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Want To Sell A Business?
Post a low-cost, confidential ad. Reach thousands of active buyers!
www.BizQuest.com
Post a low-cost, confidential ad. Reach thousands of active buyers!
www.BizQuest.com
Business Brokers/M&A
We Sell Companies with $5 million to $50 million in Annual Sales.
www.WoodbridgeGrp.com
We Sell Companies with $5 million to $50 million in Annual Sales.
www.WoodbridgeGrp.com
SoCal Business Broker
Ready to Sell? First View our Video 5 Points to Consider Before Selling
www.California-Business-Broker.com
Ready to Sell? First View our Video 5 Points to Consider Before Selling
www.California-Business-Broker.com
Buy or Sell a Business
Leading Website - Sell, Buy, Search 30,000+ Businesses For Sale
www.businessbroker.net
Leading Website - Sell, Buy, Search 30,000+ Businesses For Sale
www.businessbroker.net
Business Broker
Free Valuations, No Upfront Fees! Brokers Serving Business Sellers.
www.acquisitionservicesgroup.com
Free Valuations, No Upfront Fees! Brokers Serving Business Sellers.
www.acquisitionservicesgroup.com
CA's Top Business Brokers
Our Approach Gets Businesses Sold! The Veld Group -Southern California
www.theveldgroup.com
Our Approach Gets Businesses Sold! The Veld Group -Southern California
www.theveldgroup.com
Top Franchise For Sale
100's of Franchise Businesses Starting at $2K. Find Yours Today!
www.FranchiseDirect.com
100's of Franchise Businesses Starting at $2K. Find Yours Today!
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$7 Stock trades, quality service, & personal brokers nationwide.
www.Scottrade.com
$7 Stock trades, quality service, & personal brokers nationwide.
www.Scottrade.com
A-Z Business Brokerages Provider Directory
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All-Phase, Inc.
Specializing in the sale of businesses valued at US$20 Million or greater.
allphaseinc.com
Specializing in the sale of businesses valued at US$20 Million or greater.
allphaseinc.com
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Bizology.com
Resources for business owners seeking to buy or sell small businesses.
www.bizology.com
Resources for business owners seeking to buy or sell small businesses.
www.bizology.com
BizQuest: Businesses for Sale Online
Offers thousands of small business for-sale listings to buy or sell a business (or franchise business) opportunity, or find a business broker.
www.bizquest.com
Offers thousands of small business for-sale listings to buy or sell a business (or franchise business) opportunity, or find a business broker.
www.bizquest.com
Business Brokerages
The internet's leading business for sale marketplace. Reach more than 100,000 registered buyers. Buy, sell and find business brokers with us.
Buy a Businesss | Sell a Business | Find a Broker | Find a Franchise
www.bizquest.com
The internet's leading business for sale marketplace. Reach more than 100,000 registered buyers. Buy, sell and find business brokers with us.
Buy a Businesss | Sell a Business | Find a Broker | Find a Franchise
www.bizquest.com
Affiliated Business Consultants
specializing in linking buyers and sellers. Marketing and advertising, acquisitions, small business financing, factoring, auction (all sizes), close-outs, evaluations, appraisals.
www.bizsale.com
specializing in linking buyers and sellers. Marketing and advertising, acquisitions, small business financing, factoring, auction (all sizes), close-outs, evaluations, appraisals.
www.bizsale.com
Business Brokers Hawaii, Inc.
Assist in the preparation of a "Business Plan-Loan Package". Links to national list of brokers.
www.business-brokers.com
Assist in the preparation of a "Business Plan-Loan Package". Links to national list of brokers.
www.business-brokers.com
Business Aquisitions Brokerage
Florida-based; mergers and acquistions; able to arrange financing for commercial ventures.
www.businessacquisition.com
Florida-based; mergers and acquistions; able to arrange financing for commercial ventures.
www.businessacquisition.com
Brian Wilson - Business Broker
Specialist in pricing, sales and acquisitions.
www.businessbroker-nw.com
Specialist in pricing, sales and acquisitions.
www.businessbroker-nw.com
Corporate Investment Business Brokers
CIBB offers small business opportunities, businesses for sale, corporate acquisition and business valuation services to help buy or sell a business.
www.businessbroker.com
CIBB offers small business opportunities, businesses for sale, corporate acquisition and business valuation services to help buy or sell a business.
www.businessbroker.com
BusinessBroker.net
Business for sale classified advertising network that allows business owners and business brokers to sell their businesses online by placing an ad.
