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TRUSTED, EXPERIENCED, EFFECTIVE

Successfully assisting Michigan business owners in selling their businesses since 2007. You can find my complete list of available businesses, along with those of my firm, Praxis Business Brokers by clicking below.

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Steve Kandt

Decade+ assisting business sellers and buyers through the challenges of business sales and acquisitions.

I am a business broker primarily providing sell side representation and brokerage services to business owners wanting to exit their business so they can successfully transition to the next phase of their lives. I also perform consulting services for those looking to buy a business, and business owners that may need a valuation but don't need full-blown representation and brokerage services.

I've assisted numerous business owners in successfully valuing and selling their companies. My closed deals  include manufacturing firms, wholesale and distribution companies, retail, and franchise resales. I have extensive experience selling B2B and B2C service companies with specialties in information technology and business software.

Prior to entering the business brokerage world, I founded a computer software development and consulting services company featuring enterprise work force management and scheduling software. The company’s clients consisted of Fortune 1000 companies and large financial service businesses. At its peak, the company had annual sales exceeding $6 million. I acquired experience in business valuations, mergers, and acquisitions during my tenure as I oversaw the acquisition of two complementary businesses and the eventual sale of the entire company.

My approach to negotiation is to find areas of agreement between buyer and seller and build upon them to reach a beneficial arrangement for all stakeholders.

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Selling Your Business

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Sell Side Consulting

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Buy Side Consulting

Testimonials

When my brother and I thought about selling our Machine Tool Shop after 35 years in business we were referred to Steve Kandt and Praxis Business Brokers by our CPA, and what a great referral that was. Steve was very quick to meet with us and laid out the process of selling a business...there was absolutely no pressure. Once we decided to put it on the market, Steve took over and began the valuation process, listing, and vetting of potential buyers which allowed us to concentrate on running day to day operations. When a buyer was found, the transaction went very smoothly and we were satisfied with the terms. Throughout the entire process from day one, Steve presented himself very professionally and without false or misinformation. We were even told by the buyer's banker at closing that Praxis is one of the few, legitimate Business Brokers out there. If you want a fast-talking broker wearing a 3-piece suit, you better look elsewhere because Steve is very humble and down to earth man who will always work in your best interest. Steve, thanks for your efforts and professionalism.

Mike and Dave Bergmann, Berg Tool, Inc.

Partial List of Businesses Represented

Plastic Processors

Custom manufacturer of extruded plastic products:  including profiles, tubing, pipes, coiled or spooled plastic products and rigid plastic parts.

AFCO

Manufacturer of metal construction products

Tower Computer Services

Full-Service B2B Information Technology Company, A Managed Services Provider (MSP)

Van Buren Steel

Metal sales and fabricator

Vertex Steel

Steel fabrication and erection company

Berg Tool

High cash flowing machine tool business

Moheco

Metal fabrication manufacturer

Current Electrical

Very profitable electrical and cabling systems installation company

Great Lakes Technologies

Design and manufacturer of factory automated systems

Sterling Performance

Accredited comprehensive custom testing service for industry

Liberty Cast Products

Manufacturer of non-ferrous castings

Performance Personal Computers

Custom computer manufacturer

Town and Country Door

Garage Door Sales, Installation & Service Company

ICCI

Outstanding computer services firm

Budget Staple

Packaging supply and fastener distribution company

Best Car

Very profitable vehicle import service business

Sound Planning Communications

Audio visual, acoustic, and lighting designer and integrator

Signtext

Very profitable multi-faceted B2B marketing products business

Mobile Medical Repair

Very Profitable Medical Equipment Repair Business

Tobin's Lake Studios

Profitable, asset-rich, B2B specialty rental business

Kenzoil

Salad dressing producer

Neighborhood Heating and Cooling

Efficient green solutions HVAC company

Old Point Comfort Marine

Retail marine sales, service & storage

Sylvan Learning Centers Monroe County

Sylvan learning centers

LA Trucking

Commercial landscape design and installation

Project Control Engineering

Profitable civil engineering firm

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