Gail Gladstone's (libbi) Blog

Trying to market a small business?  Like anything else, if it is overpriced or the bottom line is not in line, buyers are not going to take the bait. Tony Calvacca, a Certified Business Intermediary and principal of New York Business Brokerage in Melville NY, took part in an enlightening intervie...

I just ran a search on ActiveRain blogs to find commentary on business brokerage and was sadly disappointed to find nothing at all. In New York, business brokers are not licensed.  There are no credentials necessary to be a business broker.  I am very curious about other areas of the country. I s...

Owners are Retiring After 30 Years - Active Auto Body Repair Shop. All Fixtures & Equipment Included, Frame Machine, Etc. 7-1/2 Years On Lease. Tremendous Customer Base. The partners grossed over $300,000 in 2007.  Their lease rent is $2,800.  Along with the Fixtures, equipment and leasehold impr...

Continue to Make Money with this Highly Successful Bricks & Mortar/OnLine Business Model.AROMATHERAPY ESSENTIALS is a very attractive, high end Gift and Aroma Therapy Retail Operation in the Heart of HUNTINGTON VILLAGE.  2007 brought over $1.1 Million in Sales, with almost $800k accounting for th...

Fantastic small Business Opportunity on a Main St In a Quaint Village Atmosphere. Baked Goods, Italian Ices, Ice Cream, Coffees, Candy, Specialty Gift Items and Custom Made Gift Baskets for Every Holiday and Occasion. There are Plenty Of Upside Opportunities here. The Village is known for extensi...

Two beggars are sitting side by side in front of a basilica in Rome One has a large wooden cross in front of him; the other one, a Metallic Star of David.  As people go by they look pointedly at both beggars . Every single person leaving the basilica immediately puts in money , but only into the ...

 Test for DementiaBelow are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately. OK?Let's find out just how clever you really are....Ready? GO!!! (scroll down) First Question: You are participating in a race. You ove...