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
