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Benjamin Engel

Expert Advisor Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Achieve Successful Exits and Acquisitions

Company
EDGE Business Advisors

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Atlanta, Georgia

EDGE Business Advisors is a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in small business and lower middle market transactions. With a commitment to helping business owners exit their businesses successfully, EDGE provides expert guidance throughout the sales process. The firm’s goal is to ensure a smooth transition that maximizes business value while preserving the owner{s wealth.

EDGE also assists businesses and entrepreneurs in acquiring companies, leveraging industry expertise to guide buyers through each stage of the acquisition process. From strategy and valuation to negotiations and closing, EDGE helps buyers make informed decisions and achieve successful outcomes. EDGE specializes in buyer-side services, helping clients with deal structuring, financing, and due diligence.

Core services include mergers & acquisitions advisory, business brokerage, exit planning, business forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic consulting. The firm tailors solutions to meet each client’s unique business goals, providing expertise for successful outcomes. Whether clients are looking to sell or grow through acquisition, EDGE is dedicated to ensuring success.

The team at EDGE Business Advisors brings extensive experience across industries, offering valuable insights from business operations, private equity, and finance. With a proven track record of facilitating millions in business transactions, EDGE helps clients secure financing, navigate tax advantages, and protect assets through proper planning.

At EDGE Business Advisors, the mission is to help clients achieve their financial and business goals with confidence, offering personalized support to small businesses and lower middle market entrepreneurs.
Services Offered
We offer a range of services to help business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of buying and selling businesses in the small business and lower middle market sectors. We take a personalized approach to ensure every client gets the expert guidance needed to meet their goals.

1. Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
We help business owners sell their companies and assist businesses looking to acquire new ones. Our M&A services include valuation, deal structuring, negotiations, and closing.

2. Business Brokerage
We work with small businesses to ensure smooth transactions, finding qualified buyers and managing the sales process, from marketing to closing, ensuring seamless transitions.

3. Exit Planning
We offer exit planning services to help business owners maximize value and plan for a successful sale, addressing financial, operational, and legal aspects early on.

4. Buyer-Side Services
We help businesses and entrepreneurs looking to acquire companies with services like target identification, offer structuring, and due diligence management.

5. Business Forecasting & Financial Modeling
We provide financial forecasting and modeling to give a clear view of a business’s financial health, essential for growth, financing, or preparing for a sale.

6. Strategic Consulting
Our consulting services help businesses improve efficiency and long-term value. We guide optimizing performance to prepare for growth, acquisition, or sale.

Why Choose EDGE?
With experience in M&A, private equity, and business operations, we provide personalized, results-driven services. Our proven track record ensures successful exits and acquisitions.

EDGE Business Advisors is committed to guiding business owners and entrepreneurs through key business decisions for long-term success.
About

Benjamin Engel is the Managing Director of EDGE Business Advisors, where he leads a team of experienced M&A advisors dedicated to helping entrepreneurs buy and sell small and mid-sized businesses with confidence. With a deep background in private equity, commercial banking, and entrepreneurship, Benjamin has closed over $60 million in acquisitions and divestitures and managed a $50 million commercial loan portfolio during his career.

With a background in commercial banking and private equity, Benjamin brings a powerful combination of financial strategy, real-world business acumen, and deal-making expertise to every transaction. He is passionate about helping business owners preserve their wealth through successful exits, and he equips buyers with the tools and strategies needed to make wise acquisitions.

Benjamin is a serial entrepreneur and owner of multiple companies, including Trending Up Strategy (a marketing firm) and The Original Hot Dog Factory (a fast-casual franchisor). His diverse experiences allow him to relate to both buyers and sellers as someone who has been in their shoes.

As an advisor, he is known for being insightful, transparent, and laser-focused on delivering results. Benjamin also leads seminars and educational programs that teach aspiring entrepreneurs how to acquire businesses through financing strategies like SBA loans and seller financing.

A proud recipient of Milwaukee’s 40 Under 40 award and a former chairman of the Wisconsin Better Business Bureau and ACTS Housing, Benjamin combines leadership, community service, and strategic thinking to create lasting impact.

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Building & Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Service Businesses
  • Valuation Services
  • Exit Planning Services
  • Business Advising Services
Areas Served
  • Cobb County, GA
  • Fulton County, GA
  • Douglas County, GA
  • Gwinnett County, GA
  • Dekalb County, GA
  • Henry County, GA
  • Rockdale County, GA
  • Clayton County, GA
  • Fayette County, GA
  • Fulton County, GA
Languages

English

Licensed In
Georgia
427654
Affiliations
  • Georgia Real Estate License
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