Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the California Association of Business Brokers. The following should give you an understanding of how CABB can benefit you in the profession of Business Brokerage.

The California Association of Business Brokers is an association over 650 business brokers and merger and acquisition specialists whose goal is to promote the growth and professionalism of the business brokerage community within our state. To accomplish this CABB provides a variety of membership services including:

• A business listing service that gives members access to several hundred business opportunities which are currently being marketed by member brokers (regular (broker) members only. Regular members can add any listings to the listing exchange for which they are the listing agent, at no additional charge.
• 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 copywrite protected and are available only to members of CABB.
• A comprehensive course designed for all Business Brokers in California. This 2-day course, titled, Introduction to California Business Brokerage, will be offered three to four times a year in both Northern and Southern California. All new members of CABB will be required to take this course.
• The opportunity to obtain the designation of Certified Business Broker, CBB. This designation shows that you have obtained understanding about and knowledge of how to help clients buy and sell businesses and that you have agreed to a strict code of ethics in your professional practice.
• Conference: 2-Day Annual Statewide Conference offered including top speakers, presentations, roundtable discussions and opportunity to meet with industry sponsors.
• Education: Monthly Cabbinars (web seminars) to learn about hot topics and new ways to improve your practice and sell more. And, weekly emails including tips & relevant stories.
• Regional Networking: Quarterly member meetings to exchange listings, network with other business brokers and listen to professional speakers on topics relating to business brokerage.
• Legal Assistance: CABB members receive a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney who understands our industry.
• Insurance Benefits: Special member only discounts and access to providers for affordable insurance for you and your family.
• Exposure to Sellers & Buyers: Your contact information is listed on the CABB website so that other members and prospective clients can easily find you!

Individual memberships are currently being offered in two classifications: Regular and Associate. Regular memberships are for those who are involved in business opportunity sales or are merger and acquisition specialists.  Associate memberships are for those who are service providers to business brokers, such as attorneys, accountants and escrow professionals. Only regular members have access to the listing exchange service. Regular members must have a current Department of Real Estate License (either as a salesperson or broker). Dues for regular members are $276/year. Dues for new regular members are prorated by subtracting $20 a month beginning in April, from the original $276.

Regular members will be able to attend CABB 101, Introduction to California Business Brokerage, for $149.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

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CABB Health Insurance

Dear Valued Member,

CABB is pleased to announce a package of products and resources to help you improve, understand and manage your Health Insurance. Many of our members are finding savings of 15-40% on health insurance costs, while improving benefits. In addition to major medical insurance for individuals, families and employer sponsored groups, the CABB package includes customized life insurance analysis, dental Insurance, vision insurance, legal services including identity theft protection, a pharmacy discount program and a mini medical policy.

Over the next few weeks you will be contacted by a representative of these services who will help you understand these products in detail. If you would like to find out more about the options available to you as a member of CABB before then, please visit the CABB Insurance website. While on the site you will be able to enter some basic information and immediately begin comparing options and details.

We sincerely hope this program will help you save money and better protect your health. If you have further questions please contact Jason Andrew or Brian Drummond at 650.419.2403 or 650.352.3503.

Lastly, and if you prefer, you can use this form to input your information and they will contact you within 24 hours.

Kevin Dempsey
Summa Financial Group, LLC
CABB Board Member