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Laundromat Retool Cost: What Buyers Actually Pay
Learn what laundromat retool costs really look like, how to finance equipment replacement with SBA 7(a), and how retool affects your deal structure.
Restaurant-Industry-AcquisitionRestaurant Food Cost Analysis: What Buyers Must Know
Analyze restaurant food cost before buying a business. Benchmarks by concept, due diligence steps, and how food cost percentage affects SBA loan appro...
Manufacturing-Industry-AcquisitionManufacturing Supplier Risk: What Buyers Miss
Manufacturing supplier risk can sink an acquisition post-close. Learn how to evaluate supplier concentration, contracts, and geographic exposure.
Hvac-Industry-AcquisitionBuying an HVAC Business Without Being a Technician
How to buy an HVAC business without a technical background. Covers licensing, SBA 7(a) deal structure, DSCR underwriting, and key-person risk.
Medical-Practice-Industry-AcquisitionMedical Practice Patient Retention: What Buyers Must Know
Acquiring a medical practice? Patient retention risk can make or break your DSCR. Learn how to model attrition, structure transitions, and protect you...
Equity-Injection-And-Down-PaymentEquity Injection for Franchise Purchase: What You Need
Learn how equity injection works for SBA franchise purchases, what sources qualify, how lenders verify funds, and how to calculate your total cash req...
Personal-GuaranteeWhat Is a Personal Guarantee in Business Acquisitions
A personal guarantee makes you liable for SBA loan repayment if your business can't pay. Learn exactly what you're signing and how to manage the risk.
Non-Compete-AgreementsNon Compete Exception Business Sale: What Buyers Must Know
Non compete exceptions in a business sale can leave buyers exposed. Learn the exact tests courts apply and the drafting mistakes that void your protec...
Quality-Of-EarningsHow to Use QoE to Negotiate Price
Learn how to use a quality of earnings report to negotiate a lower business acquisition price. Specific tactics for SBA 7(a) deals from $500K to $5M.
Seller-Financing-And-Seller-NotesSeller Carryback Note: What Buyers Need to Know
Learn how a seller carryback note works in SBA 7(a) acquisitions, how to negotiate terms, and when seller financing helps or hurts your deal structure...
Letter-Of-Intent-(Loi)LOI Contingencies: What to Include and What to Skip
Learn which LOI contingencies protect you in an SBA business acquisition and which ones to leave out. Practical guidance from advisors who close deals...
Sba-Loans-By-IndustrySBA Loan for Auto Repair Business
Learn how SBA 7(a) loans work for buying an auto repair shop, including DSCR requirements, equity injection, deal structure, and what lenders actually...
Ecommerce-Industry-AcquisitionEcommerce Business Multiples: What Buyers Actually Pay
Learn how ecommerce business multiples are set, what drives them up or down, and how SBA lenders underwrite these deals before you make an offer.
Home-Services-Industry-AcquisitionHome Services Company Acquisition: What Buyers Need to Know
Learn how to evaluate, structure, and finance a home services company acquisition using SBA 7(a) lending. Real deal mechanics from advisors who close ...
Hvac-Industry-AcquisitionHVAC Business SDE Multiple: What Buyers Need to Know
Learn how HVAC business SDE multiples work, what drives them up or down, and how to know if a deal clears SBA 7(a) underwriting before you overpay.
Restaurant-Industry-AcquisitionRestaurant for Sale Due Diligence: What to Check
Restaurant for sale due diligence done right. Learn how to reconcile revenue, evaluate leases, and run SBA debt service math before you make an offer.