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The key to minimizing the lender’s perceived risk in financing the transaction. If you decide the best scenario for you is to transfer ownership of your business to management or family, more often than not you will need some combination of bank financing and seller financing. The buyer’s goals most likely will be to minimize their personal out of pocket equity contribution and to maximize the amount borrowed. This approach [...]

Choosing the right location requires a multi-step process, Cresa has perfected it. Step 1: Project Kickoff Step 2: Market Intel Step 3: Select Properties Step 4: Negotiate the Terms Decoding the myths and realties when it comes to your office space. Myth: We have no interest in relocating. Reality: Even if you renew, you don't want to pay more than you have to, renewals are market driven. Myth: Hiring a [...]

A recent Manpower study revealed that the most difficult position to fill is a Sales Representative. Why is finding top-performing sales talent so tough? When recruiting the best salespeople, it is all about the details. Your "gut feeling" about a sales position applicant is no guarantee of success. Carefully defining what you want, asking the right questions, and listening critically for the right answers is the key. The stakes are [...]

You’ve built a successful business, with lots of customers, a solid team of employees and profits that help you earn a comfortable living.  But at some point, you may look to retire, spend more time with family or just move on to doing something different.  Your company is valuable and after many years of effort building it, you’ll want to get the highest possible price from a buyer. So how [...]

Dr. Walter Leise, CEO Sarasota Medical Products Sarasota, FL LinkedIn Profile Dr. Walter Leise III, President and CEO of Sarasota Medical Products, Inc., was recruited to work for Abbott's Diagnostic Division after completing his PHD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Chicago. He primarily served as the interface between Research & Development and Manufacturing. He soon got involved with Six Sigma, a set of techniques [...]

Symphonic Distribution taps national, local artists to curate a soundtrack for Tampa's downtown Have you ever sat at Curtis Hixon Park and eaten three giant cheese pizza slices from Eddie & Sam's all by your lonesome? Neither have we, but that activity, had it really happened, can now have a soundtrack. Last week, Symphonic Distribution released six specially curated playlists as part of the eighth anniversary for downtown Tampa music [...]