Sunbelt Business Brokers

The Place to Go to Buy or Sell a Business.

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As part of the largest business brokerage company in the world, our team at Sunbelt Business Brokers assists you with buying or selling your business, business valuations, and mergers. Since 1998, Sunbelt Business Brokers of Portland and Vancouver has sold over 200 businesses across dozens of industries, including manufacturing, B2B companies, distributors, retail, wineries, franchises and more.

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Companies We’ve Sold

Find out what some of the most recent businesses we’ve worked with have to say.

TOWN AND COUNTRY FENCE & DECK

“Bill was very professional in his approach and very positive, not only in his belief it would sell, but in his advice and encouragement to me along the way. He went way above and beyond in helping the buyers and myself negotiate the transaction. I will always be thankful for his help in bringing a quality buyer to my door.”

– Ken Milleman

VISTA BALLOON ADVENTURES

“After 26 years of ‘Ups and Downs’ I found the process of transferring ownership with the help of Bill Patten and Sunbelt to be very straightforward. As to the fee, it was earned several times over as the business transaction would have failed without the tools that Sunbelt has available to help present the business to a potential buyer.

“I feel strongly that having Sunbelt represent us is the decision that made the transfer of our business possible, pleasant and productive.”

– Roger Anderson

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ADMAIL, INC.

“Thank you Bill Patten and Sunbelt Business Brokers for making the sale of our business successful. I appreciated their expertise and professionalism. Selling our company was a major step in our lives and Sunbelt was sensitive to our needs and desires. I highly recommend Bill and his team to anyone looking to buy or sell a business.”

– Bill Stevens

About Us

Sunbelt Business Brokers of Portland/Vancouver was founded over 20 years ago. Owner Bill Patten saw a need for business owners to receive support for selling their businesses due to various reasons, including retirement, health concerns, relocation, divorce, and other personal interests.

Affiliating with the national network of Sunbelt Business Brokers offers the exposure and credibility necessary for you to sell or buy a business with confidence. Sunbelt Business Brokers has a proven track record for selling businesses, with franchises toppling over 150 offices nationally and internationally.

We successfully sell over 80% of our businesses, while the average broker sells only 20%. Why are we so successful? We set a fair price, educate sellers and buyers, manage the process professionally, and work with the best SBA banks to secure financing for buyers.

Our company believes in professionalism, confidentiality, client education, and implementing expertise to evaluate, sell, and buy businesses that suit your needs. We look forward to helping you take the next big step in your business journey.

Bill Patten - President

Bill Patten has over 40 years of experience owning, selling, and managing businesses, including a micrographics business, a records storage and shredding business, two large printing companies, a tool manufacturing company, and an automation company. These businesses have ranged from 5 employees up to 200 employees. One of his businesses earned recognition from Inc. Magazine as one of the 500 fastest-growing privately held businesses in the country.

With this experience, Bill understands the challenges and gratification of owning your own business, the emotional conflicts when selling your business, and the importance of knowing how to best market, package, and sell or purchase your business.

Born and raised in the Northwest, Bill understands the business culture here and has a wide network of business professionals to help you in selling your business. In 1994, Bill earned his MBA from the University of Washington Executive MBA School. This business and financial training, combined with his experience, makes Bill well qualified to help you sell your business or purchase a business professionally and fairly.

Daniel Patten - Broker

Since graduating from Seattle Pacific University’s Business School in 2009, Daniel Patten has been involved in various roles with both large and small companies here in the Pacific Northwest, as well as internationally in Australia. He has experience in marketing, sales, accounting and finance, operations, and employee management.

Daniel has been valuing businesses since 2018 and has been a full time broker since January 2020. Daniel brings a fresh face and new energy to the Sunbelt team with a passion for helping others. Combined with the wealth of experience of the other members of the Sunbelt team, Daniel has the tools and the drive to help you sell, grow your business, and help you achieve your goals.

Dave Stevens - Broker

After hiring Sunbelt Portland/Vancouver to Broker the sale of his 46 year-old family business, Dave and his brother completed their sale. Dave was so impressed with the process and the result he asked to join the Sunbelt team! Dave now enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with other business owners looking to “cross the finish line”.

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