Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772

About Us

We offer a turnkey process from a comprehensive business analysis to the closing and beyond. Half the job is finding the right buyer who will pay your price and meet your terms. The other half is getting the buyer to the closing table. We quarterback the deal by working with the accountants, lawyers, banks, landlords, and other third parties that could jeopardize the success of the transaction. We realize that you depend on us to guide you through the sale of your business. We make the transition simple and easy for you. We know when an opportunity for you may arise and are always there to take advantage of it.

How We Got Started

Established in 1979, Transworld Business Advisors was originally founded in South Florida by Don (a 30 year IBM executive) and his wife Bonnie Parrish. It quickly grew to the largest business brokerage in the U.S.

Although the company was thriving, CEO Andrew Cagnetta envisioned even more growth. It wasn’t long before United Franchise Group CEO Ray Titus and Cagnetta teamed up to form a partnership and offer Transworld Business Advisors as a franchise.

With over 30 years in franchising, Ray provided the leadership under United Franchise Group, which is home to award winning franchises such as Signarama, Fully Promoted (formally EmbroidMe), Experimac, SuperGreen Solutions, VentureX, and Jon Smith Subs. Andy provided the business brokerage industry experience. Their symbiotic relationship helped grow the Transworld franchise into more than 220 franchisees around the world.

Transworld Business Advisors is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The products and services we offer

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Highly Recommended

"Excellent Business Broker!"

"Lauren has a customer-first mentality and is a pleasure to work with!"

Ooltewah Living Magazine

An exclusive, private community magazine which is mailed monthly to thousands of homes in affluent subdivisions and neighborhoods. This is by, for ...

Direct Mail

We are the holy grail of direct mail, making it past the garbage can with an open rate of 89% (based on an independent survey of homeowners). If g...

You focus on what you do best, we'll handle the rest.

Over 40 years, 250 offices and 700 agents worldwide. Trust the sale of your business to Transworld. Call me for a confidential discussion.

Highly Recommended

"Trusted and knowledgeable!"

"Great place to work out!"

Recent Activity

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on September 14, 2021

Thank you Al, and it's something that we've found to be insincere--fake Alignable recommendations and fake Google reviews. I love the ability to reach out to Alignable connections and offer to meet, in person or as a Zoom networking meet up. For those who understand the importance of wanting to... (more) Thank you Al, and it's something that we've found to be insincere--fake Alignable recommendations and fake Google reviews. I love the ability to reach out to Alignable connections and offer to meet, in person or as a Zoom networking meet up. For those who understand the importance of wanting to help other fellow businesses, they are always eager to schedule a networking date.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on August 02, 2021

I've been asked several times to give a good Google review based solely on my knowing that person. I won't do it because a person can be "nice" but that doesn't make them or their business practice good. Unless I have personal experience, it would be unethical to post a review. (more) I've been asked several times to give a good Google review based solely on my knowing that person. I won't do it because a person can be "nice" but that doesn't make them or their business practice good. Unless I have personal experience, it would be unethical to post a review.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on February 19, 2021

Thank you so much for the nomination. It is humbling to be named a winner this year! (more) Thank you so much for the nomination. It is humbling to be named a winner this year!

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Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on April 15, 2020

Thankfully, this will be behind us soon. Our company, Best Version Media rapidly developed and improved a remote presentation platform which enables us to help small businesses understand the importance of staying relevant during these unprecedented times while giving them the ability to attract... (more) Thankfully, this will be behind us soon. Our company, Best Version Media rapidly developed and improved a remote presentation platform which enables us to help small businesses understand the importance of staying relevant during these unprecedented times while giving them the ability to attract a more profitable consumer. Forbes has addressed the need to stay pro-active and even step it up as much as possible to gain market share during economic distress. Here's the link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradadgate/2019/09/05/when-a-recession-comes-dont-stop-advertising/#4625e9ed4608

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on December 31, 2019

What an awesome story, Nick! Congratulations on making your dream come true and meeting your biological mother and family on the way. (more) What an awesome story, Nick! Congratulations on making your dream come true and meeting your biological mother and family on the way.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on September 13, 2019

You should definitely discuss this with two people once any family or business partner has been advised: a business attorney who can craft an exit strategy and a financial planner. (more) You should definitely discuss this with two people once any family or business partner has been advised: a business attorney who can craft an exit strategy and a financial planner.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on September 05, 2019

I once had a suggestion box that staff could anonymously contribute to. But that never worked. We also held "Same Page Meetings" where attendees could make suggestions based on the topic of discussion. If they even approached me with an idea, I thanked them and listened to see if it had merit.... (more) I once had a suggestion box that staff could anonymously contribute to. But that never worked. We also held "Same Page Meetings" where attendees could make suggestions based on the topic of discussion. If they even approached me with an idea, I thanked them and listened to see if it had merit. Ideally, their suggestion should be substantiated before moving ahead. If it's in the brainstorming end, I believe one of the best ways would be to task that employee with the project or partnering with another team member to see if it's do-able. If it is a suggestion which could be implemented based on budget and time constraints (aka profit margin), they would be recognized and even rewarded.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on August 22, 2019

One of the best ways is to attend networking events to develop your center of influence. Through your network of related and unrelated businesses, look for those who may have a relationship with architects, i.e., builders, general contractors, civil engineers DFW is a large market and there... (more) One of the best ways is to attend networking events to develop your center of influence. Through your network of related and unrelated businesses, look for those who may have a relationship with architects, i.e., builders, general contractors, civil engineers DFW is a large market and there should be specific organizations you can join. One important tip: when you attend networking events, remember to have your 60 second elevator speech and always be the very first one to ask what the other person does. Ask how you may help them first.

Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on July 26, 2019

My LLC has one part-time employee, and she is multi-lingual with English being her prime language. I contract with another company to help produce the magazine, and they are in the US and Canada. (more) My LLC has one part-time employee, and she is multi-lingual with English being her prime language. I contract with another company to help produce the magazine, and they are in the US and Canada.

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Lauren from Business Advisor, Transworld Business Advisors TN RE License 371471 GA RE License 432772 Answered this on July 23, 2019

I'm thankful that, because of the way the company is set up, no loan was required. I am able to use my home office, a professional phone line and a UPS mailbox address that maybe costs me all of $40/month. All other expenses are handled through our corporate office. While I own my business,... (more) I'm thankful that, because of the way the company is set up, no loan was required. I am able to use my home office, a professional phone line and a UPS mailbox address that maybe costs me all of $40/month. All other expenses are handled through our corporate office. While I own my business, I'm not alone!

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