Contact Broker
790 Estate Drive, Suite 200
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
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Affiliated Broker
Debbie Kaplan
About the Company
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. When company owners need to sell their businesses, they need help from a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. When entrepreneurs are looking for new opportunities, they rely on brokers to evaluate potential businesses and franchises for sale and help facilitate the purchase. Transworld business brokers offer solutions to buyers and sellers.
Broker Biography
Introduction
I am a seasoned Business Broker and “Business Matchmaker” with Transworld Business Advisors of Deerfield, serving the Chicagoland and North Shore communities. Combining her background as an attorney and former business owner, I bring a rare blend of legal insight, entrepreneurial experience, and marketing savvy to every transaction. I represent sellers and buyers with professionalism, confidentiality, and care—helping small business owners maximize value and guiding new entrepreneurs toward the right opportunity. Known for my "personal approach, attention to detail, and deep local network", I specialize in service-based, retail, & franchise businesses. Whether preparing an exit strategy or searching for the perfect business to buy, clients trust me for her expertise, integrity, and ability to make successful business matches happen.
Services Provided
Transworld Business Advisors of Deerfield
Guiding Chicagoland entrepreneurs through every stage of buying or selling a business.
? SELL-SIDE SERVICES
Business Valuation & Market Analysis
Determine fair market value through financial review (SDE/EBITDA multiples, add-backs, comparable sales).
Confidential Business Sales
Discreetly market your business while protecting identity, staff, and reputation.
Comprehensive Marketing Campaigns
Use professional listings, digital exposure (BizBuySell, LoopNet, LinkedIn, social media), and Transworld’s global buyer network.
Buyer Qualification & Vetting
Screen all potential buyers for financial capability and confidentiality before introductions.
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Expert guidance on offers, LOIs, and terms to maximize value and ensure smooth closings.
Transaction Management
Coordinate attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and landlords through due diligence to closing.
? BUY-SIDE SERVICES
Business Search & Targeted Outreach
Identify available and off-market opportunities aligned with your goals and budget.
Valuation Support & Offer Preparation
Help assess fair pricing and structure letters of intent.
Financing Guidance
Assist in SBA loan pre-qualification and introductions to lending partners.
Transition Planning
Support smooth ownership handoff, employee retention, and customer continuity.
? SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
Franchise Resales & Start-Ups
Match buyers to established franchises or help explore new franchise opportunities.
Professional Practice Sales
Experience with law firms, salons, medical, and service-based businesses.
“Silver Tsunami” Retirement Transitions
Helping long-time owners plan their next chapter.
Confidential Consultations
Complimentary discovery call for owners considering exit strategies.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Illinois — License number 290007237
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As a small business owner in the service related sector for over 25+ years with over 40 employees, and a heavily transactional company, with rapidly changing technology, I understand all the challenges and rewards that a business owner encounters every day. Having dealt with the economic downturn in 2008, and having to lay off over 80% of my staff, and renegotiate every customer contract, I was able to significantly increase margins, and EBITDA, and ultimately sell the business to a strategic partner. Since that time, I have worked with many owners on facilitating the sale of their business and successfully managing the deal from start to finish. I strive to sell the business for the best possible price in the shortest reasonable timeframe while minimizing risk and stress for the owner. We are a boutique agency, that work directly with every seller we work for. Selling a business is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make and having the right advisor makes the difference. I bring deep knowledge of the business sales process from valuation to closing. Everything we do is based on complete confidentiality throughout the process. I don't just list businesses, I sell them. My goal is simple to help you exit successfully with confidence and maximize value.
I am a seasoned Business Broker and “Business Matchmaker” with Transworld Business Advisors of Deerfield, serving the Chicagoland and North Shore communities. Combining her background as an attorney and former business owner, I bring a rare blend of legal insight, entrepreneurial experience, and marketing savvy to every transaction. I represent sellers and buyers with professionalism, confidentiality, and care—helping small business owners maximize value and guiding new entrepreneurs toward the right opportunity. Known for my "personal approach, attention to detail, and deep local network", I specialize in service-based, retail, & franchise businesses. Whether preparing an exit strategy or searching for the perfect business to buy, clients trust me for her expertise, integrity, and ability to make successful business matches happen.
