8-K

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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)             September 26, 2000
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                         CENTURY BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Delaware                                       22-2769024
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(State of other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)


                                     0-25890
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                            (Commission File Number)


                   6480 Rockside Woods Blvd., South, Suite 330
                              Cleveland, Ohio 44131
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip Code)
       Registrant's telephone number, including area code (216) 447-9000.
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Item 2.  Disposition of Assets

         On June 26, 2000 Century Business Services, Inc. entered into a binding
agreement for the previously announced sale of its risk-bearing insurance
operations, contingent upon regulatory approval. The Ohio Department of
Insurance granted such approval on September 20, 2000, and the transaction was
completed on October 6, 2000. Final consideration received by Century was $28
million in cash.
         Attached as an Exhibit is a copy of the Press Release announcing the
close of the transaction with ProFinance Holdings Corporation, the assignee of
Avalon National Corporation's rights under the Stock Purchase Agreement dated
June 26, 2000.

Item 5.  Other Events

         On September 26, 2000 Mr. Joseph J. Plumeri, Jr. resigned his position
as Lead Director to pursue other interests. On October 12, 2000 the Company
announced the appointment of Steven L. Gerard as Chief Executive Officer and a
Director. The Press Releases announcing these events are also attached as
Exhibits.


Item 7.  Exhibits

                  99.4     Press Release dated September 26, 2000.
                  99.5     Press Release dated October 6, 2000.
                  99.6     Press Release dated October 12, 2000.

SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                       CENTURY BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.



Date:  October 17, 2000                /s/ Jerome P. Grisko, Jr.
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                                       Jerome P. Grisko, Jr.
                                       President

EX-99.4

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                                                                    Exhibit 99.4



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                     CONTACT: DAN CLARK
                                                   Chief Communications Officer
                                                   Cleveland, Ohio
                                                   (216) 447-9000

                 JOSEPH PLUMERI COMPLETES CBIZ LEAD DIRECTORSHIP

Cleveland, Ohio, September 26, 2000--Century Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq:
CBIZ) ("CBIZ"), today announced that Joseph J. Plumeri II has accepted a
leadership management position with an unaffiliated company headquartered in
London, England. As Mr. Plumeri's new duties will require a full-time commitment
and extensive international travel, he is relinquishing his position on the
Board and as Lead Director. Mr. Plumeri began his term as Lead Director April
26, 2000.

In the capacity of Lead Director, Mr. Plumeri has defined and directed the
implementation of a strategic plan for CBIZ, including a comprehensive expense
reduction program, a more efficient operating and reporting corporate management
structure, and uniform corporate-wide standards for policies and procedures.
With regard to his remaining responsibility as Lead Director, the recruitment of
a Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Plumeri has recommended two final candidates to
the Board for consideration.

"CBIZ wishes Mr. Plumeri the best of luck in his future endeavors," commented
Jerry Grisko, CBIZ President and COO. "We are grateful for the valuable
contributions he has made."

Century Business Services, Inc. is a provider of outsourced business services to
small and medium-sized companies throughout the United States. The Company
provides integrated services in the following areas: accounting and tax;
employee benefits; wealth management; property and casualty insurance; payroll;
IS consulting; and HR consulting. CBIZ also provides valuation; litigation
advisory; performance consulting; government relations; commercial real estate;
wholesale insurance; healthcare consulting; medical practice management;
worksite marketing; and capital advisory services. These services are provided
throughout a network of more than 200 Company offices in 36 states and the
District of Columbia, as well as through its subsidiary, CBIZ Small Business
Solutions, a franchisor of accounting services with more than 550 offices in 47
states.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to
acquire and finance additional businesses; the Company's ability to adequately
manage its growth; the Company's dependence on the current trend of outsourcing
business services; the Company's dependence on the services of its key
employees; the Company's ability to adequately estimate its liability reserves
for its insurance businesses; the possibility of market reverses in its
investment portfolios; competitive pricing pressures; general business and
economic conditions; and changes in governmental regulation and tax laws
affecting its insurance business or its business services operations. A more
detailed description of such risks and uncertainties may be found in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 For further information regarding CBIZ, call our Investor Relations Office at
  (216) 447-9000 or visit our web site at www.cbiz.com. To receive CBIZ press
          releases via e-mail, please write to pressrelease@cbiz.com.

EX-99.5

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                                                                    Exhibit 99.5


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                        CONTACT: JEROME P. GRISKO, JR.
                                                      President
                                                      Cleveland, Ohio
                                                      (216) 447-9000

             CBIZ COMPLETES SALE OF RISK-BEARING INSURANCE DIVISION


Cleveland, Ohio (October 6, 2000)-Century Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBIZ)
("CBIZ"), today announced that it has completed the sale of its risk-bearing
insurance operations.

ProFinance Holdings Corporation (as assignee of Avalon National Corporation),
which is comprised of a group of financial entities including Stonehenge
Opportunity Fund, LLC; Colonial Banc Corp.; Richmond Mutual Bancorporation,
Inc.; Ohio Valley Banc Corp.; Ohio Heritage Bancorp, Inc.; and DCB Financial
Corp., and certain members of the risk-bearing division's management, purchased
the risk-bearing insurance division, which includes Century Surety Company and
Evergreen National Indemnity. After pre-closing adjustments, final consideration
paid for the division was $28 million. Net proceeds from the sale will be used
to reduce bank debt.

