I started my business for less. Of course I had the industry knowledge, the sweat equity, and am a glutton for punishment. It was a hellish first couple years.
You should really consider starting a service business if that if your price range. You’ll lose that 30k in a month or two buying any business you can afford for 30k.
I wouldn’t disclose to my employees that I was selling my business. A deals not done until it’s done. Also, why cause more chaos?
That is the norm.