Trade Associations: Get Involved to Stay on Top

Entrepreneurs are busy people, we all know this to be true. So, when someone tries to add one more obligation to the calendar, the first inclination tends to be, “Are you crazy?” Understandably so. Trade associations are one such commitment that can enrich your entrepreneurial life, instead of simply taking your valuable time.

Trade associations may not always fall into the ‘must do’ category but these professional organizations can be incredibly valuable, especially for entrepreneurs. Working on your own can be intimidating, so even getting started is a huge accomplishment. However, just because you are working on your own doesn’t mean you have to work alone. Trade associations can offer a wide variety of services to entrepreneurs.

• Trade Associations advocate for their respective industries in local, state and federal government to ensure a healthy and robust business environment.
• Joining a trade organization provides access to continuing education and other online resources to ensure the most up to date information in your industry.
• Networking opportunities can be the largest benefit for entrepreneurs as they allow professional connections to be made.

Trade associations offer varying levels of involvement, from annual conferences to local chapter meetings; involvement through leadership opportunities also offer further professional development.

The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest international non-profit association for individuals and firms engaged in business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions. This trade group works to provide education, networking, conferences and professional designations to those involved in business brokerage. “Anyone who wants to be a professional and stay current in this field must join the IBBA,” said Len Krick, President of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Las Vegas and member of the association.

The Sunbelt Network is proud to congratulate Mr. Krick, on his election to the 2014 IBBA Board of Directors. “Len has been a valuable and highly respected member of our network since he joined Sunbelt in 2000. His Las Vegas office is consistently very active with a variety of business opportunities for sale at any given time, yet Len always finds the opportunity to share his expertise amongst his Sunbelt peers and by serving as Chairman of the Education Committee for the IBBA,” stated Kelci Cotter, Sunbelt’s Brand Manager.

You can learn more about the IBBA and its membership opportunities at

Learn more about Len Krick and his new position with the IBBA: https://www.ibba.org/

Len Krick, President and Principal Broker of Sunbelt Business Brokers of Las Vegas, is located at 2300 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 800, Las Vegas, NV 89102. He can be contacted by phone at 702-856-4701 or via e-mail at [email protected].  Sunbelt Business Brokers of Las Vegas’ website is https://www.sunbeltlasvegas.com/