The Telling Group, Ltd. is a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. Known for our personal attention and our unwavering commitment, the Telling Group has negotiated the sale of over 200 companies in a wide variety of industries.

The Telling Group, Ltd. has created a support system consisting of multiple advisory groups. They pull together and manage the best people in this business and in turn, provide you with an expert, professional team to guide you through the process of ownership transfer.  Edward Telling Jr., founder and president of the Telling Group, Ltd., describes the team approach as "a custom synergistic whose sole purpose is to give clients the advantage of our unrelenting desire to build wealth and create liquidity for them."  The eight groups are:

• ADMINISTRATIVE Group -- Handles administrative and support functions.
• COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE Group -- Researches the region's economic background, the prospective candidates and industry trends.  This research gives the Telling Group an independent, reasonable assessment that is used to determine the best marketing strategy and potential buyer.
• DATABASE Group -- Uses the most current electronic data and print media research to produce top results for out clients.  Has access to, and manages, the best databases in the world.
• FINANCIAL/EVALUATION Group -- Headed by Jeff Jones from Houston with outstanding experience both as a broker and appraiser (http://www.certifiedappraisers.com). This group handles the evaluation and spreading of the financial data so that is clear, accurate and understandable by a wide range of financially trained readers.
• MARKETING Group -- Works with the seller's material to analyze current marketing efforts, then provides input and assistance based on that analysis that guides the marketing strategy of the sale of the business.
• MEDIA and PRODUCTION Group -- Handles production of print and video materials in relation to the distribution of pertinent information to potential buyers.
• NEGOTIATION and MANAGEMENT Group -- This group, headed by Telling Group's principal Ed Telling, includes negotiation specialists along with the client's attorney and CPA.  This Telling Group handles the intense negotiating sessions and is in constant contact with the client throughout the process.
  
• TECHNOLOGY Group -- Acquires, maintains, and trains the entire team on the latest technology so that we can deliver our services with both personal attention and quality.