Northwest Business Sales and Certified Appraisals, LLC Research
Advisory Approach
Northwest Business Sales and Certified Appraisals, LLC (NWBSCA) is an Oregon-based business brokerage and certified appraisal firm serving main street business owners throughout the Willamette Valley and Lane County. Founded and operated by Patrick Bice, the firm operates with a clear thesis: every business has a unique story with multiple "value-driving forces" that must be identified, documented, and communicated to achieve maximum value in a sale transaction.
Unlike larger investment banks that target the lower middle market, NWBSCA specializes in smaller, owner-operated businesses where the owner's personal involvement is central to enterprise value. The firm's approach centers on creating comprehensive Confidential Business Resumés—detailed financial and operational narratives that serve as the foundation for buyer due diligence and valuation justification.
Sector Focus
NWBSCA's practice spans multiple main street industries with particular depth in food and beverage, manufacturing and distribution, retail trade, and automotive services. The firm's IBBA profile lists specialty areas in auto-related businesses, food & beverage, healthcare/social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Within food & beverage, Patrick Bice has specific expertise in restaurant transactions, including quick-service restaurant franchises (he has worked with Figaro's Pizza, Pizza Schmizza, and Nick-N-Willy's franchisees) and independent dining establishments. The firm has sold multiple restaurants, from high-end seafood concepts to casual dining establishments.
In manufacturing, the firm has experience with both discrete manufacturing (precision machining, contract manufacturing) and process manufacturing (food processing, specialty products). The sale of Mid Lane Truck and Trailer Repair demonstrated the firm's ability to market industrial service businesses with facilities and equipment as key value components.
Deal Track Record
Based on the firm's website testimonials and recent transactions section, NWBSCA has completed multiple business sales across Oregon. Representative transactions include:
Creekside Grill (Silverton, OR) — A casual fine-dining restaurant and bar that operated successfully from 2008 before pandemic-related challenges led to closure. The firm managed a two-year sales process culminating in an all-cash sale while the business was closed.
Mid Lane Truck and Trailer Repair Equipment (Eugene, OR) — An independent truck and trailer repair shop operating since 1985 with a 12,000-square-foot facility. The business sold to an industry investor after the seller invested in facility improvements to enhance marketability. The transaction involved significant due diligence over several months.
Dandelion's Flowers & Gifts (Eugene, OR) — An independent floral and gift shop operating since 1974 with a reputation for exceptional service. The firm assisted the owner in preparing for retirement and successfully navigated the sale process while the owner continued day-to-day operations.
Quality Electronics (Eugene, OR) — A consumer electronics and appliance repair business with recurring revenue through manufacturer warranty contracts. The sale utilized SBA financing, demonstrating the firm's ability to structure transactions involving lender financing.
Capella Market (Eugene, OR) — A locally-owned natural food store competing effectively against regional and national chains through multiple profit centers and strong neighborhood demographics.
Aqua Seafood Restaurant (Eugene, OR) — A high-end seafood restaurant in a historic building with multiple profit centers including private dining, catering, and family meal offerings.
While the firm does not publicly disclose aggregate transaction counts, Patrick Bice has been an IBBA member since 2007, indicating over 17 years of continuous practice in business brokerage.
Process & Fee Structure
NWBSCA's process begins with a comprehensive valuation and analysis phase, during which Patrick Bice conducts detailed financial and operational analysis to identify value-driving forces that competitors may overlook. The firm creates Confidential Business Resumés—professional documents that present the business's financial performance, operational platform, management structure, vendor relationships, and growth opportunities in a format buyers can rely on for due diligence.
The firm provides ongoing coaching and encouragement to business owners throughout the sales process, recognizing that selling a business is both a financial transaction and an emotional transition for owners who may have built the business over decades.
For business appraisals and valuations, the firm has experience creating appraisals for SBA loan purposes, partner buyouts, and exit planning. Patrick Bice's valuation work has withstood contentious transaction environments, including a partner buyout at a hotel operations management company where the appraisal became the foundation for the final agreement.
Fee structures are not publicly disclosed, which is typical for main street business brokers where engagement terms vary based on business size, complexity, and market conditions.
Buyer Network
NWBSCA's buyer network includes individual investors, industry buyers, and small business operators seeking acquisition opportunities. The firm has demonstrated success in matching businesses with buyers who have specific industry expertise, such as the sale of Mid Lane Truck Repair to an industry investor and the sale of Quality Electronics through an SBA-financed transaction.
The firm maintains relationships with community banks for SBA loan financing, enabling transactions where buyer liquidity requires debt financing. Patrick Bice's practical experience with community bank appraisal requirements facilitates smoother financing processes for buyers.
Competitive Positioning
NWBSCA differentiates from other Oregon business brokers through three key attributes:
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Broker-Appraiser Combination — As both a Certified Business Intermediary and Business Certified Appraiser, Patrick Bice brings valuation expertise that allows him to identify and document value that less-experienced brokers may miss.
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Owner-Operator Perspective — Patrick Bice has been a co-owner in three businesses (two start-ups) and worked in his family's restaurants from age 12. This hands-on business ownership experience allows him to understand the operational realities of main street businesses and communicate effectively with owner-operators.
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Comprehensive Documentation — The firm's Confidential Business Resumés provide professional-grade documentation that accelerates buyer due diligence and reduces transaction friction. One buyer testimonial noted that the body of work presented in the business resumé and valuation was "extremely professional" and assisted in final decision-making.
Not a Fit If
Based on the firm's positioning and service offerings, NWBSCA is not a fit for:
- Businesses with enterprise values above $5M-$10M (the firm specializes in main street transactions, not lower middle market deals)
- Businesses seeking representation beyond Oregon (the firm's geographic focus is Oregon)
- Sellers wanting limited process (the firm's value is in comprehensive documentation and buyer outreach)
- Pure asset sales without going-concern operations (the firm focuses on operating businesses)
Team
Patrick Bice serves as the owner and principal broker of NWBSCA. His credentials include:
- Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Brokers Association — the highest professional designation for main street business brokers
- Business Certified Appraiser through the NEBB Institute
- Senior Business Analyst with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)
- Licensed Principal Real Estate Broker in Oregon
Patrick's professional background includes:
- Operating owner/partner in three businesses (two were start-ups)
- Co-owner of family restaurants from childhood
- High school and community college accounting and marketing teacher for three years
- Graduate studies in business and education
He is actively involved in the Oregon business community as an advisory program member in the hospitality program at Lane Community College, a member of the policy committee with the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, and a member of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Geographic Coverage
NWBSCA is based in Eugene, Oregon, and serves the Willamette Valley region including Lane County, Corvallis, Salem, and surrounding areas. The firm's website states service coverage for "Eugene, Corvallis, Salem & Newport" indicating primary focus on Oregon's Willamette Valley and central coast communities.