https://www.countrybusiness.net/home daily 1.0 2025-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628272753147-59D6BLX1JVETC38WBEO0/thought-catalog-505eectW54k-unsplash.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628272865744-EVSHCXSU2N6ZBN14DI22/chris-liverani-9cd8qOgeNIY-unsplash.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628272902953-MTWPXKVBZUKD9JO7EZGE/dylan-gillis-KdeqA3aTnBY-unsplash.jpg Home https://www.countrybusiness.net/currentopportunities daily 0.75 2023-08-11 https://www.countrybusiness.net/contact daily 0.75 2022-06-27 https://www.countrybusiness.net/buysideadvisory daily 0.75 2021-09-01 https://www.countrybusiness.net/sellingabusiness daily 0.75 2021-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511387030-5LI1E5QMVTQ2RY9S00A4/20140228_Trade+151_0046+1.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511440608-5BVMHVN4WR2I9YQV1WWR/Aro+Ha_0010+1.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511743693-J3A8OYH6X8C7RXNU5K0J/20140301_Trade+151_0124+1.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618511467879-K5J9BYNACHJVDV3BNSFU/Aro+Ha_0387+1.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1629916928982-BRVDJIG0Z7A521L74X5S/olia-gozha-J4kK8b9Fgj8-unsplash.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1629917116907-8WXPN3XE97FZ9QAH7O87/kevin-matos-Nl_FMFpXo2g-unsplash.jpg Selling a Business https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1630504246215-61564JIOCX8F8GA2H2UN/unsplash-image-Pxf5syDVuxQ.jpg Selling a Business https://www.countrybusiness.net/business-valuation daily 0.75 2026-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1629140312760-YBWA3K08KZ9JEFO4BDDM/lauren-sauder-N52kuG_koFo-unsplash.jpg Business Valuation Even if you are not ready to sell your business today, a business valuation can be a useful tool in formulating your exit strategy. Knowing the value of your business today will allow you to determine when the timing is right based on your financial needs. Business valuations are also often required for tax related purposes such as estate planning and gift tax, financing of business acquisitions, shareholder disputes, marital dissolution, and succession planning. CBI can assist with any of your valuation needs, from a simple market price analysis to a comprehensive Fair Market Valuation report. Each report is customized to reflect the purpose of the report and addresses the unique aspects of each business. Tammy Richards holds the Certified Valuation Analyst credential through the NACVA and have performed valuations in various industries. https://www.countrybusiness.net/pstecklerbio daily 0.75 2023-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628869550583-OQ5O8VLOSIZS9MGH3IEK/PSteckler.png Philip Steckler Bio - Philip H. Steckler III Vice President Brattleboro, Vermont psteckler@countrybusiness.net 802-254-4504 Philip Steckler became a principal of CBI in 1976. Since that time, Mr. Steckler has managed the sale of hundreds of business transactions throughout New England. Steckler helped formulate the mission of CBI-"to manage the sale of successful businesses to qualified buyers who will continue to be successful." Steckler frequently addresses business owners, accountants, and bankers on business succession planning and valuing businesses. Since moving to the Brattleboro area in 1971, he has been involved in business, cultural, educational and sports activities in the region as well as in worldwide efforts. Business and development activities include serving as President and executive board member of The Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the State of Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and past President and current board member of The Brattleboro Regional Development Credit Corporation. Phil and his wife, Marcia, were named 2007 persons of the year by the Brattleboro Area Chamber of Commerce for their many contributions to the betterment of the region.Mr. Steckler earned his Bachelors in Economics from the University of Vermont and a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Missouri. He is a Certified Business Intermediary by the International Business Brokers Association as well as a Fellow of the organization. https://www.countrybusiness.net/jstimetsbio daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628869352239-KUB320DFH3HW5HOAMF08/JStimets.png John Stimets Bio - John A. Stimets Vice President Burlington, Vermont jstimets@countrybusiness.net 802-879-0108 John Stimets has been the lead intermediary in the Burlington office since 1991. He has managed the sale of businesses in every major industrial category. John's Accounting and Business Management degree from the University of Vermont and his 20 years experience as a commercial lender for Vermont Banks helps him identify critical value drivers for each business represented.John's former ownership of his own business provides a unique perspective as to the emotional and transfer issues that each client and buyer undergoes. John's expertise in finance, sales, negotiation and management assures his clients of positive results when he