CU Men’s Basketball vs USC Trojans – January 13th

- TICKETS SOLD OUT! -   Sustaining Sponsors   CU Men's Basketball vs. USC Trojans Saturday, January 13, 2024 - 8:00 PM CU Events Center - Boulder   CABI Members Only! Only 25 Tickets Available - $25 Each Order Now   Join your fellow CABI members as we cheer on the CU Men's Basketball team against the USC Trojans Saturday, January 13th - 8 pm CU Events Center 950 Regent Drive Boulder, CO 80309 We have 25 tickets to the game CABI … [Read more...]

2024 Business Reference Guide Pre-Publication Sale!

- BOOKS SOLD OUT! -   Sustaining Sponsors   CABI Members Only! 50% Off! Limit 1 Per Member   Originally $197, CABI Members pay only $98.50 (+ postage). Take advantage of this fantastic offer from Business Brokerage Press! Get 50% off the price of the 2024 Business Reference Guide (BRG) book. This deal is only open to CABI Members. The 2024 Business Reference Guide, now in its 34th edition, is the essential guide to pricing businesses with … [Read more...]

2019 Business Reference Guide Pre-Publication Sale!

This Offer Has Expired Sustaining Sponsors   Members Only! 40% Off! Order Now Originally $170, CABI Members pay only $102 (+ postage). Take advantage of this fantastic offer from Business Brokerage Press! Get 40% off the price of the 2019 Business Reference Guide (BRG). This deal is only open to CABI Members. The 2019 Business Reference Guide, now in its 29th edition, is the essential guide to pricing businesses with up-to-date rules of thumb and pricing … [Read more...]

Types Of Business Ownership

A Brief Look At The Levels of Involvement An Owner Can Take Within Their Business There are many types of businesses, so it would make sense that there are also different types of business ownership. As the buyer of a business it is important to consider the type of business owner you would like to be to ensure that you choose a business accordingly. In the following discussion, we will outline the three main types of ownership so that you can make an informed decision about purchasing a … [Read more...]

2018 Business Reference Guide Pre-Publication Sale!

This Offer Has Expired Sustaining Sponsors   Members Only! 40% Off! Order Now Originally $167, CABI Members pay only $100 (+ postage). Take advantage of this fantastic offer from Business Brokerage Press! Get 40% off the price of the 2018 Business Reference Guide (BRG). This deal is only open to CABI Members. The 2018 Business Reference Guide, now in its 28th edition, is the essential guide to pricing businesses with up-to-date rules of thumb and pricing … [Read more...]

Why Rent When You Can Own Your Job & Your Future?

As Coloradans, we are all too familiar with the insanity that can be renting a home or an apartment. Renters pay a premium to live in almost every area of Colorado, and along with those premiums, is a less than premium lifestyle. Often times renters find themselves dealing with absentee landlords, maintenance issues that lay in wait for months, crumbling infrastructure and slow Internet! So when given a choice between renting and buying, why is it that so many professionals are okay with … [Read more...]

Sell Your Business and Start Your Retirement

When the day comes to sell your business, it is important that prospective buyers understand why you have made this decision. Having a valid reason why it is time for you to sell can make your business more attractive to prospective buyers. After all, it is only natural that you will have to retire at some point even if the business is thriving. In fact, it is safe to state that buying a successful business from an owner that is retiring is just the kind of the situation that most buyers … [Read more...]

Can I Buy a Business With No Collateral

At first glance the idea of buying a business with no collateral may seem impossible, but in reality it can be done. Let's examine your options. When it comes to achieving this goal, your greatest assets are an open mind and a commitment to hanging in there despite the odds. The Small Business Association's 7 (a) Program is Your Friend One possible avenue for buying a business with zero collateral is to opt for the SBA's 7 (a) program, which works to incentivize the bank to make a loan to a … [Read more...]

Should You Become a Business Owner?

While being a business owner may in the end not be for everyone, there is no denying the great rewards that come to business owners. So should you buy a business of your own? Let's take a moment and outline the diverse benefits of owning a business and help you decide whether or not this path is right for you. Do You Want More Control? A key reason that so many business savvy people opt for owning a business is that it offers a high level of control. In particular, business owners are in … [Read more...]

Three Overlooked Areas to Investigate Before Buying

Before you jump in and buy any business, you'll want to do your due diligence. Buying a business is no time to make assumptions or simply wing it. The only prudent course is to carefully investigate any business before buying, as the consequences of not doing so can in fact be rather dire. Let's take a quick look at the three top overlooked areas to investigate before signing on the dotted line and buying a business. 1. Retirement Plans Many buyers forget all about retirement plans when … [Read more...]

Avoiding Legal Mistakes When Selling Your Business

A common mistake that many make when preparing to buy or sell a business is to overlook all the various legal issues involved. A legal mistake can bring the entire process to a screeching halt or even worse case cost you a small fortune. For this reason, it is important to carefully evaluate the full slate of relevant legalities. This article will explore some of the key legal points one need to consider long before placing your business on the market. Mistake #1 Neglecting to Have a … [Read more...]

5 Things to Consider When Transferring Your Business to Family Members

Letting go of a business isn't a process that one should jump into lightly, and that fact holds true even when it comes to your loved ones. Let's take a look at five of the most important factors to consider when selling or transferring a business to a family member. #1 The All-Important Buy-Sell Agreement One of the single most valuable tools available when it comes to selling your business is a buy-sell agreement. Simply stated, this essential document puts everything in writing. In … [Read more...]