Practical, honest information about what it takes to sell a $1M-$5M business -- and how to avoid the mistakes that kill deals.
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The SBA Financeability Check — 8 questions, 3 minutes
Most businesses in the $1M–$5M range are sold with SBA 7(a) financing. If your business doesn’t qualify, you’re limited to cash buyers — who know it, and price accordingly. Find out where you stand.
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A step-by-step action plan for getting your business buyer-ready — organized by what to do now, what to do next, and what can wait.
If you're the hub of every decision, relationship, and process in your business, a buyer isn't buying a business -- they're buying a job. Here's how to change that before you go to market.
Read MoreI've been on the buyer's side of the table. Here's what actually gets examined during due diligence -- and why most sellers are surprised by what kills their deal.
Read More45% of deals die because buyers can't trust the numbers. What "clean financials" actually means, why it matters so much, and how to get there before you list.
Read MoreHint: it's not when you decide you're ready to sell. The businesses that close at the right price are the ones that started preparing 12-24 months before listing.
Read MoreStandard operating procedures aren't about bureaucracy. They're about proving your business can run without you. Here's how to think about documentation when you're preparing to sell.
Read MoreNot all business brokers are the same. Here's what to look for, what questions to ask, and why the broker relationship matters more than most sellers realize.
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