Thinking of Selling Your Business? I Can Help.

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell with Confidence

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy, Sell, and Finance Businesses in New Jersey and Beyond As a leading business broker and franchise consultant based in Montclair, NJ, I specialize in helping business owners sell their companies and guiding entrepreneurs through the process of buying an existing business or franchise. Whether you're planning your exit strategy or exploring new business opportunities, I provide personalized, professional support every step of the way. I work with owners of profitable small and mid-sized businesses across industries—retail, service, healthcare, manufacturing, and more—to confidentially market and sell their businesses to qualified buyers. If you're ready to sell, I offer a complimentary business valuation and help position your business to maximize its value. For buyers, I represent over 800 established and emerging franchise brands across 40+ industries, from home services to fitness, food, and professional services. I help you find the right franchise based on your goals, skills, and investment level at no cost to you. Whether you're a first-time buyer, experienced entrepreneur, or looking to retire from your business, I provide the insight and connections to help you succeed. Services: Business sales &amp; exit planning Franchise consulting &amp; placement SBA &amp; alternative business lending Business valuations Buyer representation Serving clients throughout New Jersey, New York, and nationwide. Let’s talk about your next move.

Passaic County

 Jack Slocum

New York City Metropolitan Area

Wayne

New Jersey

Darren Smith  Helping Entrepreneurs Buy & Sell...

Helping Entrepreneurs Buy, Sell, and Finance Businesses in New Jersey and Beyond As a leading business broker and franchise consultant based in...

West Orange Wellness Dispensary

West Orange Wellness is a welcoming adult-use cannabis dispensary located in West Orange, New Jersey. Designed with a modern, approachable atmosphere, it offers a comfortable space for both new and experienced customers to explore and shop with confidence. The dispensary features a thoughtfully curated selection of high-quality products, including flower, edibles, concentrates, vaporizers, and more. Whether customers are looking for something new or a trusted favorite, the menu is built to meet a wide range of preferences and experiences. What truly sets West Orange Wellness apart is its knowledgeable and friendly team. Staff members are committed to creating a personalized experience, taking the time to answer questions, provide guidance, and ensure each visit is easy and enjoyable. Conveniently located with easy access for local residents and visitors alike, West Orange Wellness offers a seamless shopping experience with in-store browsing, self-service kiosks, and online ordering for pickup. Rooted in the local community, West Orange Wellness is more than just a dispensary. It is a place where quality products, education, and customer care come together to create a trusted and elevated cannabis retail experience.

Essex County

Eric Kiefer

Livingston

West Orange Wellness is a welcoming adult-use cannabis dispensary located in West Orange, New Jersey. Designed with a modern, approachable...

Transforming New Jersey Backyards Into Private Oases

The Pool Boss

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool companies and a premier builder in New Jersey. Specializing in rapid, high-quality installations and custom backyard transformations, the company offers elite amenities including fire pits, landscaping, hardscaping, water features, and outdoor kitchens. As an owner-operated company, The Pool Boss is led by founder and CEO Christopher Argenziano, whose hands-on approach ensures accountability and precision for every project. Built on the philosophy that a five-star experience is created by people rather than just plans, The Pool Boss provides bespoke designs tailored to the unique vision and needs of every family. 

Somerset County

Alexis Tarrazi

Basking Ridge

Based in Wayne, New Jersey, The Pool Boss is an award-winning design and construction firm recognized as one of the "world’s greatest" pool...

Cannabis Dispensary in Belleville, NJ | Nevaeh Verde

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary is Belleville, New Jersey’s premier cannabis destination, offering an elevated retail experience focused on education, quality products, and community engagement. Located at 176 Belmont Avenuein the heart of Belleville, Nevaeh Verde was founded with the vision of creating a welcoming, sophisticated environment where customers can explore cannabis with confidence and clarity. Since opening its doors, the dispensary has focused on helping customers make intentional and informed purchasing decisions while showcasing high-quality cannabis brands, craft growers, and products cultivated using organic and live soil methods.

Belleville-Nutley

Nevaeh Verde Dispensary is Belleville, New Jersey’s premier cannabis destination, offering an elevated retail experience focused on education,...

Argent Funding Group

Argent Funding Group tells the stories that traditional banks overlook — the business owner with real revenue and real momentum who was declined because an outdated model only saw an old credit score; the deal that was saved because capital moved in days instead of months; the commercial property owner who unlocked up to 85% LTV to reinvest and scale; and the operator whose consistent cash flow told a stronger story than any static bureau report ever could. What makes AFG unique is that we underwrite momentum, not just history — we focus on deposits, receivables, contracts, and operational strength rather than backward-looking metrics. We move at the speed of business, structure capital around real-world operations, communicate directly without committee delays, and position ourselves not just as a funding source, but as a practical, long-term capital partner committed to helping businesses move forward when others only look in the rearview mirror.

Montclair

Argent Funding Group tells the stories that traditional banks overlook — the business owner with real revenue and real momentum who was declined...

Garruto Law Group

We represent individuals who are injured due to another's negligence.

