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IBBA Announces 2019 Board Election Results and 2020 Chair Elect

(INDEPENDENCE, OHIO – November 1, 2018)–The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is pleased to welcome new Board member, Kyle Griffith (NY), and second term member, Lisa Riley (AZ), to its 2019 Board of Governors. The Board also unanimously approved current Education Chair, Barry Berkowitz, as the 2020 Chair of the Board. “We had another amazing […]

10/31/2018

Market Pulse Press Releases

IBBA Q2 2018 Market Pulse Report

National Survey: Business Brokers Say 2018 is the Best Year to Sell a Business in Last Five Years Small businesses (<$2 MM) struggling to find qualified workers and talent shortage is impacting ability to sell business August 9, 2018 – LOS ANGELES – Optimism in the M&A market is at an all time high according […]

08/16/2018

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Certified Business Intermediaries surpasses 500 mark; near historic high

(INDEPENDENCE, OHIO – June 19, 2018)– The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is excited to announce that more than 500 individuals have achieved its prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation. “This is a very challenging and time intensive certification to achieve,” said Jeff Snell, IBBA Credentialing Committee Chair and 2019 IBBA Board Chair-Elect. “It takes dedication […]

06/19/2018

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Over 70 Business Brokers Achieve CBI Designation

(INDEPENDENCE, OHIO – May 31, 2018)– Seventy-one business brokers from around the world have earned the prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation given out by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). CBI certification represents the gold standard in the business brokerage industry and is only granted to individuals who complete required course work, pass an […]

05/31/2018

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IBBA Member Excellence Awards 2018

Best in the business broker industry awarded by International Business Brokers Association (INDEPENDENCE, OHIO – May 20, 2018) The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) presented awards of excellence to forty business brokers from around the world on May 4. Winners were presented with their awards during the 3rd Annual Member Excellence Awards Gala at the […]

05/18/2018

Market Pulse Press Releases

IBBA Q1 2018 Market Pulse Report

Survey Finds Trade Wars Do Not Rattle Business Owner Confidence Rising Interest Rates Have a Negative Impact on Both Buyers and Sellers May 16, 2018 – LOS ANGELES – Business brokers continue to be bullish on a strong M&A market for 2018. Optimism persists despite economic and political uncertainty about U.S. tariffs according to the Q1 […]

05/16/2018

Market Pulse Press Releases

IBBA Q4 2017 Market Pulse Report

National Survey Finds Tax Reform Will Create Sizable Uptick in Sales of Small Businesses in 2018 Strong Economic Optimism Increases Seller Market Sentiment Across All Market Sectors February 23, 2018 – LOS ANGELES – Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of business brokers and advisors surveyed predict the volume of small businesses sold (under $50MM) will increase […]

03/02/2018

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Co-founder of #1 Business Radio Talk Show to Speak at IBBA Conference

Registration opens for International Business Brokers Association annual conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2018 (Independence, OH / New Orleans, LA) Dealmaker and business influencer Ken Rutkowski will be the keynote speaker for the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) annual conference May 4-6 in New Orleans. His presentation, “It’s Time to Stop Networking,” will look […]

01/19/2018

Market Pulse Press Releases

IBBA Q3 2017 Market Pulse Report

National Survey Finds Business Owners Acquiring Talent Through Acquisition Due to Tight Labor Market Survey Also Finds Sale of Small Businesses Remains Strong Despite Uncertainty About Tax Reform December 5, 2017 – LOS ANGELES — More than half (55 percent) of business brokers and advisors surveyed expect the shrinking labor market will cause more business […]

11/30/2017