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Contact Broker
1600 38Th St., Suite 203,
Bopulder, Colorado 80301
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About the Company
My background is in business financial matters, having functioned as a CFO and accounting expert in the automotive industry for over 25 years. My expertise is small businesses with a market value under $10m. I've very strong working with business owners in improving their earnings and understanding what adjustments to make to do so. When you're unsure of the value of your business nor how to determine its worth, I can help you.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Flatiron Ventures was founded in 1994 and acquired by the current owner in 1997. Since then, we have sold a wide variety of privately owned businesses in many different industries from attorneys to welding. (A to Z in other words!) Our guiding principle is that we need to understand how the business makes money. We're not very good at selling nebulous concepts or unproven ideas. We pride ourselves on really getting to know and understand the business and attempt to present the opportunity in the best way. We are very strong in accounting and financial analysis and ways to better illustrate the business opportunity. We don't take accept every possible listing that is offered to us, but when we accept an engagement, we do our best to achieve the owner's goals. The managing broker of the firm, Merle Northrop, has been elected Treasurer for the Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries (CABI) for over 15 years. A trusted professional by his peers.
Services Provided
With decades of experience in consulting the financial affairs of privately owned businesses, we are well suited to guide a business owner thru evaluating their business, suggesting adjustments and packaging the business for sale. We screen potential buyers and put together a group of professionals to assist in making the transition seamlessly to new ownership.
What we do isn't rocket science, it's just a lot of hard work. We meet owners and discuss their wishes and do our best to assist them achieve that goal.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Colorado — License number 40006932
Professional Affiliations
BA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Colorado.
Past CBI credential earned
Treasurer of several large and small companies as well as the current Treasurer of the Colorado Association of Business Intermediaries (CABI). I've maintained a long-term membership in CABI as well as the Colorado Nursery and Growers Association (CNGA).