Business For Sale | Franchise Opps | Business Brokers | Sell A Business
www.businessbroker.net
Business for sale classified advertising network that allows business owners and business brokers to sell their businesses online by placing an ad.
Business For Sale | Franchise Opps | Business Brokers | Sell A Business
www.businessbroker.net
Business Centre - Tucson, AZ
Performs mergers & acquisitions, business brokers, sales, appraisals and exit strategy consulting.
www.businesscentre.net
Performs mergers & acquisitions, business brokers, sales, appraisals and exit strategy consulting.
www.businesscentre.net
The Business Connection, Inc.
offers business owners a variety of services which include Business Independent business broker. Evaluations for establishing their fair market value, business loans, estate planning, employee buy-outs, commercial investments.
www.businessconnectioninc.com
offers business owners a variety of services which include Business Independent business broker. Evaluations for establishing their fair market value, business loans, estate planning, employee buy-outs, commercial investments.
www.businessconnectioninc.com
BusinessesForSale.com
Database of businesses for sale. Sectors include food, leisure, services, retail, manufacturing, technology, franchises, business opportunities, business services.
www.businessesforsale.com
Database of businesses for sale. Sectors include food, leisure, services, retail, manufacturing, technology, franchises, business opportunities, business services.
www.businessesforsale.com
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Calhoun Companies - Minneapolis, MN
Specializes in the sale of small- to medium-sized businesses, in transactions ranging from US$50,000 and greater.
www.calhouncompanies.com
Specializes in the sale of small- to medium-sized businesses, in transactions ranging from US$50,000 and greater.
www.calhouncompanies.com
Professional Accounting Sales of California
Business brokerage specializing in sale and merger of accounting and tax practices.
www.cpasales-ca.com
Business brokerage specializing in sale and merger of accounting and tax practices.
www.cpasales-ca.com
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Dailey Resources, Inc. - Bedford, TX
Brokerage specializing in private businesses for sale, business evaluations, and mergers and acquisitions. Serving Texas' small closely held businesses up through the large private and corporate holdings.
www.daileyresources.com
Brokerage specializing in private businesses for sale, business evaluations, and mergers and acquisitions. Serving Texas' small closely held businesses up through the large private and corporate holdings.
www.daileyresources.com
Business Brokerages
Download our Free Guide to Learn How to Develop a Sound Exit Strategy & Sell Your Company Now.
www.DataSiteDeal.com
Download our Free Guide to Learn How to Develop a Sound Exit Strategy & Sell Your Company Now.
www.DataSiteDeal.com
Dovebid
Sells a wide variety of commercial and industrial capital assets through open outcry, on-line, sealed bid, private treaty and other hybrid structured events and transactions.
www.dovebid.com
Sells a wide variety of commercial and industrial capital assets through open outcry, on-line, sealed bid, private treaty and other hybrid structured events and transactions.
www.dovebid.com
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Entrust Associates - Raleigh NC Business Brokers
Raleigh North Carolina Business Brokers specialize in representing Sellers. Get Business Valuations and expert advice to help you sell your business.
www.entrustassociates.com
Raleigh North Carolina Business Brokers specialize in representing Sellers. Get Business Valuations and expert advice to help you sell your business.
www.entrustassociates.com
etechdeals.com
Specialist in providing access to the purchase and sale of technology firms in the western US.
etechdeals.com
Specialist in providing access to the purchase and sale of technology firms in the western US.
etechdeals.com
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Fred Grimm & Associates - Louisville, KY
Brokerage firm specializing in the buying and selling of businesses in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. Advise on analysis and valuation, advertising and negotiations.
www.fga-inc.com
Brokerage firm specializing in the buying and selling of businesses in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee. Advise on analysis and valuation, advertising and negotiations.
www.fga-inc.com
FindaBusinessBroker.com: Business Broker Directory
Comprehensive directory of professional small business brokers and business brokerage forms in the USA & Canada.
www.findabusinessbroker.com
Comprehensive directory of professional small business brokers and business brokerage forms in the USA & Canada.
www.findabusinessbroker.com
Corporate Investment Business Brokers, Inc.
