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121 W. Shipyard Rd,
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
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About the Company
Atlantic Business Alliance llc is a full service Business Intermediary. We believe in the power of our clients and other small businesses--we know that small business is the driving force of the American economy. Buying or Selling a business is one of the most important decisions you will make. When you list the sale of your business with Atlantic Business Alliance, we will work to properly position your business to sell, assist you know the market value of your business, and extracting the maximum sales price by confidentially getting your business in front of the largest number of qualified buyers. Not only do we identify the best suited buyers--we screen all buyers to make sure there is a financial fit, a liquidity fit, an experience fit and attitude fit to be successful with your business.
Most importantly, we keep you informed & involved in the process while enabling you to focus on what you do best --running your business. You will only maximize your exit value by allowing ABA to focus on the process details while you continue to operate and grow the business.
Now is the time to sell your business--the economy is strong, Buyers are ready & Banks are lending money at reasonable rates.
Broker Biography
Introduction
MICHAEL KORIZNO brings thirty-five years of International Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations & General Manager/MD and entrepreneurial experience. Michael is the founder and President of Southern Hospitality & Technology- a consulting partner focused on Sales Organizations & Strategies. Additionally, he founded Atlantic Business Alliance—a new age boutique brokerage and seller representative. At ABA , Michael was trained and certified as an NAABB certified Business Broker—the highest training requirements in the industry. Prior to his focus on small business, Michael worked in iconic companies like Kodak, Sony, Mitsubishi, Corning, etc. His global experience includes three separate international expatriate assignments (London, Geneva, & Shanghai). At Sony America, he had the honor of being the youngest National Sales Manager. In his Kodak tenure, he served as Corporate Vice President, a member of the Corporate Executive Council & a member of the Senior Diversity Council of the Fortune 100 company. He has been consistently positioned as a Change Agent –Driving the Analog to Digital transformation, the B2C to B2B Transformation & driving Cultural Change to a more customer centric organization. Michael is the founder and President of Southern Hospitality & Technology- a consulting partner focused on Sales Organizations & Strategies. Additionally, he founded Atlantic Business Alliance—a new age boutique brokerage and seller representative. ABA is an NAABB certified Business Broker Organization—the highest training requirements in the industry.
Career Highlights
EASTMAN KODAK—9/1997 - 9/2014 Grew through multiple promotions and organization consolidations with peak responsibilities of $8 b revenue and an employee organization of 9000. Sales leader of transformation to a Digital company. Managed Digital growth from $80 m to $2.5 b in eight years. Drove #1 market share position in U.S. Digital Camera market. Leveraged new adjacencies of Digital Frames, Snapshot printers and Photo Kiosks into #1 share positions. Developed/implemented the Strategic Account Framework used to manage the company’s most valuable twenty-five accounts. This was instrumental in establishing customer focus to enable emergence from restructuring. Company emerged from restructure 9/2013 and began trading on NYSE 11/2013.
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY & TECHNOLOGY—9/2014 - Present. Founder and leader of this Sales consulting partner. Engagements focused on Growth and creation of a Customer Centric culture. Developed launch plan for Funai Electric for Kodak inkjet printers. Results included gaining 7800 store fronts in a five-country launch plan.
ATLANTIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE—2016-Present. Drove Charleston closing rates to 3-4 times national average—a testament to the business model based on confidential execution of attracting & qualifying buyers and matching them with our partners.
PRIOR EMPLOYERS included Corning, Memorex, Sony, Mitsubishi/Verbatim.
Education
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY— B.S. Business. Graduated with Honors Attended Penn State SMEAL MBA Program.
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL EXECUTIVE EDUCATION—Building and Leading Customer-Centric Organizations.
Married with two adult children. Lives in Charleston SC.
Services Provided
Atlantic Business Alliance brings the experience and process to the sale. We coordinate all aspects of the marketing and sale. We collect the relevant information--tax returns, Financials, Key vendor agreement, key customer contracts, trends. We prepare our opinion of valuation--the market valuation. We package a business overview, a communications package for the various phases of the process. We begin the process of communicating with and vetting potential buyers. We utilize the tried and true mass vehicles like BizBuySell and BizQuest, we utilize direct mail communication, we utilize SEO technology to reach virtually 100% of the potential buyers--all with Confidentiality as a priority pillar. Valuing the business, Packaging the business, Marketing the business, Identifying and Qualifying Buyers for the Business, Drive/Facilitate Offers for the Business, Facilitate Due Diligence for the Business and Bring the Business through Close.
