Business Brokerage
Peter Rand
Business Broker · Transworld Business Advisors of NY
New York Metro area
Biography
Peter L. Rand is a seasoned business broker and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience guiding buyers and sellers through complex business transactions. Known for his strategic negotiation skills and clear communication, Peter brings a deep understanding of valuation, deal structure, and the practical realities that make transactions succeed — or fall apart. Peter is personally involved in every stage of the process, working closely with attorneys, lenders, accountants, and clients to ensure deals move efficiently from initial listing through closing. His hands-on approach and attention to detail help clients avoid common pitfalls while maximizing value and minimizing risk. A graduate of New York Law School (J.D.) and Adelphi University (B.A., Communications), Peter combines legal insight, business acumen, and real-world transaction experience to provide clients with steady guidance throughout the sale or acquisition of a business.
Services
- M&A Advisory & Exit Planning
- Business Valuations & Appraisals
- Sell-Side Representation
- Buy-Side Advisory
- Confidential Marketing & Matchmaking
- Franchise & Commercial Lease Resale Management
Specialties
- Sale of Main Street & Lower Middle Market Businesses
- Deal Structuring & Negotiation
- Financial Recasting
Ideal Referrals
Privately held, profitable Main Street and lower-middle-market business owners across NYC and Long Island—particularly in B2B/B2C services, skilled trades/contracting, specialty retail, and light industrial—who want a confidential, professional valuation and a seamless exit strategy. I frequently collaborate with professionals whose clients are navigating business transitions, including: CPAs & Accountants: Spotting clients who need financial recasting or retirement tax planning; Corporate & Estate Attorneys: Handling succession planning, partner buyouts, or estate sales; Commercial Real Estate Brokers: Clients buying or selling commercial property tied to operating businesses; Commercial Lenders & Wealth Managers: Assisting clients seeking business acquisition loans or needing liquidity events.