Century Business Services, Inc. is a provider of outsourced business services to
small and medium-sized companies throughout the United States. The Company
provides integrated services in the following areas: accounting and tax;
employee benefits; wealth management; property and casualty insurance; payroll;
IS consulting; and HR consulting. CBIZ also provides valuation; litigation
advisory; performance consulting; government relations; commercial real estate;
wholesale insurance; healthcare consulting; medical practice management;
worksite marketing; and capital advisory services. These services are provided
throughout a network of more than 200 Company offices in 36 states and the
District of Columbia, as well as through its subsidiary, CBIZ Small Business
Solutions, a franchisor of accounting services with approximately 550 offices in
47 states.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to
acquire and finance additional businesses; the Company's ability to adequately
manage its growth; the Company's dependence on the current trend of outsourcing
business services; the Company's dependence on the services of its key
employees; competitive pricing pressures; general business and economic
conditions; and changes in governmental regulation and tax laws affecting its
insurance business or its business services operations. A more detailed
description of such risks and uncertainties may be found in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For further information regarding CBIZ, call our Investor Relations Office at
(216) 447-9000 or visit our web site at www.cbiz.com. To receive CBIZ press
releases via e-mail, please write to pressrelease@cbiz.com.

EX-99.6

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                                                                   Exhibit 99.06



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                         CONTACT:  JEROME P. GRISKO, JR.
                                                        President
                                                        Cleveland, Ohio
                                                        (216) 447-9000

                      CBIZ APPOINTS STEVEN L. GERARD AS CEO

Cleveland, Ohio (October 12, 2000)-Century Business Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:
CBIZ) ("CBIZ"), today announced that it has named Steven L. Gerard, 55, as Chief
Executive Officer. Mr. Gerard, who possesses extensive experience managing
complex financial organizations and corporate restructuring activities, begins
his duties immediately. CBIZ also announced the appointment of Mr. Gerard to the
Company's Board of Directors, bringing the number of Directors to seven, six of
whom are outside Directors.

Michael G. DeGroote, Chairman of the Board, commented, "We are extremely pleased
to welcome Steven Gerard to CBIZ, particularly at this pivotal stage in the
Company's development. Given his experience with complex financial services
companies and strategy implementation, we are confident Steve's leadership will
help us better focus CBIZ's resources and personnel on achieving our strategic
objectives and long-term goals."

"CBIZ is already in a very favorable position to capitalize on the trend in
outsourced business services," stated Mr. Gerard. "The Company has enormous
market opportunity and an impressive complement of products and services. I look
forward to working with the management team to provide the corporate leadership
that will expedite the strategic plan currently being implemented and I welcome
the challenge of taking CBIZ to its full potential."

Mr. Gerard has drawn on his strong managerial, operational and financial skills
throughout his 31-year career and has been especially successful in planning and
process implementation. As Chairman and CEO of Triangle Wire & Cable, Inc., over
a seven-year period Mr. Gerard restructured operations and distribution,
repositioned the company in its market, reclaimed market share, and restored
sustainable profitability. Before commencing the turnaround of Triangle in 1992,
Mr. Gerard spent 16 years ascending the ranks of Citibank, N.A., where, after
assuming various roles related to that company's corporate finance and banking
products and services, including Division Executive for the National Corporate
Division, he ultimately served as Senior Managing Director, responsible for the
risk management of $80 billion of Citibank's commercial and investment banking
activities in the United States, Europe, Australia and Japan. Mr. Gerard signed
on with Citibank after a seven-year tenure at the American Stock Exchange, where
he last served as Vice President of AMEX's Securities Division. Immediately
prior to joining CBIZ, Mr. Gerard served for three years as Chairman and CEO of
Great Point Capital, Inc., a provider of operational and financial advisory
services to business clients. Mr. Gerard currently serves on the Board of
Directors for Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN), Fairchild Corporation (NYSE:FA),
and Aviation Sales Company (NYSE:AVS).
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Century Business Services, Inc. provides outsourced business services to small
and medium-sized companies throughout the United States. The Company offers
integrated services in the following areas: accounting and tax; employee
benefits; wealth management; property and casualty insurance; payroll; IS
consulting; and HR consulting. CBIZ also provides valuation; litigation
advisory; performance consulting; government relations; commercial real estate;
wholesale insurance; healthcare consulting; medical practice management;
worksite marketing; and capital advisory services. These services are provided
throughout a network of more than 200 Company offices in 36 states and the
District of Columbia, as well as through its subsidiary, CBIZ Small Business
Solutions, a franchisor of accounting services with approximately 550 offices in
47 states.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks
and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to
acquire and finance additional businesses; the Company's ability to adequately
manage its growth; the Company's dependence on the current trend of outsourcing
business services; the Company's dependence on the services of its key
employees; competitive pricing pressures; general business and economic
conditions; and changes in governmental regulation and tax laws affecting its
operations. A more detailed description of such risks and uncertainties may be
found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 For further information regarding CBIZ, call our Investor Relations Office at
  (216) 447-9000 or visit our web site at www.cbiz.com. To receive CBIZ press
          releases via e-mail, please write to pressrelease@cbiz.com.