Our Team Approach

Experience

Times change. Leadership for change. This is our philosophy. We’ve been where you are now, and draw upon over three decades of experience to help you. Our team includes business owners, high level managers, sales professionals, business consultants and business finance experts.

M&AMI

Multiple members of our team are recognized as M&A Master Intermediaries. This designation is transaction-based, and is awarded only to highly qualified intermediaries with substantial experience by The M&A Source, an industry group serving the transaction profession. This title distinguishes its holders as seasoned intermediary professionals who have a solid educational background, proven accomplishments in completing deals and a strong passion for the M&A Source and M&A work. Successful completion of the M&AMI certification process significantly distinguishes M&A professionals within their field. The M&AMI is the only designation to require both educational credits and the successful completion of multiple middle-market transactions.

CEPA

Our team includes a Certified Exit Planning Advisor who earned credentials through the Exit Planning Institute in Chicago.

CMAP

The Certified Merger and Acquisition Professional designation is earned through academic study at Coles Business School, Kennesaw State University, in Georgia. It is a collaborative program between the university and The M&A Source, an industry group of professionals in the transactions industry.

Professional Involvement

Team members are active in industry associations and conferences to stay current with trends and best practices. Several are either in leadership positions or on committees with The M&A Source, a national association of professional intermediaries. Other affiliations include Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors (AMAA); New Hampshire and New England Exit Planning Exchange (XPX); International Business Brokers Association (IBBA); New England Business Brokers Association; Business and Industry Association; various other market sector groups.

Results

You wouldn’t let just anyone run your business. The same is true when it is time to sell. We have a proven track record of results.

Confidentiality

We practice what we preach when it comes to confidentiality. You can trust us with your information knowing we will treat it with great care.

What our clients are saying...

“It is a privilege to write a letter of recommendation on behalf of Business Transition Strategies. …As with any family business, negotiations need to be handled delicately and, as with any sale, both parties need to be satisfied with the end result. Quite frankly, without their help, this could not have been achieved. John Howe and Ken Schaefer skillfully analyzed the books and were able to bridge the gap between the sellers’ belief of what the company was worth and its actual worth. Their style is objective, straightforward, thorough and kind in the delivery of their assessment. After the sale was achieved to both parties’ satisfaction, John and Ken were hired to help with the adjustment of the acquisition and the financial health of the company moving forward. I can highly recommend this talented group of experienced business advisors to any company in need of clear and thoughtful company planning and adjustments.”