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    Gregory Kovsky

    International Business Associates
    Phone:
    (425) 454-3052
    Email:
    gregory@ibainc.com
    Gregory Kovsky is the President & CEO of IBA (International Business Associates), the Pacific Northwest's oldest business brokerage firm. Mr. Kovsky has successfully negotiated the purchase & sale of over 300 privately held companies and family businesses in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California, North Carolina, and Massachusetts since joining IBA as a mergers & acquisitions intermediary in 1994. He has successfully facilitated transactions involving manufacturing & distribution companies; industrial, marine, and automotive businesses; technology & software companies; and service, education, and retail businesses. An approximately 30 year real estate professional, Mr. Kovsky commonly provides his clients with comprehensive representation in both the sale of a business and the associated real estate. As the President & CEO of IBA, Gregory Kovsky manages an experienced, knowledgeable team of highly skilled business sale intermediaries individually recognized as industry experts in areas ranging from manufacturing to education and from cannabis to the marine industry. Mr. Kovsky is a common author of industry relevant articles, seminar speaker, and has appeared on radio & television. Mr. Kovsky is a strong advocate for collaboration, the distribution of knowledge & information, and employment of "best practices" in the business brokerage industry.
    Apr 16, 2024

    Selling an Education Business

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 9, 2024

    Why a Business Owner Should Review the Buyer’s Personal Financial Statement or Balance Sheet Before Starting Negotiations

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 2, 2024

    Entrepreneurial Opportunity in the Home Improvement and Construction Sectors of the Economy

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 26, 2024

    Selecting a Business Broker to Sell Your Company

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 19, 2024

    Selecting a Business to Buy

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 12, 2024

    Professional Experience is a Significant Asset in Business and Commercial Real Estate Sales

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Feb 27, 2024

    Selling A Construction or Home Services Company in 2024

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Feb 20, 2024

    Q1 2024 IBA Activity Update

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Feb 6, 2024

    Risk and Hard Work Precede Achievement and Financial Rewards

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 30, 2024

    Transaction Legal Negotiations: Why You Want A M&A Intermediary Involved.

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 23, 2024

    Female Entrepreneurs Often Shine in Challenging Situations and Evolving Marketplaces

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 16, 2024

    The Seven Reasons Location Matters in the Sale of a Business

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 2, 2024

    Should a LOI Include a Breakup Fee in a M&A Transaction

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 18, 2023

    Oliver Kotelnikov Named IBA’s 2023 Broker of the Year

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 12, 2023

    Selling a Business in 2024 for the Highest Market Value

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 5, 2023

    Assessing Risk & Opportunity as an Entrepreneur in 2024

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 28, 2023

    Buying A Business in 2024

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 21, 2023

    Appreciation for Opportunity & Collaboration in Business Sales

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 14, 2023

    Seven Elements that Enhance the Market Value of a Manufacturing Company

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 7, 2023

    The Hardest Thing in the World is to Ask for Help

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Oct 31, 2023

    EBITDA & A Multiple – The Bread & Butter Components of Business Valuation

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Oct 24, 2023

    No One Ever Listened Themselves Out Of A Deal

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Oct 3, 2023

    Autumn 2023 IBA Activity Update

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Sep 26, 2023

    M&A – It Is Often Not What You Know, But Who You Know That Gets A Deal Done

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Sep 19, 2023

    Recognizing & Articulating the Value of Intangible Assets in a M&A Transaction

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Sep 12, 2023

    Don’t Underestimate the Value of Experience When Selecting a Business Broker

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Sep 6, 2023

    Six Reasons it is Prudent to Engage a Business Brokerage Firm with Licensed Real Estate Professionals to Sell Your Business

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Aug 29, 2023

    Selling a Bakery

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Aug 21, 2023

    Recognizing the Contribution Business Owners Make in Our Communities on World Entrepreneurs Day: August 21

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Aug 15, 2023

    Selling a Company With a Recurring Revenue Stream

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Aug 8, 2023

    Entrepreneurship Opportunity in the Suburbs & Exurbs

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Aug 1, 2023

    Should I Buy an Established Business or Franchise as an Entrepreneur?

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jul 27, 2023

    Getting the Deal Done Podcast Interview with Gregory Kovsky

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jul 25, 2023

    The Seven Virtues that Every Business Broker Should Possess as a Professional

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jul 18, 2023

    An Inspirational Story of Asian Family American Success from a Foundation of Small Business Entrepreneurship

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jul 11, 2023

    Athletics as a Professional or Entrepreneurial Field of Play

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jul 3, 2023

    America Land of Limitless Economic Opportunity

    by Gregory Kovsky
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