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Practical intelligence for buyers who do not want to overpay, get misled, or learn the hard way.
10 Mar 2026
SDE means seller’s discretionary earnings: net profit plus owner pay, perks, and legit add-backs. Here’s the formula, the example, and the part brokers quietly abuse.
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A no-BS, CPA-backed checklist for buyers who want better answers before they waste six figures on the wrong deal.
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A quick and dirty guide to the numbers, risks, red flags, and negotiation moves that make or break a deal.
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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.
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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.
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An LOI is non-binding. The expense reimbursement clause inside it is not. Here's what every buyer misses.
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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.
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