Fix Memory Before You Automate Anything
Automating a messy memory just scales the mess. Fix the source of truth first.
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The Agent Stack Owners Actually Need (Not the Demo Deck)
Skip the demo deck. Here is the agent stack that actually moves owner P&L.
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Lab Drama Is Not Your Tuesday. Governance Still Is.
Lab drama is noise. Governance is the work. What $5-20M owners should actually do when AI safety headlines hit.
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The AI Tools Changing How M&A Deals Get Done in 2026
The AI Tools Changing How M&A Deals Get Done in 2026 The M&A process has always been document-intensive, research-heavy, and time-consuming. AI tools have begun to change the economics of that process in meaningful ways, not by replacing the judgment that drives deals, but by compressing the time required to gather information, build documents, and…
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What Business Services Companies Are Worth in Today’s M&A Market
What Business Services Companies Are Worth in Today’s M&A Market Business services is one of the broadest categories in the lower middle market, and it is also one of the most active from a buyer perspective. IT managed services, staffing and HR outsourcing, commercial cleaning and facilities management, landscaping and outdoor services, and professional services…
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SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Goes Live Oct 1. What That Means for a Main Street Sale.
SOP 50 10 8.1 goes live October 1. Structure your Main Street sale the way 7(a) will fund it first.
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AI | Leadership
Compute was the bottleneck. Cursor, SpaceXAI, and the tools that actually close work.
Cursor and SpaceXAI shipped a model built for agents that stay with the job. Compute was the bottleneck. Here is what that means for a $5-20M owner who wants more finished work and a crew that still likes coming in.
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What Construction and Trades Companies Are Worth to Buyers Right Now
What Construction and Trades Companies Are Worth to Buyers Right Now Construction and trades businesses, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and specialty contractors, have become a consistent target for private equity and strategic buyers over the past several years. If you own a contracting business in this space and have been curious about what it…
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Fire and Life Safety Is the Quiet Roll-Up
Fire and life safety is the quiet roll-up. Inspection books, licensed techs, and route density are why a Nashville or Southeast owner gets a letter before they feel ready.
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What the Bank Actually Underwrites
The bank underwrites cash, not add-back stories. Officer pay on the return, 1.25 coverage as lender practice, a three-year view, and leftover after the note.
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Selling a Healthcare Services Business: What Buyers Want and What Your Practice Is Actually Worth
Selling a Healthcare Services Business: What Buyers Want and What Your Practice Is Actually Worth Healthcare services is one of the most active buyer markets in the lower middle market right now. Staffing agencies, home health companies, behavioral health practices, dental and specialty medical practices, and outsourced healthcare support businesses are all drawing significant attention…
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Recurring Mix Is the Multiple
On Main Street, mix is the multiple. Maintenance contracts at 60-70% of revenue sit at the top of 2-4x SDE. Project-heavy shops with the owner on every truck compress toward 2-2.5x.
