Office ID:
CHARLNC001
19520 West Catawba Avenue
About Us
Whether you are ready to sell your business or are looking to buy a business, Sunbelt of Charlotte
is the place for you. As a part of the largest business brokerage network in the world, Sunbelt of Charlotte can
guide you through the business sales process. Search our available businesses for sale in Sunbelt of Charlotte and
surrounding areas by industry category or sale price.
We specialize in serving the buyers and sellers of small business in the Sunbelt of Charlotte
area. Our comprehensive services and resources provide professional guidance for business valuations, buyer
financing and exit strategy and planning. Contact us today to discover why Sunbelt of Charlotte is the place to go
to buy or sell a business.
Office Owner
Bill Law is a 1983 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a B.S. degree in Accounting. During his accounting profession he worked for various manufacturing companies and financial institutions as an internal auditor investment accountant banking supervisor real estate development controller and financial analyst. In 1992 one year prior to the franchising of Sunbelt Business Brokers Mr. Law founded Sunbelt's fourth office. With Sunbelt having over 300 offices worldwide and now recognized as the nation's largest business brokerage firm the Charlotte office has been one of Sunbelt's top-producing offices every year since 1993. In 1996 the Charlotte office affiliated itself with the IBBA and its mergers and acquisitions group The M&A Source. During 1996 Mr. Law earned the professional designation of Certified Business Intermediary. He has since served as a speaker/instructor for the IBBA at its educational training courses. Mr. Law spends much of his time on mid-market transactions in various industries but specializes in the sale of manufacturing businesses to corporate entities and financial buyers. Some of his transactions have exceeded $20 Million with some involving multiple sales of companies to individual buyers within a particular industry. Mr. Law spends much of his time traveling to meet with manufacturing clients from Pennsylvania to Florida. It is usually best to either call Bill at his direct line work number (704) 644-1141 or send a fax (704) 897-8235 but he can also be reached directly by e-mail at: blaw@sunbeltbrokers.biz
Brokers
Certified Business Intermediary-
Peter was educated in England and has been resident in the U.S. since 1986.
Peter Coleman comes to the business brokerage industry with a background of over 20 years in the publishing, investment banking and the maritime industry. He was a documentary credits specialist and was a member of several international trade delegations to Eastern Europe.
After nearly ten years in business brokerage, including four years of ownership of his own Sunbelt offices in South Mississippi, he has built up a specialization in health care related businesses, the hospitality industry and franchise resale.
Peter completed all the required courses and was awarded the IBBA qualification of Certified Business Intermediary in 2001. He is an accomplished public speaker and often speaks to business groups about the subject of "Maximizing the Value of your Business" and "Preparing your Business for Sale."
In his spare time he has been very involved in coaching track and field, in addition to being a board member of the local Historical Society.
B.M. Guin
Email B.M.Cell: (704) 644-1144 Direct Line
Buddy Guin is a native of Gaston County. He is married and has four children and one grandchild. He is a retired high school principal, real estate investor and building contractor. He received his undergraduate degree from Belmont Abbey College and his Masters Degree from UNC-Charlotte. He is also a graduate of the Principal's Executive Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. He is a past president of the Mooresville-Lake Norman Rotary Club.
Buddy is a people person with a positive attitude and a warm and friendly personality. He has very good communication and listening skills which enable him to deal effectively with others. Perhaps the most valuable attribute Mr. Guin brings to the field of business brokerage is his "goal oriented approach to problem solving" in the marketing and selling of businesses.
Ken Leonard
Email KenCell: 704-644-1150 Direct Line
Tony, a Senior Broker with Sunbelt Business Brokers of Charlotte, brings with him over 25 years of experience with major Fortune 500 international corporations in the areas of sales, marketing, operations, contract negotiation and procurement. His strong contracts and negotiation background uniquely positions him in understanding what it takes to bring deals to a close with a true “win-win” for both buyer and seller. His appreciation for entrepreneurship is evidenced by being a former small business owner himself as well as being an active real estate investor.
In addition to holding an MBA in Management, M.S. in Management of Engineering Technology and a B.S. in Industrial Technology, Tony is a licensed NC Real Estate Broker. Originally hailing from Buffalo, NY, he currently resides in South Charlotte with his wife and two daughters where he enjoys golfing, ice hockey and vacationing on the NC coast with his family.
Ed Schutzman
Email EdCell: (704) 644-1145 Direct Line
Ed Schutzman has a Marketing degree from Pennsylvania State University and served time in the United States Marine Corps. He is an experienced practitioner and business owner in the direct marketing and publishing industry. He spent much of his time emphasizing business to business lead generation, cross selling and customer retention programs. Mr. Schutzman has lived in the Charlotte area since 1987 and joined the Sunbelt Charlotte office in 1995.
Bob Schwartz
Email BobCell: (704) 644-1149 Direct Line
Prior to joining Sunbelt Business Brokers in the mid 90's, Bob was the owner of a $10 Million/yr manufacturer and distributor of children's jewelry. Bob also owned his own Sunbelt Business Brokers office until hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf region. He has attended a multitude of courses taught by the International Business Brokers Association. Bob spends much of his time selling small family owned businesses as well as larger mergers and acquisitions.