Buy-Side Advisory

Buy a Business in Iowa

LegacyOne helps buyers find, evaluate and close on established Iowa businesses. We start with what you want to own and what you can finance, then bring you listed and off-market opportunities that fit.

Our six-step buy-side process

  1. Acquisition strategy session: your goals, experience, capital and timeline.
  2. Target criteria definition: industries, size, location and deal structure.
  3. Deal sourcing and screening: listed and off-market businesses across 50+ verticals.
  4. Financial and operational analysis: earnings quality, add-backs and risks.
  5. Offer structuring and negotiation: price, financing, seller notes and transition.
  6. Due diligence and closing coordination: lenders, attorneys and CPAs through close.

How to see confidential listings

Our listings show the industry, area and asking price but never the business name. To receive a confidential information memorandum and financials, buyers sign a non-disclosure agreement and complete a personal financial statement. This protects sellers and moves serious buyers to the front of the line. Browse current listings.

Financing an acquisition

Many Iowa acquisitions are financed with an SBA 7(a) loan, a buyer down payment and, often, a seller note. Real estate included in a sale can change the financing picture. We help you structure an offer a lender can approve.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get information on a business listed by LegacyOne?

Contact us about the listing. You will sign a non-disclosure agreement and provide a personal financial statement, then receive the confidential information memorandum and financials.

Do you have off-market businesses for sale?

Yes. We track seller relationships in more than 50 industry verticals across Iowa, so some opportunities are shared with qualified buyers before or instead of being listed publicly.

How much money do I need to buy a business?

It depends on price and financing. With SBA financing, buyers typically bring a down payment of around 10% or more of the purchase price, plus working capital. We will help you size a realistic target.

Next step

Talk with LegacyOne Business Brokers

2323 Grand Avenue #148, Des Moines, IA 50312 · 515-505-5269 · info@legacyonebb.com