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Millennial Retirement Plans (Hashtag!) Last week, the trending hashtag #MillennialRetirementPlans shone a darkly funny light on the despair many millennials feel regarding their financial futures. This generation (born from around 1981 to 1996 depending on the definition) has faced its share of economic challenges. The 2008 crash hit many millennials with the triple whammy of skyrocketed healthcare, student loan debt, and a dearth of paying jobs and wage stagnation. Their average net worth is less than...

30 September, 2019

Albuquerque was recently ranked America’s ninth most affordable city by Move.org. The comparison of 75 major U.S. cities considered the following factors: Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment Utilities (electricity, water, etc.) Internet Gasoline Food (groceries plus occasional restaurant meals Rounding out the top ten were El Paso, TX; Lincoln, NE; Toldeo, OH; Wichita, KS; Louisville, KY; Tulsa, OK; Memphis, TN;  Lexington, KY; Albuquerque, NM; and Mesa, AZ. The top five most expensive cities were San Francisco, CA; New...

30 August, 2019

In more #AlbuquerqueAscending news, economic development and media company Livability lists 11 reasons why ABQ is the perfect place to do business. "The Southwestern city is witnessing an entrepreneurial renaissance with the help of startup-friendly culture, excellent universities and a great cultural scene for that ever elusive work-life balance. Albuquerque’s tech scene is so vibrant that even Facebook is setting up an outpost in the area, and the city has seen a nearly 10% increase in...

23 August, 2019

Tumbleweeds, an early and mid-childhood development magazine loved by parents and educators, is now on the market. Long-time owner Claudette Sutton is ready to move onto her next projects after decades of growing the publication into a staple resource for northern New Mexico families. Listed at $95,000 with a cash flow of $50,000, this home-based business allows for a flexible, part time schedule and engagement with a passionate, grateful community. The publication enjoys an established advertising...

19 August, 2019

Albuquerque ranks in the top ten large-size metro areas in the country for economic development potential, according to site selector publication Business Facilities. It’s a great time to buy a business in Albuquerque—or sell a business and move on to the next Big Thing! Albuquerque was ranked ninth. Topping the list were Atlanta, GA and San Antonio, TX. In a recent Albuquerque Business First article, reporter Collin Krabbe writes: "'Albuquerque has a foothold in very high-tech industries,’...

14 August, 2019

Strong showing, New Mexico! Santa Fe ranked 14 in Travel + Leisure’s 24th reader survey of Top 15 Cities in the World and got second place for Best Cities in the United States. Taos ranks 12 on the Best of the U.S. list. “Readers rated cities on their sights and landmarks, culture, cuisine, friendliness, shopping, and overall value,” T+L explains. New Mexico also got three of ten Top Destination Spas, and Santa Fe’s Inn of the Five Graces...

11 July, 2019

It’s normal to think about interview etiquette when you’re going up for a position, but what about when you’re making the hiring decisions? In a recent Wall Street Journal article, reporter Sue Shellenbarger points out the significance of employer conduct during the selection process. It is important to think about how you treat potential employees. We all know the feeling that there aren’t enough hours in a day. With a small business, you can't put everything...

08 July, 2019

In a recent Harvard Business Review article, Harvard Business School professors Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff advocate for more aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their goals by buying a business. They site concern over risk as the most common explanation for shying away from acquisition. They further argue that these concerns are short sighted and unfounded. Comparing Risk “We think that these concerns about ‘risk’ are misplaced and that searching for a business is less risky than...

27 June, 2019

Congratulations to the McPhersons for all the positive press that has shown the spotlight on Sweet Lily Bakery. Since Sam Goldenberg & Associates brokered the acquisition of this downtown bakery in late 2015, the McPhersons have put their own signature stamp on the menu and interior decor. Their changes have been enthusiastically received. With new owners, a fresh look, expanded menu, Sweet Lily aims to be your cup of tea By Tantri Wija For The New Mexican There is more than one priceless flower...

23 July, 2016

At the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce’s Gala Awards in June, Sam Goldenberg & Associates took top honors as the City of Santa Fe’s Best Small Business of 2015. http://issuu.com/juliamunde4/docs/sga-high-on-santa-fe-fall-2015_699711d2487bff...

20 September, 2015

This morning Michael Greene and Simon Brackley with the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce discussed Sam Goldenberg & Associates' designation as the City of Santa Fe's 2015 Best Small Business of the Year, took a closer look at what a business broker does, and shared their thoughts on the local economy. The program aired at 11:30 am to SVSF 101.5 (The Voice of Santa Fe). To listen to the podcast, click Business Matters....

21 July, 2015

[embed width="100%"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAYZsRReWgM[/embed] Albuquerque Business First Damon Scott March 27, 2015 About nine years ago, three businesses opened at about the same time in Albuquerque’s East Downtown along Central Avenue, giving the already emerging corridor some additional momentum. Those businesses were the Grove Cafe & Market, Hot Yoga Downtown Albuquerque and Bhava Yoga Studio. Bhava owner Bea Doyle is looking for a buyer of her business and thinks the desirability of the EDo location will be plus. She’s enlisted the help of...

27 March, 2015
Limonata Cafe sold by Sam Goldenberg & Associates Albuquerque Business First By Damon Scott Reporter A married couple with experience in restaurants and baking has purchased a popular Albuquerque Nob Hill café-coffee shop. Bill and Brenda Ennis recently acquired Limonata Italian Street Food Caffe — located at 3222 Silver Ave. SW — from Maxime and Daniela Bouneou. The Bouneous are the co-owners of Italian restaurant Torino's @ Home in the North I-25 submarket. Well-known Santa Fe-based business broker Michael Greene, president of Sam Goldenberg & Associates, had the business listed for about three months. The Bouneous said that while selling a business can be "tough and stressful," they were happy with the marketing and the valuation — that the final sale price was for an expected amount.
18 February, 2015

[caption id="attachment_25001" align="alignleft" width="100%"] The New York Deli in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo: Sam Goldenberg & Associates[/caption] Small business owners are the most optimistic they've been in seven years. This according to a Wells/Fargo Gallup Poll released last Thursday, February 5, 2015. Now at an index of +71, optimism among proprietors of Main Street businesses has increased steadily over the last two quarters. Business owners are feeling good about their current situation and are optimistic...

07 February, 2015
With Small Business Week (May 12 - 16, 2014) just wrapped up, we wanted to acknowledge the winners of 2014's New Mexico SBA small business awards. Thank you all for your hard work and for making New Mexico a better place for the small business owner. sba-awards-2014Small Business Week Winners Include a Family Restaurant Veteran Las Cruces Sun News Posted May 19, 2014 Finance New Mexico LAS CRUCES: Angela Atencio-Sanchez grew up busing tables at her parents' restaurant on State Route 76 in Española, and she was promoted to working the cash register before going off to college and a career as an assistant comptroller for Santa Fe Public Schools. Today the daughter of El Paragua Restaurant founders Luis and Frances Atencio is the president of Las Brazas Enterprises — a company that owns and manages El Paragua and El Parasol restaurant in Española. The business was just named this year's Family Owned Small Business of the Year by the Small Business Administration in New Mexico.
19 May, 2014