Arizona Business Sales Advisors

What Arizona Business Sales Advisors does

Arizona Business Sales Advisors is a privately held, boutique M&A advisory and business brokerage firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. The firm provides confidential representation and business consulting services to lower middle market businesses typically valued between $2M and $50M, with a self-reported close rate four times the 20% industry standard and a track record of nearly 100 closed transitions across Arizona over 25 years. Service lines span seller representation, buyer-side acquisition support, certified business valuations (delivered by analysts holding ASA, CBA, CVA, and ABV credentials), Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) preparation, and end-to-end transaction management through closing and transition.

Name

Arizona Business Sales Advisors

Legal name

Arizona Business Sales Advisors

Website

https://arizonabizsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Arizona Business Sales Advisors is a privately held, Tempe-based boutique M&A advisory and business brokerage firm serving lower middle market business owners in Arizona, providing confidential sale representation, buyer-side acquisition support, and certified business valuations for deals typically valued $2M to $50M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Brokerage Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lower Middle-Market Business Brokerage (FSAEAIAB), Buy-Side Search & Acquisition Advisory (FSAEAIAD)

Keywords

• Business brokerage services
• Mergers acquisitions advisory
• Business valuation services
• Lower middle market M&A
• Exit planning consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. M&A Advisory and Brokerage Fees: The firm earns commission-based fees for representing sellers and buyers in business transactions. Services cover business sales, acquisitions, and valuations for lower middle market businesses valued between $2M-$50M.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arizona Business Sales Advisors is a boutique M&A advisory and business brokerage firm that provides confidential representation to lower middle market business owners in Arizona (deal values $2M-$50M). Services encompass seller representation, buyer-side acquisition support, and certified business valuations delivered through a proprietary 4-step process from initial valuation through closing and transition.

Product overview

Arizona Business Sales Advisors offers a unified M&A advisory and business brokerage platform serving the lower middle market ($2M-$50M range) in Arizona. The core offering combines seller representation services, buyer acquisition services, and certified business valuations. Key service components include Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) preparation, confidential market reviews, buyer/seller screening, deal structuring, and transaction management. The firm operates a boutique model with personalized attention rather than volume-driven sales, providing end-to-end support from initial valuation through closing and transition. Dave Long serves as the primary advisor with CM&AA certification and support from valuation experts holding ASA, CBA, CVA, and ABV credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M&A Advisory Services End-to-end mergers and acquisitions advisory for middle-market business owners, including deal structuring, valuation, buyer/seller matching, negotiation, and transaction management from initial engagement through closing.
• Business Sale Representation (For Sellers) Confidential business sale representation for Arizona business owners, including expert valuations, marketing strategy, buyer screening, negotiation, and closing support.
• Business Acquisition Services (For Buyers) Business acquisition services for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to buy businesses in Arizona, including target identification, due diligence support, valuation analysis, and transaction management.
• Certified Business Valuations Certified business appraisals delivered by credentialed valuation analysts (ASA, CBA, CVA, ABV), providing defensible valuations for sale, financing, estate planning, partnership disputes, and buy-sell agreements.
• Confidential Consultation Services Confidential market reviews and advisory consultations for business owners planning an exit or acquisition, providing market condition evaluation and preliminary business analysis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Success rate 4X industry average (80% vs 20% industry standard)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IBBA (International Business Brokers Association)coreOthersProfessional membership association for business brokers and M&A professionals providing industry standards, networking, and credibility.
• NACVA (National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts) / GO-IBAcoreOthersPartnership with valuation credentialing organization for certified valuations; CVA credential holders are available for client referrals.
• CoStarminorOthersCommercial real estate information and listing platform partner.
• BizQuestminorOthersBusiness for sale marketplace listing platform.
• AMAA Online (American M&A Advisors)coreOthersM&A advisory association providing professional standards and resources.
• LoopNetminorOthersCommercial real estate listing platform partner.
• Business Brokerage PressminorOthersIndustry publishing and research partner.
• GlobalBXminorOthersBusiness exchange and marketplace platform.
• BusinessNationminorOthersBusiness marketplace and exchange platform.
• BuyABizminorOthersBusiness for sale listing platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunbelt Business Brokers: Largest U.S. business brokerage franchise network representing buyers and sellers of lower middle market businesses ($1M-$50M+). Directly comparable to ABSA's niche, with similar buyer/seller representation services, though operating via a franchise model across many states including Arizona.
• Murphy Business & Financial Corporation: Established business brokerage franchise offering selling, buying, and valuation services for small to lower middle market businesses. Closely comparable offering to ABSA's core seller and buyer representation services, with a national footprint.
• Transworld Business Advisors: Major business brokerage and M&A franchise with strong presence across multiple U.S. markets. Competes head-to-head in lower middle market M&A representation and exit planning, with similar target customer profile of SMB owners and entrepreneurs.
• Acumen Advisors: Boutique M&A advisory firm serving lower middle market businesses. Comparable in deal size focus and advisory services model, often operating in regional geographies similar to ABSA's Arizona focus.
• VR Business Brokers: Business brokerage firm specializing in main street and lower middle market business sales. Comparable in deal size focus and buyer/seller representation services, with franchise locations across multiple U.S. markets.
• Generational Group: M&A advisory firm specializing in sell-side representation for lower middle market businesses. Direct competitor offering similar confidential sale process, valuation, and transaction management services.

Others

• IBBA (International Business Brokers Association): Industry association of which ABSA is a member. Not a competitor but a peer ecosystem participant providing credibility, education, and referral networks for business brokers and M&A advisors.

Broad incumbents

• BizBuySell: Largest online business-for-sale marketplace. Competes indirectly by enabling direct buyer-seller matching and increasingly offering valuation tools, potentially disintermediating traditional brokers like ABSA.
• Capstone Partners: Middle market investment banking and M&A advisory firm with broader capabilities. Adjacent competitor for deals at the upper end of ABSA's range and for clients seeking more institutional advisory services.

Emerging players

• Woodbridge International: Middle market M&A advisory firm with growing footprint. Comparable advisory services though typically focused on slightly larger deals than ABSA's lower middle market niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/azbizsales1

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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