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Guides for Buyers & Sellers
Everything you need to know about buying and selling businesses in the age of the Silver Tsunami.
Why Buying from a Retiring Owner Is the Smartest Acquisition You Can Make
Motivated sellers, clean books, generous transitions, and fair pricing — here's why acquiring a business from a retiring owner beats every other type of sale.
6 min readThe SBA 7(a) Loan: How Most People Finance a Business Acquisition
A practical guide to using an SBA 7(a) loan to buy a business — eligibility, down payment requirements, terms, and what sellers need to provide.
8 min read10 Questions to Ask a Retiring Business Owner Before You Buy
The essential questions every buyer should ask a retiring owner to understand the business, uncover risks, and ensure a smooth transition.
5 min readHow to Value a Small Business: What Retiring Owners Need to Know
Understand how small businesses are valued — SDE multiples, EBITDA, asset-based methods — so you can price your business right before you retire.
7 min readThe Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a Small Business
A complete due diligence checklist for business buyers — financial, legal, operational, and commercial items to verify before you close.
9 min readWhat Is the Silver Tsunami? And What It Means for Business Buyers
Millions of Baby Boomer business owners are retiring. Here's what the Silver Tsunami means — and the once-in-a-generation opportunity it creates for buyers.
6 min readHow to Sell Your Business When You're Ready to Retire (Step-by-Step)
A step-by-step guide for retiring owners on how to prepare, value, market, and sell your business for a successful exit.
10 min readBusiness Broker vs. Selling It Yourself: What Retiring Owners Need to Know
Should you hire a business broker or sell your business yourself? A clear comparison of costs, benefits, and trade-offs for retiring owners.
7 min readThe Emotional Side of Selling a Business You Built: What No One Tells You
Selling the business you spent decades building is more than a transaction — it's an identity shift. Here's how retiring owners navigate the emotional side of letting go.
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