Wednesday, February 22, 2012
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Florida Business Brokers & Realty LLC.

Susan Barnes
Broker

111 E Monuement Ave.
Suite 308 (third floor)
Kissimmee, FL 34741

407-933-2242 (Office)
407-908-4663 (Cell)
407-641-9202 (Fax)

rockroserealty@earthlink.net

www.floridabusinesses.net
www.floridabusinessbrokersandrealty.com

 



Featured Articles
Today's Business Buyer

For a business to sell, there has to be a seller - and a buyer. The buyer of today is a bit different than the one of yesterday. Today's buyer is not a risk-taker, is concerned about the financials, and seems to be overly concerned about price. Unfortunately, buyers have to understand that they cannot buy someone else's financial statements.

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The Value of a Business: Get to the Heart of the Matter

To find the real value of a business, we must go to its very heart: the attitude, work habits, managerial style, customer/marketplace savvy, and community reputation of the person in charge.

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Today's Business Buyer: A Profile

Today's independent business marketplace attracts a wide variety of buyers eager for a piece of ownership action. Buyers of small businesses are most likely replacing lost jobs or searching for a happier alternative to corporate life. Buyers of mid-sized and large operations are, typically, private investment companies seeking businesses to build and eventually sell for a profit.

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Why Do Deals Fall Apart?

In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have it fall apart. There are reasons this happens, and, once understood, many of the worst deal-smashers can be avoided.

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A Buyer's Quandary

Statistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important that potential sellers be knowledgeable on what buyers go through to actually become business owners. This is especially true for those who have started their own business or have forgotten what they went thorough prior to buying their business.

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Why Sell Your Company?

Selling one's business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, "seller's remorse" is one of the major reasons that deals don't close.

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12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company

Keep in mind that the best time to consider selling is when business is good, the business is running profitably, and many of the above “value-adders” are in place.

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Why Do People Go Into Business?

41% joined the family business;36% wanted more control over their future...

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Dispelling a Buyer Myth

Most prospective business buyers really don't know from the outset the exact type of business they want to buy. Experienced business brokers and intermediaries know that many business buyers end up with what is sometimes a far cry from what first captured their imagination.

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Rating Today's Business Buyers

Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become more sophisticated, the people interested in buying them have also become more divergent and complex.

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Testimonials

See what others have to say about working with Florida Business Brokers & Realty LLC & Rockrose Realty Inc.

Dear Susan, This is now the third time I have dealt with you during the last 5 years. Once to buy our business and then to sell a part and now the remainder. Each time I came to value greatly your services. But I would have to say that on this last occassion what you have done for us has been truly outstanding. You found a buyer for our business on the day it was listed by you and we have closed 24 days later. Indeed closing might have been earlier but for delays by my immigration attorney. I think also the attention you give personally counts for a lot. Sadly Susan this is missing so often these days. So what else can I say except thank you very much indeed. Christine and I wish you much cotinuing sucess and will recommend you every time we have the opportunity.
~ God Bless, Yours Sincerely, Robin

Just a quick note to say thank you so much for dealing with our house sale. Firstly we cannot believe how quickly you were able to sell it especially in the current climate. Secondly for the professional yet friendly way you and your staff dealt with everything. We will definitely recommend you! With best Wishes.
~ Claire & Bob

Hi there Susan & Angela, We just wanted to send you a huge thank you for all of your hard work to the sale of our business. You have been so quick in bringing us a buyer and to close within such a short space of time and we really appreciate your hard work in this. Me being a Realtor, know only too well how much hard work goes behind the scenes working with clients nowadays, so I appreciate your hard efforts. I will be most happy to recommend your services in the future for any of my clients/friends who have business to sell or buy!!
~ Michelle

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Rockrose Realty for the fantastic opportunity that they have given to my family & I. I have for years been dreaming of moving to the US & finally got the chance when I met Susan Barnes & her family who own Rockrose. I bought a property management co from them and this enabled me to apply for an E2 business which allowed me to live & work in the US. They helped me through the whole process from beginning to end & were most professional & honest business people that I have ever dealt with. Rockrose Realty are the only people I would recommend to anyone looking to make the same move as I did.
~ Richard

Dear Susan, A huge thank you for making our dreams come true. We can't believe we are living in Florida & spending Christmas in the sun. From the 1st point of contact you have been so helpful and made us follow our hearts. Once again thank you!
~ Mark

Susan, With Sincere gratitude and warmest thanks. Thank you for all your help and advice we really do appreciate it.
~ Lyn & John

Dear Susan, Jackie and I want to say a BIG thank you for the way you handled the sale of our house in Kissimmee. The friendly, confident and professional way you conducted the sale had to be experienced to be believed. To have received a firm offer within 3 days of placing it on the market has to be a record!! Should we decide to invest in a property in the future, we would definitely want you to act on our behalf. Look forward to seeing you in the spring. Best Wishes!
~ Malcolm & Jackie

Susan, Many thanks for all your help over the past months. Much appreciated!
~ Brent & Tracey

Dear Susan, Just a note to say thank you for all of your hard work which allowed us to purchase our property. You are on in a million, you have given us so much more than anyone else has ever done. Best Wishes.
~ Gary & Gina

Thank you for all your staff for all the help and guidance you have given us over the past 4 years. It\'s taken a while to get here but we got here in the end. It\'s great to know that you are there to help us. Thanks once again for your help and friendship!
~ John & Caroline

To Susan & Family, We would like to express our sincere thanks Susan for all the time and patience you gave us in our search for a villa. Also our thanks to Paul for his help & support with the financial side of matters. It was nice meeting your family and we are sorry not to have met Jerry, perhaps next time. Best Wishes, Lee & Jania
~ Lee & Jania

Susan, Thank you so much for all the help you gave us towards buying the Business, and getting our E2 Visas. We appreciate it very much, for your time and patience which you and Paul, who knows were we would have been. Once again a Big thank you!
~ Gary & Maria

Susan, Many thank you for your advice and expert assistant in the purchase of our condo. Without your guidance we would not now be in a position to fulfill our dream of wanting a Florida home.
~ Norma & Alan

I found an agent through your site, Susan Barnes at Rockrose Realty, was efficient and proficient. Fabulous in every regard, Helping us locate a property, after showing us many was very patient, answered all of our questions, returned our calls, helped us negotiate (even on mothers day) went completely our of her way to help and is still helping us after the sale. I cannot more highly recommend this agent. Thank you!
~ Bobby & Frayda

I want to pass on my most sincere thanks for a job well done. Having dealt with some pretty useless Realtors and found myself in a position of not knowing where to turn next for some professional advice it was a pleasure to find you. Your straightforward, uncomplicated style and advice, based on ensuring first class customer service was a breath of fresh air from others who seemed intent on finding fee earning ways to complete a deal. Thank you for being on the customer's side.
~ Ian

We struck lucky with Susan Barnes, she was very easy to talk to on the phone and gave sound advice. She was also very professional and very very patient. Susan negotiated well on our behalf and we now own a lovely home which was well within our budget. We would certainly recommend Susan to anyone wishing to purchase a property in Florida.
~ Michelle

Susan Barnes arranged the sale of our property in Calabay Parc, in a prompt and professional manner. We found her both approachable and very importantly contactable (by phone and email), answering any queries or concerns as they arose. She offered us valuable advice on market value and consideration of others. We are delighted and would not hesitate to use her services again.
~ Jo

Susan, On behalf of my family I just wanted to write and say a hugh thank you for helping us to achieve our dream of living in FL. Your help and advice on buying a business was invaluable and you were always so patient and kind to us even when things got stressful! We have looked into emigrating before and the advice we were given then was unreliable to say the least. If anyone is serious about emigrating you really do need to consult someone who knows what they are doing. We certainly wouldn\'t hesitate to recommend you to anyone who was thinking of emigrating. Your knowledge on the subject is incredible and if you don't have the answer to something, you know someone who will!! With sincere thanks and immense gratitude once again Susan, and we are looking forward to seeing you on our return. Kindest Regards
~ Nick

Dear Susan, Pat and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help in finding a villa in Florida. The way you treated us was more like a trusted friend (which you have now become) than a realtor, your advice in choosing the right property could not have been better. And at no time did we feel that there was any pressure for us to buy. We could not believe the choice of properties and the amount of time you gave us. The after sales help has also been invaluable from both yourself and your son Paul, with nothing being too much trouble. Wish we had bought the property years ago! Best Wishes Pat & Bill
~ Pat & Bill

Dear Susan, Now that all the legal documentation has been signed and the villa purchase is complete we have not just started to relax and enjoy our villa in Florida but felt we had to write you and express our sincere thanks to you for assisting us in finding our dream villa. Before coming to FL, we were inundated with British companies trying to sell us new villas quite a distance from Disney. However, once you showed us that resale property offered the best villa for money, we decided to purchase a 2 year villa for the rental market having a resale property only 3 miles from Disney is far better than new 20 mins away. Thank you Susan, once again for your assistance.
~ Sandy & Kevin

Susan, thank you for introducing us to the sellers of the business we just purchased. We really appreciate it! Angela, Thank you for everything you have done for us since our arrival.
~ Suzanne & Peter

We are just lucky to have you :) Thank you so much for all your help, support and patience! Love,
~ Pete & Karen

Hi Susan, David, Pam and Dave, Thanks again for EVERYTHING you guys have done for us, you can\'t imagine what a difference you\'ve helped us make in our life! We are forever grateful to you and your team. Best Regards,
~ Goldy & Martin

 

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