Intro: Navy/DIA Veteran, HKS/Babson Alum - Searching for SMB in MA&NH

Hi,

I'm Hans Olson - a Navy veteran, former Defense Intelligence Agency Operations Officer, an alum of the Harvard Kennedy School and the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College, and current searcher.

I founded Olson Holdings to invest in the acquisition and operations of a great small business in the greater Boston or southern NH area to operate and grow over a long term period. We search for a small business with growth potential, but here are some of the important criteria that we will use as a starting point when evaluating a business.

Financial Criteria

Minimum Revenue: $1 million

Minimum Seller Discretionary Earnings: $450,000

Low to Moderate Capital Intensity

Company Criteria

Recurring Revenue

High customer retention

Fragmented industry

Room for growth through marketing, sales, or operational efficiencies

Owner Characteristics

Owner seeking an exit

Serial entrepreneur ready for next venture

Willing to assist with transition and training of new owner