is retained to manage the transfer of their business. Additionally, a personal devotion to his clients and a desire to work hard on their behalf leaves the clients knowing that they have retained an industry leader and expert. John is a former member of the IBBA (International Business Brokers Association). https://www.countrybusiness.net/trichardsbio daily 0.75 2024-04-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628869762339-6UNA3X2IV7HZ1EBLIGZJ/TRichards.jpg Tammy Richards Bio - Tammy Richards CVA, CMAP Brattleboro, Vermont trichards@countrybusiness.net 802-254-4504 Tammy joined CBI in 2011 and has over 25 years of experience in finance, business valuation and M&A. She began her career with Citigroup in New York where she spent 5 years in the Acquisition Finance Group working closely with private equity firms in valuing and financing buyouts of middle market and large-cap companies. She then became Vice President in the Global Loans Portfolio Management Group where she managed a portfolio of leveraged corporate loans for the next 3 years. After moving to Vermont, Tammy worked for a regional accounting firm providing business valuations of family-owned and closely held businesses for sales and acquisitions, estate planning, gifting and other tax related purposes. She also provided clients with financial consulting services focusing on cash flow forecasting, budgeting and debt analysis. Tammy is a Certified Valuation Analyst as designated by the National association of Valuation Analysts (“NACVA”) and also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Professional awarded by the Middle Market Investment Banking Association. She has been an instructor for various courses through NACVA, has served as the Chair of the Valuation Credentialing Board and is currently serving on the Executive Advisory Board. Tammy is actively involved in her community having served on several boards including the Vermont Economic Development Authority and The Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation. https://www.countrybusiness.net/mlowe daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628880242478-R5C4AHG5A3UQMWBEMX49/MLowe.jpg Melissa Lowe Bio - Melissa Lowe Brattleboro, Vermont melissa@countrybusiness.net 802-254-4504 Melissa works from the Brattleboro office serving southern Vermont, western Massachusetts, and western New Hampshire. She is responsible for maintaining the CBI website, preparing marketing materials. She works closely with businesses owners during the sale process. Melissa joined the CBI team in 2007. She is originally from New Jersey and obtained her Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design from Montclair State University. Melissa currently sits on two local non-profit boards in her town. Melissa is also a licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the state of Vermont. https://www.countrybusiness.net/about-us daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628879304568-H1MAK31290P8JKCHJEPV/JStimets.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628879489976-BGYTKB8KNNYFIXCUMHE4/TRichards.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1628871768046-8W08D7IPNCYN72OAR95T/MLowe.png About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1630503428061-EDKEP0MOR51OEPQJ1E93/RWilliams.png About Us https://www.countrybusiness.net/reid-williams-bio daily 0.75 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1630503428061-EDKEP0MOR51OEPQJ1E93/RWilliams.png Reid Williams Bio - Reid Williams Associate Burlington, Vermont rwilliams@countrybusiness.net 617-755-8151 Having successfully founded, managed, and sold a 20 million dollar business in downtown Boston, Reid brings to CBI a wealth of business and entrepreneurial experience. Subsequent to the sale of that business, he bought a struggling, and undercapitalized business which he successfully turned around, grew and sold within three years. His background also includes a sales role and Vice-President position, managing one of the largest Office Furniture Dealerships in the country, at the time. These critical business experiences give him a true empathy for what the sellers of the businesses go through when they consider selling their business. He has a great appreciation for the personal and confidential aspects of such a transaction and his guidance through the process is invaluable to the seller. It’s all about “Win-Win” for the parties involved. Reid holds an engineering degree from Lafayette College and has an extensive working knowledge of Process engineering and the Construction Trade. He lived and worked in Vermont in the 1970’s, prior to moving to Boston in 1978. He is currently residing with his wife in Stowe, and is becoming involved with The Rotary and the Local Chamber of Commerce. He is an avid skier and golfer and has a love and an appreciation for Vermont. He also brings with him an extensive network to find and attract business buyers to our State. https://www.countrybusiness.net/our-work daily 0.75 2026-01-09 https://www.countrybusiness.net/our-work/iduma-website-lhreh monthly 0.5 2021-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/080fbe03-9cd5-4eea-b06c-2058e4edc9f5/Leons_tomb.