What to do after the wire clears
5 NEW DEALS: Athlete advisory firm, dental practice, debt collection, plastic surgery, marketing agency + POST: How to Negotiate Working Capital
How to negotiate the #1 deal killer in SMB acquisitions
4 NEW DEALS: Creative agency, appraisal firm, packaging manufacturer, laundromat + POST: ETA vs. Startup Analysis for Future Entrepreneurs
A data-driven comparison for professionals navigating the entrepreneurial leap
5 NEW DEALS: Pool service route, cable installer, accounting firm, fiber optic provider, luxury design + POST: What SMBs Actually Sell For
Why businesses listed at 2.5x SDE typically close at 85% of asking—and what buyers and sellers need to know
5 NEW DEALS: HVAC service, fitness studios, janitorial, architecture firm, electrical contractor + POST: The Efficient SBA Capital Stack
How to structure seller notes, investor equity, and working capital financing to reduce cash at closing—within SBA rules.
5 NEW DEALS: Construction management, IT managed services, steel fabricator, commercial landscaping, security glass + POST: SBA Loan Structure Guide
Learn how SBA loan structures impact approvals, DSCR, and personal guarantees—practical examples for business buyers.
5 NEW DEALS: Fiber optic contractor, equipment rental, software firm, accounting practice, electrical contractor + POST: QoE Report Guide
Learn what a $20K Quality of Earnings report actually gets you in small business acquisitions—how it works, what it finds, and when it's worth every dollar.
5 NEW DEALS: CPA firm, marketing agency, steel fabricator, HVAC services, gravel mining + POST: Deal Sourcing Strategies
The sourcing strategies that separate searchers who close from those who quit
5 NEW DEALS: ATM network, flooring contractor, compliance services, aircraft parts, digital marketing + POST: Asset Purchase Agreement Guide
Learn how to structure and negotiate Asset Purchase Agreements for small business acquisitions. Covers asset vs. stock purchases, 2025 regulatory updates, indemnification, escrow, and what never to close without.
5 NEW DEALS: Clinical lab, cosmetics brand, waste management, medical spa, landscaping + POST: The Search Fund Playbook
The complete guide to raising $400-600K from investors, buying a profitable business, and exiting for millions—with zero personal capital
5 NEW DEALS: Electrical services, IT provider, flooring distributor, logistics, millwork + POST: How to Value a Small Business
Calculate what any business is actually worth using SDE multiples, comparable sales, and lender-tested methods
From plumbing to payment processing—$305K to $9.4M in cash flow. Compare instantly, analyze with AI, and find your next acquisition.
5 NEW DEALS: MSP, HVAC contractor, CPA firm, oil/energy consulting, home care + POST: The 10 Criteria Screening Framework
Your document-driven framework to predict acquisition success before wasting time on due diligence
6 NEW DEALS: Environmental consulting, pool service, CRM consulting, vertical SaaS, tax resolution, pest control + POST: How Much Capital Do You Really Need to Buy a Business?