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Netherlands Trade Show Testimonials

"John Stivers and his team from Professional Business Brokers in Florida, as well as Hans Spies from Professional Business Brokers International in The Netherlands, assisted us in finding and choosing an appropriate business in Florida. They were a great help during the selection process, the contract negotiations, due diligence procedures, and the visa process up until the closing of the whole transaction. We worked with them for about 9 month and always appreciated their professional approach and support. And the best thing is…we probably found the absolutely perfect business for us and a great deal of that achievement is thanks to them!”

- Thomas Urech -

Company Name: Mailbox Shipping & Communications

Services Provided: Mail, packaging & remote post office.

Location: Ft. Meyers, FL

Year Sold: 2006

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“Six years ago we called the Professional Business Brokers office in Tiel, from an ad in the newspaper which advertised living in the U.S.A.. After our first meeting, Professional Business Brokers started looking for a business in Florida. We had so many questions and concerns about the whole process. Professional Business Brokers, both the Tiel office and the Melbourne office, helped us step by step to find a business that would qualify. The whole process took about a year and we are happy to say we have been living in Florida now for 5 years. It has taken us about 2 years to get used to the weather and learn the business. We are still learning every day, but we are glad we made the move. Florida really has a lot of opportunities, but you still have to work hard if you want to make a living (like everywhere else).

– Winet Stelling -

Company Name: Kendall Automotive

Services Provided: Gas station & Auto Repair

Location: Melbourne Beach, FL

Year Sold: 2001

“We now live in Palm Bay, Florida. We moved in October 2004 from the U.K. on an E-2 Visa and we purchased a lawn service business, which is still going strong. The move was a fantastic experience with the help of Professional Business Brokers. They are a dedicated professional team of people who are very knowledgeable in the field of business brokerage.”

– Paul Seabourne -

Company Name: Cherokee Landscaping Service

Services Provided: Lawn & Landscaping Maintenance Service

Location: Palm Bay, Florida

Year Sold: 2004

"We are very thankful to have worked with PBBI. We thank them for their hard work and great tips. They helped us tremendously and for that we are very greatful.”

- Markus & Jane Waldman -

Company: Bel Giardino Landscaping

Service Provided: Lawn and Landscape Contractor

Location: Florida

Year Sold: March 2008

“After a tense year of waiting, the consulate finally approved our visa and we were able to close on our motel business. Thanks to the dedicated hard work of John MacDaniel, John Stivers and Hans Spies. We wouldn’t be here if not for their help.”

- Petra van Dijk -

Company Name: Maple Tree Motel

Services Provided: Motel

Location: Oneonta, NY

Year Sold: 2007

"PBBI in The Netherlands and in the USA assisted us in finding a similar business then we have in The Netherlands, England, Thailand and Malaysia. After approximate a year they sent us a listing of a Executive placement and staffing company, that was specializing in finding jobs for applicant seeking executive level employment. It was not quite the same, but it was close to what we are looking for. PBBI was a great help getting us through the whole process of acquiring the company Nichols Executive Search Group."

- Peter de Groot -

Company: Nichols Executive Search Group

Service provided: Executive placement and staffing

Location: Orlando Florida

Year Sold: 2007

Growth of a Dutch International Company

"The Hospitality Circle Group is a group of specialised companies working with and for the Hospitality related industry. It offers there customers with suitable products, services and consultancy. From single product deliveries up to turnkey projects. Due to the grow in the international field, Hospitality Circle Group was looking for an establishment in the USA, serving the Americas and the Caribbean area. In close conjunction with PBBI in Florida, John Stivers and Hans Spies, we found a suitable Company to take over. Central Florida Design, a well known player in the interior design and contracting field was taken over on 1^st April 2008. We have experienced PBBI as a very flexible and proactive partner and we can recommend them seriously."

- Edzo Bosma, Owner/President -

Company: Hospitality Circle Group USA

Service Provided: Interior Design & Contracts

Location: Florida

Year Sold: March 2008

''After an international move and a rough start in the year 2000 we have now established a fine limousine company in Ft. Lauderdale. We appreciated the enormous support and help from PBBI from both the office in Holland and the Melbourne office. If we would ever be interested in buying or selling, we would let PBBI handle all our affairs.
Great company with a fantastic staff, which is hard to find.''
– Odette Roof -

Company: Holland Limousine

Service Provided: Transportation and Limousine services

Location: Florida

Year Sold: March 2002

“Making an international move was more difficult than we expected. Our kids adapted quickly, but it took two years for my husband and I to feel really comfortable. Many thanks to Hans Spies, John Stivers and everyone at Professional Business Brokers for their support.”

– Maria van der Laan -

Company Name: Kappy’s Café

Services Provided: Deli & Pizzeria- Breakfast/Lunch Café

Location: Melbourne, FL

Year Sold: 2002

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