Success Story #2

Sue Vickerman

I first met Taralee when she was representing a client of mine for the sale of their business.  I found Taralee to be extremely professional and knowledgeable.  I was so impressed with her work on the successful sale of my client’s business, when it came time for me to consider selling my CPA practice, Taralee was the first person I thought of to help me in that endeavor.  I was not disappointed.

Any business owner that is considering the sale of their company should seriously consider using a business broker.  Not only can they help with valuing your company, but they have many avenues with which to reach potential buyers.  This is something that cannot be achieved on your own.

For the 3-4 years before I considered selling my practice and retiring, I had attended several classes and read numerous articles on the issues associated with such a transaction.  Planning and using the right professionals are tantamount to a successful transition.

I set up a meeting with Taralee when I had decided the time was right for me to retire and hopefully, sell my practice.  There are lots of brokers out there to choose from but selecting one that you have either had professional experience dealing with or have been referred to you by a reputable source should be first and foremost in making your decision.  I had experience with Taralee’s skills on several occasions at the time it was my turn to sell.  She was hands down my first choice and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone wishing to sell their business.

For most business owners, their company is their pride and joy.  It is the baby they have raised to maturity, and it is now time to pass on the baton.  Therefore, it is important to have someone on your side who can share the emotions of such a transition.  Taralee is most definitely that person you want on your team.

To start, you will go through a mountain of paperwork, questions, and a business valuation.  It will seem overwhelming, but the final product is well worth it.  Taralee will have generated a very professional prospectus from which your business will be advertised for sale, nationwide.  Again, this is something you cannot easily achieve by oneself.

I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly we started to see results and meetings were set up to speak with prospective buyers.  Throughout this process, Taralee was there.  She was able to vet serious buyers from those who were just time wasters.  By performing this service, we were able to meet with only serious buyers and Taralee was with me all the way supporting me during these meetings and acting as a convener.

I was very successful in selling my practice in no time at all.  Throughout the process, Taralee was by my side guiding me to make the transition as painless as possible.  Taralee exceeded expectations in this regard.  

I will be forever grateful for the time, energy, and professional expertise that I encountered from Taralee with the successful sale of my business.  I know I could not have done this without her while simultaneously still running my business to maintain its salability.  To me, this is one of the most important aspects of using a business broker, such as Taralee.  You have peace of mind knowing that someone with the skills necessary to sell your business is working for you so that you can keep the business going in the interim.

I have recommended Taralee to several other businesses over the years and will continue to do so.  She is truly amazing at what she does.