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The Process to become an IBA United Advisor is easy.

1
Keep and maintain your company. You keep 100% of your profits. IBA United is an association, not a partnership or franchise.
2
Fill out the application below. Not everyone qualifies.
3
We call you within 48 hours to complete your first interview. We want to make sure this is a good fit for all parties.
4
We ask averyone to pray about this, especially with your spouse. Nothing is more important than God's approval.
5
Get accepted as a new member with IBA United. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

IBA United Business Advisor Application

IBA Advisor Application

First Name

Last Name

Phone number

You must agree to all of the following to become an IBA United Business Advisor:

I am a Christian

I am interested in becoming an IBA Business Advisor

I am experienced in business as a business owner or business advisor

I agree to IBA United's Higher Ethical Standards

IBA United Higher Ethical Standards

I am interested in...

Buying companies for myself

Being a buy side Acquisitions Advisor

Being a Business Advisor building companies, 5by5

Being an Exit Advisor / Business Broker

Everything below here will be used to list you on the IBA Website under your unique Advisor page.

City

State

Company name

Company website URL starting with http://

Facebook profile link (Optional, but we need this if you join IBA, so might as well get it now.)

LinkedIn profile link (Optional, but we need this if you join IBA, so might as well get it now.)

Calender link, or Calendly link (for optional bonus points)

Industry experience, Certifications, Titles, Roles.

Business Bio. Keep it to a relatively short 1 to 3 paragraphs.

1 paragraph, write something personal about yourself and your goals with IBA

Intro video link (optional... but you get bonus points for this too)

Anything else you want to share? (optional)

IBA United provides the following for our Advisors:

mentors
advisor training,
30+ tools, forms, and other resources
nationwide association of advisors
an online presence with your own advisors page
the 5by5 Business System
online courses
business calculators
business white papers to promote your business
business infographics to promote your business
Sample documents
marketing resources
a CERTIFIED training program for business advisors
a growing Association of Independent Business Advisors, united with a God driven purpose
a company focused on creating valuable support tools to help you grow your business!

How to become an
IBA United Business Advisor

IBA United has 2 levels of Advisors. The IBA Business Advisor (IBA), and the IBA Certified Business Advisor (CBA).

Yearly (copy) (copy)

Business Advisor

Better Systems for Better Business.

400

/mo

Complete Initial interview
Be approved to join IBA United
Agree to our terms of service
Sign the Higher Ethical Standards Agreement
Receive your Advisor mentor
Complimentary accesss to all IBA courses
Start the necessary education courses
Attend required ongoing education
Maintain your membership in IBA United

CERTIFIED
Business Advisor

Systems PLUS proven experience

200

/mo

Complete the necessary education courses
Pass all education examinations
Communicate proficiency in the 5by5 Business System with your mentor
Complete at least 2 business transfers, showing real world experience
Be approved by your IBA Mentor
Maintain your membership in IBA United
Receive a HUGE 40% membership discount!

Building with IBA United is better.

State Business Broker Licensing

For advisors who also operate as business brokers, here is a list of the current states that require a license to operate as a broker. An IBA Advisor can still operate as an advisor in a business sale or acquisition in these states, however they cannot operate as a direct intermediary in a business purchase unless they also have the required state license.

Alaska
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois (requires registration with the state securities commission)

Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
South Dakota
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming