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  Owners (Remys Wine & Spirits)

  Dear Sal
  and Bill,
  We want to thank you for your efforts in the recent sale of Remy's Wine & Spirits.
  We entrusted one of our most valuable assets to your guidance and you didn't let us down.
  
  In particular, we found your valuation analysis of our company to be excellent &
  light years ahead of what we had seen from other brokers. That valuation served
  as the base for the information package you presented so well to prospects.
  Your screening of sales prospects was also right on. They were all qualified
  and interested. You presented our company well in the several meetings we had
  with the sales prospects. Once the sales contract was signed, we noted your
  efforts to keep the process on track right up until closing.
  
  We will be happy to recommend you both to any of your future client prospects.
  
  John and Kimberly

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  Owner (Trinity Eye Care)

  Dear Sal,

  
  
  

  Words cannot express the gratitude I have for your
  leadership and guidance throughout the sale process of my optometry practice.
  Saying goodbye to something that was so near to my heart was daunting enough,
  but from day one you helped me feel at ease and certain that the sale of my
  business was in good hands.

  
  
  

  After interviewing two other brokers, I chose your
  services because of the rapport, level of comfort and genuine interest that you
  exuded at our first meeting. Your attention to detail and ability to concisely
  explain the entire sales process was indispensable for a small business owner.
  You exemplified going above and beyond the call of duty and have set a powerful
  example of what business and service is all about.

  
  
  

  Please accept my profound gratitude for what was the most
  memorable partnership I have experienced as a business owner. All the best to
  you in all of your future endeavors. Any business owner would be lucky to have
  the opportunity to partner with you.

   

  Best Regards,

  
  
  

  Angela M. Bernardo, O.D.

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  President (Titan Products Manufacturing)

  Brad, this is to acknowledge your terrific job in selling our manufacturing business. Your valuation process was thorough. You promoted the company immediately and got 25 inquiries, while showing the business to 4 prospects, and receiving two firm offers. You followed up relentlessly; we closed the sale 2 months after the listing date. The buyer is a very professional operation with which I now have a

  manufacturers rep agreement. I highly recommend your services to anybody who is selling a business. Thanks.

  
  

  Sincerely,

  
  

  Mark Techler

  Titan Products

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  Owner (The Italian Way Restaurant)

  Sal, I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for selling my restaurant. Before signing my listing agreement I interviewed three business brokers. Each broker was professional, knowledgeable and all had good references. What separated you from them was your ability to show me how you were going to sell my business. With your innovative appraisal you told me what my restaurant was worth. The other brokers gave me a range of what they “thought” they could sell my store for. As you explained, people will not buy a businesses based on potential they want to know exactly what they are buying. Sal, I can honestly say because of you, we were able to sell my business for 96% of the asking price. 

  
  

  Thanks,    

  
  

  Mike 

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  President (National Safe Manufacturing)

  The process of selling a business is such a unique one. It’s not something you want to do on your own. You need a trusted advisor. Sal Urso and his team were the consummate professionals during this process. From the valuation of the business, which was right on target, to the selling of the business from start to finish. Sal exemplified integrity during our private and public discussions and brought positive realities to each step. With Sal’s help in the details and issues we were able stay on track and close the deal. Sal I want to thank you for helping me close this chapter and move on to open up the next one.

  
  

  Roger Richards

  President and CEO

  National Safe

  
  

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  Owner (Subway Franchises)

  I recently bought four Subway Sandwich restaurants in the Tampa area. The broker was Florida Business Acquisitions. Specifically, I dealt directly with Bill Burnham and Sal Urso. It was their listing.  

  Sal and Bill went beyond the call of duty on numerous occasions. They worked honestly and efficiently and looked out for my best interests the entire time. There are many ways that a deal can fall apart but very few ways to “make it happen.” From the onset until after the closing I found Sal and bill to be determined, persistent and knowledgeable in all aspects of the process. It was pleasure working with these guys.

  
  

  Sal – He is a Deal Maker! If there is a way to get the deal done, Sal will make it happen.

  
  

  Bill - He is excellent at managing the details of a transaction and takes a great pride in delivering the best deal possible for his clients. 

  
  

  Regards,

  
  

  Subway Franchisee 

  
  

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  Owners (Impressive Printing)

  During
  the fall of 2009, we engaged the services of Sal Urso of Florida Business
  Acquisitions to sell
  the printing business that we had operated for over twenty-three years. Of the three companies
  we interviewed before making the decision of who to list our business with,
  Sal was by far the most responsive and professional.

  
  
  

  Over
  time, Sal has developed a unique but aggressive style and method of marketing businesses.
  His way of valuating a company gives not only the owners but prospective buyers
  solid information to work from. We found him to be honest and forthright in giving
  us the facts that we needed to consider, always backing them with solid
  business principles.

  
  
  

  In the
  beginning, Sal outlined how he would market our business along with how he would
  communicate with us. He did everything he promised, making the sale of our business
  a pleasant experience from start to finish. He was readily available whenever
  we had
  questions, keeping our interests in mind at all times.

