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What Defines a Serious Business Buyer?

Michael Fekkes, CBI – ENLIGN Business Brokers Individuals who desire to purchase an established small business must be well prepared before the search process begins.  Well managed, profitable and successful businesses with a bright outlook for the future are in short supply and very high demand.  Business owners and business brokers alike have little patience […]

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Benefits of Structuring Small Business Transactions

Michael Fekkes, CBI – November, 2015 Selling a privately held business is often romanticized as face-to-face negotiations over business valuations and purchase price.  Whether small or large, these transactions can be extremely complex and require a great deal of work behind the scenes.  As the size and/or complexity of a transaction increases, the need for […]

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When Not to Hire a Business Broker

Jeff Snell, CBI, M&AMI – November, 2015 In this article I explore some of the reasons a business owner should go it alone and not retain a business broker. Answer these questions and keep a tally of your answers. Is the business more than about two years old? Can the business run effectively for an […]

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IBBA Releases New Online Courses, Lowers Pricing on All Education

March 14, 2016 – INDEPENDENCE, OHIO – Today the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) announced the release of three new online courses. The release coincides with the introduction of new, lower pricing for both online and live courses, and a new pricing tier for IBBA Affiliate members. The three new online courses are: #150 Building […]

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Main Street News March 2016 – 1st Quarter

  A Message From The Chair More Value, Less Cost I’m excited to be your 2016 chair and look forward to moving the association forward ina positive direction. I’ve been blessed to have an extremely energetic board and a proactive management association, led by Kylene and her team. We’ve been tackling the dual goals of […]

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IBBA Market Pulse Q4 2015

Market Pulse Quarterly Report Shows 2015 Ended With Strong Sales of Businesses and Optimism is Growing for 2016 Main Street Market Was Incredibly Active in 2015; M&A Advisors Forecast 60% Net Increase in New Deals in 2016 LOS ANGELES, February 11, 2016 – The quarterly Market Pulse Survey published by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), M&A Source and […]

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Main Street News December 2015 – 4th Quarter

A Message From The Chair Dear Members and Colleagues, As another year draws to an end, it is important to reflect on all we have experienced throughout the year. I am thankful to have had so many IBBA experiences with you. I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Blessed […]

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IBBA Market Pulse Q3 2015

Market Pulse Quarterly Report Shows Sellers Increasing Hold Advantage in Business Acquisitions Motivation of buyers changes as size of deal increases; Synergistic buyers look for deals valued over $1MM LOS ANGELES, November 12, 2015 — While buyers still hold the advantage for transactions valued at $1MM or less, the percentage is shrinking according to a […]

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IBBA Market Pulse Q2 2015

Market Pulse Report Shows Business Brokers Close More Deals in First Half of 2015; Client Growth to Exceed 2014 Q2 2015 Survey Shows Small Business Owners are Selling Mainly Due to Retirement LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3, 2015 —The first half of 2015 is starting off strong according to a national survey of business brokers and […]

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