Profile :

LOREN MARC SCHMERLER
Loren Marc Schmerler is President and Founder of Bottom Line Management, Inc., an Atlanta-based business brokerage, M & A and consulting firm. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of the prestigious Boston University School of Management and recipient of the Harold C. Case Scholarship for Academic Excellence, he holds an MBA with Honors from Georgia State University. Prior to entering the business brokerage field, he served as Chief Financial Officer or Controller for several firms ranging from start-up to Fortune 500 subsidiary.
Mr. Schmerler is a certified professional consultant with experience in over 200 industries and types of businesses and has helped thousands of business owners throughout his career. He was a 1998 national business seminar presenter for STAPLES, the world’s largest office products chain. Loren was INC. Magazine's Cash Flow and Negotiation expert for INC. World EXPOs in 1994 and a speaker for that publication's “Growing the Company” conference in 1991 and 1992.
His workshops and seminars have been offered by more than three dozen colleges, universities, organizations, Chambers of Commerce and municipalities including: Entrepreneur Magazine, BellSouth, IBM, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company, Manulife Financial, Virginia Power, Ohio Bell, Ameritech, Builder Magazine, International Association for Financial Planning, Small Business Administration, Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, City of Atlanta, Dekalb County Board of Education, Private Industry Council of Georgia, University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky, Emory University, Kennesaw State University, University of Georgia, University of Miami, Miami-Dade Community College, Oglethorpe University, and Florida International University.
As the first and only business advice columnist in the early 1990’s for Wal-Mart's Sam's Club, more than 20 million business owners have read his advice. Mr. Schmerler was broadcast over more than 50 radio stations, and he was selected by the Small Business Administration to conduct "austerity survival" workshops for communities hardest hit by the Persian Gulf War.
Bottom Line Management's federally registered slogan, "Your Bottom Line Is Our Foremost Concern", reinforces its constant desire to put the client's best interests ahead of its own. The firm has saved its clients millions of dollars by showing them how to "work smarter" and use their resources more effectively and efficiently to maximize the value of their businesses when they are ready to implement their exit strategy. Mr. Schmerler is a member of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers(GABB) and International Business Brokers Association(IBBA). The firm also offers a Buyer’s Broker Program to assist qualified buyers in their search for business acquisition opportunities.
Profile for Loren Marc Schmerler, MBA, CPC, APC.
EDUCATION
Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Boston University School of Management
Recipient of Harold C. Case Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Honors Graduate of Georgia State University's MBA Program
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Certified Professional Consultant
Accredited Professional Consultant
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
National Business Seminar Presenter for STAPLES (1998)
Cash Flow Expert for INC. Magazine/ Manulife Financial (1998)
INC. Magazine "Growing Your Service Company" Conference Speaker (1997)
Cash Flow Expert for Virginia Power (1997)
Personal Bankruptcy Expert for Court TV (1997)
Board of Directors for the Extension (Homeless Shelter) (1997)
Cash Flow Expert for INC. Magazine/ John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company (1995)
Cash Flow Expert for INC. World EXPO (1994)
Negotiation Expert for INC. World EXPO (1994)
ENTREPRENEUR Magazine EXPO Conference Speaker (1993, 1994)
Cash Flow Expert for INC. Magazine/Ameritech (1992, 1993)
Strategic Planning Expert for Builder Magazine (1993)
INC. Magazine "Growing the Company" Conference Speaker (1991, 1992)
Cash Flow Expert for Small Business Administration/BellSouth (1991, 1992)
Negotiation Expert for Small Business Administration/BellSouth (1990 - 1992)
Business writer for K-Mart, Inc. - Pace Membership Warehouses (1990, 1991)
Business writer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Sam's Club Division (1989 - 1991)
Orlando Speaker for International Association for Financial Planning (1988)
First Treasurer of Georgia Association of Professional Business Brokers (1986)
Georgia Financial Advisor for Association of Legal Administrators (1984)
PUBLICATIONS IN WHICH ARTICLES HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED
WAL-MART'S - SAM'S BUY-LINE - 3,000,000+
K-MART'S - PACE PAGES - 2,000,000+
OFFICE DEPOT'S - BUSINESSNEWS - 2,000,000+
SOUTH CENTRAL BELL'S - BUSINESS LINES - 800,000
ATLANTA SMALL BUSINESS MONTHLY - UNDER 100,000

UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SPONSORED WORKSHOPS
AMERITECH
ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BELLSOUTH
BIRMINGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUILDER MAGAZINE
CITY OF ATLANTA
EMORY UNIVERSITY
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
FAYETTEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
GREENSBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
IBM
ILLINOIS BELL
INC. MAGAZINE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING
JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MICHIGAN BELL
OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY
OHIO BELL
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF GEORGIA
RALEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SOUTHERN BELL
STAPLES
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
VIRGINIA POWER




OVERVIEW OF SERVICES


BUSINESS BROKERAGE
A. Representing companies that wish to be sold or acquired.
B. Confidential searches on behalf of buyers
C. Opinions of value.
D. Helping Franchisers/Licensors sell their franchises/licenses.
E. Helping buyers evaluate business, franchise or distributorship opportunities.
F. Helping distributors sell their distributorships or business opportunities.
G. Assisting buyers with SBA and conventional financing.


PARTIAL CLIENT LIST FOR BOTTOM LINE MANAGEMENT, INC.

"Our Clients Know Us by the Company We Keep”

17TH STREET CAFÉ
ACADEMY OF BALLET ARTS
ACE HARDWARE
ADAM AND EVE HAIR SALON
ALAN HORLICK
ALL STAR ENTERTAINMENT
AMERITECH
ANTIQUE CITY
APEX DOORS UNLIMITED
APEX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
ATLANTA ANTIQUE GALLERY
ATLANTA APPAREL MART
ATLANTA KIDS DIRECTORY
ATLANTA NIGHT MOVES
MAGAZINE
ATLANTA PARENT MAGAZINE
ATLANTA PLUMBING PLUS
ATLANTA QUALITY CONTRACTING
ATLANTA RENTAL
BACKYARD HARDSCAPES
BARNETT PLUMBING
BEACH HOUSE TAN
BELLA DONNA SALON AND SPA
BELLSOUTH, INC.
BERGAMO PIZZA & PASTA
BEST FURNITURE
BODY FAT TEST
BOTANY BAY FLORIST
BOYD’S BUILDING MATERIALS
BRAELINN VILLAGE ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
BRANDON SMITH COMPUTERS
BRIAN ZIMMERMAN
BUILDER MAGAZINE
BUILDER MARTS OF AMERICA
BUMPER’S INTERNATIONAL
CAFÉ SPECTRUM
CALLAWAY GARDENS RESORT
CAMP WOOF
CELLULAR TELEPHONE
COMMUNICATIONS
CityBooks
CLASSIC BRASS
COTTRELL, INC.
COVER UPS
CTEC ACADEMY
CYBERTECH COMPUTERS
D & D PACKAGE STORE
DAVIS CONSULTING GROUP
DECIO’S PIZZA AND PASTA
DIRECT SOUTH
DOC’S WINES AND SPIRITS
ELITE PAINTING
EMBASSY SUITES
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
ESPRIT INTERNATIONAL
EZ CHECK CASHING
FasTracKids
FedEx COURIER ROUTE
FLEXOCRAFT, INC.
FRIEDMAN JEWELERS
FUTURE DESIGN PRODUCTS
G & G COFFEE WORLD
GEORGIA SCREEN PRODUCTS
GLENN WISENBAKER ASSOCIATES
GOLDEN TAN
GOLD & DIAMOND SOURCE
GOODS FOR YOU