  
  
  

  We found
  Sal to be very resourceful, as well, in staying several steps ahead of the
  game, such as
  the efforts he makes to help a prospective buyer find whatever financing they need. He
  has intentionally developed relationships with multiple banks so he always has a backup
  if circumstances require it. Because of his years of experience in the field, he knows
  what things must be in place for the closing and expends  a lot of effort to
  be sure everything
  has been taken care of so there are no surprises at the last minute.

  
  
  

  We would
  highly recommend Sal's services to buyers or sellers and would be happy to discuss
  our experience with you should you have further questions.

  
  
  

  Arden
  and Barbara Hagele

  
  
  

  Former
  owners of Impressive Printing & Copy Center

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  Owner (Medical Jewelry Website)

  To Whom it may concern,

  I just sold my business through Florida Business Acquisitions and it was an extremely positive experience.  The business sold within 4 months which exceeded my expectations!  Brad Freeman was a pleasure to work with.  He is very knowledgeable with the market and his background in accounting was extremely helpful.  Brad's reports helped explain to me how he came up with the pricing for the business.  It was very fair and right on target.  Brad is easy to communicate with and showed lots of patience and understanding during the entire process.

  I would highly recommend Brad at Florida Business Acquisitions. 

  
  

  Sincerely,

  
  

  Jane Sultenfuss

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  Owner (i9 Sports Orlando)

  Sal and the folks at Florida Business Acquisitions did everything you would expect from a great broker. They followed up aggressively on prospects, converted these prospects into concrete offers, and then, most important of all, they stayed on top of it up to the day of closing. Because of this careful preparation, everything went off without a hitch. And they kept me informed every step of the way; I spoke to Sal so much that I feel I know him personally.

  Within two months of listing my business with FBA, I had a full-price offer and several other buyers waiting in line. We closed at full price two weeks later.

  
  

  Sal and his staff bring a level of professionalism, knowledge, honesty, and service that is truly a rarity in a profession rife with charlatans.

  
  

  Chris Henderson

  i9 Sports® - Orlando

  
  

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  Owner (CPA Firm)

  To whom it may concern,This is a letter of recommendation to any perspective business owner looking for a competent and ethical business broker. Brad Freeman, CPA, is the only broker who I’ve worked with successfully who remained on top of everything from the search for a sound venture to the actual business negotiation and contractual process. From the beginning, he put me at ease with his ability to ask the right questions of me, the seller, the small business administration, the real estate agents, etc. He was patient, yet persistent and made sure the transaction was a smooth process. I highly recommend Brad to anyone who wishes to own their own business as the decision to purchase is based on a host of variables that require his level of expertise. 

  
  

  Sincerely,

  
  

  Kurt S.

  
  

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  Owner (Visiting Angels Nurse Registry)

  Brad, I would definitely say that you, Sal and Florida Business Acquisitions have been a tremendous asset in the sale of our business. You found us a buyer and helped all through the process up to closing. You were responsive to my questions throughout the process and actually had more tax knowledge on this matter than my own accountant. I would recommend your service to anyone looking to sell a business. 

  
  

  Sincerely, 

  
  

  Eric Samargedlis 

  Visiting Angels

  
  

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  Owner, President (Tahitian Gold Salon & Spa)

  My experience with Sal and his team was; simply put......painless. After trying to sell my business on my own for 5 months I listed it with Florida Business Acquisitions and we had 2 offers after just 2 months one of whom purchased my business.

  This came only after speaking with 5 other brokers that ranged from rude and shady to downright dishonest. I felt relieved after speaking with Sal. Not only was he fair and honest but, through his simple explanations of how everything worked, the whole process of selling a business was easy to understand. Sal was available anytime I had a question and he took care of everything!

  
  

  Thank you Sal, 

  
  

  Lisa N.

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  Managing Director (Accell CPA Firm)

  Mr. Freeman,you acted as our broker in one of two acquisitions that we closed this year.  Brad's assistance and professionalism was outstanding, especially in comparison to the "other broker" that we used.  Rather than only looking to close the deal and earn a commission, Brad provided us with a great deal of information to determine whether this was the right purchase for our company.  He ensured that we asked the right questions, considered more than just the financial aspects of the acquisition, and that we could articulate our points during negotiations. Our company is planning to acquire multiple practices each year, and we are looking forward to working with Brad and Florida Business Acquisitions in the future. 

  
  

  Christopher Hiestand

  Managing DirectorAccellCPAs, P.A.

  
  

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  Owner (i9 Sports Tampa Area)

  Dear Bill:

  
  

  I wanted to thank you and Sal for all your assistance in evaluating, pricing and listing my franchise business for sale.

  
  

  Your company devoted the time in the beginning to thoroughly execute an in depth evaluation of my business to develop a pricing structure that was fair and competitive. This is probably the most critical part of selling a business. Your lead generation was immediate, and your constant follow-up was consistent. Everything was always handled very professionally from start to finish.

