What our Clients say…
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Read their stories about how we helped them achieve their goals.
3DS – Three Dimensional Services

I tried to sell my company on my own and wasn’t getting anywhere. After six months working with the team at Pavilion, there were ten interested parties. Pavilion handled all the inquiries to present the two most qualified buyers for my consideration. I’m happy with the finalselling price and that I’m out of the daily routine – really looking forward to retirement.
Atlas Anchor Systems

The Pavilion Team did a fantastic job to help me sell my business, very competent and their support was invaluable.
Bryan Robinson
Atlas Anchor Systems
Bakers Supply House
Bakers Supply House
Hi Stephen,
Through out the entire selling process; from initial meeting to finalizing the sale , Stephen, MaryAnne and their team were very efficient, easy to communicate with and helped facilitate and guide the process through. I would not hesitate to recommend or use them again in the future…
BC Comfort

Dear Stephen,
On behalf of Norm and I, just a short note of thanks to you and the team at Pavilion for your work assisting BC Comfort senior management via our unique “value gap analysis”. The findings of which helped strengthen several core processes during an
Boardroom

The Pavilion team surprised me with how their research and outreach process identified numerous buyers of whom I was not aware. Their privacy approach enabled the complete process to be done securely without the knowledge of staff, customers or suppliers.
City of Surrey

We had been working with several of the larger accounting firms for our Valuation work – without any satisfaction. When Pavilion presented me the valuation and showed how they had used over 20 different valuation methods I was confident that we have the most accurate and unbiased valuation possible that is a fair
Competition Glass Ltd.

I am very grateful for the effort and guidance Pavilion Business Services provided me and the rest of the ownership group at Competition Glass. A variety of buyers helped lift our valuation and assist with the final terms that were negotiated.
Stephen Harrison directed the sale…
Concorde Glazing Systems

Steve,
I’d like to take this moment to thank you and your team at Pavilion for putting this deal together for us. Your experience in our field of work made dealings much easier to understand for both…
Encompass Logistics

It was really important that my business was listed and sold without disrupting day-to-day activity for my employees and customers. Pavilion was able to handle the sale with complete confidentiality until we reached a point where it was appropriate to let my team and my clients know about the change in ownership.
Enviro Vault

Letter of recommendation for Pavilion/First Base Services
I write this letter to offer others confidence in moving forward with the services offered by Greg Spafford and his team at Firstbase Services Ltd.
Enviro Vault Canada Ltd was primarily a Western
Gibbs Delta Tackle

I’m an accountant and a CBV specialist – after 3 years trying to sell my business without help, I enlisted the help of Pavilion. What a difference professionals make – they researched and obtained numerous offers and negotiated a transaction for more than twice (2X) what I thought it was worth.
Manney Transport Ltd.

Thanks to work completed by the Pavilion Team, I could focus on running my business rather than dealing with all the details involved in listing and selling the company. They have been amazing in generating lots of buyers. As a result, I had several offers to buy my business.
They handled all the details that enabled me to stay
Midstream Equipment Corp.

June 2023
Dear Greg,
After meeting with the Pavilion team; despite our initial skepticism we realized that your firm has made a serious commitment and investment in the M&A process.
Mud Bay Drilling

As one of the largest company operating in our region; running a high profile business in a competitive environment, confidentiality and privacy was a major concern when I was selling my business.
The team at Pavilion did an exemplary job of maintaining a low profile throughout the sale
NewGrind

Dear Greg,
I wanted to send you a thank you for all the help and clarity you have given me in my search for a new investment partner. After Covid and the subsequent supply chain issues we have been struggling financially and emotionally from the stress.
Noble Tractor & Equipment Ltd.

Hello Stephen and MaryAnne,
Thank you for helping us through the valuation, listing and sale process….and quite the process it is! We are still fumbling our way through the smoke with the transition, but are starting to see everything come together from Noble Tractor to…
Nowak Rope Ltd.

Greg & Team,
Thanks so much for making the sale of Nowak Rope. Without your team working so hard we wouldn’t be where we are today. Retirement is feeling pretty good. You went above and beyond to make this happen.
NuTech Systems Ltd.

I’ve known about Pavilion for only a short while before recruiting their assistance to sell my business. They did an awesome job and achieved a good price. Transition terms were very acceptable. I’m now retired and enjoying life to the fullest.
Patti Tan
NuTech Systems Ltd.
Optinet Systems Inc.

We are very pleased with the transaction process and advice from the team at Pavilion, they implemented an outreach program secured multiple bidders and help use choose the right buyer partner.
Pavilion helped us through the challenging process of negotiations, LOI and final agreements.
Penguin Meats

The Pavilion team negotiated with multiple parties and achieved great value, price, and terms that resulted in more $$$ value. They have kept their promise of delivering best value to our shareholders.
They achieved this in less than 12 months. Well done to the Pavilion team!
Phoenix Fire Prevention

I had been searching for synergistic companies to acquire for nearly three years – without success. I engaged Pavilion for their assistance and in less than 4 months they identified 11 potential targets that met with my requirements.
Now I’ve acquired 2 business operations that are the right fit and value – I’ve made…
Private Equity Group
Private Equity Group
Our firm is a Private Equity group who has the goal of investing over $300M for acquisitions. We were having challenges finding and locating the “right deal” in US or Canada. After much frustration seeking sellers who would qualify, I contacted Pavilion.
I must admit after some scepticism, they are
Proactive Hazmat and Abatement

Dear Pavilion Business Services team,
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding work done by Pavilion Business Services during our recent reorganization. From the initial stages of our consultation to the successful completion of the engagement, their professionalism, expertise, and…
Quick Link Financial
Quick Link Financial
Dear Mr. Harrison, It is with much enthusiasm that I am writing to you to recommend the professional services of Pavilion Business Services. Even though lhe sale of my company was incomplete, your efforts in marketing were totally satisfying. Throughout the marketing process, Pavilion has been punctual and accurate in
Saywell Contracting Ltd.
Saywell Contracting Ltd.
I recently engaged Pavilion for their business diagnostic services and I found the process surprising and the findings and recommendations helpful to our goals of long term growth and profitability.”
Sheldon Saywell, President/CEO
Saywell Contracting Ltd.
Strategic Buyer
Strategic Buyer
After searching for more than 2 years to locate a fit and value, without success, we contacted Pavilion to see if they could help. We retained Pavilion to help us acquire a company that fit our investment criteria. Within 24 hours they introduced me to sellers that I wasn’t aware of and the phone call with the seller went very well.
Valley Personnel Ltd.

After having worked with the Pavilion team, I have to admit they exceeded my expectations in a number of different ways:
- One of my concerns was that I’d be distracted and forced to answer a lot of questions from buyers. That didn’t happen because of their detailed…
VVV Engineering
VVV Engineering
I sold my business at the top end of the market value – primarily because of the team at Pavilion. They engaged 27 different bidders who were mostly strategic buyers who wanted a West Coast footprint. Their process amazed me – as I wasn’t expecting that level of buyer interest.
Westmount Signs & Printing Co.

As someone new to the whole process behind valuing a business I had no idea where to start. All I knew was that after 18 years in business and all the sweat and effort that went into it, it had to be worth something. .
Windsor Security Ltd.
Windsor Security Ltd.
My husband passed away suddenly and the business was left to me to operate. I needed to sell it quickly and achieve top value. The Pavilion team achieve success by selling 3 business units to different buyers who wanted the market share and customer base. They have been great!



