Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions

We help clients buy or sell businesses. For buyers, we identify target companies, assess their value, craft offers for the best-fit opportunities, and manage all transaction details.

For sellers, we promote your business to qualified buyers, vet prospects, negotiate the best price and terms, and handle all administrative tasks and paperwork—guiding the deal smoothly to closing.

Buying or selling a business is complex. Most people have little experience with these transactions. A professional business broker ensures you make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and achieve your desired outcome.

While some transactions occur without them, we strongly recommend that both buyers and sellers engage qualified attorneys and accountants. We can provide trusted referrals to professionals upon request.

We work with businesses throughout Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas.

No. We maintain strict confidentiality. Potential buyers must sign a Confidentiality Agreement before receiving sensitive information, and our marketing efforts protect your business identity.

We’ve completed hundreds of transactions across all sizes and industries. Our experience allows us to handle small, medium, and large businesses with confidence and professionalism.

Yes. We maintain a diverse, nationwide database of buyers and place ads that reach both national and international prospects. We proactively seek qualified buyers and have offices across the U.S. and in international markets including the U.K., Australia, and Dubai.

Yes. If your buyer or seller is already working with another business broker, we will collaborate as co-brokers to ensure the deal is completed successfully.

Every business is unique. We analyze operations, finances, market trends, and all relevant factors. Drawing from thousands of valuations and access to the latest transaction data, we develop an accurate valuation and recommended selling price.

Learn more about our free valuation service [here].

Yes. We provide guidance on immigration through investment and help navigate the process to establish your business in the U.S.

For over 40 years, Transworld has specialized in marketing and selling businesses and franchises. We are a national network of trained business brokers with representatives across nearly every state.

Shathi Govender is one of our top Michigan-based brokers, with a proven track record of successfully completing hundreds of business transactions.

Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or own a business, Transworld provides the professional expertise to bring buyers and sellers together.

For over 40 years, Transworld has specialized in marketing and selling businesses and franchises. We are a national network of trained business brokers with representatives across nearly every state.

Shathi Govender is one of our top Michigan-based brokers, with a proven track record of successfully completing hundreds of business transactions.

Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation or own a business, Transworld provides the professional expertise to bring buyers and sellers together.

I’d like to talk with a Michigan business broker. What’s the next step?

Contact us for a free consultation. Shathi Govender is ready to discuss your goals and help you take the next step in buying or selling a business.