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Building a Business to Sell: How to Grow Your Company for a Future Acquisition
Most entrepreneurs and startup founders are consumed by the immediate fires: product-market fit, raising capital, and...
Laura Chapman
Senior Business Intermediary
PHONE: 770-936-9099 X802
Before joining Sunbelt Atlanta in 2015, Laura worked for a boutique M&A Firm. Prior entering Business Brokerage, Laura owned three businesses herself, all in the services sector.
Laura combines her personal experience as an entrepreneur with her years of experience as a successful Business Intermediary to get her clients the best possible outcome on the sale of their business. Laura lives in Hall County with her husband and daughter.
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I was very pleased with the service I received from Laura. My business sold very quickly even during this Covid time. I would highly recommend Sunbelt.
LOUISE LAKE
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Laura walked us through every step along the way! She was always very helpful, professional and went above & beyond to make sure everything was in order.
BAILEY H
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Laura helped us through the SBA loan process and provided great advice on this business purchase and continues to be a trusted business advisor.
PAM OVERSTREET
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I initially met Laura when I bought a business from Sunbelt 4 years ago. It was a smooth experience working with them. Fast forward to present day my business partner and I decided to sell that same business with Sunbelt.
ANDREW ZBEEB
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Laura did a great job selling our business. She stood firm several times when she had to be and was flexible when she needed to be, thanks Laura!
RUSH WALL
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