Edison Avenue - M&A Advisor - Business Broker - Tampa, Florida

JimmyPizza1

Ed was an enormous help in showing us how and where to find value in our business. He is outside party you need to show your current situation and ways to navigate the future. We have a unique model, but he picked up on it quickly and smartly, allowing him to solve several business challenges for us at once. Do not hesitate put him in place, he will exceed your expectations by offering a 360 degree look at your business. He is especially adept at spotting the non-financial aspects that can be overlooked. Cannot wait to work with him on Phase 2.!

Ian Milligan

I purchased a unique business in Florida from out of state, for which Ed was the broker. His customized marketing had reached me in New York, an ideal buyer for an unusual opportunity. Ed's calm and thorough demeanour took what could've been an overwhelming endeavour and made it a great experience for both the buyer and the seller. I am very grateful and highly recommend his services.

Peter Burer

Ed's Edison Avenue brokerage has been very helpful in not only agreeing to help sell my business, but also getting great results. Most brokers don't want to bother with selling a smaller business, but Ed treated us like we were just as important as a larger business. We trusted Ed with finding a great match for us, and although it took a little while, it was well worth it. His guidance, professionalism, and perseverance resulted in a Buyer who has similar objectives to take over the business and grow it to it's full potential.

Cheryl Corser

I needed to get a professional business valuation for my small business so I interviewed a few companies. Ed was easy to work with right from the beginning and explained his methodology in terms that I could understand. His rate was a flat fee so I knew exactly what I would be paying before engaging Ed (unlike other companies). After hiring him, he had the valuation completed in a matter of days, and he patiently walked me through the report and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Ed to any company in need of a business valuation.

Mary Key

Selling a business is a much more complex process than I realized. You have to think about building to sell far in advance, who your ideal buyer might be, and how to assess leads. I found Ed Valaitis of Edison Avenue a terrific consultant, M&A advisor, and an intermediary that helped me find the perfect buyer for my business.

I highly recommend Ed and if I were ever to sell another business, I would get him started as soon as possible. The value provided by an experienced M&A advisor like Ed is highly underrated. I’m glad I didn’t consider taking the journey of selling my company without someone like Ed by my side.

Mary Key, Ph.D. President, Key Associates

Jason Stoll

Ed helped us to sell a business with lots of long term potential but near term profitability challenges due to a variety of reasons. Normally Ed works with clients much larger than us, but he agreed to take us on to help us with our situation. Ed put in a lot of effort to locate a suitable buyer, and went above and beyond to facilitating guiding us through the process with the landlords to negotiate new lease deals that would work for the new buyer and get us out of some significant financial obligations. Very grateful for his help and expertise.

Lucas Pemberton

I recently purchased a business and Ed Valaitis with EdisonAvenue was the primary broker between myself and the seller. Having worked with a few other brokers that I was not too impressed with I have this to say about Ed:

1. He was a calming force, especially for me, as I made the biggest business decision of my life. Sounds cliché perhaps, but buying a business has an emotional side to it and having a neutral advisor to talk to regarding concerns about if this is a good business, the right fit, a chance for a solid financial future, etc.. is invaluable.

2. The transaction had it's hickups, as all transactions do, however, Ed was able to diligently work through contract negotiations between the seller and I, assisting in a rather quick turnaraound in terms of Business Sale transactions.

3. Ed was always available via telephone or email and was very responsive to my questions and concerns throughout the process. I'm sure I wasn't his only client at the time and I really appreciated the time he took to help me understand the process. He was also instrumental in assisting the seller with gathering the necessary information I needed in order to proceed with due diligence and finally the purchase.

4. In short I believe that everyone has differing needs when looking to purchase a business. Ed and EdisonAvenue were able to adjust to my and the seller's specific set of needs and provide solid advice for myself and the seller, this leads me to believe that they would be an asset to any business transaction.

Thank you Ed,
And best regards and good luck in the future,

Joseph Warren

We own 2 coworking spaces in Tampa. Before working with Edward Valaitis, we were struggling with "IF" and how we should move forward with a lucrative business opportunity. Ed gave us clarity on the hidden risks involved and whether or not the rewards actually lined up with our values and vision. He made the decision clear and simple for us. I think that's his "superpower"... uncovering blind spots for his clients before they cause massive damage. If you don't hire Ed, that's fine but you'll completely regret it after you walk into your next hidden "land mine" and blow your business into a million pieces lol.