Whether you're buying or selling, we provide expert guidance and proven strategies to help you achieve your business goals in Western Kentucky and Illinois.
Find out what your business is worth in today's market
Comprehensive business brokerage services tailored to your unique needs
We'll help you achieve maximum value for your business with our proven sales process, qualified buyer network, and expert negotiation.
Find the perfect business opportunity with access to exclusive listings, thorough due diligence, and expert guidance throughout the acquisition process.
Get an accurate, professional valuation of your business to understand its true market value and make informed decisions.
We protect your privacy while maximizing exposure to qualified buyers through our strategic marketing approach.
Expert assistance with negotiations, financing, and deal structure to ensure a smooth and successful transaction.
Strategic planning to prepare your business for sale and maximize your return when it's time to transition.
Our comprehensive approach ensures your success from start to finish
We control the entire process from initial consultation to final closing
We are part and parcel of all negotiations, ensuring the best deal for you
We control the flow of information and paperwork throughout the entire process
We meet you face-to-face while learning all aspects of your business
Your privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us
We provide a free valuation of your financials and suggest a selling price
We advertise on appropriate sites including Transworld Business Advisors
We qualify and vet buyers ensuring they have the capability to close the deal
We troubleshoot any issues during due diligence and lending stages
We successfully close the deal and ensure a smooth transition
We are affiliated with Transworld Business Advisors of Florida, who has been listing and selling businesses for over 30 years. They have developed a proven process of controlling the entire sales process right up to the closing table. This total involvement on our part assures you can continue running your business while we handle the details. Transworld is truly an international organization with offices worldwide and over 500 agents listing and selling existing businesses and franchises. More importantly, we are located in Paducah so you don't have to rely on getting a salesperson's attention in Nashville, Louisville or Lexington.
Confidentiality is our mutual goal. Only very close advisors will know about the sale. We know how to promote the sale without disclosing sensitive information. Our listing advertisements are vague on purpose to attract the most buyers. You want to retain your valuable employees for the new owner. Buyers will be thoroughly vetted and you will approve giving them detailed financial information.
Our Services allow you to run daily operations without worrying about the sales process details. Your listing is continually valued, right up to the closing table.
We know what it's worth. Local, national and global reach. No upfront fees. Listings stay active with periodic auditing. We are willing to Co-Broke.
Providing expert business brokerage services throughout Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois
After growing up in Paducah and graduating from Virginia Tech as an Engineer, Ed started his career at a Fortune 50 company in Lexington, Kentucky. He has held numerous executive positions including National Sales Manager, Vice President & General Manager, President & CEO, and Partner & Area Director.
Ed's extensive experience spans multiple industries including food, beverage, capital equipment manufacturing, engineering/construction, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and business advising.
Whether you're buying or selling, we're here to help you succeed
Real results from real clients
"Ed Barker is a pleasure to work with."
"I worked with Ed on the selling of my business. He was always right on top of things and if he didn't have an immediate answer to questions, he made sure that he got the answers and got back with me promptly. He was always extremely professional and made the selling of my business so much easier. I highly recommend him!"
"Ed Barker was tremendously helpful throughout the process of selling my family's small business. Ed's experience and guidance were invaluable. He was able to quickly and discretely market our business and bring a quality buyer who shared our corporate values. Ed is a man of integrity, who puts his clients' best interests first."
"I am a satisfied customer of WEB Business Advisors, LLC. Ed Barker has successfully sold my business on 3/29/24; the process went smoothly with Ed Barker's help. He is an easy to get along with guy, that made the process very painless. My business was a very specialized business and required a special type of owner. I loved my business and operated it for almost 50 years; Ed Barker did just that. Ed was able to sell all of my key equipment, vehicles and good-will at our asking price."
"As someone with zero business experience, I didn't see it as being possible to become a small business owner. From the first time speaking with Ed, he was encouraging and confident that I was capable. He was right there through the whole purchase process. Four months later as a first-time business owner and going good! Thank you Ed!"