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE
COMPANY
GREEN AUTO SERVICE
HAPPY DOG PET GROOMING
HEADLINES, USA
HITCHCOCK PRINTING
HONGAR FARMS GOURMET FOODS
HONEYBEE FLORIST
HOT SHOTS SHOOTING RANGE
AND GUN SHOP
HOUSE OF FRAMES
HUBCAP HEAVEN
INC. MAGAZINE
ISA - THE DOSIMETRY COMPANY
IVEY PLACE
JANA GOURMET
JAVA’S BREWIN DEVELOPMENT
J & B TRUCKING
JOBBANKUSA.COM
JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
JOHN KEATING, M.D.
JOHN WAYNE PACKAGE STORE
KEH CAMERA
KIDS KUTS SALON
KING DRUGS
KUPPENHEIMER MEN'S CLOTHIERS
LASER TECH SERVICES
LAWRENCE COHEN, M.D.
LENSCRAFTERS
LIMELITE ADVERTISING
MAIL & MORE
MANULIFE FINANCIAL
MARRIOTT HOTELS
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF
ATLANTA
MELLOW MUSHROOM
MICHAEL LLORENS
MICHIGAN BELL
MORRISON HOMES
NATIONAL TRAINING NETWORK
NEW RELEASE VIDEO
NEW RIVER FENCE COMPANY
OHIO BELL
PARTY ANIMALS
PDS WELDEN’S
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
PLANET SMOOTHIE
PLATINUM PUBLISHERS
POLKA DOT KIDS CLOTHING
POWER COMPUTER
PRECISION CLARITY AQUARIUMS
RAPTURE BOUTIQUE
REMOTE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
RHEMA ASSISTED LIVING
ROXY PACKAGE
SALON 92
SCOTT HIGHTOWER
SHADOW SERVICES
SHERWOOD SHUTTLE
SHILOH BOTTLE SHOP
SIGN*A*RAMA
SOUTHEASTERN TRAVELERS EXHIBITORS
SOUTHERN BELL
SOUTHERN MEDICAL LINEN
SERVICES
SOUTHERN PURIFICATION
SPIKE’S BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA
STAPLES
STAR CLEANERS
STATE FARM MUTUAL
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
STEADFAST TRUCKING
STONE MOUNTAIN ICE CREAM
SUNTAMERS
TALBOT TENNIS
TARA CAR CARE
TCBY
THE GLOWING CANDLE FACTORY
THE GALAXY GRILL
THE KLINE GROUP
THE LITTLE COUPON BOOK
THE SUN STATION
THE TOY STORE
THE WORD BOOKS AND GIFTS
TLC PARTY RENTAL
TODAY'S ATLANTA WOMAN MAGAZINE
TURNER & ASSOCIATES PLUMBING
CONTRACTORS
ULTIMA TROPHY
U.S.TECH
V & K ASSOCIATES(Package Brokers)
VIDEO CONNECTION
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT
VININGS MAIL CENTER
VIRGINIA POWER
VISIONNAIRE ART GALLERY
WAREHOUSE WALLPAPERS
WEB-CONNECT.NET
WENDER AND ROBERTS DRUGS
XUKOR EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
YOUR VENDING SOLUTION

INDUSTRY/TYPE OF BUSINESS

Accounting Services
Adult Entertainment Advertising Magazine
Advertising
Advertising Specialties
Air Package Delivery
Air Purification
Airport Shuttle
Antique Furniture
Antique Mall
Appliance Sales
Aquarium Manufacturer
Architectural Concrete Distributorship
Architectural Services
Art Gallery
Assisted Living
Athletic Recruiting
Automotive - Service and Repair
Automotive - Bumpers
Background Investigation
Auto Detailing
Bakery
Balloons
Bamboo Cultivation
Bankruptcy
Banners
Barter/Trade
Billboards
Billiards
Bottled Water
Box Distributorship
Bridal
Building Materials
Business Brokerage
Business Startup Directory
Cable TV
Camera Resales

