Practical guides on buying, selling, and financing small businesses — written for acquisition entrepreneurs, search funders, and business owners planning an exit.
Starting a business and buying one both work. But the economics, timelines, and risk profiles are radically different. Here is the framework for deciding which path is right for your situation.
A systematic due diligence process protects buyers from overpaying and uncovers the risks that kill deals post-close. Here is the complete checklist, organized by category.
The owners who get the highest valuations spend 12–24 months preparing before they go to market. Here is the complete 12-month exit readiness roadmap.
The SBA 7(a) loan lets you acquire a profitable $1M–$5M business with as little as 10% down. Here is the complete process, timeline, and qualification checklist for 2026.
EBITDA multiples are the primary valuation language in lower middle market M&A. Here is how to calculate adjusted EBITDA, apply the right multiple for your industry, and build a defensible valuation case.
An LOI sets the terms, tone, and timeline for your acquisition. Here is how to write one that protects you, signals seriousness, and gets sellers to sign.
The best acquisitions never appear on BizBuySell. They are found through direct outreach, referral networks, and systematic owner prospecting. Here is how to build a real deal pipeline.
Roll-up acquisitions let you build a large, PE-attractable business by systematically acquiring and integrating small companies in the same industry. Here is the playbook.
SBA loans and seller financing both reduce the capital you need to close a deal — but they work differently, cost differently, and suit different deal types. Here is how to choose.
Seller financing lets buyers acquire businesses with less upfront capital and gives sellers a higher effective price through installment income. Here is how to structure, negotiate, and close seller-financed deals.
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