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Corporate Investment Business Brokers

The Leader in Southwest Florida for

BUSINESS SALES & ACQUISITIONS

Buy a SW Florida Business

Interested in buying a business?

Sell a SW Florida Business

Interested in selling a business?

Over $1 billion in Southwest Florida business sales since 1986

Corporate Investment Business Brokers (CIBB) is a licensed brokerage in Fort Myers, Florida serving all Southwest Florida counties. We work with large and small companies from all industries, connecting business sellers and buyers from Sarasota through Naples. If you are selling a business, our regional knowledge, global marketing and reputation for confidentiality will help you sell your company for its maximum value. If you are a buyer, we will assist you with purchasing a profitable, proven business. Whether you are looking to sell a business you own, or invest in an existing one, CIBB will guide you through every step of the process, helping to make your business sale or acquisition smooth and successful.

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A Guide to Financial Sponsors and Strategic Business Buyers

If you’re thinking about selling a business, it is important to understand that not all buyers approach an acquisition with the same goals. Different types of buyers can evaluate the same company through very different lenses, which can materially affect valuation,...
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How Working Capital Can Affect the Value of Your Business

When selling a business, working capital is typically part of what the purchaser is acquiring and plays a big role in the valuation of the company. It is also one of the most frequently negotiated aspects of a deal. Buyers and sellers often reach different conclusions...
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How Long Does It Really Take to Prepare a Business for Sale?

If you’re a business owner thinking about selling, one of the most important—and most overlooked—questions is how far in advance you should start preparing. In reality, the best time to begin is the day you acquire the business. Owners who maintain clean records,...
CIBB CRE Merger

Corporate Investment Business Brokers Expands Service Portfolio with Acquisition of CRE Consultants

Fort Myers, FL (October 23, 2025) – Corporate Investment Business Brokers (CIBB), a leading Southwest Florida firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of businesses, today announced the acquisition of CRE Consultants, a premier provider of commercial real estate...
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The Real Cost of Selling a Business on Your Own

At first glance, selling your business without a broker seems like an easy way to save money. After all, avoiding a commission that can run into six figures feels like a win. But the reality is that commission is only one line item in the bigger financial picture....