Our Story
Hollingsworth Business Consultants was founded to assist business owners, buyers and sellers of businesses and entrepreneurs in their goals for acquisition, divestiture, and growth. Since 1987, our team has been helping businesses in transactions and in transition. Our years of experience in business ownership, start-ups, and financing encompass a wide variety of industries and markets. This expertise is what we bring to your business needs.
Our Team
Lawrie N. Hollingsworth, E.E.
President
Ms. Hollingsworth holds a B.S.E.E. from the University of Florida. With over 30 years of industry experience, she has founded multiple companies in industries from technology to insurance, and started in Mergers & Acquisitions/Business Brokerage in Chicago in 1987. A published author and nationally recognized expert, she has testified before the US Congress on Small Business matters several times and is a frequent lecturer and speaker.
- Master Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (MCMEA)
- Certified Disaster Recovery Planner (CDRP)
- Certified Equipment Broker (CEB)
- Senior Business Analyst (SBA)
- Member, US Women's Chamber of Commerce
- Member, IBBA (International Business Brokers Association)
Awards
- Enterprising Woman of the Year 2008
- Golden Quill Award for Journalism 2007
- 2020 Best of Annapolis Awards: Business Brokers
