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24 W Main Street #210,
Clinton, Connecticut 6413
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Affiliated Broker
Steven Pappas
About the Company
Business Transition Strategies (BTS) is a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm focused on the lower-mid market. We provide buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory services to private companies, generally with revenues between $2 million and $20 million mostly within New England and New York. Our range of services are designed to help owners prepare and complete a transfer. With offices in throughout New England we are well positioned to serve New England and beyond.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner. Deborah supports industries including Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, Specialty Trades, and Business Services. Deborah took a less traditional route to investment banking, completing her FINRA certification after several other career choices. As a young teen, she started her very first business – a commercial cleaning service. Her passion for learning and drive for success included studying Microbiology, English Education, American History and Allergy Adapted Baking. Currently Deborah serves as President of XPX Hartford collaborating to help their private company clients build business value, transfer ownership and create a legacy of success in their lives and their communities.
Services Provided
As a leading lower middle market M&A advisory firm in the Northeast, Touchstone Advisors provides a wide range of services including sell-side and buy-side representation, business valuations and investment banking services such as capital and debt raises. We prioritize confidentiality and our client’s unique needs when advising privately held and family-owned companies. For all of our services we work with business owners to learn every detail about their business and for sell-side clients we ultimately market your company nationwide in a competitive, comprehensive process that will maximize shareholder value. We understand that your company represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice and we will develop an exit strategy that makes sense for you and your family.
Areas Served
Business For Sale Listings
Connecticut Nurse Call System Installation and Distribution Business Diversified Revenue Streams, Recession-Resistant with Growth Opportunities Includes Real Estate
This established company specializes in nurse call systems, sound communications, life safety alarms, card access, CCTV, and education communication systems. With proprietary brands, the critical-care component, and 24/7 service offerings, the company has built a strong reputation in multiple markets, including healthcare, education, houses of worship, and commercial businesses.Highlights:• Niche Expertise & Proprietary Products – Immediate service needs in critical-care environments create strong demand.• Large Market Opportunity – The global healthcare services market alone was valued at $7.9 trillion in 2023 and is projected to reach $9.8 Less
Lauren’s extensive experience in business sales, leadership and marketing combined with her role as a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), positions her exceptionally well to guide the sale of privately held businesses. Her primary focus is on enabling sellers to realize the full potential of their investment by converting their hard-earned business value into liquid assets. This process is carefully managed to ensure maximum returns. Her approach is client-centric, with a strong emphasis on understanding and prioritizing the specific goals of each business owner. By leveraging her expertise, Lauren enhances the value of her clients’ primary asset—their business. This involves strategic planning and coordinating with the right transition team to ensure all elements are aligned for a successful and profitable transaction. Lauren’s dedication to her clients extends beyond the immediate sale. She is committed to their long-term financial well-being, ensuring that the sale of their business is not just a transaction, but a pivotal moment in securing their financial future. Her comprehensive and meticulous approach in managing the sale process reflects her commitment to excellence and her clients’ success.
Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner. Deborah supports industries including Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, Specialty Trades, and Business Services. Deborah took a less traditional route to investment banking, completing her FINRA certification after several other career choices. As a young teen, she started her very first business – a commercial cleaning service. Her passion for learning and drive for success included studying Microbiology, English Education, American History and Allergy Adapted Baking. Currently Deborah serves as President of XPX Hartford collaborating to help their private company clients build business value, transfer ownership and create a legacy of success in their lives and their communities.
