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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.
    Jun 22, 2021

    Entrepreneurship with a Musical Soundtrack

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jun 9, 2021

    Business Owner Workshop Series (Part 2) Selling my business and keeping the taxes as low as possible

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jun 8, 2021

    Innovation & Experimentation in Entrepreneurship

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jun 1, 2021

    Ikigai and Entrepreneurship

    by Gregory Kovsky
    May 25, 2021

    Entrepreneurship Opportunity Being an Innkeeper

    by Gregory Kovsky
    May 18, 2021

    Opportunistic Entrepreneurship – Excellent Timing & Superior Execution Can Produce Big Profits

    by Gregory Kovsky
    May 11, 2021

    Business the Ultimate Competitive Sport

    by Gregory Kovsky
    May 6, 2021

    Marshall + Viliesis interview by Doug Marshall with Gregory Kovsky, President & CEO of IBA.

    by Gregory Kovsky
    May 4, 2021

    Confidentiality – Good for the Seller & Buyer

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 29, 2021

    Business Ownership Workshop Series (Part 1) What’s my business worth and how do I turn it into cash?

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 27, 2021

    Why Buy a Business in 2021

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 22, 2021

    Holmquist & Gardiner PLLC Webinar featuring Imants Holmquist & Gregory Kovsky

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 20, 2021

    Consumer Product Company Creation, Succession, & Acquisition

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 13, 2021

    Manufacturing Sector Prime Territory for M&A in 2021

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Apr 6, 2021

    Comprehensive Company & Real Estate “Sell Side” Representation

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 30, 2021

    Valuing a Business Using EBITDA & A Multiple

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 23, 2021

    Successful Deal Facilitation in a Business Sale

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 18, 2021

    Business Innovation Changes the Soundtrack of Society

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 16, 2021

    Women Entrepreneurs

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 11, 2021

    Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) Interview

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Mar 9, 2021

    Minimum Wage – Is a Federal Mandated Increase Needed or Warranted?

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Feb 9, 2021

    Demand for Rural Community Businesses at an All Time High

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Feb 2, 2021

    Marine Industry Mergers & Acquisitions in 2021

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 28, 2021

    E Commerce Alcohol Sales Limited by Law

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 26, 2021

    Getting the Deal Done Podcast Interview of Gregory Kovsky

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 22, 2021

    Bill Southwell Named IBA’s 2020 Broker of the Year

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 19, 2021

    Selling a Multiple Location or Division Business

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Jan 5, 2021

    Selecting a Business Broker to Sell Your Company in 2021

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 29, 2020

    New Washington Capital Gains Tax Could Detrimentally Impact Entrepreneurs

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 8, 2020

    Recognizing Superior Execution and Achievement in Ecommerce

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Dec 1, 2020

    Supreme Success Converting Entrepreneurship Ideas & Execution into Cash

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 17, 2020

    COVID-19 & The Golden Rule – An M&A Tale

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 12, 2020

    Authentic Persuasion Show Interview

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Nov 6, 2020

    Risk Assessment in a Mergers & Acquisitions Transaction

    by Gregory Kovsky
    Oct 13, 2020

    Selling a Successful Franchise for a Strong Market Value

    by Gregory Kovsky
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