Soundview Business Consulting

General 

We recognize that each client has a certain amount of business experience, time and resources to devote to the start of their business.  And although all businesses have fundamental similarities, each type of business has unique issues that need to be addressed in order for it to be successfully launched.  SBC will evaluate all of these factors and create a portfolio of services that meets your specific requirements and is extremely cost efficient.

Here is a list of some of the services SBC can provide for startups:

• Creating a business plan
• Forming a corporation, limited liability company or partnership
• Structuring ownership (voting/silent owners; etc.)
• Assisting with financing (banks; venture capital; private investors; SBA loans; accounts receivable loans; etc.)
• Structuring investments (choosing equity or debt; establishing terms; etc.)
• Creating agreements with business partners, investors and key employees
• Market research
• Site location (for store, office, etc.)
• Lease negotiations
• Procuring permits and licenses
• Internal financial and bookeeping systems
• Website design
• Protecting trademarks, service marks and similar property

Restaurant Services

SBC has assisted numerous restaurants, bars/lounges, coffee shops and cafes in the Tri-State region.  In addition to the above listed services, SBC, through its strategic advisors, can assist with such business-specific areas as recipe/menu development; beverage systems; liquor licensing; and other services to help you get your front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house in order.

Purchasing a Business 

Sometimes it is strategically and/or financially advantageous for a client to acquire a business that is already operating, rather than establishing a new one.  For these clients, SBC can assist in locating a suitable target; valuation of the target business; negotiating a purchase price; performing "due diligence" regarding the seller and its business; negotiating appropriate purchase/sale documents; and handling any applicable governmantal or regulatory issues.

Established businesses have different needs than a startup, such as guidance on expanding a service or product line; techniques for increasing sales volume or reducing costs; methods for resolving various problems and disputes that may arise; and developing exit strategies.  SBC can assist operating business clients with such services as:

• Review and analysis of financial statements
• Review of internal procedures for purchasing, inventory control, etc.
• Development and implemention of marketing/advertising/business networking strategies
• Company restructuring
• Acquisitions, mergers and strategic alliances
• Sale of business (locating buyers; valuation; negotiating sale documents, etc.)

SBC is frequently retained by individuals and companies engaged in the real estate industry.  Some of these clients invest in existing residential and/or commercial properties.  Others are engaged in residential or commercial development plans, often necessitating purchase, bridge, construction and other forms of financing from banks, private investors and other institutions.  SBC can assist its real estate clients with a variety of services, including company formation and structuring; preparation or review of company/investor/finance documents; locating suitable property and/or potential financing sources; and guidance with "1031 Exchange" and other transactional issues.

SBC offers brokerage services to clients seeking to sell an existing business.  SBC works closely with the client to evaluate the business, prepare sales materials, implement a coordinated listing program, structure the transaction, and negotiate deal terms.  As a member broker of several web-based business brokerage companies, SBC is well positioned to provide maximum exposure for its selling clients.