Business Brokers in Manhattan Beach, CA

Directory Partner Los Angeles, CA Senior M&A Advisor
Tony Miller

Tony Miller, Iconic

Serving California, Colorado, Texas, Ohio and Florida

CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Exit planning

Tony Miller is a Senior M&A Advisor based in Los Angeles, serving business owners across California. Through his partnership with Iconic, he helps business owners prepare, position, and execute stronger sale processes so they can maximize value and exit with confidence.

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The consultation is free and confidential. A good fit if you:

  • Own a California business
  • Are thinking about selling in the next few years
  • Want to know what it is worth and what buyers look for

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Y&PEOPLE, LLC

5.0(3 reviews on Google)

840 Apollo St #100, El Segundo · 2 mi from Manhattan Beach

  • Business brokerage or M&A
(424) 225-2043

Begin with who is listed. Owners weighing a sale in Manhattan Beach have five business brokers to look at, all in Los Angeles County. That is a manageable group, so you can compare several firms in a few conversations and see who explains the process in plain terms. Advisors in El Segundo are shown here as well.

Not many of the brokers lay out their services, but general business brokerage or M&A work turn up. Four of the five belong to a broker association such as CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source, which is worth noting but does not replace a license check. One of the five notes a credential such as CBI or M&AMI, which are professional designations rather than licenses. One broker accounts for all 3 Google reviews here, averaging 5.0 stars, so weigh the rest on references and credentials.

On your first call, find out how the firm gets paid, what is billed on top of the main fee, and when each payment comes due. Since word of a sale can spread fast, ask how the firm screens buyers, and how inquiries are handled so your name stays out of early conversations. Before anyone starts marketing your company, insist on a written engagement and read what it says about the work, the term, and how it can end.

Do not skip the license check: a paid sale of a California business opportunity, meaning the business and its goodwill, generally calls for a real estate license, and the Department of Real Estate's public lookup shows whether a given license is current. When your main contact is a salesperson rather than a broker, get the broker's name in writing, which is the Department of Real Estate's own advice to consumers. The directory also has pages for Torrance (8 brokers), Redondo Beach (7) and Santa Monica (5), which are worth a look if you want to compare more firms.

Common questions about business brokers in Manhattan Beach

What belongs in an engagement agreement with a Manhattan Beach business broker?

A written engagement should state what is being sold and what the firm will do, how long the agreement runs, and how either side can end it. Do not feel rushed, and ask the broker to explain anything unclear, since it governs the whole relationship.

Will my employees and customers find out if I list my Manhattan Beach business?

Ask how buyers are vetted first, when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and who at the firm will see your financials. It helps to remember that a leak can unsettle employees and customers, so ask for the process in writing.

How do I choose between business brokers in Manhattan Beach?

Speak with at least two brokers and ask how each one finds and screens buyers, since the answers show how they work. Brokers who focus on Main Street sales tend to handle smaller companies, so find out which end of the market a firm works in and whether it has experience with your industry.

Do securities rules apply if I sell my Manhattan Beach company's stock?

When a deal is structured as a stock sale, securities rules can come into play, so raise the structure with your attorney early, then confirm what applies with the state and federal securities regulators. This directory cannot tell you which rules apply to your deal, so treat it as a question for your advisors.

Does a business broker in Manhattan Beach need a California license?

Under state law, a person who sells a business opportunity for compensation has to hold a real estate license, either as a broker or as a salesperson under a broker. The law defines a business opportunity to include an existing business enterprise and its goodwill, so it is worth confirming the license before you hire.

Business Brokers near Manhattan Beach