The absolute key--execucute a process that allows the seller to achieve the highest price and best terms while taking tking the least amount of time/disruption. As a small business owner--we know the value of your time--your time is most valuable when invested in continuing to drive your company performance. We allow you to do that.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Georgetown Co., SC
View Details REDUCED-Immediate Sale-Bakery- Beach Cafe, Desserts and Event Cakes
Recently Renovated Retail Front--Coffee Shop, bakery, bistroIndoor seating for 48--Outdoor Bistro area for 12+Heavy Daily Traffic Count--34,000 vehicles /dayDaily Dessert SpecialsRetail Location allows independent operating schedule--Currently 34 hours weekly Affordable, Transferrable leaseFully Equipped Commercial KitchenTrue Turn Key OperationGreat Social Media PresenceBeer and Wine License in Place (new owner will need to re apply)Award Winning--Hundreds of Proprietary RecipesBusiness is part of the community and a core component of the Wedding Planning Ecosystem within a 75 mile radius. The town has many summer homes of Atlanta, Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Augusta, Charlotte Affluents. The Business provided over 120 wedding cakes in 2022. The owner is a trusted advisor to her bridal parties, a recommended vendor to the preferred venues, and award winning from the national Publications. On site Consult/tasting room Less
Cash Flow: $650,000
Charleston Co., SC
View Details SIGN Company-Independent full service Custom Graphic Solution Provider
SIGN COMPANY does not begin to describe the business nor the opportunity. This is a professional operation that sells, designs, permits, produces, and installs a broad assortment of visual communication Solutions. The offering ranges from Traditional Signage (Illuminated and Architectural), Commercial Signage, Retail Fixtures, Vehicle Wraps. Common denominator is that high resolution graphics come from state of the art technology / equipment and provide effective and Efficient high impact messaging. That WOW factor is delivered by an experienced staff--Experienced in Substrates (over 500 Variants), Experience in Consultative Customer centric Processes.PRODUCTS INCLUDE:*Storefront Displays and Window Graphics*Graphic Solutions for Corporate Logos and Events*Vehicle Wraps and Fleet Graphics*Banners*Interior & Exterior Signage--Monument, HDU,LED*Wall Murals & Coverings*Custom window glass/"Etched Glass"*Commercial window Less
Cash Flow: $275,000
Chatham Co., GA
View Details Biohazard, Crime Scene, Trauma Cleanup Provider-Profitable High Growth
15 Year Award Winning Franchise Model. Great Georgia Geography. Owner Retirement necessitating the sale of this Established, Successful Growth Unit. Ready for new owners today! This Location Established in 2017 by owners with expertise in Business/Operations, strong knowledge of equipment and workflow--allowing the business to flourish with small footprint of Office and Employees. Full staff in place including Crew Chief and Labor. Significant equipment acquisitions made to improve efficiency, improve margin and employee retention.Product Offering for complete Full service to deliver Cleanup Of All Tough Situations. Crime Scenes, Deaths ( Decomposition, Suicide, etc) Biohazard (Blood Spills,Feces / Urine Collection, meth lab cleanup) Mold Remediation, Hoarding Restoration /Cleanup, Homeless Encampment Cleanup, etc.Great Customer Diversification--Government Agencies, Law Enforcement, Property Management, Retail and Less
Cash Flow: $30,000
Georgetown Co., SC
View Details REDUCED Bakery--Established Business, High Traffic Space-Coastal SC
Everything you could want--Multiple Revenue Streams, Maximum Flexibility, Great location, Award winning with stellar reputation. The current owner has operated this entity as a profession and a passion. It is composed of three distinct components: 1) Retail Bakery and Lunch 2) Event Cakes and Wedding Cakes 3)Event Hosting /Parties/Classes and Catering.This is truly a one of a kind Turn key operation. *Fully equipped Commercial Kitchen *Indoor Seating for 48--Outdoor Bistro area for 12+ *Current Retail operating hours are 34/week Five days *Retail Location allows independent operating schedule *Beer and Wine License in Place (new owner will need to reapply) * High Daily Traffic counts -approx 34,000 cars /day *Recently Renovated Retail Front *Great Social Media Presence *Affordable, Transferrable and extendable lease *Very Limited Competition *Hundreds of Proprietary Recipes Less
