Larson Associates
David Larson
415 Silas Deane Highway
Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-529-8181
Company Overview
BROKERING BUSINESSES SINCE 1981
OVER 600 BUSINESSES SOLD!
Larson Associates specializes in bringing together buyers with sellers of established Connecticut and Southern New England businesses. Our service area is primarily in Connecticut, covering all counties: Hartford, New Haven, Fairfield, Middlesex, Litchfield, Tolland, New London and Windham.
Business sellers retain our services to find the right PRESCREENED BUYER and bring about a SMOOTH, QUICK, and CONFIDENTIAL sale for OPTIMUM VALUE. If REAL ESTATE is involved, Larson Associates is fully equipped to handle your transaction. We are well experienced in Service, Retail, Liquor, Food Service/Restaurants, Manufacturing, and Distribution. We have the knowledge and ability to do what it takes to get the job done!
Business buyers use our services to find, evaluate, negotiate and close on a business that fits their financial and lifestyle goals. Whether you’re a Business Seller, Business Buyer, or in need of a Business Appraisal or Consulting, make Experience Count-
Choose LARSON ASSOCIATES!
Services Offered
If you’re a seller...We want to Sell Your Business QUICKLY at OPTIMUM WORTH!
We ONLY Broker Businesses and their Properties.
We determine your business worth
using PROVEN VALUATION METHODS:
Highly personal, based on what's
important to you!
Analyze your operations & financials.
Apply current market indicators.
Assess your goodwill value.
Service Plus Marketing:
We only introduce your business to
PRESCREENED BUYERS.
We custom package and market your
business on websites, newspapers,
journals, and customized target mailers.
Confidentiality:
For sellers and buyers confidentiality
is often required. We know how to do
this from years of experience!
Flexibility with Real Estate:
If real estate is involved, Larson
Associates is FULLY equipped to
handle the transaction.
If you’re a business owner needing a BUSINESS APPRAISAL OR CONSULTING . . . .
Consulting and Comprehensive Reports:
We provide consultation services, as well as a customized valuation analysis report.
This report usually covers topics such as Market Value, Sales Scenario, Deal Structure, Reconstructed Income, Valuation, Rule of Thumb, and more.
If you’re a buyer . . . . We have HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, EXPERT REPRESENTATION ready to assist you!
Quality Businesses:
We provide the VARIETY of QUALITY BUSINESSES that match your interests, financial needs and goals.
The Right One for You
We’ll find the business that matches point for point with your INDIVIDUAL CRITERIA.
Transaction Guidance:
Each step of the way we are there to guide and help you through the
transaction process of negotiation, financing, due diligence, possible licensing, and closing conditions.
Let’s Get Started!
Broker Profile
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We represent Owners of businesses based primarily in Connecticut in the $100,000-$5,000,000 price range. We are also one of the few business brokers in Connecticut licensed to handle real estate as part of a business transfer.
Since starting in 1981, we've closed on over 600 sales of Retail, Service, Liquor, Food, Manufacturing and Wholesale companies. Our office has 3 full time seasoned associates with over 75 years of combined experience in business sales.
Most buyers of small businesses are local, and our depth of contacts with prospects and professionals is unmatched. We will customize our marketing approach to your business to target the most likely buyers and to protect your confidentiality.
Buyers like to work with us because of our 28 year reputation for integrity, fairness and competence in guiding them through each stage of a business purchase. We will gladly furnish client and professional references.
We are PROFESSIONALS with
PROVEN EXPERTISE:
Dave Larson – Principle-Former Actuary,
small business ownerships/partnerships.
Brokering since 1980.
Bob Fiske – Brokering since 1986. Sales
Management, Directorship background,
small business owner.
Bill Ostrander – Brokering since 1986.
VP/General Manager background. Small
business ownership/partnership.
New England Business Brokers Association
Member.
ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL
David Larson is the President and founder of Larson Associates (1992) and was partner in its predecessor, Larson & Skiba Associates (1981). With over 28 years of experience in guiding buyers and sellers of businesses, he is perhaps Connecticut's most recognized small business intermediary. He has been a featured speaker at outplacement agencies, networking groups, and colleges on topics related to buying a business or franchise.
Dave's business experience also extends to personal investments in franchised restaurant, retail store, and ownership and management of several commercial and residential properties. Prior to going into business for himself, he served in various actuarial assignments at CIGNA Life Insurance Company in Bloomfield, where he earned an Associateship designation in the Society of Actuaries in 1975.
Dave graduated from Tufts University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He has served as Vice President and member of the Board of Directors for the New England Business Brokers Association 1992 - 1994 and as a certified Arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau. His wife Alicia is the office manager.