- CountyMiddlesex
- Where business happensMoody Street, Route 128 corridor, Totten Pond Road, Bear Hill
- Who sells hereEngineering firms, IT services, contractors, restaurants
What buyers see in Waltham
Waltham is home to engineering and technology firms, consultants, contractors and a lively restaurant row. Many companies serve customers across eastern Massachusetts, not just the city.
Buyers favor firms with recurring clients and documented projects. They discount firms that rely on a few large contracts.
What raises the price here
Recurring service revenue and a deep bench of staff raise value. Trade firms such as heating and plumbing companies benefit from maintenance agreements, as explained in the page on plumbing and heating companies.
Keep the books clean and know your add backs.
Waltham paperwork to expect
If you sell assets, plan for the state notice described in the bulk sale guide and the closing of tax accounts in the sales and meals tax guide.
Waltham also has its own clerk and assessor, so ask them about local filings.
Questions a Waltham buyer will ask
Buyers ask how much work comes from repeat clients, who holds key relationships and how long employees stay. They also review your lease and any lien subordination requests from a lender.
Next step
If your Waltham company brings in about a million dollars a year or more, request a value estimate or call (617) 555-0158.
