TL;DR

  • 4 fresh deals—engineering, security, IT MSP, wholesale

  • Pre-LOI checklist from top M&A lawyer to dodge tax & labor bombs

  • ETA Directory—the industry’s top lenders, brokers, QoE firms & more

Civil Engineering & Surveying Firm

30-year Miami-Dade engineering company focused on land-development and infrastructure projects. Generates strong SDE, has a seasoned seven-person team, and the owner will help during transition—an attractive platform for a strategic buyer or industry entrepreneur.

  • 📍 Location: Miami, FL

  • 💰 Asking Price: $2.5M

  • 💼 Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $748K

  • 📊 Revenue: $1.4M

  • 🧮 Estimated DSCR: 2.1×

  • 💵 Estimated Cash-Flow After Debt Service: $384K

  • ℹ️ Source: Transworld Business Advisors

  • Listed: 4 Days Ago

Investment Highlights

  • Established 1994 serving both private and public sectors

  • Full-service offering from land planning to environmental permitting

  • SBA pre-approved with financing available

  • Turnkey with 7 employees and systems already in place

  • High-growth market positioned in booming South Florida

Security Integrator

Well-established security integration company serving the Midwest and Eastern U.S. with comprehensive solutions. Strong fundamentals: $568K cash flow on $1.88M revenue, multi-state client base across 8 states, and experienced 11-person team—ideal platform for geographic expansion.

  • 📍 Location: Montgomery County, OH

  • 💰 Asking Price: $1.7M

  • 💼 Cash Flow: $568K

  • 📊 Revenue: $1.88M

  • 🧮 Estimated DSCR: 2.3x

  • 💵 Estimated Cash Flow After Debt Service: $321K

  • ℹ️ Source: First Choice Business Brokers

  • Listed: 5 Days Ago

Investment Highlights

  • 19-year track record serving commercial, industrial, education, healthcare

  • 8-state footprint with loyal clients in OH, KY, IN, MI, PA, WV, VA, NC

  • Full-service security from surveillance to access control to background checks

  • Turnkey operation with 11 FTEs and owner offering 30-day transition

  • Asset-light model with $5K/mo lease, $125K equipment/inventory included

IT Infrastructure Solutions Provider

Recession-resistant IT services firm with 55% recurring revenue serving enterprise and SMB clients for 20+ years. At $690K EBITDA on $5.5M revenue, this fully remote operation delivers strong margins through established vendor relationships and proven technical expertise.

  • 📍 Location: Nationwide (Remote)

  • 💰 Asking Price: Not Listed

  • 💼 Cash Flow: $690K

  • 📊 Revenue: $5.5M

  • 🧮 SBA Pre-Qualified: Yes

  • 💵 ARR: 55% of Revenue

  • ℹ️ Source: Dealforce

  • Listed: 2 Days Ago

Investment Highlights

  • 55% recurring revenue from managed services and subscriptions

  • 75% repeat business with 11-year average client relationships

  • Remote-first model keeps overhead low and talent flexible

  • Brand-name vendors including Dell, Microsoft, VMware, Arctic Wolf

  • Growing market as businesses accelerate cloud and security investments

Wholesale Distributor for Restaurants

38-year Dallas institution serving restaurants and eateries with comprehensive product lines. Strong fundamentals: $828K cash flow on $12.7M revenue, prime industrial location, and owner willing to train—perfect for an operator ready to modernize and scale.

  • 📍 Location: Dallas, TX

  • 💰 Asking Price: $3.8M

  • 💼 Cash Flow: $828K

  • 📊 Revenue: $12.7M

  • 🧮 Estimated DSCR: 1.5x

  • 💵 Estimated Cash Flow After Debt Service: $274K

  • ℹ️ Source: BusinessesForSale

  • Listed: 2 Days Ago

Investment Highlights

  • Established 1986 with loyal restaurant customer base

  • Prime location in Dallas industrial district with 13,500 SF

  • Complete offering meat, produce, dairy, paper goods, janitorial

  • Untapped potential no website or digital ordering yet

  • Seller support owner provides training for smooth transition

Note: DSCR calculations assume 10.50% SBA 7(a) rate, 10% down payment, 10-year term

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How This M&A Lawyer Helps Buyers Avoid the Hidden Traps in SMB Acquisitions

The "Ticking Time Bombs" Eric Hsu Says Most Buyers Miss: Clear Focus Law founder reveals the red flags that can destroy deals months after closing:

  • Employee misclassification: "Pervasive among small businesses" - especially dangerous in California's intense regulatory environment

  • Multi-state sales tax: Complex compliance web across state lines that buyers inherit

  • His fix: Make workforce analysis and specialized tax diligence pre-LOI priorities (not post)

Why Individual Buyers Are Beating PE Firms (And How to Maximize Your Advantage): "Mid-single-digit million deals seeing increased PE competition, yet sellers still prefer individuals"

  • The structure that changes everything: New SBA guidance permits equity rollovers + F-reorganizations for license transfers

  • Alignment secret: Retention bonuses split between buyer and seller create "powerful alignment of interests"

  • Market reality: Steady at 2-3x SDE (occasionally 4x) while proprietary deals through cold outreach "continue to yield results"

  • The opportunity: Many good businesses aren't actively marketed - relationship-driven deals win

From the full discussion: Why comprehensive LOIs (with working capital requirements, seller note terms, and asset structure details) actually close faster • How multi-location deals can use blended SBA amortization • The human factors that matter more than financial engineering

ETA Directory: Acquisition Vendors & Professionals

Find acquisition professionals who work with SMB buyers. Our directory lists service providers across the deal lifecycle—from sourcing to closing.

Browse by category:

  • Accountants - Tax planning, financial review, post-close integration

  • Business Brokers - Deal sourcing, valuation, negotiation support

  • Deal Sites - Online marketplaces and listing platforms

  • Lawyers - Purchase agreements, due diligence, deal structure

  • Lenders - SBA loans, seller financing, alternative funding

  • Insurers - M&A insurance, rep & warranty coverage

  • QoE & Valuation - Quality of earnings, business appraisals

How it helps: Instead of googling "business acquisition lawyer near me" and hoping for the best, see providers who specifically mention SMB acquisition experience. Compare options, read their specialties, and reach out directly.

Disclaimer: Educational content only - not investment advice. Listings from third-party sources, accuracy not guaranteed. Do your own due diligence. Consult professionals before making decisions.

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