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Article by JoAnn Lombardi, Pres. of VR Business Brokers

All business owners will one day exit their company.  This fact is inevitable.  Therefore the sale or divestiture of the business is one of the most important decisions an owner will ever undertake.

Every step in a business sale demands an extremely specialized effort, and at VR we know that there are no shortcuts to a successful transaction.  Transition to an entrepreneur about to sell a business, means exploring new options in life and making a decision to change.  Owners of businesses view this decision to sell as an opportunity to reap the rewards of years of sacrifice, dedication, and hard work.

Making quick, objective decisions comes naturally to the business owner.  So why is the decision to sell the company so difficult?  Because it’s made by weighing the advantages of moving on against the time and energy that’s been devoted to growing to operation.  The decision to sell a business usually goes far beyond the economics.  It involves defining lifestyle, and redirecting personal energies, resources, and values into the next stage of life.

The VR organization prides itself on recognizing the importance of being a trusted advisor to our clients.  VR intermediaries around the world guide business owners through the transition of divesting their businesses.  Individuals joining VR have made the commitment to a profession that over the next 25 years will aid over ’70 million “Baby Boomers” change from corporate careers to entrepreneurs and from entrepreneurs to retirement.

Hundreds of thousands of businesses change ownership each year, and though the reasons for selling vary, there is one common goal…maximizing the proceeds from the sale.  This is what a VR business intermediary is trained to achieve.

VR defines small business sales as those transactions with a value of less than $2 million.  As you begin your new profession this is the market place that most people gain their experience.  For the past thirty years, twenty percent of the businesses in this value range change ownership ever year.  That’s 1 in 5, in every town, in every city, in every state.  That’s the market and opportunity for successful business intermediaries.

Valued Representation of a business by a VR intermediary is a complex process that is fulfilling emotionally and financially upon successfully completing a transaction.  As a VR intermediary you will be trained in a manner that draws upon years of substantial knowledge, professional experience, and success.

Upon joining VR you will be trained on how to:

• Build an inventory of quality businesses to sell
• Value and price a business
• Formulate different transaction structures to maximize value
• Prepare a VR Business Profile
• Confidentially launch a marketing campaign
• Educate buyers and sellers on the transaction process
• Recast financial statements for the privately-held company
• Facilitate negotiations
• Prepare all necessary documentation
• Navigate successful due diligence

And of course… how to successfully close business sales!

As a professional VR business intermediary you will manage the process of selling businesses with the goal of successful transactions, while the owners continue to manage their businesses.  You will be an invaluable advisor during the process, offering proven valuation and marketing techniques, along with unmatched negotiation skills.

VR offers extensive training to all of the VR Business Franchise owners. Through the VR training specific methods and techniques on every aspect of being a successful business broker are covered in full detail.

For information on how to become a VR Business Broker and open a VR Business Franchise office, please call (800) 377-8722 or visit Owning your own VR Business Franchise, also visit VR on Facebook  at VR Business Franchise Facebook Welcome page and VR Franchise Facebook Updates.

Get more details about the VR Franchise Opportunity from the following links:

Please visit the section on the main VR website about the VR Business Franchise Opportunity

VR Business Franchise Opportunity, which includes more information toward taking the next step in becoming more familiar with VR.

VR Franchise Industry Overview provides information about statistics and demographics about the franchise industry.

The VR Franchise Purchase Timeline describes the steps from initial information gathering, to site selection, to training, to succesfully opening your own VR franchise office.

Initial Training for the new VR Franchise Owner shows you the detailed part of the extensive training for new VR Franchise Owners.

MBI Academy and Recruiting provides the most extensive training program in the world for our full-time professional intermediaries.

The VR Difference find out what sets VR apart from all other business brokerage companies..

VR Franchise Information Request to receive our VR Introductory Information.

Confidential Request for Consideration in the VR Franchise once you’re ready to take the next step toward owning a VR Franchise.

Notice Regarding Franchise Offers Or Sales Disclosure Statement

For more information on how you can become part of the successful VR Business Sales Franchise group call our Director of Franchise Development at Toll-Free: 800-377-8722  or 954-565-1555

Franchises For Sale – VR Business Franchise Opportunity in Ft Lauderdale Florida

Great opportunity available to open a VR Business Franchise near the VR central headquarters in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Ft Lauderdale is a progressive growth area in south Florida which offers great opportunities for establishing a successful business brokerage office. Enjoy the support from VR and be close to the numerous training and networking opportunities that are held at the VR Headquarters throughout the year.

As a VR Franchise Owner you will benefit from the extensive training offered by VR.

Through the proprietary VR Master Business Intermediary Academy^®, we provide the most extensive training program in the world for our full-time professional intermediaries. Successful completion of initial and ongoing training allows VR intermediaries to aspire to their MBI^® (Master Business Intermediary) designation.

Upon joining VR you will be trained on how to…

• Build an inventory of quality businesses to sell
• How to Value and price a business
• Formulate different transaction structures to maximize value
• Preparing  a VR Business Profile
• Confidentially launch a marketing campaign
• How to Educate buyers and sellers on the transaction process
• Recasting  financial statements for privately-held companies
• Facilitating negotiations
• Preparing all necessary documentation
• Navigating  successful due diligence

And of course… how to successfully close business sales!

For more information about owning a VR Business Franchise, please contact:
Toll-Free: 800-377-8722  or 954-565-1555

Director of Franchise Development
VR Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

Are you involved in Real Estate Sales or are you a Real Estate Broker?
You Should Consider The Advantages Of Selling Businesses and Mergers & Acquisitions through VR Business Sales.

