San Francisco Bay Area :: Business Sales, Valuations, and Advisory Services for Privately Held Companies

Testimonials

Thank you for the business you have generated for Mr. Checkout Distributors during the past 6 years. Your ability to bring me qualified buyers has enabled me to develop not only your region, but all of California via our satisfied referrals from your prospects.

I highly recommend ABI to any seller or buyer seeking professional representation. Please don't hesitate to call me if I can be of any assistance to you.

Bob Goldstein
President, Mr. Checkout Distributors, Inc.

Russ has been very instrumental in helping us understand how to increase our organization’s value.  The Most Probable Selling Price report Russ prepared was a bit of a shock initially, but the information provided is a true value-add. I would highly recommend that any business owner who plans on selling their business go through the process sooner rather than later.

-John C.,

Owner, DNi Technology Solutions

It was a pleasure to have Russ Cowley and ABI on my side during the sale of Bay Lock & Key.  Russ Cowley and ABI were very professional and very detail oriented.  I would not hesitate to recommend Russ Cowley and ABI to anyone.  I would like to thank you so very much for your dedication.

-Mickey Benko,

Seller, Bay Lock & Key

The process of selling a business certainly can be challenging taking into consideration the process of locating and bringing together willing and compatible buyers and sellers. Your hard work this past year to facilitate this really paid off in locating a very compatible buyer for Plant Dynamics Inc. - someone who understands the unique business we are engaged in.

Not only did you conduct extremely professional meetings between myself and potential buyers, but in addition you kept me updated constantly regarding the sales process. I appreciate the hard work you contributed to making this sale a success.

I will recommend you to my associates as they get the opportunity to enjoy retirement and sell their businesses in the near future. Continued good success and again, thank you for a job well done.

Carole Andersen
President, Plant Dynamics, Inc.

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for all your services in conjunction with selling our restaurant. I knew we were going to have a tough time finding the 'right buyer' for our business considering the losses we have sustained over the past two years. Your prospecting and 'screening' of potential candidates have proved both beneficial and time saving. I would have gone nuts if I had to deal with every 'non-qualified' person that inquired about our business.

When we did have qualified candidates, you have conducted yourself in a professional manner throughout the entire process. It was nice to have a competent broker to represent me. I also appreciated the 'after agreement' functions you performed. Even after signing the papers, you stayed with the process through escrow and the ABC until the day the escrow closed. That was critical, as you know that many things can and do go wrong during escrow.

Although I will probably never again return to the restaurant business, I will definitely give you a call in the future if I have another business for sale. Please feel free to use me as a reference for any of your clients.

Tim Soldati
Seller, Hooligan's California Alehouse & Grill

Just a note to thank you for all the help you have been in getting us into this business. Your careful planning made the escrow process a breeze. I really like your forms and checklists. The broker we had used before had none of those. I felt confident that we had left no loose ends.

I would like to give you special thanks for your help in the lease negotiation. The comparable rents you came up with really helped. I really appreciated the advice you gave me prior to my conversation with the landlord. It was a good idea to present a resume, it made them realize I would be a good tenant and strengthened my bargaining position.

I would also like to thank the other people that work in your office. They were always good about getting messages to you and I was even able to ask them some general questions.

The purchase of a business is a complicated undertaking. The emotional attachment people have for their businesses make it even more difficult. I think this transaction was more difficult than most. I am truly grateful for all the help you have given me.

Jerome C. Bush
Buyer, Logan Farms Honey Glazed Hams

We would like to, once again, extend our deepest gratitude for all the help that you provided for us in the difficult ordeal of picking and purchasing a business that our whole family would be able to enjoy. Looking back now, we understand that your expertise and guidance, as well as your business style helped us in more than one way. As brokers, you and your partners present a wonderfully refreshing change from the pushy salesmen that are rather plentiful in the business. When we decide that we would like to sell our business or purchase another business we hope that we can count once more on your help in the future, and your knowledgeable advice.

Shpirt Family
Buyers, Hello Deli

As usual, it has been a pleasure working with a broker who takes pride in the service he provides. The efficiency and general follow-up in regards to the buyer made the transaction a less stressful situation. Your articulate nature as a broker, your representation of my business, Deld Enterprises, was sincere and very honest. The issue of two-party representation was dealt with in a very professional manner. Thanks again, it was enjoyable.

Dirk Nieuwenhuis
Deld Enterprises
Seller, Mr. Checkout Distributorship

Thank you, so very much, for your assistance and helpful guidance during my search. And, for remembering me during the search sabbatical. It was refreshing to work with someone with so much integrity, knowledge and the patience to share them.

Certainly I will encounter the questions regarding the world of self-employment, and I know I can call you to 'pick your brain,' like during the search. Please use me as a business or personal reference. I will be happy to furnish a testimonial regarding your endeavors.

Roger A. Bowles
Buyer, George's Furniture Service