Business Finders Canada
Make the BUSINESS and Commercial property buying and selling a BETTER experience!
Immigrating to British Columbia
With many B.C. business owners retiring, there are increasing numbers of opportunities to purchase and take over existing businesses in the province.
Business Finders Canada understands talented immigrants come to Canada every year with extensive business experience and financial resources. Struggling to find a decent job, lacking the required “Canadian Experience”, Business Finders Canada will have business opportunities for small business ownership and will provide an ideal solution to start a new dream career in Canada.
The Business Immigration Program seeks to attract experienced businesspeople to Canada who will support the development of a strong and prosperous Canadian economy.
How does it work?
There are regulations over immigrants expanding or starting businesses in British Columbia. There are many programs available that allow investors to get the permission they require to purchase a business. Through theses programs, it is possible to fast-track the procedure to get immigrant permanent resident statuses to allow them to do business in the region. BC facilitates the selection of candidates who possess the highest value to the area. It is a way to make it less complex to find potential investors who will add more to the economy.
Business Finders Canada works with various immigration consultants to provide entrepreneurs that are immigrating to British Columbia with a suitable business purchase according to the immigrant’s background and preference. We have experience with the programs available and have successfully assisted in the purchases for immigrants in the Entrepreneur Programs.
British Columbia Business/Investor Immigration
If you are a businessperson or manager looking to immigrate to Canada, the Business/Investor Immigration Program may be an important fast-track Canadian immigration option for you. Business Immigration seeks to attract individuals with business and/or managerial experience who will contribute to the development of the Canadian economy.
The key requirement is that the foreign national owns a business in Canada in which he or she owns a controlling interest of more than 50% of the shares.
Other Requirements Include
- A business plan that shows how the owner / operator will fund the business and create or maintain employment and contains at least a rudimentary financial plan and timeline of events.
- Active management of the business (i.e. it cannot be a passive investment) in a position that accords with the foreign national’s qualifications and experience with a wage equal to or greater than the median wage requirements for the position; and
- Employing at least one Canadian or permanent resident (ideally in the first year as described in the business plan).
This option is available all throughout Canada.
Have You Considered Expanding or Buying A Business?
The time has never been better, and the opportunities have never been greater. As the Baby Boomers age and begin to look for the golf course or beach, the number of business opportunities are blossoming. So, if you are interested in becoming a business owner, then you can benefit from the services of Business Finders Canada.
We are a full-disclosure Business Brokerage
We are a “full disclosure” business brokerage because we believe this is the only fair and honest way to do business. “Full disclosure” means that when a Seller lists with our Firm, they commit to furnishing :
- Financial statements on the business for 3 prior years.
- Profit & Loss statements for the current year.
- A complete list of known tangible and intangible assets and liabilities.
- A list of the physical assets of the business, with the assets to be delivered to the Buyer in proper operating condition.
- Premises lease information includes the term of the lease, square footage, and amount of rent.
- A fair and equitable purchase price.
- Adequate training for the Buyer (by the Sellers) on matters specific to Seller’s business at no extra cost to the Buyer.
Buyers enjoy working with our business brokers because they are confident that they have received the information needed to know what they are buying.
Our value to a buyer
Our business listings are prepared and presented in a professional, logical format providing Buyers with objective business and financial information for each listing. We can provide buyers with forms, tools, and documents for providing a seller with a Letter of Intent or an Offer to Purchase, and we work closely with buyer’s lawyer and financial professionals to ensure they have ready access to select business information for our listings. Our pre-closing efforts pave the way to ensuring buyers and sellers have the information necessary for the closing transaction to go smoothly.
As part of our service to the Buyer, we help:
We are a “full disclosure” business brokerage because we believe this is the only fair and honest way to do business. “Full disclosure” means that when a Seller lists with our Firm, they commit to furnishing :
- Determine what type of opportunity is suitable
- Present the available opportunities to you
- Provide information and answer your questions
- Facilitate negotiations with the seller(s)
- Assist in securing financing for the purchase
- Navigate the way to a closed transaction
Contact us for a free consultation, or to allow us to show you one of our many business listings.
No fees are charged to the Buyer on the sale transaction.
When looking at businesses listed with us, the seller has already agreed to pay any commissions or fees associated with the sale. There are no fees charged to the buyer under those circumstances. That said, it is possible to engage us on a fee basis to locate businesses for you to buy that have not been listed with us. Even then, an interested seller will often agree to a limited listing and payment of the fee. The best place to start is to become a Registered Buyer with Business Finders and to look at our current businesses for sale.
