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Carlos Jaramillo

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I am certified Business Broker. I can help any questions that business owners may have relating to the sale of their business, or I can help answer any question relating to the purchase of a privately held business/company. I can help with due-diligence questions, Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, and all general questions relating to this subject matter.

Experience in the area

I am a certified Business Broker with over 5 years expertise. Our firm, Murphy Business, is one of the largest and most successful Business Brokerage houses in the Country. We average over 300 businesses sold annually. Our clients range from small grocery stores, to large manufacturing companies. Annual revenue for these companies will typically range from $250,000 to $15,000,000.

Organizations

Murphy Business & Financial Corp. National Equipment and Business Builders Institute Society of Business Annalists Business Brokers Network International Business Brokers Association Georgia Association of Business Brokers Business Brokers of Florida Georgia Hispanic Chamber

Education/Credentials

B.S.- International Business (EAFIT) B.S.- Economics (University of Texas) CMEA - Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (NEBB) Real Estate Agent - Georgia RE Commission Real Estate Agent - Florida RE Commission

Awards and Honors

2003 New Business Broker of the Year (Murphy Business) 2006 Million Dollar Club Award (Murphy) 2006 Million Dollar Plus Award (BBF)

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 40
  • Volunteer Since 2008-10-30
  • Prestige Points 350

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Recent Answers from Carlos Jaramillo

2009-09-30 goodwill:

Rae, Absolutely! What a buyer will pay for are the historical earnings in 2007, 2008, and 2009 times an industry adjusted multiple. There are several variables you must determine first, i.e. how likely

2009-09-09 tranfer of product warranty after sale:

Randy, I am not sure what you are asking me. I think you want to know if the buyer will have to honor the warranty you extended to your clients. This is more complicated than a simple yes or no. You

2009-08-18 starting a business:

Martin, This is a simple question to answer. First, there really is no such thing as 100% finance. At best you will find, if you are lucky, 85% seller or third party financing. Second, established businesses

2009-07-01 Tax Liability - Business Buyout:

Nicki, If I understood the question correctly the answer is nothing. You will be taxed on the gain, but if there is no gain there is no tax due. If you did have some gain from the sale you will be subject

2009-05-07 buying with NO MONEY:

Ok, The quick answer to your question is NO, a bank will not lend 100% and YES you can buy just the business. Today, banks and the SBA want to see money from the buyer and some seller financing in the

 

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