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Leon's Auto Center J&L Auto Body https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/8b1b2302-dca9-40c9-8656-baded60bea36/tomb_lauridsen.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/e7d2e02b-36a9-4bd2-8fc2-af373a7fa90e/tomb_robertsauto.png Our Work - Service/Publishing Jim Roberts Auto Service, Inc. dba Roberts Auto Service https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/ec835002-3e97-4823-a9cb-f792d457144f/tomb_christmasloft.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Christmas Loft - Shelburne, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/586f6a28-fbd7-4826-9e9d-ac509194a6d0/tomb_combustionservices.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Combustion Services Corp. - Grantham, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/d408a81b-f975-4aa1-b87c-655f8d8c94bf/tomb_dancomodern.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Danco Modern - Hatfield, Massachusetts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/2b207150-f2ca-4c61-be05-23bca174a531/tomb_dearlucy.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Dear Lucy - Burlington, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/7d37304f-44b6-417f-8b59-f034f5551f04/tomb_bobsservice.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Bob's Service Center - White River Junction, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/51d31810-e00f-4d2e-af9b-f1f74afa4a41/tomb_discoverybike.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Discovery Bike Tour - Woodstock, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/58c831ed-568c-40bb-ac54-5b48637ad643/tomb_elegantsettings.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Elegant Settings, LTD - Keene, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/fe22137f-27b2-4203-9e93-1d325e49cf00/tomb_putnaminsurance.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Putnam Insurance Agency - Brattleboro, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/7e415231-88d8-4944-aaab-2c81e60343dd/tomb_saratogaliving.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Saratoga Living - Cambridge, New York https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/8da13de9-a053-4e5c-8f19-764bd1aaae35/tomb_valleymachine.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Valley Machine Knife - West Springfield, Massachusetts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1a65789c-23d8-4e70-aab9-fa1e1c571eb0/tomb_vtpanurgy.jpg Our Work - Service/Publishing Vermont Panurgy- South Burlington, Vermont https://www.countrybusiness.net/our-work/tresoire-website-ewrkc monthly 0.5 2021-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/712d3baa-664e-4524-86a5-d6b26bab586c/tomb_andrierose.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants The Andrie Rose Inn - Ludlow, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/a75a2939-1e02-4940-a450-9c0fa7e25d95/tomb_echolakeinn.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Echo Lake Inn - Plymouth, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/cae6299b-e921-41bf-a095-bbe142e102e0/tomb_hungrybear.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Hungry Bear Restaurant - Bradford, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/38e5f6e8-4b25-429d-8ce1-d38d5493d88a/tomb_innonthecommon.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Inn on the Common - Craftsbury Common, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/03ed227c-44ce-49be-9df1-b764a653e3e0/tomb_kitzhofinn.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants The Kitzhof Inn - West Dover, Vermont https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/abe3a7a8-b040-49d7-92cd-16952aae9f71/tomb_nicolas.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Nicola's Trattoria - Keene, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/bb524a5f-2fcc-4a20-9003-48b14477bbc7/tomb_fritz.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Fritz - Keene, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/1fdd79cb-4348-4f0a-8bad-805a50cf5004/tomb_goodtimescafe.jpg Our Work - Hospitality/Restaurants Good Times Cafe - Hinesburg, Vermont https://www.countrybusiness.net/our-work/degraw-website-sxzww monthly 0.5 2021-06-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/091d10d3-ab41-48a4-aef9-e4875dd0d288/mochajoes.jpg Our Work - Retail Mocha Joe's Inc. 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Weed & Sons - Newport, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/6a672071-956f-43f9-976f-4a7832dd257d/tomb_timeframe.jpg Our Work - Manufacturing/Wholesale Time Frame - Peterborough, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/332e58e8-53df-4269-a81f-a1191adabaf3/tomb_whitman.jpg Our Work - Manufacturing/Wholesale Whitiman Communications - Lebanon, New Hampshire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60ae5b691e963c0f47ff0185/36c36a0f-202d-4e26-b89c-55691f775cd5/tomb_casuallygourmet.jpg Our Work - Manufacturing/Wholesale Casually Gourmet, Inc - South Burlington, Vermont