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Whether you're preparing to sell, looking to buy, or just starting to explore your options — our library covers every stage of the M&A process. Browse featured content, search by topic, or explore articles, videos, and audio.
⭐ Featured Content
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
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Comprehensive articles and guides organized by every step of the process — from preparation through closing and transition.
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
📝 Articles & Guides
In-depth written content on valuation, deal structure, financing, due diligence, and more.
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
🎬 Video Content
Watch and learn — video walkthroughs, profiles, and explainers.
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
🎧 Audio & Podcasts
Listen on the go — audio content, interviews, and commentary.
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
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Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
Title | Audience | Date Published | Content Type | Media URL | Status | Description | Featured | Content Page | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Seller financing expands your buyer pool, signals confidence, and can command a higher price. Learn how it works and why 10–30% seller notes are standard. | Deal StructureFinancing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | À la carte valuations, LOI preparation, lease reviews, and advisory services — with transparent pricing for every deliverable. | Valuation & PricingGeneral M&A | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Video | Published | Meet Mark Mueller — 40+ years of CRE and business brokerage experience in a 3-minute video overview. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | From engagement through closing — our structured, repeatable 5-phase process refined over decades and 450+ transactions. | General M&APreparation | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | An alternative acquisition strategy where you enter the business as an operator before completing the purchase — reducing risk for both parties. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | A comprehensive guide to understanding, documenting, and maximizing the intangible value of your business. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Transparent pricing for full brokerage representation and consulting engagements — graduated commission schedule and retainer details. | General M&A | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Everything you need to gather before your first meeting with us — financials, lease details, operations overview, and realistic expectations. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | How we protect your business identity throughout the transaction — anonymous marketing, NDA-gated access, staged disclosure, and secure data rooms. | Marketing & Confidentiality | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Individual buyers, strategic acquirers, financial buyers, and Work-to-Own candidates — understand who's buying and what motivates them. | Buying a BusinessExit Options | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing vehicle for small business acquisitions. Key features, requirements, and how to position your deal. | FinancingBuying a Business | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | SDE is the standard for businesses under $1M in earnings; EBITDA is for larger businesses with professional management. Learn which applies to you. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Buyers | February 22, 2026 | Guide | Published | Never bought a business before? Here's the step-by-step journey from defining your criteria through closing day. | Buying a Business | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The preparation phase is where most value is created — or lost. Clean financials, documented operations, and realistic expectations are the foundation. | Preparation | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The CIM is the primary marketing document for qualified buyers. It tells your business's story in a professional format that serious buyers expect. | Marketing & ConfidentialityPreparation | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Most Main Street transactions are asset sales. Learn the key differences between asset and stock sales, and which structure works for your situation. | Deal Structure | ||||
Sellers | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Goodwill is the intangible value above your physical assets — reputation, customer relationships, brand recognition. For most Main Street businesses, goodwill is 50–80% of the purchase price. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | Due diligence is your chance to verify everything before closing. Focus areas, red flags, and how to navigate the 30–90 most critical days. | Due Diligence | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | A 'multiple' is the factor applied to your SDE or EBITDA to estimate market value. Learn how multiples vary by industry, growth rate, and risk factors. | Valuation & Pricing | ||||
Both | February 22, 2026 | Article | Published | The LOI is the first formal written offer from a buyer. It sets the framework for the entire transaction — price, structure, terms, and timeline. | Letter of Intent |
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