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Business Brokerage Is Our Expertise

You’ve taken the first step in your entrepreneurial journey to controlling your financial future. Now what? Whether you’re seeking a franchise or an independent enterprise to operate in the Metro Atlanta area, we’re here to help.

Transworld Business Advisors has an immense network to leverage allowing you to get the best businesses the market has to offer.

Did You Know?

50% of agreed deals never close due to the deal not being able to get through the due diligence stage. A seasoned brokerage firm can help increase a prospective business owner’s odds of buying a business. The firm will be able to help navigate the intense due diligence process.

Let Transworld Business Advisors ensure your dream purchase goes through.

The Transworld Buying Process

Our buying process consists of 8 polished and proven steps to entrepreneurship.

We’re here to walk you through them all.

Step 1

Take Charge
You have made the decision to control your financial future by purchasing a business. Owning a business is the greatest way to build wealth and take charge of your own destiny. Congratulations for contacting Transworld, you've selected the best in the industry! Now the process begins to help find and acquire the right business for you.

Step 2

Evaluation
We begin our process by gathering detailed information about you to establish your financial capabilities, your skills and experiences, and your personal life goals. This helps us gain your commitment to the process and determine the best types of business to pursue.

Step 3

Education
We will explain the process and help you understand the realities of the current marketplace. You will learn how to use online forms, to search the Internet for businesses, to read Business Listing Information sheets, to understand basic valuation concepts, and to review our available opportunities.

Step 4

Search
Now the hard work begins. We will help you search for your business, aid you in signing confidentiality disclosures, get you detailed information on the business, and set up showings with the seller. We will refine your business search and visit opportunities until you decide on a business to purchase.

Step 5

Offer
We will share with you our expertise in deal structure, by helping you draft a contingent offer on a business that you would like to buy. A purchase and sale agreement will be presented to the seller with a deposit of good faith held in escrow to demonstrate your seriousness.

Step 6

Due Diligence
This period is where you fully inspect the owner's representations are accurate. We will coordinate the efforts of your legal and accounting professionals and strive to satisfy all contingencies.

Step 7

Closing
Final preparations will be made for lease assignments, utility transfers, financing, merchant service accounts, inventory counts and any other last minute preparations to make the transfer as seamless as possible.

Step 8

Post Closing
Transitional training by the seller may include meetings with employees and clients, technical education, computer updating, and other essential knowledge transfer. We will be available to assist you with any questions or post closing requirements you may have.

Active Listings In Metro Atlanta

Fast Growing RV Mobile
Repair Business

Location: Polk County, Florida

Price: $699,000

Down Payment: $524,000

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Profitable Beverage Business & Specialty Grocery

Location: Cherokee County, Georgia

Price: $530,000

Down Payment: $477,000

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Profitable Mail &
Packaging Center

Location: DeKalb, Georgia

Price: $175,000

Down Payment: $175,000

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What Our Clients Have To Say

Allen Neese
Former Owner of Point and Polish
After 43 years of working long and hard, I’m now enjoying doing absolutely nothing—thanks to Karl at Transworld Business Advisors! For the last 24 years, I’ve had my own yacht and houseboat washing and waxing business on Lake Lanier. I knew it had value, with more than 100 regular customers, two vans and a collection of custom-made cleaning equipment. However, I didn’t know how to go about selling it. Karl is very personable and knowledgeable. He clearly explained the process to determine the price and found a buyer who paid what we asked—during a pandemic. I’ve been recommending Karl to my friends who are ready to sell their businesses and retire. It was much easier than I expected.
Steven Gu
Karl and Anne at Transworld are great professionals and excellent exiting planner. They add lots of value to proactive business owners that are looking to position their businesses for future disposition. They take a holistic approach, and not just help sell the client’s business but more importantly also provide advice on areas that drive and maximize the underlying value of the business and do so from a future buyer’s perspective. I recommend 100%.
Leslie Deets
Karl and Ann were instrumental in helping me sell my business. They were respectful of my intentions and found not only one but two qualified buyers. They kept me in the loop as requested with weekly updates even if there wasn't anything to report. Their patience in this transaction ultimately allowed me to close a chapter and leave my business in good hands. I would definitely recommend their services for anyone looking for knowledgable and very capable negotiators when it comes to closing the deal.
Shawn Talia
Karl and Ann were both a joy to work with in the acquisition of a business. I had the pleasure of closing two deals in one day (one with Transworld and one with another marketplace broker). The level of customer service and support from Karl and Ann far surpassed that of the other broker. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Gabriel Bojanini
Gabriel Bojanini
Transworld Business Advisors helped us to sell our business. They provided us the best advices and deals. The process was seamless. Their approach towards customer service is unique. We can’t imagine doing it without them. They made everything simple for us and effortless. We have recommended them to all are friends and family. Karl and his team are the people you can rely on and the will deliver the best
Stuart Sanders
Stuart Sanders
We are delighted that when the time came to sell our business we connected with Karl and Ann Barham. Between their knowledge and the vast resources of Transworld we were taken care of at every step of the way. They were always accessible, talked us off the ledge a couple of times, kept things on track by minding all of the details, and ultimately brought us successfully to the finish line with the sale of our business. We were under contract in a few weeks and closed a few weeks after that. Excellent work by Karl and Ann and you'll be equally glad you chose them to help with your own business sale.
Chris Orlando
Chris Orlando
Buying or selling a business is very difficult. Many business owners never planned for their succession. They don't know what they don't know because they haven't experienced it before. Karl Barham IS the resource that business owners need. Karl has the ability to analyze your business and guide you through the process. If you are considering buying or selling a business, your first call should be Karl at Transworld. He has the tools and connections to make your transaction successful and fruitful. You won't be disappointed.
Alicia Jovak
Alicia Jovak
Karl Barham is a man of utmost integrity and character. His work ethics are commendable. Having done business together and referring clients to Transworld Business Advisors, I give them my highest recommendation. Karl’s team is exceptionally skilled and serve as a great resource to help you with business merger or acquisition needs.
Dan Wells
Dan Wells
Karl represented the sellers yet he made it feel like he was representing me throughout the entire purchase process. I found Karl to be easy to speak to, easy to access, and very responsive during due diligence with additional document requests. All in all, I feel Transworld is a top business brokerage firm and one of the easiest to do deals with both as a buyer as a seller. Thanks Karl for the hard work and professionalism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

Buying or selling a business can be a complicated venture. While some businesses are sold without the help of accountants and attorneys, we strongly recommend that both the buyer and seller engage professionals.

Transworld is generally paid by the seller not the buyer. However, other costs do come into play. Legal and accounting fees are generally required and additional startup costs may also come into play.

As part of the acquisition process, you will have to go through “due diligence.” During this period the seller is required to present documents to verify his profit numbers.

No, while 100% of the purchase price is sometimes required, sellers will frequently provide owner financing to some extent. Additionally, a bank may be able to loan up to 80% of the purchase price through a loan sponsored by the Small Business Administration.

Businesses vary in price a great deal, however, it would be unlikely that one could buy a business with much less of a down payment than $50,000.

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.

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