Eric Gall

On behalf of my friend Thomas Forbes...

Residential and commercial customers alike often have difficulty finding a reliable shipping source for items too large or too valuable for the pack & ship stores, e.g., UPS, and too small for the vanline movers, e.g., Bekins.

I found a small company that ships anywhere in the greater 48 states called Cerybus Shipping, Inc. Cerybus handles shipments most companies won't handle or do not want to handle. I've shipped a piano, office furniture and high-end electronics with Cerybus and the items arrived in perfect condition in a reasonable amount of time. Now, they are not FedEx. Shipments take some time as they need enough shipments to bundle pickups and deliveries along a shipping route, but its much easier and cost effective versus doing-it-yourself.

Contact my good friends at Cerybus Shipping. They can be reached at 888-574-4728, or visit their website at www.cerybus.com.

And, if you are interested in acquiring or selling a business, please contact me at 800-599-0503.

Eric J. Gall
Blue Chip Business Solutions
Cape Coral, FL
p/c/f: 800-599-0503
www.bluechipbizsolutions.net

If you are an avid yahoo user like I am, here is a tip to locate local networking events:

1. Go to the yahoo main page: www.yahoo.com

2. In the upper right-hand box mouse over (do not click) "Events".

3. Put your zip code in the box and click "Go"

4. At the bottom of the list, click "More Local Events".

Scroll the list and hopefully you will find business card exchanges, after hours networking events, leadership forums and other useful events such as I have. If you don't, google your local chamber of commerce and check their events calendars.

If you need assistance selling or buying a business, please contact Eric J. Gall at eric@bluechipbizsolutions.net or 800.599.0503.

The Smart Business Approach

About Us:

Blue Chip Business Solutions specializes in business sales and acquisitions of firms ranging in price from $500,000 to over $10,000,000. We have sold virtually every category of business and invite your review of our performance by contacting our office. We are selective and highly successful. We are fully prepared to represent clients who have a desire to see the continuing success of their business under the guardianship of a new owner.

Fee Basis and Policies:

For the most part, fees are earned on a success basis and are normally paid at the closing. If they are not, then you will be advised in advance of what the costs will be. Our fee agreement will be fully discussed with you prior to any commitment on your part.

My name is Eric Gall. I founded Blue Chip Business Solutions based on my personal experiences buying and selling small businesses. I learned quite a bit about the trade the hard way and my mission is to make sure buyers and sellers do not repeat the some of the same mistakes I made.

Mistake #1: The process is simple.

The vast majority of all business sellers and buyers are first timers, unprepared to meet the complexities of a business transaction. However, whether the seller or buyer is considering their first sale or acquisition or they are a seasoned investor, they will require a significant amount of assistance in every phase of the transaction. Having bought and sold many businesses, no two transactions are alike. You need someone very experienced in executing the business transaction process and someone prepared for the many twists and turns that can happen along the way. As an established business intermediary, i.e., broker, I can guide the seller and buyer through the process.

Mistake #2: Buyers are easy to find.

Qualified buyers are out there; however, it takes an experience business intermediary to identify those who are truly qualified. As a member of ghe Business Brokers Network, Florida Business Exchange and the Business Brokers of Florida, I am starting with a very large listing of qualified buyers eager to look at most any positive cashflow business opportunity brought their way.

Mistake #3: A business is easy to value.

As an established business intermediary, it is my job to pull together all pertinent information on the financial performance, staffing, facilities, equipment, lease, inventory, customers and market areas served for the business owner and prospective buyers. This information is where my professional experience makes a difference in a successful acquisition. In most cases I will have tax returns, customer lists, etc. for confirmation, a market valuation, and a third-party valuation establishing an independent opinion of the fair selling price.

Mistake #4: Breaches of confidentiality.

I will never release detailed information about the business (except the industry, general area and high-level financials) to prospective buyers until they sign a standard "Confidentiality/Disclosure" form. Hint of sale almost always results in a negative impact on business perfomance as employees, suppliers and other relationships suffer due to fear and confusion. It is critical to a successful sale of a business that confidentiality of sale is maintained throughout the process.

Whether you are a realtor engaged in helping a business owner sell their business and/or commercial property, or interested in buying or selling a business yourself, let me help make the transaction happen quickly at a fair price and most importantly, mistake free.

Consider the Facts:

One out of five American businesses change hands each year.

The vast majority of all business sellers are first-time sellers, unprepared to meet the complexities and time demands of a business sale transaction.

"Do-it-yourself" sellers typically receive considerably less than the fair market value of their businesses.

Over 50% of all small-to-medium sized business sales arranged by sellers without professional assistance result in transactional problems, dissatisfaction, default or in court.

Today's business buyer demands reliable financial and operational information that cannot only be confirmed, but also documented and verified.

Blue Chip Business Solutions specializes in business sales and acquisitions of firms ranging in price from $500,000 to over $10,000,000. We have sold virtually every category of business and invite your review of our performance by contacting my office. We are selective and highly successful. We are fully prepared to represent clients who have a desire to see the continuing success of their business under the guardianship of a new owner.

Fee Basis and Policies:

For the most part, fees are earned on a success basis and are normally paid at the closing. If they are not, then you will be advised in advance of what the costs will be. Our fee agreement will be fully discussed with you prior to any commitment on your part.