Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
License Number: 01773606
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225 Avenue I, Suite 202
Los Angeles, California 90015
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About the Company
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others.
We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst.
In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
Broker Biography
Introduction
Ed is the founder and owner of BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc. Ed is a Certified Business Broker and Certified Business Appraiser with over 30 years experience as a Fortune 500 executive manager, business owner, business broker and business appraisers. Mr. Fixen is a Past President and former member of the Board of Directors of the California Association of Business Brokers. His experience and background includes expertise in the manufacturing, distribution, business services, wholesale, construction, e-commerce, retail and transportation industries. Ed obtained his Master of Business Administration from the USC Marshal School of Business and Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland. Ed is a licensed real estate broker and registered professional engineer in the State of California. Eds background, diverse blend of experience and qualifications make him uniquely qualified as a business broker to help business owners achieve their financial goals when selling their business.
Services: We specialize in business sales and business valuations with small and lower middle-market companies with revenue up to $30M. We work side by side with business owners from valuation to closing through escrow, including coordinating and attending all seller/buyer meetings along the way.
Industry Expertise: Manufacturing, Business Services, Wholesale/Distribution, E-Commerce, Personal Service Businesses, Transportation & Logistics, Construction, Retail, etc.
Affiliations:
California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA)
Contact Us:
Please feel free to contact us by telephone at (909) 636-9827 or visit our company website at www.BusinessQuestBrokers.com
Services Provided
Business Broker, Business Sales, M&A Services, Certified Business Appraisals, Business Valuation
Areas Served
Licensed In
- California — License number 01773606
Professional Affiliations
California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)-Member, Past President & Former Board of Director (2012-2022)
International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA)
National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA)
M.B.A.- University of Southern California
Lifetime Certified Business Broker (LCBB)
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)
B.S. Engineering - University of Maryland
California Professional Engineer - Mechanical
California Professional Engineer - Fire Protection
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