As business intermediaries, our goal is to provide owners with professional and confidential assistance in buying or selling their companies.  As part of our comprehensive services, we can provide business valuations that can be used for a variety of needs, such as preparing a business for sale, estate valuation, and establishing buy/sell agreements.

With over twenty-five years of combined experience in the merger and acquisition industry, The Team is very qualified to assist business owners in the sale and purchase of a business.  A summary of our experiences in provided for your review.

The company was formed in 1993 by Sam G. Sumner, CBI, and John C. Clark, CBI.  Sam (with his accounting background) and John (with his engineering and manufacturing background) offer diverse skills and experiences to the owners of privately-held businesses.

In addition to the traditional services as business intermediaries on behalf of the stockholders, buyer oriented acquisition search assignments are a significant part of the services offered at Business Resource.

Business Resource also provides business valuation for a variety of purposes.  A professional evaluation is a major part of our service and expertise in the sale of a business.

We also provide valuations as part of:

• estate planning
• family partnerships
• succession planning
• divorce settlements
• partnership dissolution

Industry Specialties:  Manufacturing, distribution and services

Areas Served: Southeastern US

Client Revenue Range: $1,000,000

Deal Size Range: $50,000,000

Network Memberships: IBBA and M & A Source

M & A Association Memberships: IBBA and M & A Source

Services Provided: Acquisition searches, business brokerage, valuations, getting business ready for sale, business plans

Principal:  Sam G. Sumner

BA (major in accounting) and MBA - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Certified Public Accountant.
Certified Business Intermediary
Licensed Real Estate Broker
email:  sumner@businessresource.com

Principal:  John C. Clark

Graduated Auburn University with a degree in mechanical engineering
Certified Business Intermediary
Licensed Real Estate Broker
email:  clark@businessresource.com

Financial Analyst. Jimmy DeLoach

MBA - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certified Public Accountant
email:  jdeloach@businessresource.com