Buying a business is most often cheaper than starting one.
Although some individuals prefer the challenge of starting their business from the ground up, purchasing an established business is more often a sensible alternative. An existing business is likely to include many of these amenities: name recognition, a customer base, a revenue stream, the fixtures, furniture and equipment needed to operate the business and, last but not least, a track record when seeking financing.
A variety of business types and sizes to choose from.
Our office has many privately held businesses for sale, as well as nationally known franchises. There are always dozens of opportunities to choose from and a qualified business broker will assist in researching your choices — always at your own pace. And if you don’t see something you are interested in immediately, become a Registered Buyer and we will automatically notify you of listings that may be of interest to you, as indicated by your preferences.
Graeme Ramsay
Graeme Ramsay
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Graeme’s Entrepreneurial and Adventurous Spirit has always steered him to take the path less travelled in Business and in Life. With a work career spanning three continents Graeme has had tremendous success in the Forestry, Energy Services, Commercial Construction and Residential Services industries before joining Business Finders Canada as Dealmaker.
Graeme is an excellent Dealmaker able to quickly analyze and think outside of the box in order to successfully close deals for his clients. A strong commitment to responding quickly and being easily accessible to all of his clients and potential clients is very important to Graeme.
Contact Graeme
Office: 250.491.1111
Direct: 250.870.8446
Email: graeme@businessfinderscanada.com
Jeff Swan
Jeff Swan
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Jeff Swan, a 4x entrepreneur with over 17 years’ experience in helping companies achieve double-digit year-over-year growth. Whether earning the next funding round, selling a business or commercial property, or finding the right space for their business ventures, Jeff’s clients grow their portfolios and personal net worth while leaving a legacy from the value they create in the community.
Jeff is a licensed Commercial Real Estate & Business Broker with Business Finders Canada. Book a strategy session at jeffswancommercial.com/legacy and learn how to build the value of your business, prepare it for sale or investment, and sell effectively.
Areas of Service
Confidential Business Sales & Acquisitions
Professional Activities
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
Interests and Activities
An amateur boxing/kickboxing coach, hockey player and frequent traveler both leisure and work. Enjoys daddy-daughter dates with his six-year old, also a budding entrepreneur.
Contact Jeff
Office: 250.491.1111
Direct: 604-803-8100
Email: jeff@businessfinderscanada.com
Ryan Marquardt
Ryan Marquardt
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
As an Expert in negotiations for Confidential Business Sales & Acquisitions and Commercial Property, Ryan is happy to work on your behalf whether you are Buying or Selling.
Ryan’s personal success in Self-Directed Securities Trading and Personal Real Estate Investments is derived from his long-term passion for Business Analytics and Real Estate.
Joining us with an engineering background as a Control Room Operator (an Industry known, high level, high stress, fast paced position), Ryan truly values the importance of “Working Together“ by organizing and utilizing all team members expertise in order to achieve extraordinary results in a timely fashion.
Working Together, our team of credentialed experts in Tax; Due Diligence; Pre/Post Sale Financial Planning, Investment Advisors, Business Planning and Business Valuations help you prepare and market your business to negotiate the highest price.
Please reach out to Ryan with any questions regarding available Business Opportunities or to learn more about our confidential process of selling your Business or Commercial Property.
“I enjoy meeting new people and hearing their personal stories & creative ideas.” – Ryan Marquardt
Areas of Service
Confidential Business Sales & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, and Negotiations.
Professional Activities
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
Interests and Activities
In his spare time, Ryan can be seen on the lake on the hotter days, the golf course during the warmer days, or at the hockey rink during the cooler days.
Contact Ryan
Office: 250.491.1111
Direct: 250.793.0957
Email: ryan@businessfinderscanada.com
Angie Redpath
Angie Redpath – The Dealmaker
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Angie is an entrepreneur and business enthusiast with over 25 years of business development experience including marketing consultation, sole business ownership and partnerships in a mix of businesses and commercial real estate. Angie started her career in Advertising and Marketing, which evolved into Independent Marketing and Consulting in Enthusiast Motorsports. Angie’s career path in Marketing has garnered her an expansive business network and extensive business experience across North America. Angie has a Business Administration Management diploma and is a licensed Commercial Real Estate agent. Angie’s passion is success, and she has a wealth of knowledge, commitment and energy to help you achieve your greatest success.
Angie has an affinity for meeting new people and learning the many stories of her client’s roads to success. Angie enjoys travel, experiencing new cultures and ways of life, time with her family, and keeping active.
