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We have worked with many buyers and sellers of businesses over the years. During that time we have seen entrepreneurs struggle with many of the same issues. How do I value a business? What should I look for in due diligence? ... |
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CRB Retained by Specialty Automotive Distributorship
Clear Rock is pleased to announce that it has been retained by a leading Specialty Automotive Distributorship. The company is the nation's #1 distributor in its system, and is the market share leader for all similar products in the New York Metro area... |
Clear Rock Retained by Premier Soccer Company
Clear Rock is pleased to announce that it has been retained by the region's premier youth soccer training company to pursue options regarding a possible sale. The company has been on an extraordinary growth curve and seen SDI rise above... |
Newsflash
New for August! CRB Lists $4m trucking company, as well as 3 new fitness franchises. Now listing 7 fitness franchises... More Additions coming.
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Clear Rock Closes Transaction
(Jersey City, NJ) Clear Rock is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Costa Transports and JVC Logistics by Everlast Logistics. Clear Rock was retained by Costa and JVC to pursue a sale of substantially all assets of both companies.
Clear... |
SBA Loans: What You Need to Know
A few weeks ago, a potential buyer asked me how he could get a loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). The short answer was that he was not going to get the SBA to give him a loan to purchase a company, but he could get a loan from... |
Selling A Troubled Company: Key Considerations and Fees
We field a lot of phone calls and inquiries regarding selling a distressed company. In many cases the business has just fallen into disrepair and profits have deteriorated. In others some catastrophic event has caused a decline. Others... |
CRB Releases New Article on Intangible Assets
Clear Rock released its latest article in a series on selling a business. Clear Rock's Brett Paradis discusses the often-thorny question: "What are Intangible Assets? " Understanding how intangible assets relate to overall... |
CRB Lists Leading Vespa Dealership
Are you interested in purchasing a Vespa Dealer or selling an existing one? Call us now at 866-648-7640. While this transaction is older, we continue to have inquiries on a daily basis. - July 2008
Clear Rock is pleased to announce that... |
New Article on Selling an Unprofitable Company
CRB released a new article on selling an unprofitable company, or selling a distressed company . This is a subject that we get a great many inquiries on. In the article we address the following points:
- How Does the Age of the Business... |
Notes About Selling Your Business
There are essential steps you should take to prepare for such a critical milestone as the selling of a business. The more prepared you are, the better terms you will get for your transaction. These 9 steps get you on your way to success. 1... |
A Note on Seller Financing
Seller financing helps close the deal.
Sellers may long for the immediate satisfaction of an all cash-in-hand sale.
However, more often than not, a seller may need to finance part of the sale of a business.
Why? First of all,... |
It's a Difficult Process. Clear Rock Makes it Easier.
CRA works hand in hand with small business owners to achieve their goals in buying or selling a business. We work with companies in the lower middle market- which we define as revenues up to $75m. Our goal is to help you sell your company quic... |
How is Your Business Marketed?
CRB uses a a broad array of methods to effectively advertise your business for sale. Whether you are looking to sell a coin laundry or sell a manufacturer, we form an optimal strategy to market your company to potential buyers. Typical methods... |
Risks When Signing a Letter of Intent
In most business transactions there comes a point in time when a formal
offer is made and accepted. Although the offer can take many forms, we
often see it crafted as a "Letter of Intent," or an "LOI". Often times
one... |
CRB Resources for the Entrepreneur
We have worked with many buyers and sellers of businesses over the years. During that time we have seen entrepreneurs struggle with many of the same issues. How do I value a business? What should I look for in due diligence? ... |
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How We Advertise
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Getting Exposure - and maintaining confidentiality - is what we do best.
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How We Advertise
How We Advertise
Getting Exposure - and maintaining confidentiality - is what we do best.
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How Long to Sell?
There is a wide range of time that it takes to sell a business. Unlike
the housing market, businesses are more specialized- one business is
not like the other. The result is that the range is significantly
broader. The average time on... |
How We Sell a Business
Selling a business is a process. CRB makes the process easier for you.
There are many analogies between selling a house and selling a business. From pricing to presentation or “curb appeal” to marketing- there is a process... |
Sign Up and Have a CRB Professional Contact You
Ready to find out more? Have a CRB professional contact you today.
Note: All correspondence is strictly confidential.
Need to talk to someone immediately? Use the "Chat Now" button and... |
How We Advertise
CRB uses a a broad array of methods to effectively advertise your
business for sale. Whether you are looking to sell a coin laundry or
sell a manufacturer, we form an optimal strategy to market your company
to buyers.
Typical methods include:... |
CRB's Seller Programs
CRB is happy to work with sellers in a variety of ways. In principal, CRB works on an exclusive basis with sellers. This is the most effective and highly targeted way to sell your business. If you are serious about selling your business and... |
Why Use a Broker
Why would you use a broker to sell your business? Just like wouldn't hire a painter to program your computer, you should consider letting a professional sell your business. As a broker, we have a huge set of resources at our disposal. The... |
Buying or Selling a Business in Newark, New Jersey
Why Should Business Sellers Care About What Makes Newark Attractive?
