Soundview Business Consulting

General 

We recognize that each client has a certain amount of business experience, time and resources to devote to the start of their business.  And although all businesses have fundamental similarities, each type of business has unique issues that need to be addressed in order for it to be successfully launched.  SBC will evaluate all of these factors and create a portfolio of services that meets your specific requirements and is extremely cost efficient.

Here is a list of some of the services SBC can provide for startups:

• Creating a business plan
• Forming a corporation, limited liability company or partnership
• Assisting with financing  
• Creating agreements with business partners, investors and key employees
• Market research
• Locating suitable business sites
• Lease negotiations
• Obtaining permits and licenses
• Internal financial and bookeeping systems
• Website design
• Protecting trademarks, service marks and similar property

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Purchasing a Business 

Sometimes it is strategically and/or financially advantageous for a client to acquire a business that is already operating, rather than establishing a new one.  For these clients, SBC can assist in locating a suitable target business; valuation of the target; negotiating a purchase price; performing "due diligence" regarding the seller and its business; negotiating appropriate purchase/sale documents; and handling any applicable governmantal or regulatory issues.

Established businesses have different needs than a startup, such as guidance on expanding a service or product line; techniques for increasing sales volume or reducing costs; methods for resolving various problems and disputes that may arise; and developing exit strategies.  SBC can assist operating business clients with such services as:

• Review and analysis of financial statements
• Review of internal procedures for purchasing, inventory control, etc.
• Development and implemention of marketing/advertising strategies
• Company restructuring
• Acquisitions, mergers and strategic alliances
• Sale of business (locating buyers; valuation; negotiating sale documents, etc.)

SBC has substantial experience and expertise in the restaurant industry and over the years has assisted numerous owners launch their restaurants, bars/lounges, coffee shops, cafes and pizzerias in the Tri-State region (see About Us).  In addition to the above listed services, SBC, through its strategic advisors, can assist with such business-specific areas as recipe/menu development; beverage systems; liquor licensing; and other services to help you get your front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house in order.

SBC offers brokerage services to clients seeking to sell an existing business (see Business Listings).  SBC works closely with the client to evaluate the business, prepare sales materials, implement a coordinated listing program, structure the transaction, and negotiate deal terms.  As a member broker of several web-based business brokerage companies, and with professional relationships with many independent brokers, SBC is well positioned to provide maximum exposure for its selling clients.