U.S. small businesses demonstrated resilience in Q1 2025, with 2,368 sales generating over $2 billion, a 9% rise from the previous year, per BizBuySell's Insight Report. Median sale prices increased 4% to $349,000. New tariffs led 37% of business owners to report cost hikes, impacting sales. Despite this, recession-resistant sectors like manufacturing thrived, with median sale prices up 54% to over $1 million. Strong buyer demand is poised to sustain market activity through 2025.