CONSULTING

Let Barbara help you work through the process of determining the value of your business, its prospects in the marketplace, and the feasibility of your long-term plans. Below are some of the things Barbara can help you with and a description of her unique experiences that make her a great partner for you.

BARBARA MOLVAR is the principal of Amazing Business Brokers, focused on matching sellers and buyers of businesses with revenues under $1 million annually. The scope of services provided by Amazing Business Brokers includes:

PRE-SALE PREPARATION

• Conduct “readiness to sell” audit and help client select appropriate exit strategy

• Format client data re: historical business performance for use in sales program

• Analyze current industry and market trends, and major competitors affecting bottom line

• Identify key factors that drive profitability in client business

• Develop detailed operations and marketing action plans to improve business value

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and budgets based on client-provided data

• Valuation of real estate included in the sale of the business.

BROKERAGE

SALES ACTIVITIES

• Produce marketing presentation materials

• Develop and implement marketing plans

• Originate qualified buyers

• Conduct negotiations between the parties resulting in signed purchase contracts

• Assist in due diligence process to closing

• Assist in seller-financing arrangements

• Coordinate activities with attorney, accountant, regulators

Barbara spent thirteen years as an insurance agent with Prudential Financial.achieving the Million Dollar Round Table Award. Her licenses include: life insurance, property and casualty insurance, annuities and mutual funds.

Barbara spent eight years as head of DeRegis-Walser Monuments and developed a strong network of area professional associations such as Women Business Owners Connection, Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training, Women TIES, Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, Greater Oswego Chamber of Commerce, Syracuse Executives Association, Junior Achievement of Central New York In addition, she is a NYS licensed real estate salesperson.

Barbara completed business and entrepreneurship training with Syracuse University Start Up, Women's Business Center of New York State, Southwest Economics Business Resource Center, Appleseed Trust, SCORE, Federal Dollars and Sense Workshop, Authentic Leadership for Women, and Landmark Education Programs.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration – candidate, Chapman College

Master of Education – University of Guam

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, honors – Pennsylvania State University

RECENT RECOGNITIONS
Syracuse Entrepreneur's Bootcamp Spokesperson – 2006

Central New York Business Journal – media coverage – 2005-06

WISE Symposium Entrepreneur Panel – 2004

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

International Business Brokers Association, New York

Association of Business Brokers