Ed has over twenty years of broad-based experience in every aspect of running a small business giving him the skills and knowledge needed to help buyers and sellers achieve their needs.
After graduating with honors from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Ed began his career in the retail sector, managing a store for a Fortune 500 company. In addition to working with the general public, Ed worked directly with leading businesses giving him valuable business-to-business experience.
The majority of Ed’s career was spent at a national real estate title insurance company, gaining experience in every facet of running a privately held business including marketing, sales and operations. As Vice President responsible of national expansion, he opened 7 offices in 4 states, which doubled existing sales.
As Senior Vice President, Ed spearheaded the centralization of redundant systems, dramatically reducing costs and resulting in a 3 % increase in net profits. Other positions held included controller and Executive Vice President, with particular focus on policy and procedures in accounting and IT.
Ed is a lifelong resident of Chicago and, along with his wife, started and operated a staffing agency focused on finding part-time work for stay-at-home parents and retirees.
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Need Help Selling a Business? Chicago business broker Ed Cook can assist you if you are selling a property management business, selling a dog walking business, selling a printing company, selling a sports-related business, selling a liquor store, selling an information technology company, selling a title company, or selling an amusement and entertainment business. Regardless of industry or business type, Chicago business broker Ed Cook can help you realize the true value of your business when you sell your company. Experienced Illinois Business Brokers. We sell businesses throughout the Midwest. In Illinois, Chicagoland Sunbelt works with business owners in Barrington, Chicago, Elmhurst, La Grange, Park Ridge, Schaumburg and all other Illinois cities.
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