A business broker is a professional who assists in the buying and selling of businesses, helping to connect buyers and sellers while also acting as an intermediary throughout the process.

 

The assistance provided by a business broker

covers a wide variety of tasks including:

 

• helping buyers determine what type of

      business they are looking for

• helping sellers prepare their business for sale

• helping buyers find businesses that meet their criteria

• helping sellers arrive at a value for their company

• helping buyers analyze a business for sale

• helping select other members of the sales transaction team

• developing a marketing plan for sellers

• preparing necessary documentation to market the company

• identifying prospective buyers

• interviewing, qualifying and informing prospective buyers

• attending meetings and completing paperwork

• negotiating detailsmanaging the due diligence process

• coordinating closing activities

• and much more.