Business Broker World

What Business Broker World does

Business Broker World is a privately held business brokerage and commercial real estate firm headquartered at 811 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, Florida. The firm operates as a transaction broker representing both buyers and sellers in the sale of small and medium sized businesses, commercial real estate (apartments, offices, warehouses, retail, and land), and franchise transactions. It also provides property management, business valuation, business consulting, professional business plan writing, and SBA, owner-finance, and self-directed IRA/401k funding assistance under a single integrated brokerage model.

The company generates revenue through commissions and transaction fees negotiated per deal, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: licensed business brokers work face-to-face with clients, augmented by a website, social media presence on Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn, listings on platforms such as BizBuySell, and targeted B2B outreach. A distinguishing element is its multilingual team that serves overseas investors pursuing US immigration through E-2, EB-5, L-1, and Regional Center investment pathways tied to business or franchise acquisition.

The customer base is distributed across at least five segments: SMB sellers (including exit, retirement, partnership buyout, estate, and divorce cases), business buyers (first-time, relocating, and retirees seeking active involvement), international investor clients pursuing US visas, commercial property owners requiring leasing and management, and franchise buyers and franchisors. The firm is founder-led, with 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries or M&A activity on record. It claims to be the premier business brokerage in South West Florida but discloses no revenue figures, transaction volumes, or headcount growth trends.

Name

Business Broker World

Legal name

Business Broker World

Website

https://businessbrokerworld.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Business Broker World is a Bradenton, Florida-based business brokerage and commercial real estate firm that represents buyers and sellers in SMB, franchise, and CRE transactions, with a niche focus on overseas investors pursuing US investor visas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Lower Middle-Market Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Main Street Business Brokerage (SMB/Owner-Operated) (FSAEAIAA), Retail Brokerage (BPAJABAB), Office Brokerage (BPAJABAA)

Keywords

• Business brokerage
• Commercial real estate
• Franchise consulting
• Investor visa services
• Business valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Brokerage Commissions: The company earns commissions/fees from facilitating business sales and purchases. They act as transaction brokers representing both buyers and sellers in business transactions. The company also handles franchise sales and commercial real estate transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Business Broker World is a licensed business brokerage and commercial real estate firm that represents buyers and sellers in the sale and acquisition of small and medium-sized businesses, franchises, and commercial properties. The firm also provides property management, business valuation, business consulting, funding facilitation, and investor visa advisory services as integrated components of its brokerage practice.

Product overview

Business Broker World is a premier business brokerage and commercial real estate firm operating in Southwest Florida. The core offering consists of business brokerage services for small and medium sized businesses, supported by a comprehensive suite of add-on services including Commercial Real Estate (apartments, offices, warehouses, retail, land), Property Management, Business Valuation, Business Consulting, Professional Business Plans, Funding Services (Owner Finance, SBA Funding, Self-Directed IRA/401k), and Franchise Services (consulting, resale, conversion, single unit, master franchise, area development). The company also assists foreign investors with visa programs including E-2, EB-5, L-1, and Regional Center investments. The portfolio is organized as a unified brokerage service with multiple specialized service lines rather than a software platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Brokerage Licensed business brokerage service that facilitates the sale of existing small and medium-sized businesses, connecting qualified buyers with sellers through valuation, listing, negotiation, and closing support.
• Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Sales, leasing, and investment property services for commercial real estate including apartments, offices, warehouses, retail spaces, and land.
• Property Management Commercial leasing and management services for property owners of apartments, retail strip centers, industrial warehousing, office buildings, and mobile home parks in Florida.
• Business Valuation Professional business valuation services using industry tools and the Business Reference Guide to determine fair market value for sales, tax audits, partnership buyouts, estate and divorce settlements, and asset sales.
• Business Consulting Licensed professional consulting services guiding buyers and sellers through the transactional process, including negotiation, financing facilitation, and business planning.
• Professional Business Plans Customized business plan writing services in three tiers: Business Basic for start-ups, Business Advanced for established growing businesses, and Business Platinum for well established businesses.
• Franchise Services Comprehensive franchise-related services including franchise consulting, resale, conversion, single unit franchise, master franchise, and area development representation.
• SBA Funding Assistance Assistance with Small Business Administration loans, a US Government agency program that guarantees loans for financially qualified borrowers to support small business growth.
• Owner Finance Brokerage Seller financing option where the seller becomes the buyer's lender, accepting down payment and monthly installment payments with negotiated terms and balloon payments.
• Self-Directed IRA/401k Funding Access to retirement funds (IRA, 401k) to buy a business without IRS penalty through partner BeneTrends.com.
• Investor Visa Assistance Assistance for foreign investors obtaining E-2 Visa through business or franchise purchase ($100,000-$300,000+ minimum investment) and job creation requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85% of small businesses for sale under $1 million offer some form of Owner Finance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Immigration AttorneysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImmigration attorneys provide legal guidance on E2, EB5, L-1 visa and Regional Center programs. Business Broker World recommends clients consult immigration attorneys for specific legal advice on visa processes.
• Business AttorneysminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBusiness attorneys handle legal aspects of business purchases including contract drafting, due diligence, and closing coordination.
• CPAs and AccountantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCertified public accountants provide financial expertise for business valuation, tax implications, and financial record preparation for business sales.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CBRE Group: Global commercial real estate services giant offering investment sales, leasing, and property management. Competes with BBW in CRE brokerage but at massive institutional scale with broader service portfolio.
• Marcus & Millichap: Large national commercial real estate investment sales firm. Overlaps with BBW's CRE brokerage services but operates at institutional scale across multiple property types nationally.
• Berkshire Hathaway Commercial Services: National commercial real estate franchise affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway. Provides CRE sales and leasing across Florida, competing with BBW's CRE brokerage on apartment, office, and retail transactions.

Emerging players

• Acquire.com: Online marketplace for buying and selling internet businesses and SaaS companies. Emerging digital-first competitor that represents the broader marketplace disruption to traditional business brokerage models.
• BizBuySell: Largest online marketplace for buying and selling small businesses. Not a direct service competitor but a disruptive alternative channel that BBW actually uses for listings, representing the structural shift toward digital business transactions.

Direct peers

• VR Business Brokers / VR Mergers & Acquisitions: National business brokerage franchise specializing in SMB sales and M&A advisory. Competes with BBW for the same lower middle-market business seller and buyer segment.
• Transworld Business Advisors: Global business brokerage franchise offering business sales, franchise consulting, and mergers & acquisitions services. Direct competitor with similar multi-service platform and Florida presence.
• Murphy Business & Financial Corporation: Established business brokerage franchise with national footprint specializing in lower middle-market business sales. Closely comparable to BBW in deal size focus and service model.
• Sunbelt Business Brokers: Largest business brokerage franchise network in North America with hundreds of offices. Direct competitor offering business sales, mergers & acquisitions, and franchise services with national scale that BBW lacks.
• Florida Business Acquisitions: Regional Florida-based business brokerage competing directly with BBW in the same geographic market with overlapping SMB deal size focus and CRE-adjacent services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bizbrokerworld
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessbrokerworld

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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