Candles
Carpet Cleaning
Carpets
Catering Franchise
Check Cashing
Child Care
Children’s Directory and Website
Children's Store
Christian Books
Coffee and Muffin Franchise
Coffee Service
Coffee Shop
Coffee Drive-Thru
Coin Laundry
Collections
Commercial Design
Commercial Real Estate
Computer Facility Broker
Computer Software/Hardware
Concrete Recycling
Conglomerate
Consignment Clothing
Construction
Consulting
Continuing Education
Cookie Gift Products
Corrugated Boxes
Country Club
Coupon Advertising
Credit
Customer Services
Dance Studio
Dating Service
Day Care
Day Spa
Dental
Detailing Cars
Direct Mail Marketing
Discount Sales
Distribution
Dog Boarding
Doggie Daycare
Dog Grooming
Dollar Store
Dry Cleaning
DVD Store
Educational Services
Elder Care
Electrical Contracting
Electrical Distribution
Employee Leasing
Employee Placement
Employment Screening
Employment Web Site
Equipment Rental
Equipment Testing
Ethnic Handicraft
Explosives/Demolition
Fast Food
Fence Installation
Financial Planning
Flags and Pennants
Floor Covering
Floral
Footwear
Framing Pictures
Franchise Evaluation
Franchise Marketing
Furniture Delivery
Furniture Rental
Garage Door Service and Installation
Gifts
Golf Ball Recycling
Ground Package Delivery
Gourmet Coffee
Gourmet Foods
Graphic Design
Gun Shop
Hair Salon – Adult
Hair Salon - Children
Hardware
Health Care
Heating/Air Conditioning
Home Building
Home Improvement
Hotels/Motels
Hubcap Resales
Ice Cream Parlor
Imaging Center
Import/Export
Indigent Care
Insurance
Interior Design
International Business Seminars/Tours
Internet Book Store
Internet Companies
Internet Hosting and Web Design
Internet Job Site
Internet Marketing
Inventions
Janitorial Services
Jewelry
Kitchen Equipment Distributor
Kitchen Remodeling
Land Development
Landscaping
Laundry Services
Legal Services
Limited Partnership
Liquor Store
Lumber Yards
Magazines
Maid Services
Mail/Packing/Shipping Franchise
Manufacturing
Marketing
Medical and Medical Related
Medical Linen Cleaning Service
Men's Custom Clothing
Mobile Advertising
Mobile Body Fat Testing
Mobile Pet Grooming
Mortgage Brokerage
Motel Room Advertising
Mystery Shopping
Neon Signs
New Business Startup
Newborn Registry
Newsletters
Newspapers
Non-profit
Office Plants
Optical Services
Packaging Supplies Broker
Painting(commercial)
Parking Lot Striping
Party Rental
Pawn Shop
Penal Institution Commissary
Pest/Termite Control
Pet Nutrition
Pet Photography
Photography
Picture Framing
Pizza Restaurant
Plumbing
Pressure Washing
Printing
Property Management
Publishing
Radiation Detection Software
Radio Paging
Real Estate Brokerage
Real Estate Development
Recreational Vehicles
Resale Clothing
Restaurant
Restroom Advertising
Resume Services
Retail
Roofing
Screen Manufacturing
Screen Printing
Security
Service
Shooting Range
Shopping Mall Cart Sales
Sign Manufacturer
Software
Space Planning
Specialty Services
Stained Glass
Tanning Salon
T-Shirts/Custom Screening
Tax Preparation
Teen Club
Telephone Answering
Telephone System Removal
Tennis Court Construction and Resurfacing
Tennis Exposition
Tent Rental
Toys
Trade Show Exhibit Design
Trailer Rental
Trophies and Plaques
Trucking
Trucking Broker
Various Professional Organizations
Vending
Veterinary Medicine
Video Rentals
Video Walls
Video Production
Vocational Training School
Wallpaper
Web Design
Web Hosting
Western Wear
Women's Clothing

Services Offered :

OVERVIEW OF SERVICES

BUSINESS BROKERAGE

A. Representing companies that wish to be sold or acquired.

B. Confidential searches on behalf of buyers

C. Opinions of value.


D. Helping Franchisers/Licensors sell their franchises/licenses.


E. Helping buyers evaluate business, franchise or distributorship opportunities.


F. Helping distributors sell their distributorships or business opportunities.


G. Assisting buyers with SBA and conventional financing.