Buying a Business
& Securing a Visa Begins Here
Pre-qualification Phase
Pre-qualifying is the first step
» Step 1
Investigation Phase
Finding the right business
for you
» Step
2
Offer & Contract Phase
Make an offer and securing a contract
» Step
3
Due Diligence Phase
An independent review of the sellers financial and other records
» Step
4
Visa Petition & Approval Phase
Visa petition prepared and submited for approval
» Step
5
Closing Phase
Completing the deal
» Step
6
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About Us
Brian R. Govoni , a 1990 honors graduate of Florida Southern
College, is a recognised expert in structuring and completing inbound business purchase
transactions with both foreign and American buyers. With an educational background
encompassing financial management and economics, and a public accountancy and business consulting career spanning over fifteen years, Brian has acted as lead advisor in
countless transactions. Brian is President of the Auburndale, Florida Chamber of
Commerce (2008/2009), Past Treasurer of the US/Mexico Chamber of Commerce (Gulf Coast
Chapter), and a Board Member of the Central Florida Development Council and the East
Polk County (Florida) Committee of 100. Brian is also an active Rotarian.
Linda Baier comes to Govoni Properties & Investments, Inc. after a
twenty-three year career in the Central Florida Theme Park Industry. In her last
position as Park Operations Manager with Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida,
Linda developed significant expertise in practically all aspects of business
management, including operations, finance, and human resources. Since joining GPI in
2003, Linda has completed numerous transactions involving foreign buyers, and has
developed significant expertise in identifying and listing visa qualified businesses,
and in structuring complex transaction to secure visa issuance. Linda is a lifelong
resident of Central Florida, giving her considerable insight into the business
environment her clients intend to enter.
Jessica Baier , joined the Govoni group in 2006 and in 2008 obtained her license as a Business Broker. Jessie is primarily responsible for assisting brokerage staff in listing businesses, and in administering transactions from contract to closing.
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