Free articles, guides, checklists, and templates — written for business buyers, sellers, and M&A professionals navigating lower middle market transactions.
Our most-read resources — chosen by buyers, sellers, and advisors on active deals.
Nine topic areas covering every phase of the M&A process — from first search to post-close integration.
Financial, legal, commercial, operational, HR, tech, and environmental diligence frameworks.
Finding acquisition targets, working with brokers, and evaluating off-market opportunities.
When and how to hire QofE providers, M&A attorneys, brokers, and advisors for your transaction.
LOIs, purchase agreements, earnouts, reps & warranties, closing mechanics, and deal structure.
SBA loans, seller financing, equity structures, working capital, and capital stack considerations.
Business valuation methods, EBITDA multiples, quality of earnings, and pricing a business to buy or sell.
Contracts, IP, employment law, compliance, entity structure, and regulatory considerations at closing.
Sector-specific acquisition guides covering HVAC, gas stations, e-commerce, SaaS, and more.
Downloadable templates, checklists, trackers, and reference documents for every phase of the deal.
Written for lower middle market acquisitions under $25M. Covers everything from first outreach to post-close integration.
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