Minneapolis business brokers

Sell Your Minneapolis Business for What It Is Worth.

Peterson Acquisitions helps Minneapolis owners sell in confidence, to vetted buyers, at the right price. One conversation tells you where you stand.

Confidential. No cost. No obligation.

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  • Confidential from the first conversation
  • Buyers are screened before they see your business
  • 10+ markets. Deals nationwide.
  • 4.9 stars across 134 Google reviews

Your local business broker

Meet Jim Shandorf

Business Broker and Consultant

Jim Shandorf, Business Broker and Consultant

Serving Minneapolis and Surrounding Communities

We serve East Minneapolis and the broader Rochester metropolitan area from Mendota Heights.

  • Twin Cities East Metro: Afton, Andover, Anoka and Burnsville.
  • Southeast Minnesota and Rochester Metro: Austin, Albert Lea and Rochester.
  • Western Wisconsin: nearby border communities.

Industries We Serve in Minneapolis

  • Manufacturing & Industrial Production
  • Commercial & Residential Construction Trades:
  • HVAC and plumbing companies
  • Roofing, siding, and building supply distributors
  • Foundation repair and specialized geo-drilling contractors
  • Transportation, Logistics & Wholesale Distribution
  • Medical Technology, Healthcare & B2B Services
  • "Main Street" Service & Hospitality Businesses
  • Restaurant chains and hospitality groups
  • Education and private tutoring centers
  • Commercial cleaning, waste management, and restoration franchises

Contact Your Local Advisor

651.387.0376

2299 Waters Dr, Mendota Heights, MN 55120

Start here

Three Questions. Then We Talk.

Answer what you can. Skip what you cannot. An advisor reviews your answers and reaches out to set up a confidential call.

  • No cost, no obligation, no listing
  • Nothing is shared without your permission
  • Takes about a minute
Step 1 of 3
When are you thinking about selling?

How it works

Three Steps. You Stay in Control of Every One.

Most owners have never sold a business. You do not need to know the process. You need to know where you stand, and what happens next.

  1. Tell Us About Your Business

    One confidential conversation. We learn the business, the numbers, and what you want from a sale. Nothing is shared with anyone.

  2. Get a Clear Number and a Plan

    A valuation grounded in real transactions and the buyers active in your industry. A timeline. A recommendation. Then you decide whether to go to market.

  3. We Run the Sale

    Confidential marketing, buyer screening, offers, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. You keep running the business while we run the process.

See what my business is worth

Confidential. No cost. No obligation.

Industries

Specialists in the Industries Owners Sell Most.

Valuation multiples, buyer pools, and deal structures differ by industry. Pick yours.

Not listed? We sell businesses across industries. Start the conversation

Straight answers

The Questions Every Owner Asks First.

If you are thinking it, someone has asked it. Here is what we tell them.

Will my employees, customers, or competitors find out?

No. Buyers see a blind profile first, with no name or location. They sign a confidentiality agreement before they learn which business it is, and they are screened before that. Your team hears it from you, when you decide.

What does it cost to find out what my business is worth?

Nothing. The first conversation and the valuation are free, with no obligation. If you decide to sell with us, we explain our fee before you sign anything.

How long does it take?

It depends on the business, the price, and the buyers active in your industry. We tell you what to expect on the first call, and we tell you if the timing is wrong.

I'm not ready to sell yet. Should I still talk to you?

Yes. The best time to understand what your business is worth is before you need to sell it. One conversation now shapes what you do over the next two years.

What is my business actually worth?

What a qualified buyer will pay. That depends on earnings, industry, risk, and how well the business runs without you. A listing price nobody pays is not a valuation.

Can't I sell it myself?

Some owners do. Most leave money on the table or lose the deal in due diligence. We run sales for a living. Most owners sell once.

Ready when you are

Know What Your Business Is Worth. Then Decide.

Confidential. No cost. No obligation.