Steve McConaghy

First Choice Business Brokers Columbus

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1900 Polaris Parkway, Suite 450-777
Columbus, Ohio 43240 (View Map)

About the Company

WELCOME TO FIRST CHOICE BUSINESS BROKERS COLUMBUS
Since our founding in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the nation's most trusted business sales specialists. We have listed and managed the sale of over $7.5 billion in successful business transactions.

First Choice Business Brokers provides you with the benefits that only come from experience and years of proven, tested results. Our goal is to give you the kind of foundation you need to make strong business decisions and plan your exit strategy. We are a business brokerage firm, specializing in the sale and purchase of small to medium size main street businesses and commercial properties.

Our Columbus office is led by President/Owner Frank Nunziata an industry veteran with 40+ years of experience in accounting, sales, marketing, and business ownership. Nunziata is also a licensed Real Estate Broker with the state of Ohio.

The Foundation for Strong Business Decisions

Here are seven of the reasons why First Choice Business Brokers is the optimal fit for your needs.

*Our team possesses broad market knowledge in business sales and acquisitions.
*We conduct strategic and innovative marketing, tailored to sell your business.
*We have over 28 years of successful experience in business sales.
*Over the years, First Choice Business Brokers has developed an extensive buyer network and relationships with
attorneys, accountants, and lending institutions to work for your business needs.
*Experience matters. At First Choice Business Brokers, we have well-developed systems and procedures, ensuring that
the transaction is handled effectively and efficiently, from start to finish.
*Since 1994, we have listed and managed the sale of over $7.5 billion in successful business transactions.
*Above all else, First Choice Business Brokers offer integrity, honesty, and confidentiality in all dealings.

We have been bringing Buyers and Sellers together Since 1994.

Broker Biography

Introduction

About Our Columbus Ohio Office

Our Columbus office is led by President/Owner Steve McConaghy an industry veteran with 30+ years of experience in accounting, sales, marketing, and business ownership.

Bringing over three decades of diverse expertise, Steve, a graduate of Otterbein University with a degree in Accounting, boasts a rich background in finance, management, and marketing. With over eight years at Abbott Laboratories and three years as a Group Marketing Manager at Chattem Inc., he has developed a strong skill set in financial acumen, customer service, and strategic marketing.

Beyond the corporate world, Steve has been a successful business owner for more than 25 years, gaining firsthand insights into the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Now, as a business broker, he is committed to helping clients buy and sell small to medium-sized businesses, leveraging his extensive experience to facilitate smooth transactions.

Known for his integrity, professionalism, and results-driven approach, Steve is dedicated to guiding entrepreneurs and investors through the complexities of business ownership and acquisition.

Services Provided

Business Sales
When you trust First Choice Business Brokers to sell your business, we do so much more than list your business as "for sale". We provide full Representation of Business Owners who wish to sell, providing Comprehensive and Confidential Intermediary Services including – Business Valuation, Marketing, Interviewing and Qualifying of Buyers, Negotiations, Contingency management, ensuring that we reach a Successful Closing of the transaction. While we find a suitable buyer to carry on your hard work, you are free to do what you do best and that is run your business!

Business Valuations
The foundation for strong business decisions should be based on current reliable information when considering the right time to exit your business having such information is invaluable. As a business owner, it can be difficult to understand the full value of your business. A First Choice business broker can be instrumental in identifying your business’ hidden assets and arriving at an asking price that fairly reflects the value of your business in today’s market. We use a combination of valuation methods, which include taking into consideration not only your current income, but also your past financial history and future projections while adhering to industry standards and comparisons.

Take advantage of a confidential comprehensive market valuation of your business today with no cost or obligation.
Call our office (740) 965-1981 to set up a confidential meeting.

Buyer Representation
If you're looking to purchase an existing business in Central Ohio, our First Choice Business Broker Professionals can guide business Buyers through the entire business purchasing process . We will be there to negotiate favorable terms, making sure no costly mistakes are made in the process.

If you're looking to buy or sell a business in Central Ohio, contact First Choice Business Brokers today to find out more about what we can do for you!.

Areas Served

  • Franklin, OH
  • Pickaway, OH
  • Hocking, OH
  • Fairfield, OH
  • Delaware, OH
  • Muskingum, OH
  • Richland, OH
  • Marion, OH
  • Union, OH
  • Licking, OH
  • Professional Affiliations

    OBBA "Ohio Business Brokers Association,"

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    $7,799,800
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    Manufacturer and Distributor of Truck Bodies, Equipment, & Parts

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