There is a financing change happening in the small-business acquisition market that sellers need to understand. And I think it is going to have a very real impact on how Main Street businesses get sold. The new SBA SOP changes are putting more emphasis on documented equity, guaranties, collateral, valuation, repayment ability and lender protection. […]
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Seller Financing: How Buyers Can Buy a Business Without Writing the Whole Check
Seller financing can help buyers acquire a business while reducing the upfront cash requirement. Learn how seller notes can structure a transaction. Seller financing gets discussed a lot. But here’s the reality: It’s not free money. 1. What Is Seller Financing? The seller accepts a note and gets paid over time. 2. Why Would a […]
10 Types of Main Street Businesses Worth Considering in Florida
Looking for a business to buy in Florida? Here are 10 Main Street business categories worth considering, from HVAC and pools to restaurants and routes.
What Happens After You Buy a Business? Your First 100 Days
You bought the business. Now what? Here’s a practical 100-day plan for stabilizing operations, learning the business and creating growth. Closing day isn’t the finish line. It’s Day One. Days 1–30: Learn Don’t immediately change everything. Listen. Meet employees. Talk to customers. Understand suppliers. Learn the numbers. Days 31–60: Stabilize Fix obvious problems. Establish reporting. […]
How to Buy a Good Business at a Great Price: 10 Rules Every Buyer Should Know
Historical financials establish the foundation for value.
But you are buying the future cash flow.