Before Buying a Franchise to be an m&a advisor or becoming a broker to sell real estate, there are several factors to consider in this economy.

Privately-held businesses drive the United States economy. There are over 25 million privately-held businesses alone in United States, which make up over 52% of the United States GDP and 50% of the domestic workforce. The same holds true around the world as privately-held businesses are the economic engine of most countries. With these figures, it only makes sense as a real estate broker to take advantage and start engaging in business sales.

At VR Business Sales, you have the ability to grab hold of a market that’s continually growing, while the real estate industry is continuing to bottom out. As a VR Business Sales intermediary, you will capitalize in an industry that’s full of lucrative opportunities.

Average Commission

Every VR Business Sales intermediary receives, on average, a 10% commission per sale, while the rate for real estate brokers falls around 6% – according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Average Sales Price

The average sales price per business at VR Business Sales is $470.000, while most homes run lower around $200,000.

Average Sales Cycle

You will find at VR Business Sales that 5 to 8 months is the average sales cycle for an engagement, while Realtors see a house sell in 12 to 15 months.

Average Splits

The average split at VR Business Sales is 50/50, while NAR office owners see the short end of a split closer to 90/10.

Minimum Commissions

At VR Business Sales, every office receives a minimum commission on a deal, ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $25,000. Generally, real estate brokers do not receive a minimum commission, as it depends on the stipulations of the sale.

Earning Potential (Top of Price Range)

Any VR business intermediary has the potential of selling listings up to $160 million in value, whereas real estate brokers have only a limited roof of what they can achieve financially.

Average Office Sales

Taking into account every M&A office surveyed in the business brokerage industry, the average sales per office computes at over $1 million, while real estate brokers in NAR have seen their office sales plummet to below $500,000 annually.

Average Annual Earnings

Business sales intermediaries average $179,000 annually in earnings, while real estate brokers earn a fraction of that amount at a little under $48,000.

Inventory Turnover

The success rate at VR Business Sales is quite high, with 1 out of 2 businesses closing. Real estate brokers have a substantially lower inventory turnover rate with 1 out of every 14 real estate listings closing.

Market Potential

Economist Robert Avery from Cornell University estimates that $10 trillion of assets and over 12 million privately-held companies will be transferred as Baby Boomers start to retire. Other estimates predict that 10,000 Baby Boomers will become eligible for Social Security every day with 80 million retiring over the next two decades. This only makes VR Business Sales a more logical and profitable opportunity over selling real estate.

Most real estate brokers don’t realize the full potential of facilitating the sale of a business. Especially with the current real estate crisis here in the United States, why struggle when you can seize the advantages at VR Business Sales?

CAPITALIZE ON THE VR BUSINESS SALES OPPORTUNITY

Investigate your marketplace. Are there privately-held business owners receiving professional representation when trying to sell their business? If not, do you believe that as a franchisee in the VR Business Sales organization you can offer Valued Representation to business owners, and pride yourself at becoming the premier firm in your market

If you see the need to help those business owners, and develop a career in business you can be proud of, learn more about how you can fulfill your professional and financial goals at VR Business Sales today!

For more information about this unique opportunity please contact:

Toll-Free: 800-377-8722  or 954-565-1555

Director of Franchise Development
VR Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions

VR provides a Free Weekly Webinar covering all important aspects of the VR Business Franchise Opportunity.

To Join the next Webinar click here for webinar schedule.

Discover the VR Business Sales Franchise opportunity to Sell Businesses internationally including Mergers & Acquisitions and Investment Banking opportunities.

The video highlights some of the main benefits of the VR Business Franchise to succeed in the exciting industry of business sales and mergers & acquisitions.

This is a unique franchise opportunity to join a proven and successful organization.

To get more details about this unique opportunity please click on VR Business Franchise Information Request .

We offer a free weekly webinar which goes into more detail about the VR Business Franchise. To view the next Webinar click here for login info and webinar schedule.

Business Franchise Opportunity to Buy A Franchise of VR Business Sales Brokerage to Sell Businesses in the U.S. and Worldwide

• Training - Comprehensive training for yourself and your associates, including our cutting edge Master Business Intermediary Academy^®.
• Your Office Website – A custom website with a minimum of 10 pages which can be expanded with unlimited number of pages, search engine optimized, and allowing you or your staff to easily edit pages yourself.
• Businesses-for-Sale Website – Display businesses for sale with many features including fully searchable by search engines.
• Buyer Alert Program – Buyers can subscribe to receive email notifications of new businesses for sale as they become available.
• VR Superstore – We offer you comprehensive marketing tools and resources including Business Cards & Letterheads, Buyer and Seller Brochures, and many promotional materials and gifts.
• Business Development Plan – Your step-by-step plan and strategy to build your office month by month.
• VR Publications -  3 high quality publications with different audience focuses.
• Our Annual Conference – offers focused training classes and great networking opportunities with worldwide professionals.
• Telemarketing Services -  professional services available for our franchisees for marketing success.
• MLS Operating System – VR’s proprietary system that links all our VR offices. You can upload your Listings, Business Profiles, Associates Management, etc.
• Client Relationship Management Software - includes Templates, Transactions and Prospects Tracking, Compatible with ACT!
• Accounting Software – Customized Templates for Quickbooks software, Training manual included.