Pacific Northwest Business Brokers
International Business Associates, IBA, is a full service mergers & acquisitions firm that offers its clients comprehensive representation services during the sale process. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding the representation we provide our clients or if you would like to schedule a time to meet with an IBA professional. All information shared with IBA will be held in strict confidence.
Business owners hire IBA to sell their businesses for one of four reasons.
- The most common motivation is the business owner wants to retire and does not have a family member or employee capable of or interested in purchasing the company.
- The second reason is that the entrepreneur enjoyed creating & building the business, but does not derive the same amount of pleasure from managing it or wants to apply their business acumen & resources to another project.
- The third reason is an entrepreneur has grown the business to the maximum possible level achievable with their skill set, and recognizes that a transition of ownership is in the best interest of the company.
- The final motivation is the business owner has experienced an adverse personal situation (partnership breakup, divorce, disability, or death). It is important to note that with the exception of the final scenario IBA clients traditionally do not need to sell, they want to sell.
IBA does not represent failing business models. We represent successful entrepreneurs interested in selling their privately held companies or family owned businesses. As experienced real estate professionals, we also have the ability to represent business owners in the sale of their associated real estate.
IBA is the most selective business brokerage firm in the Pacific Northwest.
We carefully select the businesses we represent for sale because our professionals are achievement motivated and only want to represent companies they can successfully sell in a reasonable time period. We are not interested in building inventory. We are interested in selling companies.
We are selective because our reputation with business buyers in the marketplace is that we represent quality businesses at fair prices. This reputation generates a steady stream of business buyers contacting our office. Finally, we are selective because 100% of our business brokerage fees are contingent on successful completion of a transaction. IBA is not interested in collecting retainers & administrative fees as part of our business model. We are interested in getting paid on performance.
IBA has successfully sold over 4200 businesses in the Pacific Northwest since 1975.
The sale of a privately held company or family owned business is a sophisticated process conducted in an environment of confidentiality that requires expertise in valuation, marketing, negotiations, due diligence, legal documentation, and the administrative succession of ownership.
This process can be attempted without professional representation. However, statistics have shown that professionally represented companies typically achieve sale prices more in line with their highest possible market value and spend less time on the market than ones sold directly by ownership. In addition, sellers of professionally represented companies typically experience a smoother sale process with more clearly defined transaction steps and have less post transactional administrative and legal issues to address.
International Business Associates, IBA, is a full service mergers & acquisitions firm that offers its clients comprehensive representation services during the sale process. Please contact our office if you have any questions regarding the representation we provide our clients or if you would like to schedule a time to meet with an IBA professional. All information shared with IBA will be held in strict confidence.
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I was referred to Gregory Kovsky of IBA by a fellow business owner in Fremont. I had been told by other that no broker would consider dealing with a business sale under $500,000, but Gregory promptly gave me a professional, straightforward analysis of the value of my business.
Even though, the value was substantially less than $500,000, Gregory did a great job of explaining and dealing with all the legal and accounting issues. More importantly, he made sure that the deal would work for both parties. He had a qualified buyer in his client base , so we had an offer on the table within two months.
I am grateful for Greg’s role in getting my business sold and would recommend his service with reservation. Please give my name and telephone number to anyone who wants a referral.
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Steve Dunnington
Former owner of Steve’s News
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We used IBA and Gregory Kovsky to both buy and sell businesses and have the most successful transactions ever! All the bases were covered and both parties were completely satisfied – none of the “after-market” hassles. We are very confident in IBA’s abilities and ethics.
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Mike & Sue Patterson
Former owners of Cox Wrought Iron, Inc. and Current Owners of Williams Iron Works and Steve Pool Service
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I had another mergers & acquisitions broker do a valuation of my company. His evaluation was not what I had hoped for so I decided not to sell. I mentioned this to a friend who told me I should contact Gregory Kovsky of IBA. I contacted Mr. Kovsky and his valuation came in $1,000,000 higher. That was enough to convince me to go to market. We went to market and within a few months we had multiple full price offers and sold the business for full price. Gregory Kovsky did an incredible job. While I had bought a number of businesses in the past, this was the first business I sold. Gregory did a great job of holding my hand, keeping me calm, and giving me sage advice throughout the sale process. I have unconditionally recommended Gregory to friends and recommend him to anyone interested in selling their business
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Keith Lee
Former President & CEO of American Retail Supply
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Gregory,
Just a short note to thank you and your company, IBA, for all you did for me and my partner in the sale of Kitchen & Company…. After several years and two other business brokerage firms that attempted to sell my business we crossed paths and within six months you got the job done…Thank you again for a job well done…. You are a man of your word and represent a company that is very thorough and honest…I wish you well and look forward to working with you again in the future…
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Harry Caraco
President & CEO of Caraco Distributing Company, Inc. dba Kitchen & Company
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Gregory Kovsky was referred to me by a business appraiser because he had past experience in my industry. Along with this, his great referrals, all around business knowledge, confidence and calm demeanor made me feel comfortable enough to choose him to broker my business. During the sales process, things can get a little stressful and Gregory always seemed to be available to answer my many questions to help put my mind at ease. When Gregory gave me advice, he always backed it up with reasons why he was advising me that way and I really appreciated that.
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Roger Thompson
Former owner of G&S Heating, Cooling, & Electric, Inc
Please contact IBA to schedule an introductory meeting so we can learn about your business, exit strategy objectives, and provide an overview of our clients services. All information shared will be held in strict confidence.