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Main Street News December 2018

Letter From The Chair WARREN BURKHOLDER, IBBA CHAIR The Question “And how much do you think I could get for this place?”, that is The Question that you will need to respond to if you’re going to get the listing. The IBBA has just introduced a new benefit to our members. ValuSource Market Comps will […]

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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 […]

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Main Street News September 2018

Letter From The Chair WARREN BURKHOLDER, IBBA CHAIR Get It & Share It When asked ‘What Does the IBBA Do?’ I am reminded of the overarching end, or objective of the IBBA, that says it exists so that business brokers, advisors and intermediaries within the Main Street business brokerage profession have access to like-minded members and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Main Street News June 2018

Letter From The Chair WARREN BURKHOLDER, IBBA CHAIR An over-the-top performance was experienced at the 2018 IBBA Annual Conference in New Orleans! From the opening reception parade with the Second Line Band, until the last Educational Course on Monday, the enthusiasm and energy of the participants was wide spread. The 2018 Conference saw the largest number […]

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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 […]

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Overcoming The Dreaded “Bankers’ Dozen” Objections In Business Acquisitions

First Home Bank provides SBA 7(a) loans to a variety of businesses and for various purposes with business acquisition financing being a significant focus. As a top 10 SBA lender in the country, our team’s expertise extends beyond financing business acquisitions, and includes bankers with experience as both business owners/principals and financial advisors, making First […]

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