Hint: Because You Need to Attract Buyers!
Newark, New Jersey is the largest city or municipality in the state of New Jersey. Its size alone can make... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Jersey City
Are you looking to buy or sell a business in the Jersey City area? It is a wonderful city, and there is a wide range of attributes that can make business ownership there quite fruitful.
Key Selling Points
As a business buyer, here... |
What You Need to Know About SBA Loans
Most people interested in purchasing a business are probably well aware of the different available loan programs that help potential business owners become business owners. For those just getting started in the process, here is some information... |
Understanding Asset vs. Stock Sales
Understanding the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale is a key element of any business transaction.
Throughout the course of a business sale, a lot of energy is exerted in determining a price and marketing the business that is for sale... |
9 Items That Should be in Your Closing Checklist
Although every sale is different, there are a number of common items
that have to be completed in all business transactions. Consult your
broker and attorney regarding your specific situation, but we have
provided the following "Checklist... |
Buying a Business in New York: 7 Things to Know
(April 16, 2007) Buying a business in the big city should be an exciting event!
New York metro businesses are a strange animal- but what a vibrant, rich city to work in! There are a lot of things that make doing business in New York just... |
1st Quarter SBA Loans In New Jersey
(April 14, 2007) For those preparing to apply for an SBA-backed loan in New Jersey, it pays to look at which banks are doing the majority of lending. The SBA has recently announced statistics for its first quarter loans, providing a wealth of information... |
Buying the Perfect Business
First things first: there is no such thing as the perfect business. Serious buyers should come to grips with this fact early. This simple notion is often what separates a successful buyer or entrepreneur from a tire kicker that is unable... |
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Buy a Business
Please contact a CRB professional for more details on any of our listings. A detailed Executive Summary and / or Prospectus is available for each company to Qualified Buyers. If you are interested in a different type of business or... |
Buy a Business: Targeted Search
Are you seeking to buy a small business? We'll work with you to identify and buy the ideal candidate. CRB can help both to accelerate the process and take away the uncertainty. The vast majority of small business buyers never execute... |
Sell Business Upper West Side (UWS)
The Perfect Place for Retail or a Cafe... Makes it Perfect to Sell!
In its nascent state during the 1700's and 1800's, the Upper West Side was home to many affluent home owners and farm owners. Now home to cafe's and boutiques... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Union County
Did you know that Union County is the 92nd highest-income county in America? Yes, a little known fact; nonetheless, Union County has an interesting share of affluence and working class communities. There is an equally broad range of businesses... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Morris County
What makes Morris County a prime location for business owners? In many respects, Morris County presents a situation where "it all comes together." Did you know that more than 10% of the Fortune 500 Companies call Morris County their... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Essex County
Essex County is the second most densely populated county in the state, after Bergen County. The most notable community in Essex County is arguably Newark- the largest city in New Jersey with a population of over 280,000. Essex County is... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Hudson County
Hudson Country may, geographically, be one of the smaller counties in New Jersey- but it sure is in the center of the action! Hudson County has seen explosive growth and redevelopment over the past 10 years, riding on the coattails of New York City... |
Buy or Sell a Business in Bergen County
Bergen County is the most populous county of the state of New Jersey, with over 880,000 citizens as of the last census. Bergen County can be a great place to be a business owner - a key point to consider whether you are buying a business in Bergen... |
The Non-Compete in a Business Transaction
We often hear buyers inquire about the protections offered by a non-compete agreement. The issue that concerns them, of course, is "what prevents the buyer from going out and starting the same business across the street from me?" And it... |
CRB Sells Internet Company
Clear Rock is pleased to announce the sale of Cellgear.com, one of the
nations leading internet based retailers in the highly competitive cell
phone accessories category. Clear Rock initiated and advised on the
transaction. The company... |
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CRB uses RSS ("Really Simple Syndication") Feeds to help keep our clients up to date. RSS is... |
CRB Notes
CRB strives to keep our clients up to date on the latest trends, facts, and insights into buying and selling businesses. Whether you are thinking about selling your private investigator business, or hoping to purchase a manufacturing company,... |
Sell a Business
Sell Your Business Quickly, Discretely, and at the Best Price.
We assist small business owners through the sale of their business. Use our expertise to effectively market your business, identify and quality buyers, and close the sale... |
Sell Business in Harlem
Selling a Harlem Business? Clear Rock can Help.
As one of New York City's top business brokers, Clear Rock is always pleased to help local business owners achieve their goals. Selling a business is always difficult, but with our help -... |
Selling a Business on the Upper East Side
Upper East Side: More, More, More
New York City is considered the business capital of the world, and although New York City has five boroughs, Manhattan is the one that comes to mind when people think business.
And the neighborhood that comes... |
The Letter of Intent in a Business Sale
Risks: There are several risks that you will want to
both address and avoid when either issuing or accepting a Letter of
Intent.
