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Looking To Sell Your Business in Knoxville or Chattanooga, Tennessee?

At Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville/Chattanooga, our Tennessee business brokers have developed an effective and understandable business selling process that adheres to various industries.

It’s Never Too Early To Start Planning

Where do you start when you want to sell a business in Tennessee? How do you create an exit strategy for it? And how do you navigate listing your business? Selling a business raises a lot of questions. Our team at Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville/Chattanooga has heard them all, and we’re here to help. With more than 45 years of experience, we’ve sold more than 15,000 businesses — and we're ready to help you sell yours.

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How Much Is My Knoxville or Chattanooga Business Worth?

Valuation is top of mind for all of our sellers. With experience completing valuations for a large range of business sizes and industries across Tennessee, we’ll look at: • Fair market value: The price at which the property would change hands between a buyer and a seller, when neither is under compulsion and when both obtain reasonable knowledge of relevant facts • Intrinsic value: Stock values that investors would consider • Fair value: Legal standards to value • Investment or strategic value: The value to specific buyers

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Is My Knoxville or Chattanooga Business Ready To Sell?

Determining whether your business is ready to sell is one of the biggest hurdles for many entrepreneurs. That’s why we’ve created a checklist to help you determine if your business is in a good place to list.

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There Are Many Reasons To List Your Business

We see business owners sell for a lot of different reasons, including:
You want to spend more time with family
You’re ready for retirement
You have another big idea
You need a break
Your business no longer aligns with your interests
Regardless of why you are looking to sell, working with an advisor can help you get the most for your business and streamline the process so you can focus on what comes next.
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What To Expect When Selling Your Business in Knoxville or Chattanooga, Tennessee

When you’ve built a strong business, selling it should be simple. Here’s what you can expect when you work with a Transworld advisor who has expertise selling in the Knoxville and Chattanooga regions.

Hear from Entrepreneurs Like You

  1. Chris Whitehead was amazing! He is a great human being. He help my husband an I to buy a business and he represented us like a champ. He always looked out for our best interest. Chris went above and beyond. Thanks Chris for all your help!

    xobrisislandxo

  2. Shelia was very professional and responsive to any calls, email or text. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely use her and this company again.

    Craig Samples

  3. We had a great experience working with Doug Kose and his team. Professional, efficient and down to earth.

    Amy DeArmond

  4. I began the process of selling my business in April is 2024. I started working with a Chris Whitehead, from the start to finish he was wonderful. His professionalism, communication and devotion to his clients is superb. I appreciate him helping me through my sale and closing process. Highly recommend Transworld to anyone.

    Scrubd Cleaning

  5. Doug Kose is professional, wise, and easy to work with. He has a great reputation and lots of experience in helping customers with what matters most to THEM in matching them with business opportunities. Very trustworthy. I recommend Doug for anyone interested in buying or selling a business.

    Cindy Doyle

  6. So thankful for Chris who helped us with the sale of our business. He was so efficient, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and helped me stay calm throughout the process! I cannot recommend them enough if you’re looking to sell your business. Thanks Chris! - The Arnolds

    Harrison Arnold

  7. transworld was awesome to work with in selling my business doug was awesome to work with & i new from the start that he had a great heart & was a fine person that cared. thanks doug

    brian long

  8. I am currently in the process of purchasing a small business. Doug Kose helped me value the business and provided advice for negotiations. I could not have been happier with the service!

    Patrick S

  9. SHEILA HANSEN is great to work with! We think of her as family. She has had a few buyers interested, just waiting for the right one. By having an international company promoting our business gives us hope in selling. Highly recommend Transworld and Sheila!! robert Cleaners Extraordinaire

    robert wilson

  10. Lauren was an absolute delight to work with!

    Rebecca Dennison

  11. Chris Whitehead is a great go to advisor! He is so knowledgeable and has a great personality. He knows his stuff and I would not hesitate to refer business to him- he does a great job! Way to go Chris!

    Kim Langlais

  12. We trusted Doug Kose and his team to help us navigate the sale of our company and we could not be more grateful. Thank you Sir!

    Cynthia Jeffries
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Questions About Selling? We’ve Got Answers.

From how long it’ll take to sell your business, to how the valuation process works, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for.
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