Massachusetts Metrowest area Business Broker

Goodman and Company Business Brokers
Serving Boston, Eastern/Central Massachusetts
Call us at 617-444-9655 or 508-395-1988 or email to info@goodmanonline.com

Business Broker - Boston to Worcester

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Boston and Worcester area Business Broker
MA Business Brokers proudly serving the greater Boston Massachusetts area, Metrowest, South Shore, North Shore, Cape Cod, Eastern and Central Massachusetts

We charge no up-front fees and
we pay for ALL expenses! 

Call or email us for a free consultation to learn about how to sell a business. We specialize in Boston to Worcester Massachusetts area businesses for sale.
 

Good Businesses Wanted!

We are currently working with some terrific buyers who are actively pursuing the purchase of the following types of businesses. If you are considering selling your business now or in the near future please contact us right away!

1. Retail - liquor, convenience, restaurant, specialty, etc
2. Service - health, maintenance, auto, transp, etc.
3. Manufacturing - machining, light production, etc.
4. Distribution - Food, supplies, auto, durables, etc.
5. Professional practices - Accounting, medical, etc.

And if your business isn't one of the types listed above, it doesn't mean that we don't have a buyer for you. We can sell almost ANY kind of profitable business. Please call or email us and we'll talk about your business and answer any questions you may have.
617-444-9655  info@godmanonline.com
 

What does it take to sell a business?

If you are interested in selling a business, you probably have lots of questions about how the business sale process works.

12 Steps to Selling a Business

1. Give us a call or send us an email.  For some, this can be the toughest step of all. We know that making the decision to sell your business is not easy. As a business owner you have surely become attached to your business, both financially and emotionally. People make the decision to sell their businesses for a variety of reasons, the most common of which are retirement, starting a new venture, health problems, partner issues and family concerns. Whatever your reasons are, we respect how difficult it can be to take this very important step.  More...
 

15 Reasons to Hire a Business Broker

When the time comes to sell, many business owners grapple with the question of whether to hire a business broker. So what does a business broker do for you? Why should you hire a business broker?

1. Perform Financial Analysis and Valuation
2. Provide a Brokers Opinion of Value
3. Locate Qualified Buyers that will Compete for the Purchase of Your Business
4. Produce Effective Marketing Materials
5. Maintain Confidentiality
6. Provide Discretion and Protection
7. Act as Buffer Between You and the Buyer
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Hire a CBI to sell your business!

Read this informative article from the IBBA website: Why you should hire a Certified Business Intermediary.
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What is a CBI?

CBI stands for "Certified Business Intermediary", which is the designation awarded by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) to members who have the required knowledge, experience, classroom hours, passed the rigorous IBBA exam and conform to the ethical standards of IBBA. The IBBA is the largest business brokerage association in the United States. 
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Frequently Asked Questions


-Why should I hire a Boston business broker?
-What is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
-Why hire a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
-How does a broker get the highest price?
-What about my financial information?
-How do you maintain my confidentiality?
-Will you help me negotiate price and terms?
-Do you have buyers for my business?
-How do you qualify the buyers?
-What advertising will you use?
-How is an asking price determined?
 

For Business Owners


Dear Business Owner, 

One of the reasons you may be reading through our website is that you are considering selling your business. There are many reasons why you might want to sell your business. You might be considering retiring and moving on to something new. Perhaps you have chosen to sell your business because of health problems or some other pressing personal reason. In any event, I know that you expect to reap the rewards of the business you have spent years developing. 
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Communities Served

As a Boston business broker company, Goodman and Company serves communities throughout the greater Boston area, Eastern and Central Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We are Boston business brokers and we will travel to your business for a confidential consultation at no charge to you. Are you looking for a highly qualified Massachusetts business broker that services businesses in or near any of the following towns? 

