentage of revenue is on retainer versus project work? Who manages each major client relationship? Have any clients been informed of the potential sale? What is the average client tenure? Are there signed contracts or statements of work in place for the next 6 months? What would it take for the top three clients to leave? These questions help you understand the real shape of the business before you're too far into the process.

Where can I find consulting businesses for sale?

Rejigg is built specifically for buying and selling professional services businesses, including consulting firms. You can browse consulting businesses for sale on Rejigg, message sellers directly, and review financials in a secure deal room.

How do I handle transition risk when buying a consulting firm?

Earn-outs are common in consulting acquisitions for good reason. A typical structure ties 15 to 30% of the purchase price to client retention and revenue targets over the first 12 to 24 months after close. This keeps incentives aligned for both sides. It's also worth planning for a transition period where the seller introduces you to clients and stays involved on key accounts, typically 6 to 12 months.

Does it matter if a consulting firm has proprietary methodologies or tools?

It's worth paying attention to for a couple of reasons. Documented methodologies make it easier to train new consultants and maintain quality after you take over. Proprietary tools or software that clients rely on create switching costs that naturally reduce churn risk. Ask whether the firm's approach is documented in writing, whether clients have been trained on any proprietary tools, and whether those tools are owned by the business or dependent on external vendors.