Confidentially Selling Your Business Includes Pre-Screening Prospective Buyers

It’s true. Anyone can make an offer on your company. But knowing which ones have not only the financial assets but the business acumen to be a best-fit candidate is why Sellers turn to us. Confidentiality is the highest priority when working with the CBI offices. Our processes and computer software protects your information, your company information […]

The Risk of Not Planning and Preparing for the Sale of Your Company

When was the last time you calculated the percentage of your net worth tied to your company’s value? When you started your business, its value was probably negligible. Unless you purchased or inherited your company, it wasn’t worth much when you opened your doors, but over time, the proportion of your assets tied to your […]

When The Business You Want Isn’t For Sale – Turn To TAP

When I hear a buyer say they haven’t found the perfect business to buy, my team and I quickly share that when the business you want isn’t for sale, turn to TAP. TAP is CBI’s proprietary program that delivers a targeted search and turn-key program to identify that elusive business for you to acquire. In […]

Proven Strategies To Guide Your Acquisition

A successful acquisition strategy involves finding a methodology for the target companies that generates value for the acquirer. The use of an acquisition strategy can protect entrepreneurs from buying businesses for which there is no clear path to achieving a profitable outcome. Instead of simple growth, an acquirer must understand exactly how its acquisition strategy […]

Ward Energy Systems Finds Powerful Connection With Midland Industrial Sales

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BASED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL SALES & SERVICE BUSINESS ACQUIRED BY MIDLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES – Shown from left are Aaron (Manager – Midland), Walter  Ward (Pres.–  Ward Energy), David Stone, (Owner-Midland), David Knight (CFO -Midland), Ken Hodges (Operations Mgr.- Midland) and John Green, Sr. Intermediary with CBI When Walter Ward decided it was time to sell, he turned to CBI […]

How To Increase The Value Of Your Business By 71%

How much did your home increase in value last year? Depending on where you live, it may have gone up by 5 – 10% or more. How much did your stock portfolio increase over the last 24 months? By way of a benchmark, since 2018 the Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased by almost 14% […]

There’s Always A Buyer For A Strong Business

It is no surprise that this year has been anything but usual. The year 2020 brought many unknowns and many changes both personally and professionally as we all adapted to a new normal. Despite the unpredictable nature of the year, one constant has remained. Buyers continue to seek strong businesses. It was true before March […]

3 Things Successful Business Owners Do Differently

Much is made of analyzing the personality traits of successful entrepreneurs. Some appear outgoing. Others are introverts. Some lean right, others left. Some are flashy. Others are monk-like with their money. Their diversity can lead one to the conclusion that there are no common personality traits among successful founders. Rather than trying to understand who […]