If you don't see your town listed, please inquire about the availability of our services. We are constantly growing our coverage area.
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Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Brockton, Charlestown, Allston, Framingham, Lexington, Marlborough, Milton, Sudbury, Reading, Walpole, Milton, Braintree, Belmont, Stoneham, Winchester, Winthrop, Saugus,  Quincy, Beverly, Braintree, Norwell, Dedham, Sharon, Norwood, Westford, Taunton, Burlington, Wakefield, Watertown, Wilmington, Medford, Everett, Franklin, Natick, Fall River, Melrose, Sharon, Cohasset, Hull, Situate, Chelsea, Wayland, Reading, Salem, Winchester, Billerica, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Quincy, Canton, Lexington, Wellesley, Needham, Northborough,  Newton, Middleborough, Rockland, Medford, Westwood, Lynnfield, Mansfield, Andover, Watertown, Chelmsford, Stoughton, Weymouth, Duxbury, Foxborough, Westborough, Acton, Webster, Amesbury, Fairhaven, Ashland, Hopkinton, North Reading, Newburyport, Falmouth, Hudson, Somerville, Haverhill, Shrewsbury, Randolph, Waltham, Hingham, Peabody, Woburn, Revere, Barnstable, Brighton, Brookline, Malden, Plymouth, Easton, New Bedford, Methuen, Attleboro, Leominster, Arlington, Bourne and many others.




A successful business sale requires dedication, competency and teamwork. Together we can achieve remarkable results."
                    Peter Goodman, CBI
                    President


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Current Listings
'Main Street' & 'Mid Market'

We always have new businesses for sale and we welcome you to review all of our opportunities.  

'Main Street'     'Mid Market' 

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Newsletter - Sign up here for our monthly newsletter. 
Buyer Registration - Let us know about you and what type of business you are interested in. We'll contact you if something comes up that's a match!

FREE Business Valuation

Wondering what your business is worth?

Fill out this form to receive your FREE, no-obligation Broker's Opinion of Value for your business. We are Boston Business Brokers and we specialize in providing business valuations that will help you sell your business.

Note: All information you send us will be handled discreetly and responsibly and, if requested, we will sign a confidentiality agreement for you. Please inquire about this in your first communication with us.

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History of Success

Recent Business Sales

Fire Safety Company - Eastern MA
Food Distribution - Massachusetts
Bar/Tavern - Worcester MA
Woodstove & Fireplace - Central Mass
Pet Services - Central Mass
Food Distribution - Metrowest MA 
Liquor Store - North of Boston
Basement Waterproofing - Eastern MA
UPS Store Franchise - Eastern Mass
Liquor Store - MetroWest MA
Pub/Restaurant - MetroWest MA
Home Services Business - Boston 
Subway Restaurant Franchise - Boston
Pizza Restaurant - Rhode Island
Bar/Restaurant - MetroWest
Liquor Store w/RE, Eastern MA 
Laundry Business - Boston
Manufacturer - Central Mass

More businesses sold...


Use a Retirement Account to Fund your Business Purchase


Fact: Most people believe that the only way you can use your retirement account (usually 401K or IRA) to purchase a business is to either pay a huge tax and penalty or take out a loan using the retirement account as collateral. But, there is a better way!

Consider this: Lets pretend that your 401K money is currently invested in a stock, for example, IBM Corporation. Now consider that instead of investing the money in IBM you change the investment to YOUR-COMPANY, Inc. The money stays in your 401K account, but you simply change the way you invest it. What a great idea! But how can you do this? It is extremely unlikely that your accountant is qualified to do this for you. (In fact, many accountants are unaware of this type of financing.) There are very specific IRS regulations that, if followed correctly, allow you to make this change in your retirement account investments. 

Advantages 

Not a loan: You are NOT taking out a loan so there is nothing that you have to repay. This will make owning your new business much less stressful. As your business makes money, the profits that you keep in the company will continue to grow in your retirement account!

No taxes and penalties to get at the money: The money is technically staying in your retirement account so there are no taxes or penalties that you pay to remove it from your account.

The government helps you with the investment in the business, but you get all the benefits: Let's say, for example, that you have $100K in your retirement account. Then you use the money to invest in a new business venture. When you invest the $100K, how much of the money is really yours? $100K? Think about it. The $100K actually isn't all yours. Part of it will belong to the government one day because you have to eventually pay taxes on the money. So, really, you are only investing (depending on your tax bracket) about $60K - $70K of your own money. The government is making up the rest of the investment. Then, as the business makes money you can draw a salary and run expenses through the company. You get the best of both worlds.

Get more info: If you have money in a retirement account and you want to explore this financing option, please click on the link here: