Demand is outpacing supply in the small business market, as sellers wait out tough trading conditions while buyer interest is at record levels.

Recent data shows new business listings fell 10 percent in the year ended March, compared to a 10 percent increase in completed sales.

ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small says there's been an uptick in migrants gravitating to smaller businesses - which has left an impact on prices.

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Demand is outpacing supply in the small business market, as sellers wait out tough trading conditions while buyer interest is at record levels.
Recent data shows new business listings fell 10 percent in the year ended March, compared to a 10 percent increase in completed sales.
ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small says there's been an uptick in migrants gravitating to smaller businesses - which has left an impact on prices.
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Chris Small: ABC Business Sales managing director on demand outpacing supply in the small business sphere

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