Posted by Kelli Matonak on Mon, Mar 29, 2010 @ 08:17 AM
Client #3122
The March Group currently represents a provider of comprehensive HVAC and sheet metal fabrication services. The company performs various projects, including the installation and repair of HVAC systems, system upgrades, building automation, variable air volume system installation, boiler service, as well as rooftop unit installation.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Fri, Mar 26, 2010 @ 08:00 AM
Client # 2702
Highly Profitable Healthcare Staffing & Consulting
The March Group currently represents a leading temporary staffing and healthcare consulting agency, specializing in assisting hospital medical staff services and managed care credentialing departments with all levels of staffing. The company also specializes in the management of accreditation, certification, credentialing and regulatory compliance of the hospital and medical/allied health staff.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 @ 10:20 AM
Client # 1992Provider of Advanced Communications Systems
The March Group currently represents a Company that designs, markets, integrates and installs professionally engineered communications systems for both public and private companies, as well as state and local government agencies. This Company is a value-added reseller, representing some of the industry's most notable manufacturers, offering integrated network services and helping organizations maximize their network investments. Their professionally engineered, state-of-the-art communication systems are based on the specific requirements of the customer. Engineering and consulting services include the evaluation of current systems and design/implementation of new systems.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Mon, Mar 22, 2010 @ 10:04 AM
Client 2651
Environmental and Engineering Consulting Firm
The March Group currently represents an environmental management and engineering consulting firm. The Company’s core competencies include environmental management system and design; auditing and risk assessment; environmental engineering; emergency response planning, management, and training; permitting and government liaison; software development. Complementing its core capabilities, the company is currently active in the area of greenhouse gas (GHG) management, including inventory, validation, and verification services. Services are provided primarily to private sector clients (80 percent of billings) covering diverse industries throughout Canada, including the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Fri, Mar 19, 2010 @ 02:58 PM
Client #2406
Contract Engineering Services Firm
The March Group currently represents a well-regarded and rapidly growing contract engineering firm. The Company provides product development design and testing services for embedded, real-time, mission-critical control systems for diverse applications, including medical/biotech, avionics, industrial control, automotive, and military. Core capabilities include software development (45 percent of sales), validation testing (35 percent), electronics design (10 percent), risk analysis (5 percent), and project management (5 percent) services.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Mar 17, 2010 @ 02:35 PM
Client #3101
Manufacturer -Market Leading Proprietary Products
The March Group, LLC currently represents a highly profitable specialist firm that manufactures market leading proprietary products for two separate and distinct industries. The Company produces environmental products for infrastructure projects and specialty products for the sports industry. This company's products are supported by multiple patents, strong brand trademarks, aggressive advertising, and exceptional in-house engineering, research and development. Product offerings are marketed nationwide and internationally by a network of more than 400 distributors and dealers.
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Posted by Kelli Matonak on Sun, Mar 14, 2010 @ 09:28 AM
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Good news for business buyers!
IBBA Electronic Communication for March 11th 2010
Senate Passes HR 4213, Includes NAGGL-Originated Amendment to Extend & Fund SBA Recovery Act Provisions through CALENDAR Year
On March 10th the Senate passed HR 4213, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes -- more commonly called the 'Tax Extenders Bill' to extend jobless benefits, tax breaks... and small business programs.
The bill includes an amendment sought by NAGGL that increases the amount of funding to further extend the SBA Recovery Act provisions. NAGGL argued that the additional $354 million proposed in earlier legislation would likely not support SBA lending stimulus provisions through even the end of the fiscal year.
Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Snowe (R-ME)(the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship) concurred with NAGGL. As part of a technical amendment, the Senate has increased the funding to $560 miliion (in addition to the $60 million for March). The $620 million total should be sufficient to get the SBA lending industry through the end of the CALENDAR year. The bill also includes an extension of the authorization of the SBA Recovery Act provisions through 12/31/2010.
What's next? HR 4213 now goes to the House for consideration. NAGGL is hopeful that all congressional work will be completed and the bill signed into law by the March 28 expiration of the recently extended stimulus provisions.
You can keep updated by visiting www.naggl.org and we will continue to send out email alerts.
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Fri, Mar 12, 2010 @ 09:23 AM
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SBA Legislation Special Update
Extension of SBA Recovery Lending Programs Will Support $1.8 Billion in Small Business Lending
Agency plans to restart Recovery loan approvals on March 10
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed legislation Tuesday extending until March 28 the U.S. Small Business Administration's ability to provide small business loans that are enhanced with special provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), including a higher guarantee of SBA-backed loans and a waiver of loan fees normally paid by borrowers.
SBA estimates the additional funding will support about $1.8 billion in small business lending.
New approvals of eligible loans with the higher guarantee and reduced fees made possible by the Recovery Act are expected to resume on March 10. Loan applications from borrowers in SBA's Recovery Loan Queue will be funded first, followed by new loan applications.
"These key loan programs have been successful in helping jump-start the economic recovery for America's small businesses," said SBA Administrator Karen Mills. "The increased guarantee and reduced fees on SBA loans helped put almost $22 billion into the hands of small business owners and brought more than 1,100 lenders back to SBA loan programs. As a result, average weekly loan approvals by SBA have climbed by 87 percent compared to the weekly average before passage of the Recovery Act.
