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Membership Benefits of the NEBB Institute
There are machinery and equipment appraisers out there who wonder why they should join NEBBI. That’s actually a legitimate point to ponder — why should they join NEBBI? As it turns out, there are myriad benefits to becoming a NEBBI member. For example, you’ll get: A CMEA certificate, a professional wooden wall plaque, and a […]
Protecting Your Business from Natural Disasters
Plenty of things can affect the value of a business, and the one that most concerns the NEBBI is a company’s assets, particularly machinery and equipment. But did you ever consider how the weather and emergency preparedness can affect a business and its value? Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to the natural disasters brought about […]
You Want Me to Appraise Your What?
One of the real challenges a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) faces when they’re called out to an inspection is finding a piece of machinery or equipment they’ve never encountered before. There are generally two scenarios when this happens — when an item is custom-made (or customized), and when an item is rare. Take, […]
The Importance of Saying “No”
In this blog, we talk a lot about staying on the cutting edge of the industry in order to be prepared for any type of appraisal call that comes in. But there’s a flip side to this theory that was tackled this week by the “You’re the Boss Blog” in The New York Times. A […]
What to Do Prior to an Appraisal
When you’re selling your house, the most important thing to do before you list it is to clean it, make any obvious repairs, and present it in the best possible light. The same holds true when you’re ordering an appraisal of your machinery or equipment. The last thing you want is any surprises when your […]
Trends Toward Good Health
Food and beverage companies in North America are noting a trend toward consumer preferences for healthy foods and drinks. Consumers are becoming more aware of the obesity epidemic, and many of them recognize that changing the way they eat is a first step toward a healthier lifestyle. As a result, they are turning away from […]
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