While small business owners generally focus on what needs to be done to thrive in today’s competitive markets, taking care of business involves more than dealing with typical day-to-day issues. At some point, virtually every business owner will want to retire, but wanting to retire and actually being prepared to do so are not the same thing. Continue reading
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TABB was originated back in 1979, with the initiative of a few business brokers in Houston, the Texas Association of Business Brokers (TABB) was formed. This group of individuals pledged to meet regularly to discuss common issues and opportunities facing business brokers within the state. The goal was to improve the image of business brokerage by raising the professions expertise, ethics, and educate their members as well as the general public in regards to the business brokerage industry, which ultimately results in better servicing sellers and buyers in the process.
TABB became the place for both brokers and those involved in services relating to the sale and purchase of businesses. TABB developed educational programs, and in 1983 conducted its first State Conference in Houston offering two days of educational programs. The format established at this first conference has since been followed by TABB today and the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) as well as the other state and regional business brokerage associations.
TABB, Inc. (“TABB”) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to improving and advancing the business brokerage profession for the benefit of its brokers, affiliates, buyers, sellers and the general public. TABB has an established Code of Ethics, and provides education opportunities for all, promulgates forms for use by its members regarding many aspects of the business sale/purchase process, and delivers networking opportunities for those in the business brokerage profession, buyers/sellers and those who provide services related to the sell or purchase of a business. TABB Guides business brokers and all other professionals within business transactions in a professional and ethical conduct aiding buyers and sellers of businesses to successfully transition their businesses and achieve optimal entrepreneurial goals. Simply put, TABB’s mission is to educate and promote our members to become successful professionals with the goal of better serving the public.
Making sure that your business broker is on your side is all about ensuring that he or she is providing the right services at the right times. At the same time, it’s important to be made aware of some of the warning signs that will alert you that something is awry, and that you may not be getting quality service. Continue reading
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In order to effectively and efficiently sell your business, it’s important to know how to negotiate the selling process in order to obtain the highest value for it. It’s imperative that you enlist the services of a professional broker. Continue reading
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