Let's face it, buying and selling a business is one of the most complex endeavors any entrepreneur or business operator can get involved with. A business is unlike any other investment or property. A business has a life of its own with dynamics in the operation of its vendors, customers, and especially employees. Each of these factors is critical to a successful sale of a business. This endeavor is certainly worthy involving the expertise of professionals. You need professionals you can trust with one of your most important assets in life: your business.
Emmet Apolinario is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and the President of the Ohio Business Brokers Association (www.obba.org). He is an award-winning entrepreneur and a frequent speaker to various business events in Central Ohio. In 2002, Apolinario was awarded "Small Business Leader of the Year" by both the Small Business Administration and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Prior to acquiring a branch location of Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, Apolinario led a successful turnaround of a Midwest regional technology service company. He acquired this company through a leverage buyout. After successfully restructuring debt and operations, Emmet led the company to profitability. For three years in a row the company was recognized as one of Ohio's fifty fastest growing companies. In addition to his involvement in the technology sector, Apolinario has a broad business background that includes service, distribution and outsourcing industries. Originally from the Philippines, Apolinario's global business perspective is an advantage when it comes to viewing business development, franchising, and investment banking from a national and international outlook. With the current emphasis on "globalization" in many industry groups, Emmet's awareness of international trends helps provide additional insight in business brokerage transactions.
Memberships: International Business Brokers Association Ohio Business Brokers Association Rotary International Columbus Chamber of Commerce Dublin Chamber of Commerce Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Columbus Technology Council Entrepreneur Exchange Group International Franchise Association
Advisory and Boards: ProTeam Resources, Inc - Advisory Board TCS Software, Inc. - Advisory Board PMG Video Communications - Advisory Board South Central Ohio Minority Council - Board and Trustee (Vice Chair of MBEIC) Top Contributors to the Advancement of Technology - Executive Committee International Friendships Incorporated
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Services Offered:
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CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS SALES and business ownership transfers.
Business Ownership Transition, Exit and Succession Planning
Targeted Industry Acquisitions
Confidential representation of both sellers and buyers
Certified Exit Planning Advisory
Business Advisory and Business Value Enhancement
Executive and Management Outsourcing and Consulting
Franchise Consulting and Advisory Services
Business Intermediary and Business Broker Training and Development
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Areas Served:
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Franklin County, Ohio. Delaware County, Ohio. Marion County, Ohio. Union County, Ohio. Licking County, Ohio.
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Company:
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IInternational Resource Group, Inc, doing business as Sunbelt International, is Ohio's premier business transfer specialist and acquisition company. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company services the low to mid-level market segment. Working intimately with privately and closely held companies, we boast a success rate that is above and beyond the traditional service provider. Utilizing enhanced technologies, the buyer lead generation is a combination of both innovative and strategic marketing. For our buyers we implement a method that ensures that they will have all the information available to make the critical decision as to if a prospective business is the right fit.
With a thorough focus in the business ownership transfer and transition, through us you will have access to the latest and comprehensive transaction partners and sources during our relationship. We look forward to assisting you in the complicated process of business ownership transfer.
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Affiliations:
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International Business Brokers Association
Exit Planning Institute, Certified
Ohio Business Brokers Association
TechColumbus
Columbus and Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Rotary International
Athena Powerlink, Governing Body Member
South Central Ohio Minority Business Council Former Trustee & Board Member
