Chair’s Letter
BBF Members, As you all know, we recently had a major disruption to our BLS. The system was completely down for two days, then ran on a backup server for another nine. Everything on the backup worked well except electronic signatures on NDAs. The good news is we’re fully operational again, e-signatures included. No data was lost and nothing needs to...Read More
SBA Change of Ownership Rules: What Business Brokers Should Know About SOP 50 10 8.1
As SBA lenders, borrowers, and business brokers begin working through SOP 50 10 8.1, many are asking how significantly the new change-of-ownership guidance will affect acquisition financing. While implementation is still in its early stages, many of the core principles that have historically driven successful SBA-financed acquisitions appear to remain intact. Most...Read More
High-Tech, High-Touch: Why the Future Business Broker Needs Both
Will artificial intelligence replace business brokers? Over the past year, it’s one of the questions I’ve heard more than almost any other. For newer brokers, the question usually comes from excitement – and maybe a little uncertainty. They see AI writing emails, analyzing financials, creating marketing campaigns, and automating tasks...Read More
Business Brokers of Florida Conference Brings Industry Together in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) brought nearly 300 business brokers, industry professionals, instructors and guests from across the state together August 28–29 for its biennial conference at the Hilton West Palm Beach. The two-day event focused on education, collaboration and...Read More
5 Expert Tips to Know Before Selling Your Business
The process of selling a business can be very intricate. A successful sale requires being in tune with what buyers are looking for and addressing any potential risk factors. Consulting with a professional business broker can help shed light on what your business needs to work on. By getting an accurate valuation, can help you discover the company’s strengths and weaknesses. Here are a...Read More
Key Steps to Selling a Franchise
The process of selling a business is difficult and complex, but selling a franchise is an even more elaborate undertaking. Franchise owners are often bound by the terms of their franchise agreement which can add a lot of obstacles to the process. Luckily, many franchises are desirable businesses, and a lot of buyers are looking for them. Benefits of Selling a...Read MoreChair’s Letter
BBF Members, We’re heading into August with a lot of momentum, and I want to touch on two things: our upcoming conference and an issue that’s increasingly important to the future of our association. First, online conference registration closes soon. I assume you’ve received the updates. If not, I hope you’ll register and join us in...Read More