Franchise - Colbert Ball Tax Service

The Dream that began in Houston, Texas

Colbert/Ball Tax Service was founded by Al Colbert and Ja Ja Ball in January 1995 while they were seniors in college. With an unsecured job market, they decided not to try to predict the future. They would create it!

Colbert/Ball opened the doors to its first location on January 2nd, 1995 in Houston, Texas. They processed over 270 returns their first year. This allowed them the opportunity to relocate their main office to the Astrodome area, a more stable and professional environment.

The second year, under the direction of Al Colbert and Ja Ja Ball, they were able to increase processing to over 570 returns. After doubling the amount of returns from the previous year, a decision was made to open two more locations. Their customer base increased to 1800. This was considered to be a break out year.

In the year 2000, Colbert/Ball was operating four offices and did over 4000 returns. After the success earned by painstakingly hard work, Al and Ja Ja started the Affiliates program, creating opportunities for other entrepreneurs.

In December 2002, CBTS was recognized by the distinguished Black Enterprise Magazine for being one of the best franchise opportunities. Ebony Magazine soon followed in their February 2003 edition, featuring entrepreneurs 30 and under.

Colbert/Ball Tax Service projected 25,000 returns for the 2002 tax season and by realizing that goal had taken a huge step toward becoming the largest tax preparation company in the United States. The focus for 2003 was on expansion through the Colbert/Ball Franchising Opportunities program. Currently in 2006, Colbert/Ball Tax Service currently has 145 locations in 23 states! Their success garnered CBTS the Pinnacle Award from the Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce.

CBTS is the fourth tax preparation company to franchise in America. This alone marks them as being among the elite of specialized financial services. The emblem symbolizing their success is perched atop the building located at 2616 South Loop West, in Houston, Texas, exposed to thousands of drivers daily.

Al Colbert and Ja Ja Ball believe the success they have enjoyed stems from their belief in God. They feel that God is first in their business, and as He helps those who help themselves, so will He watch over Colbert/Ball and its franchises.

Colbert/Ball’s long-term goal is to compete with and surpass the top three tax preparation companies in the United States. By 2010 Colbert/Ball Tax Service is expected to become a publicly traded company with locations in every state in the Union. They want every American to have the opportunity to own their business.

Colbert/Ball Tax Service is in the business of providing opportunities for people to own their businesses. This is an exciting time for entrepreneurs. The tax preparation industry is recession-proof and is growing every year. The I.R.S. has a mandate to make 80% of all tax returns filed electronically by the year 2007. Colbert/Ball Tax Service is a company on the rise. If you choose to become a part of their franchise opportunities, you will join a system that is filled with some of the most experienced tax, software, marketing, training and operations people in the industry.

You can contact Colbert/Ball Tax Service via the web at www.colbertballtax.com or call them toll-free at 1-888-288-8675. Be sure to tell them that Blackentrepreneurship.com sent you!