Welcome
York Business Group, LLC is a full service business brokerage firm offering confidential, professional, and responsive service to our business clients. York Business Group is affiliated with the Business Brokers Network (BBN), the nation's largest and most successful network of business brokers with over 450 affiliates across the United States. Through our national database and network, we are able to provide our clients with national exposure. York Business Group provides specialized service for both sellers and buyers, working to maximize the fair market value of your business.
We understand the highly confidential and personal nature of private businesses. For this reason, we are committed to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
THE VALUE OF A BUSINESS BROKER
The process of selling a business is intensive and requires professional attention. The average business owner is oftentimes not adequately prepared or qualified, nor does he or she have the time, to handle the process without professional help. In many cases, mistakes made early in the process can result in the business either not selling, or selling at a price significantly below the true market value. This can be prevented by carefully selecting the right professional team that will help the owner obtain the best price for the business.
TARGET MARKET AND SERVICE AREA
York Business Group is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania with regional coverage throughout south-central Pennsylvania and north-central Maryland. We market and operate nationally through our affiliation with the Business Brokers Network (BBN) and other trade associations. Our services are focused on mid-market businesses ranging in sales revenues from $300,000 to over $25 million, in all types of industries.
YORK BUSINESS GROUP MANAGEMENT
Bill Mansell is President of York Business Group and has over 25 years of business experience in a variety of industries. He has developed a broad management background in Engineering, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and General Management. Bill has held leadership positions as General Manager, Director and Vice President of manufacturing businesses with sales revenues in excess of $175 Million.
Bill earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and further earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Kent State University.
In the late 90's, Mr. Mansell personally experienced the difficulties involved in the process of buying a mid-sized business without the help of a professional and qualified business broker. Two business transactions fell apart after a significant investment of both time and money on the part of both potential buyer and seller. According to Bill, "After living through the mistakes and experiences of how not to make a deal happen, I fully understand the need and my role to structure and complete a business ownership transfer to the best possible outcomes of both the seller and the buyer".
Sell Your Business
Your business isn't just any business. It is a living monument to late-night homework and early-morning deadlines. It is an accumulation of sweat, equity and lifetime achievement.
Therefore, the decision to sell your business is one of the most important decisions of your lifetime. Turning your operation into cash is a complex matter involving a number of variables, many of them unique to your business. Additionally, you're likely to face an uncertain economy, unbridled competition, and sophisticated buyers. We provide competent and experienced professional guidance, so you will not be facing them alone.
Business sales intermediaries have professionally orchestrated hundreds of business sales transactions.
With our nationwide affiliation, our members business offerings are regularly presented to numerous potential domestic and international buyers looking to relocate to your area.
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.
York Business Group 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 are highly successful. We are fully prepared to represent those 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.
For more information please visit our "Selling A Business" page.
Buy Your Business
The vast majority of all business buyers are first time buyers, unprepared to meet the complexities of a business acquisition. However, whether you are considering your first acquisition or are a seasoned investor, you can look to us for assistance in every phase of the transaction. The following, therefore, summarizes the key elements of the business acquisition process as professionally conducted by our office.
Initial Meeting -
Objectives, Needs and Requirements Review:
In preparation for our initial meeting, the business buyer should complete our Buyer Response Form. After completing the form, the buyer will email us the information, or may print the confirmation page and send via fax. This information, along with our subsequent discussions relating to the buyer's personal goals and objectives, will provide an appropriate starting point to the process. A detailed search of our large listing inventory enables us to develop a selection of "target" businesses for the buyer's review.
Review of Acquisition Alternatives:
We make every effort to provide the buyer with pertinent information on a target company's financial performance, staffing, facilities, equipment, lease, inventory, customers and market areas served. This information is where our professional edge makes a difference in a successful acquisition. In most cases we will have tax returns, customer lists, etc. for confirmation. If we cannot provide verification of information given to us, we will advise you accordingly.
When the various business names are disclosed, you will be required to sign a standard "Confidentiality/Disclosure" form. In most cases, this is required by the business owner.
For more information please visit our "Buying A Business" page.