Ray Ives
Transworld Business Advisors of Schaumburg, IL
License Number: 310002113
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130 W. Liberty, #200
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
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About the Company
Helping Entrepreneurs for 45+ Years. Transworld Business Advisors was founded in 1979 and it quickly grew into one of the largest business brokerage firms in the United States. Transworld has more than 250 locations around the world and has helped more than 15,000 business owners sell their businesses. We are the leading business broker and we want to ensure your experience is one that is met with professionalism, client satisfaction and the highest level of expertise.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ray Ives was a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership roles across various companies. His career is marked by a passion for leading teams, managing financials, forecasting, and fostering strategic partnerships. Ray has an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I’m focused on implementing the proven Transworld process, and help sellers, investors and buyers achieve success from beginning to close.
Services Provided
Buying a Business: Each business transaction is unique and the process will raise lots of questions. You’ll get the best answers by working with professionals who have completed a high volume of transactions. Depth of knowledge (and experience in a wide range of industries) positions you for success. So, ask the questions, explore the answers and enjoy an exciting and rewarding entrepreneurial journey.
Valuation is top of mind for all of our sellers. With experience completing valuations for a large range of business sizes and industries, we’ll look at:
• Fair market value: The price at which the property would change hands between a buyer and a seller, when neither is under compulsion and when both obtain reasonable knowledge of relevant facts
• Intrinsic value: Stock values that investors would consider
• Fair value: Legal standards to value
• Investment or strategic value: The value to specific buyers
Selling a Business: Where do you start when you want to sell your business? How do you create an exit strategy? And how do you list your business?
Selling a business raises a lot of questions. Transworld has heard them all, and we’re here to help. With more than 40 years of experience, we’ve sold more than 15,000 businesses — and we're ready to help you sell yours.
Franchise: Transworld Business Advisors provides franchise consulting services for people looking for a more efficient and effective way to research the world of franchising before making an investment
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Illinois — License number 310002113
Professional Affiliations
Schaumburg Business Association
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $259,611
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