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Due Diligence
Common Mistakes Sellers Make During Due Diligence
Due diligence kills more deals than price disagreements. Here are the seller mistakes I see over and over.
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Expert insights, guides, and strategies for buying and selling businesses. Learn from experienced business brokers about valuations, financing, due diligence, and more.
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Entrepreneurship
How to Maintain Confidentiality When Selling Your Business
Leaking that your business is for sale can destroy the deal. Here's how to keep it confidential from start to close.
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Due Diligence
Red Flags When Buying a Business You Can't Ignore
70% of acquisitions fail to meet goals. These are the warning signs smart buyers catch before signing and the rest learn the hard way.
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Business Exit Strategy
Why Business Owners Need to Sell 2 Years Before They Retire
Most owners wait too long to sell. Here is why starting the exit process 2 years before retirement leads to better prices and smoother transitions.
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Financing
The Real Cost of Buying a Business in 2026
The purchase price is just the start. Here's every hidden cost buyers miss, from SBA fees to working capital, and how to budget right.
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Buying Guide
How to Find Businesses for Sale in 2026
Most buyers search the wrong places. Here's where to actually find businesses for sale and how to avoid wasting months on dead ends.
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Buying Guide
Buying a Business vs Starting From Scratch: The Real Trade-offs
Buying an existing business and starting from scratch each have real trade-offs. Here's the honest comparison with actual numbers so you can decide.
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Entrepreneurship
How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Business
Most owners wait too long to sell. Here's how to recognize the right time, what the math actually looks like, and why starting the process early matters.
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Due Diligence
What to Check in a Business Lease Before You Close the Deal
The lease can make or break a business acquisition. Here's exactly what to look for before you close, from assignment clauses to landlord approval rights.
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Due Diligence
How to Read a Business P&L When Buying a Company
The P&L is the first real window into any business you're buying. Here's how to read it correctly, calculate SDE, and spot the numbers that don't add up.
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Valuation
How to Value a Restaurant Business: What Buyers Actually Pay
Restaurant valuations don't follow the same rules as other small businesses. Here's what buyers actually pay in 2026, and why high revenue isn't enough.
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Buying Guide
What Is a CIM in a Business Sale? The Buyer's Guide
A CIM is the primary marketing document in a business sale. Here's what it contains, how to read it critically, and the red flags that signal a bad deal.
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