  
  

  I had previously had some bad experiences with local business brokers. However, your company’s approach and follow-up were like nothing I experienced before. Your company would be the only choice in the future, and the only choice I would recommend.

  
  

  Thank you for all your flexibility, help & support throughout the process.

  
  

  Sincerely,

  
  

  Richard Helm

  Tampa, FL

  
  

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  Owner (Meineke Car Care Center)

  To Whom It May Concern:

  We have listed my business with several brokers in as many years. Most of the time the brokers just brought potential buyers and expected me to sell the business. Since we had no experience in this, we lost many potential buyers.

  Then along came Sal! He came and took all the sales numbers, expenses, P&L statements, tax returns and evaluated the business. He told us what the business was worth based on the numbers. This was impressive alone! We had not seen any broker do this before. The price was what we thought it should be so we listed it with Sal.

  The work had just begun. Sal had many potential buyers that he screened, so not to waste our time, and he brought qualified buyers to see the business and to have us answer any questions. Sal told us to be ourselves and to be totally honest. We went thru a few lookers and had some strange encounters. Then SAL sold it!!!

  Sal at all times was honest with everyone. The transaction went smoothly and we are happy customers of Sal's.

  
  

  Thank You,

  
  

  John & Sheila Taylor

  Meineke Car Care Center Tampa, FL

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  President, CEO (Tenant Check)

  Following our recent business transaction we feel that this pleasant experience is worth mentioning.

  
  

  Beginning of this year, we decided to sell our $1,000,000 business  in order to pursue our goal of retirement. After going through a disappointing experience and interviewing several business brokers we decided to list our company in June 2007 with "Florida Business Acquisitions, Co." in Tampa, Florida.  

  
  

  They took on the complex task of learning about the nature of our operation rapidly and in a highly professional way; their understanding and educated presentation of our business paved the way for the successful acquisition. In Fact, within four weeks we had 25 serious interested buyers and ended up with 2 written offers before the end of the second month after listing. Impressive was how fast and at the same time professional the broker's staff adapted to the sensitive nature of our business market and how clear the negotiations and contract details were put into place by Florida Business Acquisitions, Co. Their highly skilled personnel ensured that the entire transaction ended up being a win-win situation for both, us as the seller as well as for the buyers who successfully purchased our company at the beginning of October 2007.

  
  

  We appreciated the easy and clear communication, the personalized service and the quickly established level of trust. We were also pleasantly surprised how little time we as the business owners had to contribute to get this deal completed since we were very busy running our day-to-day operation and making sure no interruption would occur. Our expectations were fully met.

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  President (Duraseal Asphalt & Sealing)

  Sal, Just wanted to express my appreciation to you for all your help in selling my business.  From the first phone call I received from you on a Saturday after I sent you a request early that morning about selling my business, I have been completely and totally impressed with your service.  Not only were you the first broker to contact me on the phone, you were also the first broker to meet with me in person and detail your plan for selling my business.  I had talked to other brokers, one the largest in the county, and did not receive the kind of response that I received from you.  I think I signed a contract with you at our next meeting.  Your use of technology including the Internet, email, converting emails to word documents and always being reachable by phone greatly impressed me, and I'm a real technology nut. Sorry about the numerous weekend calls, but sometimes it was necessary for all of us to communicate at hours outside of normal business hours and you never complained.

  I think the one trait that impressed me the most about you was your sense of urgency whenever there were any issues developing between the buyer and myself. You always brought the item up and got both parties talking immediately.  I have known so many people that don't deal with problems in their business and just think they will go away with non action. The problems never go away, they only get worse.  Not only did you deal with any problems between the buyer and me, but also problems between all the lawyers, accountants and other individuals that were involved in the sale of my business.

  
  

  You were responsible for selling my business in a very short period of time and I am now happily trying to adjust to my new life in retirement.  I really felt like we became friends during this sale process and just wanted to thank you one more time for getting me started on the best part of my life.  If you ever need a reference from an extremely satisfied client, feel free to give out my name and telephone number.

  
  

  Thanks Sal,

  
  

  Jonathan Leonard

  Duraseal Asphalt & Sealing

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  Owner (Sun City Flowers)

  Brad & Sal,It has been such a pleasure to work with you both.  From the first time I met with Sal, I felt completely at ease.  I wasn't sure how or if I really wanted to sell my flower shop after 16 years, but Sal walked me through how he could arrive at a price I felt was right on & since I wasn't in a spot where I HAD to sell, i could sit back & wait for the right buyers - not only as far as the money was concerned, but more importantly, someone I felt had the right fit for the flower shop.Brad and Sal both were available to answer any questions I had as we went along, and even more so once they found the right someone.  Brad made sure we all understood everything as we went along from the buyers making the offer all the way to the closing.The absolute best thing was that I felt I could trust both Sal & Brad...neither one ever seemed to be shady or that they were just there to collect the commission.  They really cared about how I felt, all the way from the first time I sat down with Sal to go over all the important financial info to the closing.

  
  

  A big Thank You to you both!!

  
  

  Chery

  
  

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