Emmet Apolinario, CEPA, CVB
Ohio Business Advisors an International Resource Group Company
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20 Northwoods Blvd, Suite B
Columbus, Ohio 43235
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About the Company
International Resource Group, Inc, operating as Ohio Business Advisors is Ohio's premier business transfer specialists and acquisition company with its inception since 1997. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company serves all sizes of business transactions in the market. Working intimately with privately owned and closely held companies, we boast a success rate that is above and beyond the traditional service provider. Utilizing progressive technology, our business buyer lead generation is a combination of both innovative and strategic marketing. For business buyers we implement a methodology to deliver broad scope of information necessary to decide if a prospective business is the right fit for them.
With a focus on business ownership transfer and transition, you will have access to the latest and most comprehensive sources and transaction partners during our relationship. We look forward to assisting you in the navigation through the complicated process of business ownership transfer.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Let's face it, buying and selling a business is one of the most complex endeavors any entrepreneur or business owner can get involved in. A business is unlike any other investment or property. A business has a life of its own with dynamic vendor relationships, customers, and especially employees. Each of these factors is critical to a successful sale of a business. This venture is certainly worthy involving the expertise of professionals you can trust with one of your most important assets: your business.
Emmet Apolinario is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Value Builder (CVB) and the President of the Ohio Business Brokers Association (www.obba.org). He is an award-winning entrepreneur and a frequent speaker at 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 launching Ohio Business Advisors, Apolinario led a successful turnaround of a Midwest regional technology service company which he acquired through a leverage buyout. After successfully restructuring debt and operations, Emmet grew the company profitably. 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 industry, Apolinario has a broad business background that includes service, distribution, and outsourcing. 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 assists in providing additional insight in business brokerage transactions.
Memberships: International Business Brokers Association, Ohio Business Brokers Association, Rotary International, Exit Planning Institute, Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, Columbus Technology Council, Entrepreneur Exchange Group, International Franchise Association
Advisory and Boards: Dublin Police Chief Advisory Council, KEMBA Financial Credit Union, Asian American Commerce Group (www.AACG.org) Treasurer, ZED.Digital Advisory Board, 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
Services Provided
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
Areas Served
Professional Affiliations
Dublin Police Chief Advisory Council
Washington Township Citizens Fire Academy Alumni
International Business Brokers Association (www.IBBA.org)
Exit Planning Institute, Certified (www.Exit-Planning-Institute.org)
Ohio Business Brokers Association (www.OBBA.org)
TechColumbus
Columbus and Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Rotary International
Asian American Commerce Group (www.AACG.org)
Asian Indian American Business Group
Athena Powerlink, Governing Body Member
South Central Ohio Minority Business Council Former Trustee & Board Member
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Cash Flow: $110,000
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Cash Flow: $220,000
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View Details Metal Manufacturing & Stamping Company
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Cash Flow: $569,100
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View Details Flooring, Kitchen & Bath Remodeler
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Cash Flow: $330,000
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View Details Progressive Home Health Care Owned By Non-Healthcare Professional
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Cash Flow: $508,225
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View Details Healthcare & Pain Management Center
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View Details Food Distribution & Meat and Deli Retail
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Cash Flow: $330,000
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View Details Retail Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs w/ Real Estate!
REAL ESTATE REPRESENTED THROUGH NORTHWEST REALTYEmmet Apolinario Licensed Agent: 2007003760**Semi-Absentee Ownership**This highly profitable swimming pool and hot tub retailer has steady year-over-year growth. Specializing in the sales, installation, and service of above ground pools and hot tubs, the business does brisk sales and is very well known in the area. Being a member of the largest buyer group in the US, allows the business to have a compelling edge over all local competitors. Because of their longevity in the community and promotions they have an extensive client base.While the peak season for pools and hot tub sales are from April through August, the owner has ingeniously devised a secondary source of income capitalizing on the off season, and using their retail space to full advantage.Perfectly positioned for a new owner to take over and Less
Cash Flow: $664,000
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Cash Flow: $550,000
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View Details Multi-Location Dry Cleaning & Laundry Company
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Cash Flow: $54,215
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View Details Plumbing Business
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Cash Flow: $105,000
Columbus, OH
View Details Established Retail Window Treatment
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Cash Flow: $353,298
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View Details Commercial & Residential Landscape Company
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Cash Flow: $35,000
Columbus, OH
View Details Health Food Cafe
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