Healthcare businesses trade at 5x-12x EBITDA with strong PE buyer demand. Learn the unique complexities of healthcare M&A — regulatory compliance, payer contracts, provider retention, and deal structures — and how to prepare for a premium sale.
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Technology due diligence is now standard in every M&A transaction. Learn what buyers evaluate — infrastructure, cybersecurity, IP, data assets, licensing, and IT team — and how technology findings affect your business valuation.
Search funds are one of the fastest-growing buyer categories in the $1M-$10M EBITDA range. Learn how search fund acquisitions work, what searchers look for, deal structures, and whether selling to a search fund entrepreneur is right for your business.
Service businesses sell for 4x to 12x EBITDA depending on revenue quality, owner dependency, client concentration, and scalability. Learn how buyers value service businesses differently and what drives premium multiples.
February 8, 2026
Business Owner, Business Valuation, EBITDA, Lower Middle Market, M&A
Business, Exit Planning, Selling Your Business, Uncategorized
Escrow holdbacks of 5-15% of purchase price are standard in M&A transactions. Learn how escrow accounts, indemnification caps, baskets, survival periods, and RWI insurance work — and how to negotiate terms that protect your proceeds.
A minority recapitalization lets you sell 20-49% of your business while keeping control. Learn how the two bites of the apple strategy works, who the buyers are, what you give up, and whether a partial sale is right for your situation.
February 5, 2026
A management buyout lets your existing team purchase the business you built. Learn how MBOs work, financing structures, the pricing trade-off vs. competitive sales, common pitfalls, and how to structure a deal that works for both sides.
Roll-ups are the dominant PE value creation strategy in the lower middle market. Learn how they work, what makes a business an attractive platform or add-on, which industries are most active, and what sellers and buyers need to know.
January 23, 2026
Buy a Business, EBITDA, Lower Middle Market, M&A, Private Equity, Roll-Up Strategy
Your data room is your first impression with buyers. Learn what documents to include, how to organize them, when to build it, which VDR platforms to use, and the common mistakes that slow deals and erode seller leverage.
Your M&A attorney choice can make or break your deal. Learn what to look for, what it costs ($30K-$100K), when to engage counsel, and the red flags that signal the wrong fit.
SBA 7(a) loans are the most common financing tool for business acquisitions in the $500K-$5M range. Learn how they work, what qualifies, equity injection requirements, seller financing rules, and the common mistakes that stall deals in underwriting.
December 29, 2025
Business Owner, Buy a Business, Lower Middle Market, M&A, SBA Loans
Representations and warranties define your post-closing legal exposure as a seller. Learn what they cover, how indemnification caps and baskets work, and when R&W insurance makes sense for your deal.
SBA 7(a) loans are the most common way to finance business acquisitions under $5M. Learn how the capital structure works, what lenders evaluate, the seller note standby requirement, and expected timelines.
Employee retention is one of the highest-risk factors in selling a business. Learn when to tell your team, how to structure retention bonuses, and how to manage the emotional dimension of an ownership transition.
December 15, 2025
Business Owner, Exit Strategy, Lower Middle Market, M&A, Selling a Business
Exit Planning, Leadership, Selling Your Business, Uncategorized
Non-compete and non-solicitation agreements are standard in business sales. Learn what is negotiable, what courts enforce, and the common mistakes that cost sellers freedom and money after closing.
December 11, 2025
Business Owner, Exit Strategy, Lower Middle Market, M&A, Nashville, Selling a Business
Business, Exit Planning, Selling Your Business, Uncategorized
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- Operational Readiness for a Business Sale: How to Prepare Your Operations Before Going to Market
- Mezzanine Financing for Business Growth: How It Works, What It Costs, and When It Makes Sense
- How to Read a Term Sheet: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know Before Raising Capital
- Technology Due Diligence in M&A: What Buyers Evaluate and How It Affects Your Valuation
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