Guidelines for Submitting an Article to IBBAinsights Magazine

1. Content and Relevance

• Articles should focus on topics relevant to business brokers, such as industry trends, best practices, case studies, legal and regulatory updates, and business development strategies.
• Submissions should provide valuable insights, practical advice, or thoughtprovoking perspectives.

2. Originality and Exclusivity

• Articles must be original and not previously published elsewhere.
• Submissions should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.

3. Article Length

• Standard articles should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
• Longer articles may be considered but require prior approval.

4. Formatting and Style

• Use a clear and concise writing style, suitable for a professional audience.
• Include headings and subheadings to organize content and enhance readability.
• Use bullet points or numbered lists where appropriate.

5. Citations and References

• Cite all sources of data, quotes, or other information that is not the author’s original thought.
• Use a consistent citation style, such as APA, and include a reference list at the end of the article.

6. Submission Process

• Submit articles in a Word document format.
• Include a brief author bio (50-100 words) and a headshot.
• Send submissions via email to [email protected]

7. Review and Editing

• All submissions will be reviewed by the IBBA Insights Committee. Acceptance is based on quality, relevance, and alignment with editorial guidelines.
• The IBBA Insights Committee reserves the right to edit articles for clarity, grammar, and length.

8. Copyright and Permissions

• By submitting an article, authors grant IBBA Insights Magazine the right to publish and distribute the content in print and digital formats.
• Authors retain the right to republish their articles after an exclusive period of 90 days post-publication, provided they credit IBBA Insights Magazine as the original publisher.

For any questions or additional information, please contact Alicia McGinnis at [email protected]. We look forward to your contributions to IBBA Insights Magazine!