With its booming tech industry and large pool of highly educated employees, Massachusetts provides a nurturing business environment for companies of all kinds. And one of the easiest ways to start doing business in Massachusetts is to buy part of a franchise or another existing business. The Exchange Marketplace offers businesses for sale by owner in a large variety of industries, with a heavy focus on retail stores and wholesale businesses. You can even find a selection of service-based businesses for sale in fields like graphic design and social media marketing. All of the businesses listed for sale on the Exchange Marketplace come with fully functional ecommerce websites. This means you can buy your business, customize your shop, and start selling with nothing more than an internet connection, some money to invest, and a little bit of time. You don't need to live in Massachusetts, or even to visit the state. We do recommend local purchases when possible, as this gives you the opportunity to meet with the current owner and verify the quality of any existing stock before you make an investment.