I was raised in a family where teaching was frequently a chosen profession. My mother, her sister, an uncle, 1st cousin, and others pursued the noble career path of developing minds for future success in society.  Knowledge is power.  One of the most important valuation principles in mergers & acquisitions uses a math principle, most…

IBA, as the premier business brokerage firm in the Pacific Northwest, is firmly established as a respected professional service firm in the legal, accounting, banking, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and financial planning communities.  Periodically, we will post guest blogs from professionals with knowledge to share for the good of owners of privately held companies…

In 1975, a group of senior, successful business brokers led by G. William Ososke, created IBA in an effort to offer the state of Oregon superior representation in the sale of privately held companies and family businesses than was currently being offered in the marketplace. From that humble beginning, the company has grown to represent…