Read more in this article on " ."
After a potential buyer has examined the seller's... |
Business Owners: Crazy Reasons You Might Consider Selling
Each business owner looking to sell his/her business has a different reason for the sale. Yet, some common themes seem to come up. Below we capture 8 scenarios we encounter time and again from our seller clients. More importantly – we explore how... |
Sell an HVAC Business
When a business owner decides to sell her business, she will want to
maximize profits and transition seamlessly into the next phase of her
life. This article will focus on 5 things HVAC Contractors need to
accomplish (or implement) prior to the... |
How Long to Sell a Business? It Depends
One of the chief questions that we hear asked by sellers is "How long to sell my business?" In fact, next to valuation, it is probably the number one question that we hear buyers asking. The truth of the matter is that there is a wide... |
Selling a Business in New York City: The Upside
If you are going to sell a business, Manhattan is a great place to do it. Consider this: of New York's five boroughs, Manhattan is perhaps the most dense in terms of "companies per capita." You will note that other boroughs... |
Yes, You Should Clean Up Your Business for a Sale
Here is a scenario that we often encounter: the phenomenally successful business that looks absolutely scary when you walk in the building. Yes, buying a business is based fundamentally on the financial performance of the business. ... |
Selling a Distribution Company in the New York Area
Wholesale and Distribution companies are very popular with buyers, especially if your company generates strong stable profits. When it comes to selling a distribution company in the New York area, there are 5 key points that business owners should remember... |
It's Hard to Be a Young Entrepreneur: How to Sell While You are Young
Some times it's not easy being young and successful. Especially when you are looking to sell your young, successful company that you have been building for the last several years. Young entrepreneurs often have a challenging time explaining... |
Intangible Property in a Business Sale
Providing Ideas on What It is and How You Quantify It
(April 4, 2007) If you ask ten small business owners if they want to sell their business, nine of them will answer your question with a question of their own: “how much are you... |
5 Key Points About Selling an Unprofitable Company
We often get inquiries regarding selling a company that is in financial trouble, unprofitable, or "distressed." In many cases a company has seen sales fall off, profitability erode, or both. Is such a company sellable? That depends... |
How to Sell a Company In Debt
Selling a company with debt is one thing, but selling a troubled company or selling a distressed company is another. So before we get started, let’s clarify what we mean:
Selling a Healthy Company with Debt.
Businesses incur... |
How to Sell a Service Company
Service companies can be a tricky type of business to sell. The number one question that we see asked is “when the owner leaves, are all of the accounts going to follow him/her out the door?” The idea that the “owner is the... |
Selling a Website
Are you thinking about selling your website business?
Selling a website should be no different than selling a normal, physical-based business. Although some of the mechanics might be simpler, the underlying principles remain the same.... |
Selling a Business in New York City
Are you looking for a business for sale in New York? If so, we encourage you to understand the business climate, make an informed decision, and then get the process started.
Bear in mind that businesses in urban environments are inherently
different... |
What is a Business Broker?
What is a Business Broker? Simply put, a business broker is an agent, usually retained by a business owner, whose job is to sell businesses. A business broker gives sellers a head start in selling their business, in areas such as valuation,... |
Selling Your Business Quickly
How to Sell your Business Quickly
Many people approach us and want to know how to sell their business as fast as possible. What is our answer? It depends. There are several factors that are going to drive the speed and price... |
A Guide to Selling Your Business
Selling a business doesn’t need to be a harrowing process. With forethought and planning, you can be quite successful, protect your nest egg, and move on to the next phase of your life with a minimum of headaches. What follows are... |
Notes on Selling a Private Company
Selling a private company can, in many ways, be easier than selling a public company. The assumption, of course, is that you are seeking to sell the entire company. Here are some of the key differences:
Public Companies
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On Buying a Business
Clear Rock provides support and guidance to help you through the buying process. Having worked on such a wide range of transactions, we are familiar with many of the concerns, qualifications, and questions that you have as a Business Buyer. To that... |
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1. The Process
Selling a business is a process. CRB makes the process easier for you.
There are many analogies between selling a house and selling a business. From pricing to presentation or “curb appeal” to marketing- there is a process... |
2. How Long?
There is a wide range of time that it takes to sell a business. Unlike
the housing market, businesses are more specialized- one business is
not like the other. The result is that the range is significantly
broader. The average time on... |
3. How We Advertise
CRB uses a a broad array of methods to effectively advertise your
business for sale. Whether you are looking to sell a coin laundry or
sell a manufacturer, we form an optimal strategy to market your company
to buyers.
Typical methods include:... |
4. Why a Broker?
Why would you use a broker to sell your business? Just like wouldn't hire a painter to program your computer, you should consider letting a professional sell your business. As a broker, we have a huge set of resources at our disposal. The... |
5. Get Started Now
Ready to find out more? Have a CRB professional contact you today.
Note: All correspondence is strictly confidential.
Need to talk to someone immediately? Use the "Chat Now" button and... |
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