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Causes: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues
Mission: The california association of business brokers is an association of business brokers and merger and acquisition specialists whose goal is to promote the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within our state.
Programs: 1. Provided the following educational courses: a. Cabb 101 2-day course, required of members - introduction to california business brokerageb. Cabb 201 - 1 day course, required of members advanced recasting and valuations c. Cabb 130 1 day course finance for business brokersd. Ibba 210 2-day course - analyzing and recasting financial statementse. Ibba 220 - introduction to pricing small businessesf. Ibba 301 - introduction to mergers and acquisitions processg. Cabb 501 1 day course - cbb renewal2. Provided members the opportunity to obtain the designation of certified business broker, cbb. This designation is awarded upon completion of required courses, a period of experience in the industry and completion of the required number and/or size of transactions. It signifies a level of competence and accomplishment to prospective clients and members of the business brokerage community. 3. Provided monthly cabbinars web seminars about hot topics and new ways to improve your practice and sell more. And, weekly emails including tips & relevant stories. 4. Cabb provided its members with a complete set of standard forms designed jointly by attorneys and business brokers exclusively for the business brokerage profession. The forms include a representation agreement listing form, purchase agreement for business assets, stock purchase agreement, disclosure forms for both buyers and sellers and many more. The forms are copyright protected and are available only to individual members of cabb. 5. Held 2-day annual statewide conference offering top speakers, presentations, roundtable discussions and opportunity to meet with industry sponsors. 6. Provided regional networking opportunities including quarterly member meetings to exchange listings, network with other business brokers and listen to professional speakers on topics relating to business brokerage.