40%
of Iowa businesses have no succession plan.
BizBaton is a non-profit organization that connects owners with entrepreneurs and guides stakeholders through the stages of valuation, negotiation, acquisition and transition.
We use a sophisticated data-driven approach to confidentially connect business owners planning to sell, retire or transition out of a leadership role with entrepreneurs looking for an acquisition or expansion opportunity.
- Partnering with
- Iowa Lakes Cordidor
- Buena Vista University
- University of Northern Iowa
- Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
For business buyers & entrepreneurs
BizBaton works to identify the best opportunities that fit our buyer's criteria. Our BizMatch Technology™ connects you with business owners and acquisition opportunities.
- Identify acquisition prospects
- Initiate contact between parties
- Develop a purchase strategy
- Assist with the transition
For business sellers and succession plans
BizBaton helps business owners realize the rewards of many years of hard work by connecting them with a network of savvy and proven entrepreneurs looking for acquisitions.
- Identify sales prospects
- Initiate contact between parties
- Negotiate a deal that suits you
- Assist with the transition
Maximize value
BizBaton can maximize value for both buyers and sell-side owners by identifying sale and acquisition opportunities, connecting well synchronized individuals, providing expert guidance and resources and assisting buyers and sellers navigate purchases, sales, transitions and succession plans.
Navigate complexities
We also assist buyers and sellers who may underestimate the complexities of a sale or transition with industry-specific experts, legal support and financial partners who will also aid in a sale or transition.
Local knowledge and industry expertise
Our experts bring deep local knowledge and sector-specific skills to provide creative options for buyers and business owners looking to sell, transition to a less active role or retire. BizBaton also strives to maintain the economic health of Iowa communities by encouraging the life cycle of businesses continues uninterrupted.
Data-driven connections
We bring a sophisticated, data-driven approach to connecting owners and entrepreneurs that is typically seen with costly sales agents or business brokers. As champions for small and mid-size businesses in Iowa, BizBaton is dedicated to helping them successfully achieve one of the most important milestones.
Why register?
- Less risk
- Know the pitfalls and hurdles
- Accomplish more with less
- Right fit
Over 40% of small businesses in Iowa are owned or managed by aging leadership and do not have a succession plan in place.
Without new leadership in place, communities risk losing jobs and important goods or services, which can quickly impact the economic health of the area if these organizations close or relocate. By connecting these companies with transition or sale opportunities, BizBaton can help preserve these businesses in their communities.