Archives for January 2015

CABI Brokers Honored By Pratt’s Stats

Pratt's Stats, the leading private company merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction database, announced that four CABI Brokers were honored as the overall 2014 Hall of Fame contributors. Congratulations to the following Brokers and their firms: Paul ChamblissFront Range Business, Inc. Ron ChernakThe FBB Group, Ltd.  Jim DeShayesColorado Business Exchange  Mark DoranChoice Business Opportunities, Ltd.   See the complete Pratt's Stats Hall of … [Read more...]

CABI Annual Membership Meeting – Wednesday, January 21, 2015

 PROGRAM: Learn To Read Body Language Yes, I will attend the meetingNo, I will NOT attend the meeting DetailsCost: Free for CABI Members/$25 for Non-Members (Free for 1st Time Guests)Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2015Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Location: Glenmoor Country Club110 Glenmoor DriveCherry Hills Village, CO 80113303-781-3000Map & DirectionsAgenda5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Dinner Buffet & Cash Bar6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - CABI Business7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Speaker: Traci … [Read more...]

Who Is the Buyer?

Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to purchase a business. If the buyer is not serious, the sale will never close. Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses: Laid-off, fired, being transferred (or about to be any of them) Early retirement (forced or not) Job dissatisfaction Desire for more control over their lives Desire to do their own thing A Buyer … [Read more...]

Buying (or Selling) a Business

The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The more information and knowledge both sides have about buying and selling a business, the easier the process will become. A Buyer Profile Here is a look at the make-up of the average individual buyer looking to replace a lost job or wanting to get out of an uncomfortable job situation. The chances are he is a male (however, more women … [Read more...]