A Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) is a trained business intermediary who can guide you through the purchase or sale of your company. The CBI designation is given by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) to members that have satisfied the educational requirements and conform to the ethical standards of the IBBA.
A CBI is an experienced professional with documented success handling the marketing, negotiations and complex details associated with selling a business.
Why use a CBI professional?
The purchase or sale of a business is likely the most important financial events in the life of a business owner. Moreover, it is an opportunity that will present itself only once, which is why you’ll need the best representation possible. You need to be sure your transaction is done right by people who know the ropes.
Expert guidance brings comfort and security to a process that is sometimes difficult and often confusing. A CBI professional will help you navigate the unknown territory with ease. In fact, every CBI has undergone a specialized education program that gives them the skills required to make the process of buying or selling a business as smooth and worry-free as possible.
A CBI has the unique qualifications you need:
Membership in the IBBA, an international association serving the business brokerage industry. Every CBI is part of a network of local, national, and international professionals who work together to help business buyers and sellers connect.
Successful completion of the courses leading to the Certified Business Intermediary designation, the most successful intermediary education program available. Every CBI is equipped with up-to-date industry information regarding taxes, investment, legislation, deal structuring and more.
A history of excellent performance through the documented execution of business sales transactions.
