Touchstone Business Advisors
March/2008
News From Touchstone Business Advisors

From time to time, Touchstone has new business listings, changes to existing listings or important new developments, which are first previewed to those valued clients, who have previously expressed an interest in a business acquisition or sale.  You can also keep abreast of these changes and download NDA forms and business profiles on our website:  www.touchstonebiz.com

In this issue, we are highlighting one new business listing, and updating the status of our other business listings.  Please forward this email to any of your connections, who may have an interest.
Touchstone Business Listings

Breckenridge Restaurant/Bar         $1,300,000  
Under Contract

Commercial Painting Company      $   275,000  
Under Contract

Niche Software Company                To be determined by             Make Offer                                       Purchaser           

Day Spa/Salon                                $    90,000  
Price Reduced

Consignment Sales Company        $    14,500  
Price Reduced

Art Gallery                                       $   275,000  
See Below

  Lifestyle Business:  Art Gallery - $275,000

This gallery represents a collection of approximately 50 New West national and emerging artists.  Its offerings include exceptional Native American jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture, home décor and outdoor art.  The gallery has been in operation for 15 years, during which time the owner has developed an innovative business model with established website and targeted customer/mailing list. Over the course of its history, the gallery has developed a reputation as a point of interest for well-versed collectors and a source for custom searches. The business is well located in an area undergoing an upscale transformation along with the whole of the historic downtown shopping district. This is a great lifestyle business for a new owner who is passionately interested in art of the New West.
2008 Volume: 3
In This Issue
Touchstone Business Listings
Lifestyle Business...Art Gallery
EXIT PLANNING: Your CPA's Role in Maximizing Proceeds!
EXIT PLANNING:  Your CPA's Role in Maximizing Proceeds!

An experienced CPA should be an essential member of your Exit Planning team.  Your CPA will:

1.  Prepare accurate financial statements that present the company in the best possible light;

2.  Prepare the Company's tax returns;

3.  Provide or support preparation of a valuation;

4.  Consult on the potential tax impact of a transaction or structure, and design strategies to minimize, defer or eliminate tax liabilities;

5.  Participate in discussions of legal, financial planning, estate planning and investment banking issues regarding your Exit Plan;

There is a vast difference between a CPA and an accountant.  There is also a vast difference in the experience and level of understanding among CPA's in their knowledge of working with business owners on business transactions.

One experienced firm, with which we have had significant experience, is Seigneur Gustafson, LLP.  Ron Seigneur, MBA CPA/ABV CVA is highly regarded as an expert in valuation, tax planning and compliance matters, as well as succession and exit planning.

Ron can be reached at:
Seigneur Gustafson
300 Union Boulevard
 Suite 600
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 303-980-1111
Fax: 303-308-6969
Email:        ron@cpavalue.com
Website:  www.cpavalue.com
 
Charles Spickert
Touchstone Business Advisors
(303) 278-7501 phone
(303) 278-7431 fax
cspickert@touchstonebiz.com