"PROVIDING MIDDLE MARKET SERVICE TO THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER"

ProBiz Management

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.

Lou Speaks about starting, building and buying a business & Who a business broker is

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.