Florida-based; services include business valuations, marketing, buyer qualification, presentation, negotiations and sructuring the sale.
www.floridabusinessbrokers.com
Florida-based; services include business valuations, marketing, buyer qualification, presentation, negotiations and sructuring the sale.
www.floridabusinessbrokers.com
Franchise Advantage
Franchise and business for sale listing service featuring thousands of businesses for sale, franchise opportunities, and franchises for sale.
www.franchiseadvantage.com
Franchise and business for sale listing service featuring thousands of businesses for sale, franchise opportunities, and franchises for sale.
www.franchiseadvantage.com
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Hankin & Co.
Initiate and execute transactions that result in:Growth through acquisition; Sale or merger of the company; Institutional financing or strategic investment; Sale or acquisition of specific assets, including real estate.
www.hankinco.com
Initiate and execute transactions that result in:Growth through acquisition; Sale or merger of the company; Institutional financing or strategic investment; Sale or acquisition of specific assets, including real estate.
www.hankinco.com
Heartspring Group, The
Mergers and acquisitions intermediary/advisor for ICF/MR, group homes and waiver providers, facilities and programs serving the developmentally disabled.
www.heartspringgroup.com
Mergers and acquisitions intermediary/advisor for ICF/MR, group homes and waiver providers, facilities and programs serving the developmentally disabled.
www.heartspringgroup.com
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Indiana Business Investor
Available business acquisitions, acquisitions wanted, and other resources for entrepreneurs.
www.ibbi.com
Available business acquisitions, acquisitions wanted, and other resources for entrepreneurs.
www.ibbi.com
IBG Business Services, Inc.
Merger and acquisition services to buyers and sellers of privately-held mid-market firms throughout North America.
www.ibgbusiness.com
Merger and acquisition services to buyers and sellers of privately-held mid-market firms throughout North America.
www.ibgbusiness.com
Businesses For Sale By Owner
Provider of a database of businesses for sale by owner.
www.ibizseller.com
Provider of a database of businesses for sale by owner.
www.ibizseller.com
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Midwest Business Brokers - Fort Wayne, IN
full service business intermediary Specializes in helping buyers and sellers of small to mid-size businesses. Services include business brokerage, a buyer client program, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, financing, and business plan...
www.midwest-brokers.com
full service business intermediary Specializes in helping buyers and sellers of small to mid-size businesses. Services include business brokerage, a buyer client program, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, financing, and business plan...
www.midwest-brokers.com
Miller & Associates - Norwood, MA
Specialists in representing the small to mid-market business. Mergers & acquisitions, buyer searches, business valuations.
www.millerassociates.com
Specialists in representing the small to mid-market business. Mergers & acquisitions, buyer searches, business valuations.
www.millerassociates.com
Murphy Business and Financial Corporation Business Brokerage
Buy or sell a business with our business brokers. Examine franchise opportunities, commercial real estate, business valuation and machinery appraisal.
www.murphybusiness.com
Buy or sell a business with our business brokers. Examine franchise opportunities, commercial real estate, business valuation and machinery appraisal.
www.murphybusiness.com
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onlineBusinessListings.com
Listing of businesses for sale in the US and Canada by industry or region.
onlinebusinesslistings.com
Listing of businesses for sale in the US and Canada by industry or region.
onlinebusinesslistings.com
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Simmons & Associates
Veterinary practice brokers; practice sales, appraisals, & negotiations.
www.simmons2000.com
Veterinary practice brokers; practice sales, appraisals, & negotiations.
www.simmons2000.com
Business Resource Associates
Buy, sell, acquire or merge businesses US$5M. Consulting, statistics, pricing, value analysis.
starman.com
Buy, sell, acquire or merge businesses US$5M. Consulting, statistics, pricing, value analysis.
starman.com
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L. William Teweles & Co.
Specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, executive and management buyouts, and the raising of investment capital.
www.teweles.com
Specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, executive and management buyouts, and the raising of investment capital.
www.teweles.com
Business Alliance, Inc., The
Offers selection of franchises, distributorships, dealerships, and license opportunities for sale.
www.the-business-alliance.com
Offers selection of franchises, distributorships, dealerships, and license opportunities for sale.
www.the-business-alliance.com
Want To Sell A Business?
Post a low-cost, confidential ad. Reach thousands of active buyers!
www.BizQuest.com
Post a low-cost, confidential ad. Reach thousands of active buyers!
www.BizQuest.com
Business Brokers/M&A
We Sell Companies with $5 million to $50 million in Annual Sales.
www.WoodbridgeGrp.com
We Sell Companies with $5 million to $50 million in Annual Sales.
www.WoodbridgeGrp.com
SoCal Business Broker
Ready to Sell? First View our Video 5 Points to Consider Before Selling
www.California-Business-Broker.com
Ready to Sell? First View our Video 5 Points to Consider Before Selling
www.California-Business-Broker.com
Guide to Business Brokers
An experienced broker can smooth the process of buying or selling a business
Selling a business you've spent years to build or taking the huge risk of buying one will be the most important transaction you will ever make, so many choose to work with business brokers. The broker's fee is typically 5 percent to 10 percent of the purchase price, either paid by the buyer or the seller.
If you're selling, the broker may also charge a retainer fee to cover costs associated with marketing the business. Unless you have extensive knowledge of the market and a lot of time to do the legwork, a broker may be your best bet.
A broker will help:
- Prescreen businesses for buyers. Brokers don't want to represent businesses that are overpriced or are reluctant to open their books.
- Cut through the mountains of paperwork (including everything from financing and escrow to licensing) associated with the sale of a business, saving both parties time and money and assuring the deal is carried out legally. Brokers serve as a go-between for the lawyers, CPAs, bankers and other agents needed to close the deal.
- Negotiate the deal, making the most stressful (and important) part of the process smoother and ensuring a fair price.
- Guide the buyer to the right business that matches his background and goals and provide advice throughout every step of the process.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Be an educated shopper
Make sure you're working with a reputable, experienced broker who will guide you to the business that is right for you.
I recommend:
Inc.com has a list of the seven essential questions to ask when choosing a business broker and other information on brokers.
Cast a wide net
Working with a network of brokers allows you to check out more business in a wider geographic area or reach more potential buyers. The best business for you to buy, or the buyer who will give you the best deal, may be a time zone away.
I recommend:
Organizations such as the Brokers Network Group, a network of independent brokers throughout the U.S. and Canada, provide buyers and sellers with more options then they would have had working with one local broker.
Run the numbers
How much is the business you're buying or selling really worth?
I recommend:
Inexpensive software packages, such as BizPricer, can give you a fair-market appraisal to get a second opinion after talking to a broker.
It pays to advertise
In addition to working with a broker, or if you want to go it alone initially and hire a broker later on in the process, placing an online ad for your business may be the way to go.
I recommend:
Business Broker.net enables owners to place ads starting at $50 a month and buyers can use the site for free. The site also offers franchise locations for sale and links to brokers and other services.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Sealing the deal: To save some money on fees, you may want to hire a broker just to handle the negotiations.
- Early innings: If you're serious about buying a business, make a reasonable offer early on because the seller will only allow the broker to show you the company's books after getting an offer. You can always withdraw the offer later.
- Do your homework: Talk to other people who've worked with brokers as well as your lawyer, CPA and chamber of commerce to get a list of good, trustworthy brokers.
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