About Beal Business Brokers & Advisors

We deliver value-added services in the following areas:

Business Brokerage

Buying and selling a business is unlike any other transaction you will do. Each business is unique, each buyer is unique, and each seller is unique. Beal Business Brokers & Advisors can help you buy a business and sell your business with confidence and discretion.

Business Valuation

Need to know what your business is worth? We can help you determine the value of it and understand the key drivers of that value, so you will know how to improve it.

Succession Planning/Exit Strategies

Looking to retire? Great! Is your business ready for you to retire? Can you afford to retire? Do you know how to minimize your tax burden when you are looking to sell or pass your business on to your children? We can help you understand the options that are available to you. Think it’s too early? The earlier you start, the more your business can be worth, and the more options you have to minimize taxes. If you’re thinking of getting out within five or less years, start today.

Business Start Up/Business Growth

New business ventures need business plans to set direction and strategy. Our business plans have been instrumental for our clients in setting the stage for sustainable business growth, as well as in securing financing. We work with new and existing business owners to examine all areas of their business to ensure maximum success. We can help make your business grow profitably using proven success strategies, step-by-step guidelines and an abundance of insight from our experience in working across a wide variety of industries.

About Steven Beal – Principal, Beal Business Brokers & Advisors

STEVEN BEAL

PRINCIPAL, BEAL BUSINESS
BROKERS & ADVISORS

Steven Beal is the Founder and Principal of Beal Business Brokers and Advisors. Prior to starting his consulting practice, Steven had an extensive 15-year career at the Royal Bank of Canada in numerous corporate financial management positions. During his time as Managing Director of Global Banking, Steven was responsible for overseeing a budget in excess of $500 million, and an asset base of $30 billion.

Since starting Beal Business Brokers and Advisors, Steven has successfully advised numerous clients on mandates such as business sales, business acquisitions, strategic planning, business planning, and business valuations. Through his work as an advisor, Steven has developed expertise across a wide range of industries. Today, clients of Beal Business Brokers and Advisors benefit from Steven’s extensive knowledge and experience in all matters of financial management for small to medium-size businesses.

Steven obtained his Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) from Ivey Business School in 1988. He is active in his community, having served as a director on the boards of several non-profit organizations.

The Beal Business Brokers & Advisors team consists of:

Jim Buchanan, Mergers and Acquisitions Executive

Jim comes to Beal Business Brokers and Advisors with almost 40 years of business experience that includes technical service and support for two international computer manufacturers and ownership of two Winnipeg based companies.

Jim has significant executive management and ownership experience, strategic planning and tactical execution, client relationship management, operations management, sales & marketing management, profitability and fiscal accountability, financial planning & analysis and stakeholder relationships.

Jim will be focused on providing the full range of Beal Brokerage and Advisory services, working with potential business buyers to help them find the right business for them as well as current business owners to assist them and prepare for, the sale of their business.

  • Business sales negotiation and deal structuring.
  • Mediation and conflict resolution – bringing buyers and sellers together for a successful close.
  • Creative approaches to traditional deal and finance structuring.
  • Helping buyers & sellers navigate the sale process, including due diligence and financing.
  • Reaching out to business owners for merger and acquisition opportunities.

Nelson Barros, B.Comm. (Hons), Business Broker

Nelson obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba in 2013, where he majored in Finance and Entrepreneurship.

Nelson began as an associate consultant with Beal Consultants in May 2013 where he has gained experience working with businesses and organizations to develop business plans for expansion or entry into new markets; and performing business valuations in preparation for sale or transition within the family.

In 2015, Nelson started working on acquisitions and business sales where he currently focusses on:

  • Business sales negotiation and deal structuring under $20 million.
  • Mediation and conflict resolution as it relates to bringing buyers and sellers together for a successful close.
  • Creative approaches to traditional deal and finance structuring.
  • Helping first time and experienced buyers/sellers navigate the pitfalls of the sale process.

Peter Fast, BA. FCUIC., Senior Consultant

Peter obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Manitoba in 2010, where he majored in Economics. Peter is continuously furthering his education and experience. He is working on his Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation and is also currently enrolled in the AACI (Commercial Real Estate Appraisal) program.

Prior to joining Beal Business Advisors, Mr. Fast worked in the banking industry. He is the Senior Consultant at Beal Business Advisors, where his work includes:

  • Performing business valuations according to CBV standards and practises.
  • Creating business plans and financial projections for start-ups and expansions.
  • Reaching out to business owners across Canada for merger and acquisition opportunities.
  • Develop succession planning and exit strategies.

Peter has substantial experience in financial modeling and forecasting. He is passionate about all things related to small businesses.

Jonathan Corobow, Associate Consultant

Jonathan joined Beal Business Brokers in June of 2019. He obtained his Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba in 2018, where he majored in Marketing. His current work includes developing detailed business plans for expansion or entry into new markets, assisting with business valuations, and helping first time and experienced buyers/sellers navigate the pitfalls of the sale process.