Areas of Service
Commercial Real Estate, Business Broker
Professional Activities
- IBBA Member
Interests and Activities
Travel, fitness, hiking, tennis, motorsports, charity events
Contact Angie
British Columbia Office: 250.859.4565
Alberta Office: 780.870.4888
Email: angie@businessfinderscanada.com
Kristie Webb
Kristie Webb
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Kristie Webb’s career started out in Calgary at a brokerage specializing in retail leasing. Since moving to Kelowna, she has expanded her services to include commercial property acquisitions and dispositions and business brokering. Taking a relationship-based approach to her business, Kristie believes no single transaction is as important as the relationship it creates. Recognizing the trust clients place in her and utilizing knowledge gained through her background working in mental health she is capable of understanding and meeting each client’s individual needs. Kristie’s industrious attitude allows her to provide quality service throughout each transaction whilst building long-term relationships based on integrity and confidence.
Areas of Service
Business Brokering
Commercial Leasing
Commercial Acquisitions and Dispositions
Professional Activities
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
- Real Estate Association of Edmonton (RAE)
- Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
- Board Member for Consumer Real Estate Canada (CREC) where she participates in planning and executing conference calls for industry professionals across Canada.
Interests and Activities
Volunteer with Mamas for Mamas
Kristie is the proud owner of a rescue Pitbull, Phoebe, with whom she enjoys exploring the outdoors. When her dog isn’t around, Kristie enjoys snowboarding, travelling and attending events.
Contact Kristie
Phone: 604-819-8998
Email: Kristie@businessfinderscanada.com
Rae Holland
Rae Holland
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
A customer service expert, Rae spent 15 years negotiating wine deals. With her background in hospitality, Rae is committed to tailoring every experience to your individual needs and will work to make each experience better.
Rae has a passion for training and advocating for reactive dogs. When not working deals, she spends her time training her dog, Baker and sharing her experiences with other reactive dog guardians. Rae is committed to helping other people manage their reactive dogs; allowing them to live their best lives.
Areas of Service
Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Customer Service
Professional Activities
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
Interests and Activities
Dog training, hiking, camping, skiing and the wine industry.
Contact Rae
Phone: 604.396.1569
Email: rae@businessfinderscanada.com
Sam McLeod
Sam McLeod
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Sam has a passion for life, growing up in a farming community where neighbors help neighbors, and respect for family was a core value. Sam started his business career at the age of nineteen, designing and constructing a large-scale Swine facility in Eastern Ontario as part of an expansion to their farm. It was the beginning of over thirty years of business ownership/management and construction related projects.
His entrepreneurial desire brought him into ownership and management of a well-established Restaurant where he built an environment of good work ethics and customer service among staff members. Sam continued with his passion for construction during those restaurant years, buying and selling properties near his Community.
Sam continued building homes while living in the Amazon for two years and as well in southern Ecuador before returning to Canada in 2016. His time spent in Indigenous communities, primarily Shuar, helped greatly in Sam’s understanding of the effects colonization had on their home territory.
Areas of Service
Mergers and Acquisition, Business Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Expert in Negotiation
Professional Activities
- Member of The Real Estate Council of BC
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
Interests and Activities
Sam enjoys reading, spending time with different cultures, travelling, writing and sharing the journey with Rishi. He routinely practices yoga, hiking, inner discovery, along with other meditative practices to balance energies.
Contact Sam
Office: 250.491.1111
Direct: 250.937.9799
Email: sam@businessfinderscanada.com
Deepa Rajkumar
Deepa Rajkumar
Licensed Commercial REALTOR® and Certified Business Broker
Deepa brings over 15 years of experience to Business Finders Canada, from owning small businesses to working in multi-national companies. She was raised in a family full of entrepreneurs and this exposure helped her understand both opportunities and challenges in operating a business. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering from India. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 2011, and since then has owned and managed small businesses including a retail franchise store and successfully invested in Real Estate.
Deepa understands the challenges Seller’s face in listing their business and wants to provide realistic facts and expectations based on the market value. She uses her experience to help buyers analyze and ask key questions regarding a business purchase.
Areas of Service
Mergers and Acquisition, Business Brokerage, Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
Expert in Negotiation
Professional Activities
- Member of The Real Estate Council of BC
- Member of the Association of Interior Realtors®
- Member of the Chamber of Commerce Kelowna
Interests and Activities
Gardening
Contact Deepa
Office: 250.491.1111
Direct: 250.300.0714
Email: deepa@businessfinderscanada.com
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