What Are Business Broker Fees – Is it Worth It?
What are the typical fees for M&A services. This article explains what a business broker charges along with common fee structures.
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Successful & Confidential Exits for Small Business Owners
Most small business owners have a majority of their net worth tied up in their business. We help you get the best price and terms when it's time to sell.
Buying or selling a business is generally a once in a lifetime event. Isn’t it worth having an expert on your side? We guide owners through the complexities of selling their business, ensuring top market value and respect for your legacy.
A business broker will enhance your ability to buy or sell a business at the best price and terms. We help you to package and market your business to attract the most buyers so you can get the best price.
A business broker will enhance your ability to buy or sell a business at the best price and terms. We help you to package and market your business to attract the most buyers so you can get the best price.
Our Services
Comprehensive ExitReady Services
Working with business owners – planning and execution to reap the rewards of your hard work.
Why Choose Us
Your Trusted Partner in Business Transitions
Buying or selling a business is generally a once-in-a-lifetime event. Isn't it worth having an expert on your side? We guide owners through the complexities of selling their business, ensuring top market value and respect for your legacy.
The Process
How We Help You Sell
Our proven process ensures confidentiality while maximizing the value of your business.
Who We Serve
Our Focus
We work exclusively with small and mid-sized business owners across New England who are ready to explore a sale, plan an exit, or understand what their business is worth.
Deal Size
$250K – $20M in enterprise value
Geography
Massachusetts · From Boston to Worcester and beyond including Norfolk, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk and Worcester counties.
New Hampshire · Including Hillsborough, Rockingham, Merrimack, and Cheshire counties
Rhode Island · Maine · Vermont and more. Virtual and Online businesses anywhere.
Business Types
Franchised and Non-franchise businesses, corporations, Partnerships, LLC's and even sole-proprietorships
Examples of Industries We Serve
- Home & Commercial Services
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consumer & Retail
- Professional & Business Services
- Construction & Trades
*Don't see your industry listed? We've closed deals across many sectors — [reach out](/contact) and let's talk about yours.*
What Our Clients Say
"Had a great experience with selling my company. They held my hand and walked me through from the beginning to the end of the process. Couldn't have made it any easier."
June - Cleaning Company Owner"Joshua is a real professional. His knowledge and experience in all aspects of small business transactions is impressive. I would recommend Joshua Meltzer to anyone looking to sell or buy a business."
Ted - Service Business"Joshua Meltzer goes above and beyond the usual work of a broker. He is good to work with and knowledgeable."
Adam - Deal AttorneyFrequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
Value depends on your industry, revenue, profitability (EBITDA), growth trajectory, and market conditions. We offer a free initial valuation estimate for our brokerage clients, and a more detailed formal appraisal to give you a defensible number — plus insight into your "Value Gap," the difference between what your business is worth today and what it could be worth with the right preparation. [Read more about business valuation] [Use our calculator for an estimate ->]
Most transactions take 6–12 months from initial engagement to closing, depending on deal size, industry, and how prepared the business is for sale. Businesses that go through proper exit planning first often sell faster and for more. [Read more about timing]
We take confidentiality very seriously — confidentiality is central to our process. We market your business using blind profiles, require signed NDAs before releasing sensitive details, and carefully control who sees what and when. While it is possible that they will find out, Your team and customers won't usually know unless and until you choose to tell them. [Read more about confidentiality]
Most engagements are structured as a success fee paid at closing, often with a smaller upfront retainer. Our fee structure follows a modified Lehman formula that decreases as deal size increases — details are always laid out clearly in your engagement letter before we begin. [Read more about M&A fee structures →]
Business brokers typically handle Main Street and lower middle-market deals (often under $5M–$10M), while investment bankers focus on larger, more complex transactions. We specialize in the lower middle market — where owner relationships, negotiation, and deal-craft matter as much as financial modeling.
Absolutely. Exit planning is about preparing years in advance — closing your Value Gap, cleaning up financials, and building a business that's attractive and sale-ready when the time comes. The earlier you start, the more options and value you'll have. [Read more about Exit Planning ->]
Schedule a free, confidential consultation. There's no obligation — just a conversation about your goals and whether we're the right fit to help you get there.
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