When it comes to opening a restaurant or retail business,” location, location, location” is as important as the operation of a business. The facilitator of the buying and selling process is the business broker, a position of which is often overlooked but plays a large role when starting a business. With a large pool of entrepreneurs and the fluctuation within a market reach, there is a constant demand for business brokers. For those who seek this profession here are some information to get you started:
- Licensing:
Depending in which state you are from there will be a licensing requirement when it comes processing the buying and selling of a real estate entity. In California for example, you must obtain a real estate license by the state if you are partaking any activities where a commission will be involved as an intermediary of a business.
- Qualifications:
As a business broker you are not only in charge of the facilitation of buyers, sellers, landlords, and even lawyers, but you are also most valuable with prior business experience. Understanding the ropes of opening, owning, and maintaining, a business operation is best suited for the profession of a business broker. Previous CEO, self-starters, and business owners/consultant are most demanded in this industry. Being a business broker is not only hiring a middle man, but also hiring an individual that can become their trustee expert consultant in the field of business.
- Responsibilities:
As to many businesses today, generating leads is most important to get the job done. Being able to market the business whether as a seller or a buyer, business broker should exude a promising future outlook of their prospects and clients. With commission as a source of income for business brokers, closing a deal is as important to you and your clients. As well as understanding the financial market, need, and operations to facilitate the buying and selling process. Tending to a client’s needs is important as future referrals will greatly enlarge the pool of prospects as a business broker.
If you are interested in understanding of how to start a business or enhance your skills in the business broker industry contact business expert and consultant David Mitroff Ph.D. of Piedmont Avenue Consulting for more information at 510-761-5895
