Trust and communication are essential no matter what kind of relationship you are in—business or otherwise. They are the cornerstones of building successful client relationships in business brokerage. But knowing you need trust and communication is not the same as having them. Here are some tips on developing these qualities to build a healthy partnership.

Social media is here to stay, and it’s vital that businesses harness its power to stay ahead, especially when it comes to selling their companies.

Learn the emerging trends reshaping the business brokerage landscape. Discover how tech advances, remote work, and sustainability are changing business deals.

In today’s market, seller-financed business sales are more common than ever before and can be advantageous for both sellers and buyers. But first - What is Seller Financing? Seller Financing is when the business owner and seller allows the buyer to pay off a portion of the price of the business over time with interest.

Envisioning a future where you’re your own boss and make your own schedule, but don’t necessarily want to get there by putting in the blood, sweat and tears that most start-up entrepreneurs do?

From the wheel to the steam engine to computers, technology continues to evolve and shift how we live our lives. The speed and power of computers have doubled about every two years over the last 60 years, which has enabled us to go from computers to go from weighing 30 tons and taking up 1,800 square feet of space to the world’s current smallest complete, operational computer that measures only two millimeters.

You’ve spent years building and growing your business. You’ve dedicated so much of your time and energy to ensuring its success, but it can be challenging to determine when the best time is to sell.

When the decision has been made to sell your business, the next step is perhaps the most crucial of all: determining the value of your business. There are several ways this can be done, but it isn’t an exact science. For that reason, it is essential that you seek out a trained broker to help you determine how much your business is worth.

Whether you’ve spent a lifetime operating your business or have just recently taken the reins, when it comes time to sell, you want the experience to go well. And by going well, people typically mean without a lot of headaches, and, of course, with a tidy profit. Achieving those goals becomes much easier when you enlist the aid and support of an experienced business broker or advisor.

Discover the top 5 reasons to work with a business broker when selling your company. Learn how brokers can help ensure a smooth, timely, and profitable sale.

Understand the difference between listing price and selling price for your business. Contact Transworld for expert advice on setting the right price.

Homebuyers are familiar with the mantra—location, location, location. Well for a business owner looking to sell their business, there’s an equally important phrase to remember—timing, timing, timing.

Learn how long it can take to sell your business and factors affecting the timeline. Contact Transworld Business Advisors to streamline your sale process!

This profitable business has been established since 1981 in Salem and has since expanded to Corvallis and Halsey. It began as a housecleaning business and soon after added the janitorial services division. After 41 years, the owner grew it to what it is today building a solid company with a respected reputation serving the needs of the communities.

From the pandemic’s supply chain issues to the current worries over rising inflation, many small businesses have been struggling to adapt to the sudden shifts of today’s economy. With inflation in June hitting 9.1%, more than the Dow Jones estimate of 8.8% for the month, more and more businesses are worrying about how exactly inflation has and will impact their business, and if now is the time to sell.