"We will continue working with the President and with Congress to move forward with proposals for a longer extension for these important program enhancements, as well as higher loan limits, refinancing for commercial property loans and other significant ongoing support for small businesses. Small businesses need the changes the President has called for to ensure that they have the tools they need to drive economic growth and create jobs in communities all across the country."
As part of the Recovery Act, SBA received $730 million, which included $375 million to increase the SBA guarantee on 7(a) loans to 90 percent and to waive borrower fees on most 7(a) and 504 loans. The funds for these programs were exhausted on Nov. 23, and an additional $125 million was provided in December. Those funds were exhausted in late February.
SBA has implemented the Recovery Loan Queue twice before as part of its temporary transitions back to pre-Recovery Act lending. Eligible small businesses, in consultation with their lender, could choose to be placed in the queue for possible approval of a Recovery Act loan if funding became available from loans canceled for a variety of reasons. Currently there are 652 loan requests totaling $230 million in the Recovery Loan Queue.
The extension signed by President Obama authorizes the higher guarantee levels through March 28, 2010, for 7(a) loans. The fee relief is available until the additional funding is exhausted or the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, whichever comes first. As was the case in November and again in February, SBA is prepared to transition into a queue system as the funds start to wind down in order to ensure the maximum simulative effect of the programs and disbursement of funds.
For non-Recovery Act 7(a) or 504 loans already funded during the transition period, this extension does not provide a retroactive guarantee or waived fees. Loans that were funded under non-Recovery Act terms cannot be canceled and resubmitted to take advantage of the Recovery Act extension provisions.
This extension does not affect other SBA Recovery Act programs, including the America's Recovery Capital (ARC) loan program or the agency's microloans. Recovery Act funding still remains available for both of those programs.
For more information visit the SBA website at: www.sba.gov/news or contact Hayley Matz (202) 205-6948
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Fri, Mar 05, 2010 @ 08:05 AM
There are many means of gathering capital to purchase a business, such as SBA loans that are meant specifically for purchasing power to buy a business. There are many new business buyers in the United States that are using Small Business Administration loans to fund their first business purchases. There are also firms such as The March Group that assist with such business purchases in the mid level privately held market. These loans and the preceding business purchases can be very advantageous, but only if you go about the process in the right way.
If you are thinking about getting one of these SBA loans to buy a business, now might be a good time to do it. In an effort to stimulate the economy, lenders have now increased their loan-to-value lending limits to encourage more business buyers and entrepreneurs. Even legal aliens are entitled to the SBA program, although they are more likely to be approved if they have been in the United States for a long time. Many business buyers have also been able to get the SBA loans when they might not have otherwise been able to get a loan at all, so it is definitely a beneficial program for many buyers and to the economy in general.
Like all huge transactions, buying a business requires great consideration, and the process is typically much smoother when an experienced firm like The March Group is consulted with. SBA loans definitely aren't the only option - only about 10 percent of all buyers of businesses will use SBA financing to purchase a business, according to a recent survey. There are several other forms of financing that business buyers can use that reduce personal risk and offer more flexibility. With a well-formulated plan, however, the SBA loan can be the best option for certain buyers. This is why it pays to have a little professional assistance along the way.
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Wed, Mar 03, 2010 @ 08:01 AM
Many investors, whether they are individuals or part of a firm, wonder how to select a business to buy when they first venture into the world of mergers and acquisitions. Firms such as The March Group, which specializes in marketing, negotiating and selling privately held mid-sized businesses, hear concerns over this all the time. Having professional consulting services from an experienced firm is the first step in selecting the right business to buy - no one should go it alone. That is just the beginning, though.
There are many different types of business to buy. There are online businesses that do everything from provide software and hardware to auction sites that sell a wide variety of goods to lead generation businesses that work in the mortgage industry to e-tailers that specialize in all sorts of different products - pretty much anything you can imagine. There are brick-and-mortar businesses in the retail and service industry, both local and international. There are technology firms, research and development firms and too many more to even attempt to list.
One of the first things you will want to do when you search for the right business with a firm like The March Group is to decide which type of business is most appropriate for your specific needs. The March Group specializes in successfully matching interested parties on both the buying and the selling side of the spectrum.
The best way to select the right business to buy is to determine whether they will be a good fit for your goals, whether the financial factors add up and whether the management transition will be smooth enough. Firms that strategically link business owners who are interested in selling with individuals and firms who are interested in buying can help determine the best strategy for selecting the business to suit your goals. It is of course first necessary to consider the length of time and amount of money you are interested in investing in this company, whether it is a safe investment or not and whether this business will work for you.
Posted by Kelli Matonak on Mon, Mar 01, 2010 @ 08:38 AM
The March Group's acquisition process is structured to help buyers explore only the most appropriate candidates that fit strategically individual objectives. Steps typically include:
- Establish an acquisition plan
- Assess management readiness
- Evaluate financial capability
- Conduct target industry assessment
- Develop screening criteria
- Prepare acquirer's business profile
- Produce and execute a target marketing plan
- Create target business profiles of candidates, including valuations
- Select optimum candidate
- Present purchase offer to target and negotiate
- After acceptance, conduct due diligence
- Close the transaction
If you are interested in exploring acquisition candidates, please visit our online marketplace at corporations4Sale.com.