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Every morning, I make myself a double espresso in my fancy new espresso machine.  It’s not just that I love the taste; it’s a ritual for me – morning paper, tasty espresso in my favorite cup, and a dark chocolate candy.  My husband prefers to drink his coffee by the gallon and attack his busyContinue reading

I recently met one of my girlfriends for a cup of coffee.  As we explored the meaning of life and solved the world’s problems, we also discussed her desire to settle down and get married.  For a while, I was puzzled why she had such a difficult time finding her Mr. Right.  She is aContinue reading

When I first meet them, many of my clients assume that business brokerage and real estate brokerage are essentially the same professions and that these professionals are completely interchangeable.  This is actually one of the most common misconceptions in my business.  So, let’s cut to the chase.  What do these professions have in common?  First,Continue reading

Selling a business is a complex endeavor that involves many steps.  To maximize the chances of selling your business at the highest possible price, you need to start preparing in advance. Timing A lot of owners consider selling their business when it becomes loss-making or when revenue is declining.  While selling a business that isContinue reading

  Are you a business owner contemplating a sale of your business? Let Comer Business Brokers (CBB) help you Sell Well™. People intuitively understand the need for experts. When your circuit breaker constantly trips, you call an electrician. When your pipe bursts, you call a plumber. When your alternator dies, you take your car toContinue reading

There are many reasons why you may one day decide to own and run your own business.  Perhaps your aspirations exceed your current station in life.  Perhaps you are a natural entrepreneur.  Perhaps you were fundamentally moved by the American dream.  Or perhaps you just had a terrible case of the Mondays.  Whatever your reason,Continue reading

Chou Chou, a very successful boutique in Rowayton, CT, announced on January 15, 2021, that undisclosed buyers have acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its current owner, Katharine B. Sanford. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Conceptually, Chou Chou is “a chic seaside boutique in the heart of Rowayton. It’sContinue reading

Mystified, a renowned Mystic, CT escape room business, announced on December 31, 2020 that Michael McDonald has acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its current owners, Shelly and Brian Wilson. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Since the first escape room locked its doors in 2007 and challenged people toContinue reading

Fleetmasters Sales & Service, LLC, a Windsor Locks, CT provider of repair and preventative maintenance services for fire apparatus, municipal emergency vehicles, and commercial trucks, today announced that Michael Baron has acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its owner and co-founder, Tom Stempfer.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. FoundedContinue reading

Bad Fish Tattoo, a Norwalk, CT tattoo studio, today announced that Pieter Spijkers has acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its current owner, Anthony Neave. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Originally opened in 2008 and acquired by Mr. Neave in 2014, Bad Fish Tattoo is a highly-rated, well-known studioContinue reading

Your Healthy Pet, a Newtown, CT, all-natural pet food and supply retail store, announced that Dianne Bromley and Christopher Ranaudo have acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its current owners, Tom and Mary-Kay Novak.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. After experiencing a frustrating and heartbreaking journey with the health ofContinue reading

Comer Business Brokers (CBB) just helped Wild Birds Unlimited, a nature oriented retail store, Sell Well and announced today that Roger and Jennifer Fontaine have acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its current owner, Ronald Bailey. Wild Birds Unlimited, a Glastonbury, CT specialty retail store, announced that Roger and Jennifer FontaineContinue reading

Isabelle et Vincent, a Fairfield, CT patisserie and chocolatier, today announced that Jill and Mike Saulsberry  have acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its founders, Vincent and Isabelle Koenig.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2007 by French immigrants seeking to recreate their popular Strasbourg patisserie here inContinue reading

Patience may be virtuous, but when I first meet potential clients, one question is inevitably top of mind:  How long will it take me to sell my company?  At the risk of sounding like a lawyer, the answer is “it depends”.  I realize this answer is about as satisfying as a warm blanket on aContinue reading

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So you’ve decided to sell your business. Congratulations! It is an exciting time, but you may have no idea where to start. Don’t worry. I’m here to help you Sell Well™.  Where do you start? First and foremost, you need to decide whether you want to go it alone or hire a professional. While theoreticallyContinue reading

GLASTONBURY, November 29, 2017 /PRWeb/ Charles Fine Wine, a Glastonbury, CT purveyor of hard to find and sought after wines, today announced that Tony Rousseau and Cheryl Carboneau have acquired substantially all of the assets of the company from its founder, Charles Bissell.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1988, Charles FineContinue reading

Have you ever tried to buy a business in Connecticut?  There are two guaranteed problems – finding a business that still makes money here, and obtaining a tax clearance certificate. Why is a tax clearance certificate important?  Without it, sellers can’t sell, buyer’s can’t buy, lenders can’t lend, players can’t play – you get theContinue reading

Comer Business Brokers today announced the closing of the sale of a Connecticut-based full-service reprographics business to private buyers.  Founded in 1990, the company principally services architects, engineers, construction professionals and government agencies with print and digital solutions and information management services.  The seller, a talented entrepreneur, spent years building the business from scratch toContinue reading

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!  Comer Business Brokers (CBB), in conjunction with Larson Associates, has just helped another business owner Sell Well.™ Comer Business Brokers and Laron Associates recently closed a nearly $300,000 sale (including inventory) of a multiple-location specialty retail business.  Juggling multiple locations, multiple landlords, a franchisor, a lender and sufficientContinue reading

Have you been thinking about buying your own business? You may already have begun researching industries, numbers, risks and other aspects of being a business owner. But when you finally find an exciting business to buy, the question most likely to pop into your head is “What exactly am I buying?” Interestingly enough, the converseContinue reading

Have you been thinking about buying your own business?  Chances are, you have never owned a liquor store, but you have heard that it can be a good investment and a good business to own.  To help you to make up your mind, we decided to devote this blog to discussing different aspects of owningContinue reading

So you are thinking about selling your business.  While you may already be imagining yourself somewhere on a beach in Florida or Hawaii, there are some common mistakes that, if unavoided, won’t allow you to Sell Well™. FALLING BEHIND IN TAX FILINGS – The first thing any potential buyer will ask you for is yourContinue reading

So you’ve decided to buy a business.  Congratulations!  It’s an exciting time, but you may have no idea where to start, what you want or what fits.  It’s strange, but true:  most first-time buyers tell me during our initial meeting that they want to buy a business, but have no idea what kind of business.Continue reading