Should I use a CPA or a business broker to sell my business?

A broker markets and closes the deal; a CPA makes sure the numbers hold up and that you keep what you sell for. Ideally you are not choosing between them — our brokerage engagement is CPA-led, so the same team does both jobs.

What does a business broker actually do?

A broker prices the business, markets it confidentially to qualified buyers, manages the inquiries, and drives the deal to close. What is rarer is a broker who can also defend the numbers under diligence, which is where deals most often stall.

What kind of businesses do you broker?

Privately held, owner-operated Florida businesses. Our M&A work is focused on the lower middle market, where the owner's financial picture and the business's are closely tied together.

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Business Broker in Florida

Most business brokers can market a listing. Brown Business Advisors brings something rarer to the table: the financial depth of a CPA firm behind every deal. We help Florida owners bring their business to market, reach qualified buyers, and get to a close that holds up under scrutiny.

In Brief

Brown Business Advisors is a CPA-led business broker for privately held Florida companies. We set the pricing strategy, market the business confidentially to qualified buyers, screen and bind them, negotiate the offer and terms, and manage diligence and the close alongside your attorney and lender.

Overview

Marketed Discreetly, Negotiated Sharply

We position your business accurately, market it confidentially to qualified buyers, and manage the process from inquiry to close. Because we understand the numbers behind the listing, we can anticipate buyer questions, defend your asking price, and keep momentum through diligence, where many deals stall.

What's Included

Confidential valuation and pricing strategy

Professional deal marketing to qualified buyers

Buyer screening and confidentiality management

Offer negotiation and terms evaluation

Diligence coordination and deal-momentum management

Close coordination with attorneys and lenders

In Short

The Rigor of a CPA, the Reach of a Broker

Selling a business is equal parts marketing and mathematics. With a CPA-led team managing both, you get a broker who can market your business and a financial partner who can defend its value. Thinking about bringing your business to market? Let's talk about what it's worth and who the right buyers are.

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Common Questions

Business Broker, Answered

Should I use a CPA or a business broker to sell my business?: A broker markets and closes the deal; a CPA makes sure the numbers hold up and that you keep what you sell for. Ideally you are not choosing between them — our brokerage engagement is CPA-led, so the same team does both jobs.
What does a business broker actually do?: A broker prices the business, markets it confidentially to qualified buyers, manages the inquiries, and drives the deal to close. What is rarer is a broker who can also defend the numbers under diligence, which is where deals most often stall.
What kind of businesses do you broker?: Privately held, owner-operated Florida businesses. Our M&A work is focused on the lower middle market, where the owner's financial picture and the business's are closely tied together.

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