ETA Community Spotlight: Lisa Forrest, Northwest Bank

ETA Community Spotlight: Lisa Forrest, Northwest Bank

Supporting Northwest Bank’s SBA Lending Mission for Acquisition Entrepreneurs

Apr 8, 2026
Newsletter 55

Newsletter 55

5 NEW DEALS: Auto Body Shop, Hood Cleaning, Food Distribution, Elevator Services, Hispanic Food Manufacturer, Medical Practice, Luxury Auto, Engineering Firm, Restoration, Hardscape + POST: Quality of Tech for SMB Acquisitions

Apr 6, 2026
Quality of Technology (QoT) Reports for Small Business Acquisitions

Quality of Technology (QoT) Reports for Small Business Acquisitions

You did the QoE. You hired the attorney. You reviewed the lease. But did anyone check the technology?

Apr 6, 2026
Newsletter 54

Newsletter 54

5 NEW DEALS: Customs Brokerage, Wholesale Apparel, Truckload Carrier, Marine Construction, MEP Contractor + POST: The Complete Guide to Working With a Business Broker

Mar 30, 2026
The Complete Guide to Working With a Business Broker (From the Buyer's Side)

The Complete Guide to Working With a Business Broker (From the Buyer's Side)

How to get deal flow before listings go public, read a CIM skeptically, and build the broker reputation that compounds.

Mar 25, 2026
Newsletter 53

Newsletter 53

5 NEW DEALS: Commercial Plumbing, CNC Machine Shop, Industrial Distributor, Commercial Landscape Co., Car Wash + Real Estate + POST: Traditional vs. Self-Funded Search Economics

Mar 23, 2026
Traditional Search vs. Self-Funded Search: The Real Economics in 2026

Traditional Search vs. Self-Funded Search: The Real Economics in 2026

The deal math for traditional search, self-funded search, and the equity partner model, updated with 2026 rates and FOIA data.

Mar 19, 2026
Newsletter 52

Newsletter 52

5 NEW DEALS: Fencing Contractor, Automotive Key & Locksmith Supply, Roofing & Fire Restoration, FinTech Licensing Advisory, Landscape Design/Build + POST: Community Spotlight: Kodiak Holdings

Mar 17, 2026
Community Spotlight: Kodiak

Community Spotlight: Kodiak

Meet Kodiak: an Austin-based equity partner for aspiring small business owners

Mar 12, 2026
Newsletter 51

Newsletter 51

5 NEW DEALS: Litigation Analytics, Foam Fabricator, eComm Appliance Parts, Servpro Franchise, Commercial Lawn & Tree + POST: SBA Loan Rates & Fees 2026

Mar 8, 2026
SBA 7(a) Acquisition Loan Rates and Fees in 2026

SBA 7(a) Acquisition Loan Rates and Fees in 2026

The Complete Cost Breakdown for Business Buyers

Mar 4, 2026
Newsletter 50

Newsletter 50

5 NEW DEALS: Residential Electrical, Pain Management Practice, Gas Station Portfolio, HVAC Co., IT Managed Services + POST: SBA Personal Guarantee Requirements

Mar 1, 2026
The SBA Personal Guarantee Requirements

The SBA Personal Guarantee Requirements

What Every Buyer Needs to Know

Mar 1, 2026
Newsletter 49

Newsletter 49

5 NEW DEALS: Disaster Restoration, Home Health Agency, NYC Laundromat + Real Estate, Cabinet Manufacturer, Plumbing Co. + POST: SBA Lending Update — March 1

Feb 23, 2026
The SBA Is Sunsetting Its Credit Scoring System

The SBA Is Sunsetting Its Credit Scoring System

Here's What Replaces It on March 1, 2026

Feb 20, 2026
How to Source Off-Market Deals in the Age of AI

How to Source Off-Market Deals in the Age of AI

The stack most searchers won't know about for another year

Feb 15, 2026
Newsletter 48

Newsletter 48

5 NEW DEALS: Pressure Washing Co., Tech-Enabled Field Services, Mountain Hotel, Landscape Design & Maintenance, Durable Medical Equipment + POST: The Self-Funded Search Playbook

Feb 9, 2026
📖 Self-Funded Search Playbook

📖 Self-Funded Search Playbook

How to buy a $1–5M Business with SBA Financing, no Investors, and 100% ownership

Feb 5, 2026
Newsletter 47

Newsletter 47

5 NEW DEALS: Absentee laundromat, CPA firm, turf equipment distributor, machinery distributor, electrical services + POST: SBA 0% Down Rule

Feb 1, 2026
📋 The Expansion Acquisition Rule: How SBA Lets Operators Buy with 0% Down (If 3 Conditions Are Met)

📋 The Expansion Acquisition Rule: How SBA Lets Operators Buy with 0% Down (If 3 Conditions Are Met)

An SBA rule most buyers overlook — and how to use it

Jan 29, 2026
Newsletter 46

Newsletter 46

5 NEW DEALS: Glass company, erosion control contractor, construction lead gen platform, water delivery business, vehicle storage facility + POST: 2025 Market Data

Jan 26, 2026
📝 Pricing Power Is Now Driving Small Business Valuations

📝 Pricing Power Is Now Driving Small Business Valuations

Key takeaways from the Q4 2025 BizBuySell Insight Report

Jan 23, 2026
Newsletter 45

Newsletter 45

5 NEW DEALS: Cybersecurity MSP, 6-location car wash portfolio, precision cutting manufacturer, medical CPA firm, engineering firm + POST: Winning in a Crowded Market

Jan 20, 2026
🎯 How Buyers Become the Obvious Choice in a Crowded Market

🎯 How Buyers Become the Obvious Choice in a Crowded Market

What sellers actually care about beyond the headline number

Jan 19, 2026
Newsletter 44

Newsletter 44

5 NEW DEALS: Modular building company, express carwash, sewer & water line repair, automated parking lot, valve manufacturer + POST: Sale-Leaseback Guide

Jan 12, 2026
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