Small Business Buying
& Due Diligence Guides.

The Formation Boom Is Real. The Pipeline Inside It Is Shrinking.

Business applications just hit a June record — but the share that becomes an employer business you can actually buy has fallen to the lowest level on record, and it's rotating hard by sector.

How to Calculate SDE Without Lying to Yourself

The formula is easy. The judgment calls are where buyers get cooked. Here’s how to calculate seller’s discretionary earnings like an adult.

20 Questions to Ask When Buying a Business

A no-BS, CPA-backed checklist for buyers who want better answers before they waste six figures on the wrong deal.

How to Analyze a Small Business Deal: Buyer Checklist

A quick and dirty guide to the numbers, risks, red flags, and negotiation moves that make or break a deal.

7 Red Flags That Kill SMB Deals — and the One That Shows Up at Closing

Most buyers don’t lose deals in due diligence — they lose them by ignoring the warning signs. These 7 red flags are instant deal killers. The one that catches even experienced buyers shows up right before close.

SBA Loan Programs for Buying a Business: 7(a), 504, Express, and Which One You Need (2026)

The SBA runs five distinct loan programs. Only one of them is built for acquiring an operating business — but for deals with real estate, working capital, or speed needs, the right answer changes.

Letter of Intent for Buying a Business: Complete Guide + Free Template

An LOI is non-binding. The expense reimbursement clause inside it is not. Here's what every buyer misses.

Best Business Acquisition Analysis Platforms in 2026

Most tools in this category are deal trackers or CRMs. A small number actually normalize SDE, model DSCR, and produce lender-grade output. Here's the honest breakdown.