About Us

Founded in 1982, by Managing Partner Jim Hines , Inxcorp Business Advisors is a Business Merger & Acquisition firm that has assisted hundreds of clients sell and recapitalize* their companies. Inxcorp represents companies with annual sales between $5 and $50 million in the manufacturing, Service and Distribution industries. To promote our clients’ interests Inxcorp Business Advisors maintains extensive global buyer data bases, strategic marketing alliances and a skilled professional support team.

Other client services include:

• Business Valuations
• Machinery & Equipment Appraisals
• Select Business Acquisition Searches
• Sale & Leaseback

*What is a Recapitalization and could it be a fit for my company?

How Are We Different?

At Inxcorp “your success is our success”. Unlike other M&A firms, Inxcorp Business Advisors requires no upfront fees or retainers to represent seller clients. Our unique broker client relationship assures successful ownership transfer on terms that meet our client’s needs or NO FEE IS PAID. In addition we allow our clients the right to terminate our contract without cause at any time with ten (10) day notice.

Our Managing Partner
Jim Hines, FCBI

During his successful 30+ year career, Jim has administered the sale of several hundred companies in all major industries. In 1982, Jim founded his M&A firm Investment Exchange Corporation that operates as Inxcorp Business Advisors.

Jim holds the professional designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and was among the first to earn the prestigious Distinguished Fellow award (FCBI) from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) for lifetime M&A industry and career achievement. His other career achievements include founding the Michigan Business Brokers Association, serving as a director and officer of the IBBA and a committee chair of its Middle Market affiliate The M&A Source.

Over his long business career Mr. Hines has participated in the development and ownership of businesses in the manufacturing, telecommunications, service, franchise and internet marketing industries. Mr. Hines has lectured at Universities, Chambers of Commerce and other business and professional organizations. He has written numerous articles regarding issues effecting business transfer including Death by Banker for business publications. Having valued hundreds of companies for pending sale to courtroom proceedings, Mr. Hines is recognized as an expert business appraiser.