Sell Your New England Business with Confidence and Discretion
For over 25 years, New England Business Sales has helped business owners achieve successful exits — with CPA-level valuation expertise, personal guidance, and results you can trust.
Proven Track Record
Over $250M in closed transactions across Southern New England — helping local owners achieve successful exits at the best price and terms.
Confidential, Expert Guidance
Every engagement is led personally by senior advisors — including a CPA with 34 years of M&A experience — ensuring your sale is handled discreetly and strategically.
Qualified Buyer Network
Access to vetted buyers actively seeking opportunities in your industry — from regional acquirers to private equity firms.
Experience You Can
Count On
For more than two decades, our principals have guided New England business owners through every stage of selling — from valuation to closing.
You’ll work directly with experienced advisors, not junior brokers — ensuring your sale stays confidential, strategic, and stress-free.
• Personalized Guidance at Every Step
• Results That Protect Your Legacy
Industries We Serve
Specialized expertise across the industries that drive New England’s economy.
A Proven Process, Tailored to Your Sale
Our proven process protects confidentiality, attracts serious buyers, and delivers maximum value. From your first consultation to final closing, we handle every detail with precision and care.
- 1 Confidential Consultation
- 2 Business Valuation
- 3 Marketing & Buyer Outreach
- 4 Negotiation & Deal Structuring
- 5 Closing & Transition Support
Meet our Management Team
You’re not hiring a franchise. You’re partnering with two seasoned advisors who live and work in your community — and who personally guide every step of your sale.
Richard Lodigiani
President

Richard Lodigiani
President
239-319-7210
Richard Lodigiani is the President of New England Business Sales, a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in helping owners sell manufacturing and service companies across New England. With more than thirty years of experience in M&A and a background as a CPA and valuation expert, Richard provides business owners with clear, data-driven guidance to maximize value and achieve a smooth transition.
As both an advisor and a business owner, Richard understands what it takes to operate and grow a successful company. For the past 25 years, he has owned and managed a manufacturing business, giving him firsthand insight into operations, finance, and the challenges of succession planning. This practical experience enables him to communicate effectively with business owners and buyers alike.
Under Richard’s leadership, New England Business Sales has become a trusted name in the regional marketplace. The firm completes multiple successful sales each year, helping clients in industries such as precision manufacturing, industrial services, construction, and distribution. Richard’s valuation expertise ensures each company he represents is positioned accurately and strategically for the market.
Clients choose Richard for his transparency, professionalism, and proven ability to close deals efficiently. His realistic valuation, targeted outreach, and hands-on management result in successful outcomes that align with both financial and personal goals.

Richard Lodigiani
President
Richard Lodigiani is the President of New England Business Sales, a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in helping owners sell manufacturing and service companies across New England. With more than thirty years of experience in M&A and a background as a CPA and valuation expert, Richard provides business owners with clear, data-driven guidance to maximize value and achieve a smooth transition.
As both an advisor and a business owner, Richard understands what it takes to operate and grow a successful company. For the past 25 years, he has owned and managed a manufacturing business, giving him firsthand insight into operations, finance, and the challenges of succession planning. This practical experience enables him to communicate effectively with business owners and buyers alike.
Under Richard’s leadership, New England Business Sales has become a trusted name in the regional marketplace. The firm completes multiple successful sales each year, helping clients in industries such as precision manufacturing, industrial services, construction, and distribution. Richard’s valuation expertise ensures each company he represents is positioned accurately and strategically for the market.
Clients choose Richard for his transparency, professionalism, and proven ability to close deals efficiently. His realistic valuation, targeted outreach, and hands-on management result in successful outcomes that align with both financial and personal goals.
Paul Bessette
Vice President

Paul Bessette
Partner & Vice President
617-939-7775
With a proven track record, Paul has carved out an impressive career as a professional business advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions, currently thriving as a partner and vice president at New England Business Sales.
At New England Business Sales, Paul has emerged as a respected leader in the M&A field, consistently delivering value to clients across various industries. His expertise ranges from evaluating prospective businesses and due diligence to seamless post-acquisition transitions.
Throughout his career, Paul has cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders and potential buyers, earning trust through transparent communication and a commitment to optimal outcomes.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paul actively engages with the community and supports local entrepreneurs—applying practical execution to deliver successful acquisitions.

Paul Bessette
Partner & Vice President
With a proven track record, Paul has carved out an impressive career as a professional business advisor specializing in mergers and acquisitions, currently thriving as a partner and vice president at New England Business Sales.
At New England Business Sales, Paul has emerged as a respected leader in the M&A field, consistently delivering value to clients across various industries. His expertise ranges from evaluating prospective businesses and due diligence to seamless post-acquisition transitions.
Throughout his career, Paul has cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders and potential buyers, earning trust through transparent communication and a commitment to optimal outcomes.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Paul actively engages with the community and supports local entrepreneurs—applying practical execution to deliver successful acquisitions.
Why Business Owners Choose Us
Selling your business is one of the most important financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make — and who you choose to represent you matters.
At New England Business Sales, business owners work directly with trusted local advisors who combine deep financial insight with decades of real-world deal experience. Here’s what sets us apart.
- • Locally owned and independent — not a franchise.
- • CPA-led valuation and deal expertise.
- • Hands-on guidance from seasoned principals.
- • Proven results across manufacturing, construction, and logistics.
Latest Insights
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