Prior to founding VMW Business Brokers, Inc., Mark was a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in successful business ownership. Having started, grown and sold businesses of his own, he's keenly aware of the motivations and concerns one has when it’s time to sell. His most recent venture prior to forming VMW Business Brokers was a wireless communications equipment company he grew from a local start up in 1992 to a nationwide distributor of communications equipment products, culminating in the sale of the enterprise in 2006.
Mark is a Certified Business Intermediary with a Certificate in Negotiations from Notre Dame University. He is an active member of the International Business Brokers Association, the Mid-Atlantic Business Intermediaries Association and the Institute of Business Appraisers. Mark is a recognized "Industry Expert" by Business Brokerage Press, a leading publisher of reference books used by Business Brokers, valuation professionals and other business transfer specialists around the world.
Mark offers the kind of expert preparation, personal service and confidentiality that larger businesses expect and smaller businesses deserve - what he terms "Mergers & Acquisitions Lite".
Ted is a Certified Business Intermediary and a Fellow of the International Business Brokers Association. He has participated in the valuation and sale of over 2000 companies and is a pioneer in the practice of business sales and valuation. Ted has authored several books and numerous articles on the subject of small business sales and is a recognized business transfer authority. Ted has also conducted seminars and addressed trade groups in this country, Canada and abroad on business transfer and valuation issues.
The "VMW" Name
Our name reflects our focus on representing only businesses located in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC and primarily the DC Metro area. Although our marketing programs and associations with other firms attract buyers from across the United States, we believe the care and attention afforded by our local presence is imperative to achieving and maintaining our high level of service.
Our Team Approach
Although we are happy to work with your own trusted advisors, VMW Business Brokers has assembled a group of professionals who can work together to positively impact your business and its ultimate sale. From attorneys, accountants and bankers, to financial and retirement planning experts, we offer a single source through which all aspects of your business sale can be managed, if you so choose.
Call or email us today to arrange an initial consultation. This meeting is without fee or obligation. Of course, allcommunications will be kept in the strictest confidence.