South Bend
Business Brokers

serving northern Indiana and southwest Michigan business owners

The moment the buyer and seller finish their transaction. Both sides win. The business goes on to thrive, serving its customers and its employees.
The Seller retires or moves on to another venture. The Buyer fulfills their dream of business ownership. Congratulations to everyone involved. This is our goal.

For Current Business Owners

We understand you may have started your business from scratch or acquired it later, but either way, it has become your livelihood, even your baby. Exiting a business is a big decision and should not be taken lightly. We have owned our own businesses and have been where you are now. Plus, we've helped many others through this transition. Our consultation is free and without obligation. Whether you use us or not, you want a plan. Let's talk.

Free Business Valuation

Our Process

Free Consultation

Maybe you're not ready to sell, but you just want to position yourself to be able to successfully sell it in one (1) to three (3) years from now.
What do buyers look for? What things do Business Owners often do that hurt them when they go to sell? What can you do to increase the business value now? Call us at 574-914-0076 to discuss options for business consulting or reviews. We also can help you with increasing profitability or improving your sales lead generation.

Industries Served

Manufacturing
CNC Machining
Fabrication
Industrial
RV & Trailer Products
Material Suppliers
Distributors
Transportation
Marketing Companies
Screenprinting /Embroidery
IT/Computer Companies

Solar Energy
Construction Trades
Landscaping
Automotive Mech Repair
Automotive Body Shops
Auto Detailing
Pet Boarding Services
Warehousing
Niche Equipment Rental
Daycares
Restaurants

e-Commerce
Online Businesses
Product Retailers
Sports Activity Businesses
Security Monitoring
Home Services
Property Management
Janitorial / Cleaning
Window Cleaners
Carpet Cleaners
And many more....

Want to Become a Business Owner?

Starting or owning your own business

For most of us, owning our own business is the American Dream. We have an entrepreneurial "itch" that just wants to drive the bus. But there are advantages and disadvantages. Business ownership is not for everyone. But for those who want to to control their own future, whether it be income, flexibility of schedule, or work/life balance, it may be the most rewarding time of your life.

Some Advantages of Starting or Owning your own Business -

You make the decisions. Your success or failure is based on you, not someone else.

You control your time. Some businesses dictate certain business hours, but others may allow you to be flexible in your location or schedule. You can put in as much or as little time as you want or need to be successful. Your success or failure is based on you, not someone else.

Your income, hopefully, can be the summation of the business success.

You create business value that you can later sell or pass down to your children.

Depending on the business model, you may be able to help other people grow and provide for themselves or their families as well.

You control your own reputation and business image.

Some Disadvantages of Starting or Owning your own Business -

If you're starting from scratch, you may not have a mentor or resource to ask questions of, or to help set up systems. This is one of the main reasons people will buy a franchise, especially first-time business owners.

You will want to be disciplined in your time. Many business owners will put in long hours, often uncompensated, to get a new venture off the ground. Make sure you own it and not let it own you.

You'll need a certain level of cashflow to operate the business, to make payroll, rent, buy supplies, products, etc. Many start-up businesses fail because they are under-capitalized. As positive as it is to have influence on your personal income, owning a business comes with significant responsibility and often, overhead. Unfortunately, the owner is the last to get paid. Make sure you have enough capital to get to profitability.

As much as there is an upside, there is also a possibility of failure, which could be catastrophic for your personal finances as well.

Advantages of Buying an Established Business vs Starting a New Business from Scratch

The previous owner hopefully has already established systems in place and will act as a mentor, short term, to transition the business to the new owner.

Banks will loan money for the acquisition cost and working capital for an established business. The approval is based on the credit worthiness of the buyer, their resume/experience, and the cashflow of the business itself.

You bypass the negative cashflow start-up phase and go straight to positive cashflow, even after paying debt.

Instead of introducing an additional business into the local market expanding the competition, you replace an existing business. You may also be able to capture the best business location, or a larger facility, in the market as well.

You don't have to create a new customer base from scratch because the previous owner already created an established customer base.

You take the guesswork out of the performance of the business.. The revenue and cashflow can both be predicted based on historical values.

Everything is in place. Suppliers are known. Product types are chosen. Pricing is established. Less trial and error.

You get key experienced trained employees to help you in the business.

Bottom line, you should hit the ground running, making a profit from day 1 with much less risk. Your odds of success are multiple times higher than a start-up business.

Buy an Existing Business

Service Area

We service clients all over the Midwest, but our focus is on the northern Indiana area and southwest Michigan.

If you are located in South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart, Granger, Bristol, Goshen, Bremen, Warsaw, Plymouth, Rochester, Fort Wayne, Logansport, La Porte, Valparaiso, Merrillville, Michigan City, Niles, Benton Harbor, Kalamazoo, Cassopolis, Three Rivers, and all points in-between, we are your locally-focused advisor.

South Bend Business Brokers