“After spending some time in reflection, I decided to sell Candy Direct. I could not abandon my position at the helm of Candy Direct to negotiate with potential buyers, so I started to search for a business broker. I soo found that most plain vanilla business brokers were not trained to sell businesses of any significant size. Upon discovering this fact, I sought out the services of a professional intermediary with training and experience to handle my complicated transaction. Unfortunately, most professional intermediaries only work with businesses over 10 million in gross sales because the due diligence process is quite involved.

Fortunately, there are a small number of intermediaries who deal with transactions between 1 million and 10 million, including CrossRoads Business Brokers. When I met CrossRoads President Vasilis Georgiou, I was impressed with his thoughtful follow-up to my questions when compared to other certified intermediaries. Vasilis provided needed information in a subtle manner that was not overwhelming during the month it took me to make a decision. Vasilis possessed confidence without ego. His intelligence was impressive and education diverse. We advertised Candy Direct for sale in March and found a buyer by late April. We needed to turn down several competing buyers. The new owners are off to a strong start with great enthusiasm and energy. We enjoy an excellent working relationship as I explain how the business is run and they plan for growth."

Steve Traino,
Former President and Owner,
Candy Direct, Inc.

“When we decided to sell our business, I was astonished at the almost insurmountable personal, legal and financial questions involved in selling a business. However, when we engaged Vasilis Georgiou's services, this process became much simpler. CrossRoads’s professional and efficient services assisted us and the buyer while keeping us informed in a timely manner."

George Koutures,
Former President and Owner,
AMBCO Electronics, Inc.

“The highest compliment I can give Vasilis Georgiou and CrossRoads is at the personal level. I could elaborate on the ultimate skills and experience Vasilis and his organization bring to the buying/selling process; the clarity with which he understands the technical details of the business; the depth, accuracy and volume of presentation, both verbally and written, which sets him and CrossRoads apart from all other firms. Vasilis and CrossRoads demonstrated total in-depth understanding of the true nature and differentiation of my business, a well-established franchise Distributor of automotive parts. He showed unmatched ability to forge a solid alliance between buyer and seller. At the end, we ended up with a win-win situation."

Dov Lazarus,
Former President and Owner,
One Stop Undercar, Long Beach

“Mr. Vasilis Georgiou and CrossRoads demonstrated the highest professional standards in representing my enterprise, Alexis Services, Inc. Mr. Georgiou was able to position and promote the sale of my business confidentially and effectively over a period of several months, creating a steady flow of very qualified prospective buyers. In addition, Mr. Georgiou played an integral part in formulating and managing the deal from start to finish, resulting in the sale of my business at a premium price. Mr. Georgiou's professional approach, attention to detail, and excellent ability to relate to both sides of the deal, greatly increased my opportunity to find the right buyer for my business. I would very strongly recommend Mr. Georgjou and CrossRoads to any other prospective business Seller, and buyer."

Jason Moore,
Former President and Owner,
Alexis Services, Inc.

“I have been in Commercial Banking for 30 years. I have NEVER had the pleasure of working with a broker that provides the level of service, professionalism & knowledge that Vasilis has. The ability he has to submit an accurate & complete package is unmatched. He operates with the highest level of integrity and he is constantly following up to ensure his transactions do not get bogged down. When obstacles arise he provides invaluable assistance in getting ANY issue resolved.

HE IS BY FAR THE BEST BROKER & BEST BUSINESS PARTNER I HAVE EVER WORKED WITH, AS EVIDENCED BY THE SUCCES RATE HE ENJOYS WITH ME. IN 2006 WE APPROVED EVERY TRANSACTION VASILIS SUBMITTED. THANKS TO HIS CONSISTENT FOLLOW UP & INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE THESE TRANSACTIONS ALL CLOSED ESCROW IN SCHEDULE!"

I can sum it up by saying when I decide to pursue buying a business HE IS THE ONLY BROKER I WILL WORK WITH!"

Barry Katz
Vice President, SBA Lending
Community Bank
BKatz@cbank.com
714-704-2376

"Having arranged financing on numerous business acquisitions over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to work with Vasilis Georgiou and CrossRoads on a number of transactions. As an intermediary, Vasilis is undeniably among the elite in his field. CrossRoads' marketing packages are detailed, meticulously prepared and well presented, with an emphasis on confidentiality and ethics. Buyers and Sellers are carefully matched to optimize success. Furthermore, Vasilis possesses an innate ability to interface effectively with all parties involved in a transaction, including buyer and seller and their respective attorneys, CPAs, bankers, vendors, creditors, landlords, boards of directors, insurance agents, etc. His capacity to communicate clearly and to skillfully coordinate the process helps to facilitate a smooth close to each transaction."

BOB HAMMOND,
VICE PRESIDENT, SBA DIV.
PACIFIC CAPITAL BANK
bob.hammond@pacificcapitalbank.com
949-587-9149