Our Experience Makes the Difference
Lou Sauer,
CMEA,
SBA, ABI (email
Lou)
Founder and
President
Lou is the Founder and
President of ProBiz Consulting Inc. Lou's
30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and
intermediary provides him with the credentials
to share his knowledge with business owners of
diverse industries. Lou has developed expertise
in the sale of manufacturing, retail and service
businesses. Lou has listed and sold over 150
businesses in Raleigh and the surrounding area.
In addition, he has assisted over 1000 buyers in
searching for their next opportunity. He also
national clients with whom he consults via
ProBiz. In addition, Lou has equity positions in
several organizations in the Triangle region.
After serving his country in the USAF, Lou
attended the University of Maryland and has a
diploma in Business Management from La Salle
University. He has completed graduate courses in
Estate Planning, Pension and Profit Sharing and
Advanced Financial Planning via Purdue
University. Also, Lou is an accredited
Instructor at the Durham Technical College and
has written the syllabus for as well as teaching
the following courses: ""Building Your
Competitive Advantage", "Start a Business from
Your Home", "Reading a Small Business P&L", "
Profit Improvement Making the Numbers Work for
You!" and most recently, "THE USE BARTER TO
INCREASE PROFITS". In addition, Lou has served
as a guest instructor at the School for Business
Brokerage in Winston Salem, NC. Lou is a
long-standing member of IBBA (International
Business Brokers Association) and the M&A Source
(a professional association for those engaged in
Merger and Acquisition work) and a
Charter/founding member of the CVBBA (Carolinas
Virginia Business Brokers Association). Lou is
currently completing course for his CBI
(Certified Business Intermediary) designation
with the IBBA University.
Lou is CERTIFIED by the
National Equipment & Business
Broker Institute as a
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser. He performs
appraisals on request for Banks, Insurance
Companies, Attorneys, CPAs, Private Equity
Groups and Business Owners.
Joe Floyd
Owner / Franchise Partner
Joe's primary goal is to provide the support, facility, and assistance needed to make his clients and their companies more productive, efficient, and successful. One of the goals of ProBiz is to provide outstanding customer service that includes personal attention to each client as if we were their direct employees. Joe is responsible for the daily operations of the center and provides the support for internet connectivity and telephone programming. He has almost 20 years experience in corporate business and specialized in concept development, operations, new product development, current product enhancement, and research. Joe is originally from Oklahoma but relocated to North Carolina 20 years ago.
Krystal Bullock
Client Services
Krystal has been at the ProBiz location since October 2008. She supports the clients by answering incoming calls, managing their daily incoming and outgoing mail, assisting clients with scheduling meetings, and handling client's administrative projects. Krystal also supports the Center Owner with any special projects that arise. She is a recent graduate of North Carolina State University and is currently working on a graduate degree.
Kristina Green
Client Services
Kristina joined the YourOffice team in December 2007. She serves as the welcoming face for all visitors as they enter the office. Kristina also supports clients by answering incoming calls, scheduling their appointments and meetings, and assisting clients with any projects including some light graphic design and layout projects for newsletters and manuals. She studied microbiology at North Carolina State University and is currently in nursing school at Wake Technical College with a special interest in Labor and Delivery.
Carol Symons
Client Services
Carol has been with the YourOffice team since January 2007. She supports the clients by answering incoming calls, scheduling their meetings, and assisting them with any administrative needs or special projects. Carol also supports the Center Owner with monthly billing summaries, new client account set-ups, and the updating of client account information. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology and is currently working on her master's degree in school counseling.
