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Why Buy an Existing Business?
An existing business or franchise will have a history from which you will be able to make certain decisions
By Richard Parker
Obtaining Financing for Your Acquisition
What you need to know before getting a loan
By The BizQuest Staff
How to Obtain Financing with Assistance from the SBA
Three different programs offer you options to grow your business
By The BizQuest Staff
Filing as an S Corporation Can Help Avoid Double Taxation
If the business meets certain criteria, it may select this status
By BizFilings

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Roland Davis, M&AMI, CBI, SBA, CMEA

Roland Davis is an M&AMI - Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary - of the International Business Brokers Association. It is a distinction earned through extensive educational requirements, testing and verified performance. Mr. Davis is one of only 64 M&AMI's in the world. As an intermediary in 2006, Mr. Davis will be ranked in the top 15% of brokerage earnings in the United States.

Mr. Davis came to Hampton Roads in 1981 to work for the Virginian Pilot Newspapers. In 1983, he was promoted to the Landmark Communications corporate staff and started a computer division, Executive Productivity Systems, which grew from $0 to a $10 million dollar subsidiary. In 1990, Mr. Davis purchased the division from Landmark, migrated the company to be an international software company and retired in 2000.

He is an Eagle Scout, former President of the Greenbrier Baseball Association, Varsity Baseball Coach at Catholic High School, member of the Chesapeake Rotary and has been active in numerous volunteer organizations in the community.



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