Reasons why a Small Business would be against ETA?

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May 04, 2026

by a searcher from Brigham Young University in West Salem, OH, USA

I reached out to this small business listing last week. The broker had some pretty heavy buyer documentation requirements upfront. Is there a reason why a business of this size would limit their pool of buyers? Is it do not lending snags that this would not qualify for an SBA loan?
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Reply by an intermediary
from The University of Michigan in Bonita Springs, FL, USA
My guess is the broker is doing unqualified buyers a favor. As someone with metal stamping experience, an owner-operated metal stamping business isn't something just anyone can walk into and be successful. The seller is likely looking for a buyer who offers him a reasonably quick out -- and is not looking for a long-term teaching job.
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Reply by an intermediary
from Harvard University in Los Angeles, CA, USA
@redacted‌-thanks for the mention. All good answers. Another possibility is that the seller has preferences on who they want to sell to. Seller may have told the broker not to deal with ETA folks.
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