Essex

Nutley

Forward Motion Counseling Services

Forward Motion Counseling Services is a QPOC founded company that values the importance of human relationships as a vehicle for change. You might have experienced exclusion, violence, trauma, pain, or fear in your past. Some find ways of coping and thriving while others get stuck in a cycle of pain. Out of that arises recurring fears, sadness, and anger that may show up moment to moment in our lives and disrupt relationships, work, and play. At FMCS we focus on helping clients find freedom from their past traumas and move toward a life worth living.

Forward Motion Counseling Services is a QPOC founded company that values the importance of human relationships as a vehicle for change. You might...

HZY Goods Dispensary in East Orange Now Open!

HZY GOODS

Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local, retro-inspired weed shop built on community, good energy, and premium products that make you feel right. From high-quality flower and pre-rolls to edibles and vapes, everything’s hand-picked for good vibes only. Visit us in-store or order online for fast cannabis delivery near you.

East Orange

Welcome to HZY Goods — your neighborhood New Jersey licensed Cannabis Dispensary at 19 Prospect St, East Orange, NJ is Now Open. We’re a local,...

Balance Back to Life Physical Therapy LLC

Hello We are Dr. Mathilde DeGraff and Dr. Holly String. We are private at home physical therapists, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and general functional fitness and healthy aging. Our company is called Balance Back to Life PT and we see clients in the comfort of their home for 60-90 minute sessions. We serve all of Essex County. We see a variety of different clients with different goals and needs, ranging from improving mobility, reducing pain, to learning how to walk and move again! Examples being: strengthening, pain management, balance/fall risk, parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, post stroke, variety of neurological conditions, geriatric, and a lot more! We are also certified and offer the LSVT BIG program for Parkinsons Disease. Please see link below for our website for more information/rates etc. and you can contact us via that or via this post! ﻿ ﻿www.balancebacktolifept.squarespace.com﻿﻿ ﻿thank you Dr Mathilde DeGraff PT, DPT, NCS, LSVT Certified Dr Holly String PT, DPT, NCS, LSVT Certified﻿﻿﻿﻿

Hello We are Dr. Mathilde DeGraff and Dr. Holly String. We are private at home physical therapists, specializing in neurological rehabilitation and...

A key is often needed to bring about a solution. Come hear Clifford Anderson, Unity of Montclair Board President, speak about the keys to Life. Guest Singer - Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Gordon Chambers

A key is often needed to bring about a solution. Come hear Clifford Anderson, Unity of Montclair Board President, speak about the keys to Life.

Guest Singer - Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Gordon Chambers

Unity of Montclair Sunday Service - "We are the Keys"

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Across the country, sex education has become a flashpoint of debate-but what does the evidence actually say? Dr. Eva Goldfarb,...

The Benefits of Comprehensive Sex Education

Passaic

Clifton

Experience the high-flying comedy Boeing Boeing, written by Marc Camoletti and directed by Kathleen Kellaigh. This special...

Boeing Boeing

As America marks its 250th birthday, what better way to celebrate than a rousing concert of choral voices raised in song?...

Glen Ridge Choral Society: America Sings at 250

Around Montclair: Election Results + ICE +...

Check out some of our top stories this week in Montclair and Essex County.

Around Montclair: Election Results + ICE + Billionaires + Taxes

Local Voices

Essex County Is Home To One Of NJ's 'Angriest...

One of the most rage-inducing drives in New Jersey can be found on the Turnpike – here’s where the other two are located, a poll found.

Essex County Is Home To One Of NJ's 'Angriest Commutes' To Work, Law Firm Says

Essex County Has One Of NJ's 'Angriest Commutes' To Work, Law Firm Says

Traffic & Transit

These 88 Large Corporations Paid Zero Federal...

Meanwhile, many New Jersey residents are struggling to afford basic necessities like housing, health care and food, polls say.

These 88 Large Corporations Paid Zero Federal Income Taxes Last Year: Report

These 88 Corporations Paid Zero Fed Income Taxes Last Year, Report Says

Business

'Unbought, Unbossed': Mejia Says Progressive...

Analilia Mejia said she supports Medicare for All, a $25 minimum wage, taxing the wealthy and "abolishing ICE."

'Unbought, Unbossed': Mejia Says Progressive Causes Were Key To NJ-11 Election Victory

Mejia Says 'Progressive' Causes Were Key To NJ-11 Election Win

Politics & Government

NJ Republican Craves Rematch In Battle For...

Joe Hathaway says he plans to put up a fight against Analilia Mejia’s “far-left policies” in November.

NJ Republican Craves Rematch In Battle For Sherrill’s Congress Seat

AI-Produced Photos Show Every U.S. State – As A...

What would your state look like if it were a dog? Check out the hilarious results here.

AI-Produced Photos Show Every U.S. State – As A Dog

Pets

14 Free Resources For LGBTQ Youth In New Jersey

A variety of resources are available to help LGBTQIA+ youth, including health care, housing and support groups, state officials say.

Community Corner

Happy Summer Trails: Best Places To Hike And...

The Montclair area has a lot of outdoor awesomeness to offer, including some great walking and bike trails and other recreation.

Happy Summer Trails: Best Places To Hike And Bike Around Montclair

Best Animal Shelters In Montclair Area: Adopt,...

Anytime is the best time to adopt an animal from a shelter or start supporting one. We rounded up a list of the best around Montclair.

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