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Why Search Funds are Becoming an Increasingly Important Buyer

Forgoing the traditional corporate or startup route, more business school graduates from top universities and mid-career professionals are pursuing their goals through search funds: raising capital, acquiring established companies, and stepping in as owner-operators. For business brokers, the growth of “entrepreneurship through acquisition” represents an increasingly important sector of the buyer landscape. Search funds have […]

watch_later 12/08/2025

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A Tribute to Steve Mariani

As the business brokerage world prepares to wish Steve Mariani happiness as he retires in December 2025, we pause to reflect on a meaningful and impactful career, Steve has shaped our industry in ways few individuals could have even strived to. For more than 25 years, Steve has been a positive force, not through loud […]

watch_later 12/08/2025

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AI for Business Brokers

Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a buzzword to a transformative force that’s reshaping nearly every industry. Business brokerage is no exception. In just a few short years, AI-powered tools like ChatGPT have gone from novel innovations to essential business resources. With over 800 million active weekly users worldwide, AI has become a trusted […]

watch_later 12/08/2025

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Business Broker Specialization & Role In Selling A Business

There are specialists in every industry, and there are many advantages of working with an industry specialist. The methods and techniques used by a specialist are usually better and superior to any alternatives because they produce significantly better results; others do not have a standard way of doing things. To name a few in our […]

watch_later 12/08/2025

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IBBA Announces 2026 Board Election Results and 2027 Chair Elect

Independence, OH – October 7, 2025 – The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is pleased to announce the results of its 2026 Board of Governors election. The following individuals were elected by the membership to serve a three-year term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028: Sarah Grossman, CBI – Second Term, Needham, MA […]

watch_later 10/07/2025

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IBBA Honors Top Individual Business Brokers at 2025 Annual Conference

Independence, OH – May 20, 2025 – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the world’s largest professional trade association for Business Brokers, proudly announced the recipients of its top individual performance awards during the 2025 Annual Conference held in Orlando, Florida. “This year’s submitted deals represented a cumulative transaction value exceeding $2 billion—an extraordinary achievement,” […]

watch_later 05/20/2025

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IBBA and AIBB Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Opportunities for Business Brokers

Independence, OH – February 4th, 2025 – The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB) are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that will provide unparalleled benefits to business brokers across the globe. This collaboration is designed to strengthen ties between the two organizations, enhance professional development opportunities, […]

watch_later 02/04/2025

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IBBA Announces 2025 Board Election Results and 2026 Chair Elect

Independence, OH – September 25, 2024 – The International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) is pleased to announce the four individuals elected by the membership to serve on its board of governors for the January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027 term: The Board also unanimously approved current board member Jim Parker of Boss Group International […]

watch_later 09/25/2024