WHAT IS A BUSINESS BROKER?
The primary role of a business broker is to help owners sell their businesses when they are ready to exit.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Source and secure clients through networking, direct marketing, and various forms of contact.
EVALUATION
Assess businesses from a financial and operational perspective to develop an opinion of market value with the assistance of an analyst.
MARKETING
Once an engagement agreement is signed, brokers and the office will work to market and present the business.
SCREENING
Develop and work with potential leads for the firm’s current engagements.
TRANSACTION MANAGEMENT
Work with sellers, buyers, bankers, accountants, attorneys, and landlords in the negotiation process and ensure a successful completion of the transaction.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Individuals who are interested in owning their own business without the responsibilities of having employees and overhead.
Most successful brokers are former business owners, sales professionals, or have come from transaction-oriented industries. They possess strong sales, negotiation, management, or finance experience and are known to be persistent and resilient.
Incoming brokers will be expected to have a Wisconsin real estate license or have the willingness to obtain one.
WHY BECOME A BUSINESS BROKER?
Number of business transactions is growing due to the following:
Aging Business Owners – Over 50% of businesses are owned by people 50 to 88 years old.
There is a flood of baby boomers who need to sell their businesses due to retirement (Age Tsunami).
Buyer Demand – Incredible demand from individual buyers who want to “be their own boss” and own a business.
Strategic Growth – The economy is strong and successful companies want to acquire other companies as a part of their growth strategy.
Fantastic interest rates and terms along with cash flush buyers.
Lifelong career opportunity that offers flexible hours and lifestyle.
A career that allows you to “be your own boss” without having to buy or own a business.
It’s difficult to replace a business broker with technology, given the complexity and sophistication of the position.
WHY SUNBELT?
Sunbelt Wisconsin has been in business for almost 20 years and has the experience of hundreds of transactions.
Sunbelt Wisconsin is a part of the Sunbelt Network, which has locations globally. Sunbelt sells more businesses than any other firm in the world which makes the Sunbelt Brand a powerful draw for both buyers and sellers.
Sunbelt Wisconsin is an affiliate of Sunbelt Midwest which works with more business owners than any other intermediary in the Midwest.
Comprehensive training program with a track record of success.
Strong support and team environment with admin team, analyst team, and marketing team.
Sunbelt Wisconsin is part of the Sunbelt Midwest Group, which has the strongest presence in the Upper Midwest.